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I am a semi-avid gamer and I have recently discovered macros.

However, unlike some gamers, I am not made of money. What I would like to do is simple, but may be hard to actually do:

  • I want to turn a spare USB keyboard into a macro keypad.

If you've never seen a macro keypad, it's a little device that has n keys on it that are all fully programmable for macro functions.

How would I turn my spare Apple USB keyboard into a macro keypad?

Kaz Wolfe
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HID macros may be what you're looking for.

From "What is it?" page:

Key features

  • manage multiple keyboards/mouses connected to one PC
  • different key on different keyboard has assigned it's own command
  • mouse buttons on different mouses can be also used as macro trigeer - including mouse wheel
  • also game devices can trigger macros. Not only buttons, but also axis.
  • when a key activates macro, it's own beahvior (e.g. sending letter code to windows) is deactivated
  • macro can send another keyboard keys, launch application, send commands to Flight simulators (FS9, FSX, >XPL) or activate script
  • when no macro is assigned, keyboard/mouse works as usual
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smkraft
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I tried HIDMacros, but it didn't work. I also tried Multi-Keyboard Macros, but it is paid and the trial can't save the macros (and something weird happens with the USB keyboard driver when I close the program).

LuaMacros and some weird AutoHotKey libraries: both are too complicated. Interception (download Intercept.exe after the installation): It is too basic for me, but maybe it's useful for you.

Peter Mortensen
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Marco Gamer34
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  • I am also following this rabbit hole at the moment and the current situation is not good indeed. Also, I'm currently having a burn out from programming so having to mess around in text files is something I would avoid if at all possible. Interception still looks like an API.

    I did find Keyboard Splitter. It's been the best option so far. I did have some issues with making the settings stick through reboots and usb reconnects and such, but setting it up has been pretty convenient. https://github.com/djlastnight/KeyboardSplitterXbox

     – ThaJay Feb 15 '24 at 11:09
  • In my case it's for sim racing so I may give xpadder of rewasd a try next – ThaJay Feb 15 '24 at 11:26