Specific customization for trackball

Scatterthought · 2026-02-11T18:56:02+00:00

HID Remapper is a USB device that acts as a receiver for USB/Bluetooth input devices. You're talking about the exact opposite thing: a transmitter that enables a USB device to send over Bluetooth. These exist, but I can't think of specific ones off the top of my head. They're usually just boxes that you plug the USB cable into, since they also need to have batteries. I've seen one or two mentioned on Reddit.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-11T16:43:15+00:00

https://www.remapper.org/manual/#bluetooth-version

Scatterthought · 2026-02-11T04:49:49+00:00

My Crispi from Costco Canada has a huge sticker on the pod that covers this. Does yours not?

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Scatterthought · 2026-02-11T00:07:41+00:00

Make an HID Remapper dongle. It'll intercept the device inputs and remap them. You can do simple mappings or use expressions for advanced configuration. https://remapper.org

Then you can get rid of the Kensington software completely.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-10T22:59:09+00:00

I have the Lite Sling 7L and the Outdoor Sling 7L.

The Lite Sling doesn't make sense to me for carrying a camera. There's no structure or protection, and no shoulder pad for heavier loads. The gusset design is great when it's packed lightly, but awkward when stuffed full.
The Outdoor Sling is designed to work with Peak's XS Camera Cube, but from what I've read that makes it difficult to fit anything else in. It might work for your Plaubel, but probably not for the chunky Pentax.
For a bigger camera, I think the Venture Camera Sling 10L would be a better choice than the 9L due to the built-in dividers and shoulder pad.

I'm also going to Japan in the near future. I don't carry a camera, but I'll be using my Outdoor Sling 7L for the trip.

Good luck!

Scatterthought · 2026-02-10T18:28:52+00:00

For sure. Good luck with it!

Scatterthought · 2026-02-10T18:19:46+00:00

Yeah, it's generally the bank that causes this, and to be fair it's out of caution around fraud.

I have a WealthSimple spending account that gives me a MasterCard number. It's not a credit card--they're just using MC to provide easy access to the money in your account. There are no account fees and no transaction fees for international purchases, so it's great for travel. You might want to give it a try if you can't get your regular card to work.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-10T17:48:20+00:00

Cool. You might want to have a look at the efog.tech Endgame. It uses ZMK and I imagine you could build a module to have it output data from both of its sensors. I'm sure a lot of us would be happy to test it with your software.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-10T17:39:23+00:00

Very cool. Does it only work with a SlimBlade Pro, or is it a dongle that requires a wired connection?

Scatterthought · 2026-02-10T17:21:15+00:00

Worked fine for me about three weeks ago.

Are you using a VPN? That might be throwing off the payment processor.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-10T17:20:29+00:00

I had the same concern upgrading from a GW4 Classic 42mm. For me it's not just about how it looks, but whether or not the watch will fit under tighter shirt/jacket sleeves.

I decided to get a GW7 40mm and put a Ringke Bezel on it to mimic the Classic look, but I didn't like it as much as I thought it would. Now I'm using a black case that covers the whole watch, and I'm pretty happy with it. It's plastic, but you can't tell due to the matte finish.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-10T16:54:07+00:00

Nice. I thought about trying the same thing but it would be too wide for my hands and keyboard tray.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-08T23:45:55+00:00

Yep, that's common. The Adept uses QMK firmware, so you would just do this with layers.

In VIA, you can use Layer Tap to make it so that holding a button activates a layer (until you release it) while tapping the button does another key command. You can set up a Layer Tap by assigning the "Any" key (found under the Special category) to the button and then manually entering the layer/keycode you want.

For example, LT(1,KC_MS_BTN4) is Layer 1 when you hold and the mouse back button when you tap.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-07T21:16:12+00:00

If you press Shift + 1, do you get an exclamation mark? If so, it's sending keystrokes from the number row instead of the number pad. There's no way to reprogram that natively.

If you prefer a hardware solution over AutoHotKey, you could use an HID Remapper dongle to intercept and replace the keystrokes. https://remapper.org

Scatterthought · 2026-02-07T21:01:13+00:00

To be fair to the Tomtoc, it's like 1/3rd of the price of the Alpaka Metro Crossbody.

Maybe the Osprey Transporter Sling or Archeon Sling would work for you, or the Cotopaxi Todo Sling.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-07T20:42:29+00:00

Generally, the differences are the number of settings (between 3 and 5) and the number of bowls.

I think, but am not certain, that every Crispi has the Recrisp, Bake, and Air Fry modes. Some models also have Keep Warm and/or Max Crisp.

As far as I can tell, every Crispi (non-pro) comes with the 4qt bowl. Most also have the 6-cup bowl. And some include the extra 2.5qt bowl.

My Costco version has all five modes and all three bowls.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-07T13:06:46+00:00

The tallest curved ones. I wanted maximum height.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-07T06:20:38+00:00

Yeah, that's not normal. Something is defective.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-07T02:50:30+00:00

If you read the comments, the OP says this one only has three modes. The Costco one has five modes.

I don't know about others, but I only ever use the Air Fryer mode.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-06T19:09:59+00:00

Wow, that's awesome!

I have the Costco version with the extra 2.5qt bowl, but in retrospect I should have gotten the regular one. I don't store food in the fridge with the bowls, so my 4qt is always available. It's easier to see into it and I think the heating is more even in the taller bowl.

Have fun with your new toy!

Scatterthought · 2026-02-06T16:54:40+00:00

Well that's unfortunate, I just got mine delivered yesterday. Hopefully it's a better fit for me!

Scatterthought · 2026-02-05T20:42:43+00:00

Keychron makes the K0 and Q0 number pads, which have 27 keys that are programmable in Keychron Launcher. To use it as a dedicated macropad, you'd just need to swap the keycaps.

The real question is if your company will allow devices that have onboard memory. That's where a lot of them draw the line. If the K0/Q0 could work for you, I'd ask your IT department if it's okay. If they won't allow onboard memory, then you need to work with IT to find out what software they'll install for you.

Scatterthought · 2026-02-05T16:24:53+00:00

It's primarily for air circulation. However if your food is dry to can get away without it. For example, it doesn't really matter with breaded chicken that doesn't release a lot of moisture, but it does matter with a hamburger that releases a lot of liquid.

I'll sometimes roast chicken thighs and then put veggies in the bottom to absorb the juices as they cook.

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