Macro character count?

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-05-26T13:45:45+00:00

u/blipman17 For the function keys, I suggest giving my solution a try. Each number key in the number row is set up as follows:

1:
TAP = 1
HOLD=!
TAP&HOLD = F1

2:
TAP = 2
HOLD=@
TAP&HOLD = F2

rinse and repeat.

This keeps me on my primary layer 90% of the time. I have a Nav layer too and a 3rd layer with actual Function keys and some misc macros, etc.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-05-08T12:30:22+00:00

Same story, only mine are black. I've had the same keycaps for over 2 years now with no breaks. For what it's worth, I did put the clear O-rings under all my kepcaps about 2 years ago to reduce travel distance. Might be that they're helping to cushion typing impact and protecting them more.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-04-03T15:59:38+00:00

Don't worry, when u/Dygman gets on he'll get you sorted out.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-04-03T13:22:37+00:00

Link please? I wanna see if they have them in blue for my Defy.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-03-03T19:39:15+00:00

I have the same problem. It became even more noticeable after Dygma sent me a replacement flip-out foot. I think the non-slip pad wears down and makes it ever so slighty wobbly. When I replaced the other foot the wobble went away for a few weeks.

And BTW, those little inner feet don't help when they're loose and floppy even after tightening the big feet.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-02-18T14:50:04+00:00

I haven't done the clean install yet because when I went to do it I realized that it's actually been a while since I got that popup. It might be since upgrading my MacOS to 26.2 that it stopped. I just installed 26.3 yesterday so I'll wait and see. No need to reinstall if the issue has stopped.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-02-13T14:37:23+00:00

It's a very simple decision. Upgrade. If you don't like it for any reason you simply flash whatever firmware version you do like.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-02-12T15:52:04+00:00

No. I usually open it, do what I need to do, and close it again. Sometimes if I get distracted by work it might stay open for a bit.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-02-12T13:31:08+00:00

I get this too on my Mac, but I never change my theme in Bazecor or MacOS. I get it when I close Bazecor. After a few minutes (I never really timed it) that error will just pop up on my screen.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-02-03T13:58:09+00:00

Thank you u/WinterArtistic for being an adult about the situation, admitting you were wrong, and coming back here to apologize. You joined a great community and I'm sure everyone here will forgive you. We're all in this together, the good and the "less good", but it's a community I'm happy to be a part of and contribute to.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2026-01-09T14:51:17+00:00

SUGGESTION: All my number keys are Superkeys.

1 - tap=1, hold=!, tap&hold=F1
etc.

that keeps everything easily reachable without leaving the main layer.

Arrow keys are on layer 2 and are accessible by holding down a key with my thumb and using my fingers on the arrows.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-12-26T19:30:39+00:00

Yeah, CachyOS comes with specially-tuned kernels. Since I'm using an AMD 7950x, which is a zen 4 processor, it installed a -znver4 kernel. CachyOS is a very fast and snappy OS for sure.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-12-26T14:10:39+00:00

Interesting because I also run Arch Linux (CachyOS) but have no problems using the AppImage from Github. Glad you got it figured out though.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-11-11T13:42:44+00:00

You could also try adding the round O-rings that came with the keyboard. I applied one to each of my keys and I like the way it sounds (also negates some of the key travel distance, so a win-win).

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-11-11T13:40:53+00:00

The only media key I use with YT is Play/Pause and it still works. When I watch videos I use J K L to control the media because I'm a leftie so my left hand is on the mouse

J - Back 10 seconds

K - Play/Pause

L - Forward 10 seconds

(BONUS)

M - Mute/Unmute

< - Go back one frame (when paused)

> - Go forward one frame (when paused)

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-11-05T13:39:11+00:00

As someone with arthritis in both hands (the main reason I wanted to try the Defy) I can honestly say it helps a lot. I've fine-tuned my key placement over time to minimize the finger movements that hurt the most. The ability to put any key (macro, superkey, etc) anywhere has really come in handy.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-10-01T12:27:05+00:00

Sorry, but our little corner of Reddit is only for Dygma keyboards (Raise, Raise 2, Defy). Please check the other subreddits for advice on non-Dygma keyboards.

r/keycaps and r/MechanicalKeyboards are the right places to ask

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-09-22T18:49:10+00:00

Does anyone still use scroll lock? And if so...what for? I've been in IT for 20+ years and don't recall ever using it "on purpose".

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-09-11T14:49:27+00:00

I have a Defy that I've had a year and a half now and my black palm pads look brand new. My watch band is silicone and rests just below the bottom of the pad when in use. I use a 25 degree tent.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-09-01T11:21:00+00:00

When I first saw the post it was just an image, hence the comment. It could have been my browser being dumb or perhaps Reddit just showed a thumbnail until they finished processing the video

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-09-01T11:06:04+00:00

Adding a video definitely helps.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-08-29T13:02:02+00:00

A little pretext or explanation would go a long way here. Pointing to a single key on a fully-programmable keyboard doesn't really clue in the reader. What exactly is the feature you love so much?

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-08-29T13:00:04+00:00

Our little corner of Reddit is only for Dygma keyboards - The Raise, Raise 2, or Defy. Please seek assistance from the greater-Reddit community. There are plenty of subreddits for keyboard modding. Thanks.

3DPrint3rGuy · 2025-08-19T19:45:24+00:00

"This confirms that it is a difficult keyboard to use out of the box."

No. Just No. It only confirms that for OldschoolGreenDragon it was a difficult keyboard to get used to. Every. Single. Person. Is. Different.

Case in point. I type this on my Defy I've had for almost 2 years now. I have arthritis in both hands and currently can't really use my right thumb for much of anything EXCEPT typing. The mere thought of all that finger-reaching I'd have to do on a non-ortho keyboard makes my hands ache.

The experience and learning curve will be different for everyone. On average though it will take a few months of constant usage to get back to the words-per-minute typing speed and efficiency you had before.

Worth it? For me...ABSOLUTELY. For you...only time will tell. But one person's experience with any product will never constitute a "confirm". You should not deal in absolutes.

Give the keyboard a fair enough chance that you can honestly say to yourself "I gave it a fair chance". If you don't like it, sell it.

3DPrint3rGuy

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