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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: Erhy on Sat, 20 September 2014, 06:39:20
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Hello,
I registered to Geekhack because I search a way
to have a auto release function of the shift key
for a Windows 8.1 keyboard.
This, because often happens, that the first two letters of
a word are upper case letters, although only one should be.
e.g.
AMerica
Most I write in German with many words in capital letters on beginning.
Perhaps it would also help to modify the timing of release the shift-key.
Thank you for advice if you know to manage it
Erhy
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This maybe could be achieved using AutoHotkey, with some kind of timing. You could search for it online in case someone has thought of a similar AHK script.
Also perhaps a mod could move the thread into the keyboards section for more visibility :) Welcome, btw!
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You could use StickyKeys in Windows, which makes Shift automatically apply to the next keypress only if you tap it, or function normally if you hold it. I use it and the transition is smooth whether it's on or off.
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Welcome to Geekhack!
I do that all the time, in all operating systems :rolleyes:
Some (did it on "Some" too, btw) people say that using Caps Lock instead of Shift helps, although it does mean an extra keypress to turn it off again afterwards.
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The TMK keyboard firmware for Atmega32u4 based controllers has this function. This can be used on the GH60, Phantom, SmallFry/JD40, couple factory keyboards with aftermarket controllers. However, I feel that enabling Sticky keys would probably be the best option. The way to turn it on is to just tap shift 5 times quickly until the pop up window comes up.