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Do you use a macro keyboard for shortcuts? If so, what for and what size? (programming.dev)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by 0101100101@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev
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Macro keyboards are mini programmable USB keyboards that can be pressed to trigger shortcuts, a sequence of keypresses etc. They can have several layers so switching to a different one will trigger different keypresses from the same key, so e.g. different IDEs can be represented.

I've just bought one with a view to setting up shortcuts for debugging. Each IDE has its own unique keys for navigating through the code, so I figure it'll be nice to just press one key to start debugging and one key to step into instead of a combination of ctrl+whatever etc

Do you use one? If so, what do you use it for and what size do you use? Is it too big / too small?

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[–] Adriox@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Surprised I haven't seen it mentioned here, but I've had both the DuckyPad and recently backed the DuckyPad Pro and love them both!

https://github.com/dekuNukem/duckyPad

https://dekunukem.github.io/duckyPad-Pro/

I use it for a variety of shortcuts, Markdown notes, numpad for my Lily58, and it's compatible with Autohotkey!

[–] potustheplant@feddit.nl 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

$70 for a macropad? You can buy an entire kb for that price.

[–] Adriox@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're not wrong, but it's a small developer and an otherwise niche product. These things tend to get a bit more expensive as a result.

Totally worth it though!

[–] potustheplant@feddit.nl 1 points 1 week ago

Yes and no? Being a niche product, I feel like there should be a diy option where you get all of the parts as a kit for a reduced price. Maybe 30-35USD would make more sense. At 70 I would not even consider this product tbh.

[–] 0101100101@programming.dev 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This looks awesome - thanks! What's the all-in price?

[–] Adriox@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

DuckyPad: $100 Pro: $115

That's with cables, switches, and keycaps included.

Fun little customizable devices and purchases support the developer.