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BLE HEX macropad

Piotr Wilk published a small BLE macropad sporting HEX keycaps.

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Published April 2, 2023
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Slowly but surely HEX projects are popping up. This cute macropad, featuring FKcaps' HEX keycaps, was designed by Piotr Wilk.

There were three reasons why I decided to build this keyboard: Altium Designer, GTA Online ;) and desire to learn Zephyr RTOS. […] Bluetooth low energy HID macropad for working, gaming, making your life easier :) – Piotr Wilk.

Specs

  • 10 keys
  • Recognized as standard HID wireless keyboard
  • IPS 1.47" color display
  • Backlit keys (SK6805)
  • Buzzer and vibration
  • Move detection
  • Power supply: standard 900mAh Li-ion 3.7V battery
  • Charging: USB-C port

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Published on Sun 2nd Apr 2023. Featured in KBD #118 (source).


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