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BLE HEX macropad
Piotr Wilk published a small BLE macropad sporting HEX keycaps.
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
Resources
Published on Sun 2nd Apr 2023. Featured in KBD #118 (source).
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