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daily mechanical keyboards, firmware & tools
This little CNC aluminum macropad showed up on my desk and I can't decide if it's genius or too minimal to matter¶
OP highlights a macropad with automatic app-aware key remapping, noting it solves the "profile switching" maintenance headache of traditional macro pads.
Android QMK media controls?¶
Technical query on whether standard QMK media control codes (brightness/volume) register correctly on Android devices.
Building ZMK Firmware Locally on Apple Silicon MacBooks Without Docker¶
Tutorial on compiling ZMK locally on M-series Macs to bypass GitHub Actions wait times, including a build script.
I made a small tool to check if I actually use all the keys on my keyboard before switching to 60%¶
Release of "KeyRecord," a local Python tool to analyze real-world key usage patterns to justify downsizing to a 60% layout.
I can't find the AJAZZ AK980 V2 Pro Software¶
User unable to find official software for the AJAZZ AK980 V2 Pro keyboard.
Kanata brings firmware-level remapping to any keyboard—even laptops (I made a UI for it)¶
Author highlights Kanata's cross-platform capabilities and layers/tap-hold features as an alternative to flashing firmware.
HoldTap software only to re-create ZMK/QMK on Mac¶
Creator of "HoldTap" announces a new macOS application designed to bring layer/hold-tap functionality to standard keyboards without flashing firmware. Relevant for Mac users who want ZMK-like features.
Keytogo, yet another keyboard navigation tool for macos (open-source)¶
New open-source, Rust-based macOS daemon for keyboard-driven mouse navigation. Alternative to Mouseless/Warpd for users who prefer CLI/menu-bar tools.
macOS Utilities for Identifying Apps Hijacking Global Keyboard Shortcuts?¶
Tooling discussion for debugging global shortcut conflicts — relevant for remapping software users.
No Code Reviews by Default¶
Raycast on shipping without mandatory code review — adjacent to keyboard-tools workflow culture.
ZSA releases Zapp CLI tool and Classic Books mode for typ.ing¶
ZSA introduces Zapp, an open-source terminal tool for flashing firmware, and a new Classic Books mode on typ.ing for typing practice.
Copilot Key on My Keyboard¶
If you'd like, I can expand to broader HN searches (remove the 24h filter) or run this again tomorrow.
Marshmellow UI goes wireless!¶
Marshmellow UI adds wireless/Bluetooth support (v0.6.4 required) and mobile support — notable tooling/firmware UI update.