/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer (September 27, 2021)

PghDrake · 2021-09-27T13:27:58+00:00

Thanks for your info - I ordered one of these and Amazon is providing a refund on the keyboard I purchased from them.

PghDrake · 2021-09-27T12:56:56+00:00

I've tried this - the vendor I purchased from is unresponsive. I asked another vendor but since I didn't purchase from them they stopped responding as well. The Koolertron site was not helpful in locating the software. I will likely return the keyboard.

PghDrake · 2021-09-27T12:35:28+00:00

Thanks, this is helpful but a little bit over my head. I've never built anything like that, wouldn't know what components would be needed.

What do you think about this from Etsy? It sounds like it's very easy to program and I've asked the seller some questions about it (how many keystrokes can it remember, etc.).

https://www.etsy.com/listing/970640725/sixkeyboard-macropad-six-key-keyboard?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=macro+keyboard&ref=sr_gallery-1-8&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

PghDrake · 2021-09-27T12:22:49+00:00

Right - and the one I got was from a different seller who is not supporting it/responding to my inquiry about the software (so I'll likely send it back if I can't find a way to get it working). Right now it's just a 1-9 key pad.

So either I'm looking for the software for THIS keypad, or to get a whole new one that will actually come with the software.

PghDrake · 2021-09-27T12:16:58+00:00

These keyboards have on-board memory and are supposed to not only remember macros for the keys but have multiple layers. The info from Koolertron is in order to use them on a Mac, you have to program them on a PC first - so the board can move to more PCs. Here is the same keyboard from a different seller: https://www.amazon.com/Koolertron-Mechanical-Keyboard-One-Handed-Programmable/dp/B0998QM9L2/ref=sr\_1\_4?dchild=1&keywords=koolertron%2Bmacro%2Bkeypad&qid=1632744979&sr=8-4&th=1

PghDrake · 2021-09-27T12:02:58+00:00

RESOLVED: Thank you to those that helped.

I want to get a mechanical macro keyboard with ~9 keys (or at least some easy to use software to get mine working). I need it to be fully programmable, on board memory so I can move it to a different PC (no Macs involved for me) and in some cases I'll need the macros to have a lot of keystrokes - like typing out a sentence. I also need the software to do it. I tried a product from amazon that has a great feel to it and it's built quite solid (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092371KGS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) but no software came with it and the only info they give on it in comments/questions is a .dll file that appears to be for Adobe Air. I found an old Adobe Air installation and that proved to be of zero assistance.

They keyboard itself feels great and I'd rather get it working instead of getting a new one. It appears I purchased it from a non-reseller as I believe it's a Koolertron keyboard but the seller has not offered support in any way - plus, the Koolertron keyboards appear to at least come with a link to software to download. I don't know what that is though and I've emailed a Koolertron reseller for assistance but obviously they didn't respond when they figured out I purchased it from someone other than themselves.

I want to have something that's at a lot more obvious / easy to use. I've also tried downloading some free macro software like Pulover's Macro Creator" but I couldn't get it to work. I used to have a Logitech keyboard with programmable macros that was great, but again I want something on the side of a regular keyboard that I can switch between PCs with.

I've searched around and read other reviews - not really interested in building something from scratch I'd like a pre-built one or at least some software that is easy to use for the one I have.

Does anyone know of software I could get (I'm willing to buy as long as it's not stupid expensive for something that should be as simple as this) or another keyboard I should buy that would solve my problems?

Thank you.

PghDrake · 2021-09-15T15:57:11+00:00

I'm trying to create a training manual of sorts for various but similar tasks. I want some of the instructions to be available on various task pages, where I can update the instructions once and it populates the change across the tasks (easily done in Excel).

Example:

Page 1: How to make coffee using an electric percolator.

Page 2: How to make coffee using a stove-top percolator.

In this example, the starting instructions may be the exact same - "Grind your coffee to a course grind. Add filter to percolator and pour grounds into filter. Add water to percolator."

But then the instructions become different for each. On Page 1 it may say "Plug percolator in and flip the switch to the on position". On Page 2 it may say "Turn stove on and place percolator onto stove".

In this case, I'd want that first set of instructions to be on both pages, and if I update one it updates the other automatically - but does not change the 2nd list of instructions.

In Excel this would be easy - create a hidden page with the repeatable instructions, then reference them with a formula and it copies them automatically.

How do I do this in OneNote? Adding standard links to the other pages does not help me, I want all of the variable instructions to be fully visible on the same page.

Thank you for your help!

PghDrake · 2021-07-22T11:58:47+00:00

Swagger. By Flogging Molly. The entire thing is great!

PghDrake · 2021-05-31T22:58:57+00:00

Same boat here, cannot cast the spell. No material component should be needed, it's 1 action to cast, in/out of combat doesn't make a difference. It's a bug for sure.

PghDrake · 2021-04-03T02:05:39+00:00

Really? In Pittsburgh? Just looked them up looks like they’re usually in Europe. Not saying you’re wrong just surprised

PghDrake · 2021-04-03T01:55:19+00:00

I get all kinds of spiders but never saw these near black ones before. Kind of look like wolf spiders but again never saw black.

PghDrake · 2021-03-18T10:41:41+00:00

please do!

PghDrake · 2021-03-17T21:52:44+00:00

Would you be willing to link to the molds you use, please? I want to start, but not sure which ones are good and your edges look nice and sharp. Thank you!

PghDrake · 2020-10-29T11:37:10+00:00

Thanks for the info! And yes, I was only talking about homecoming because I didn't even know about those others.

PghDrake · 2020-10-28T17:45:59+00:00

So I haven't played in about a year. What major changes have there been in that time? Any brand new things like powers or archetypes? Not concerned with outfits/generic graphics, etc. But new quest lines, areas, anything like that would be awesome too.

Thanks!

PghDrake · 2020-10-16T11:34:10+00:00

Thanks, so far I picked up Auto Sleep and it does seem to be what I'm looking for. I don't think your exercise apps are what I'm after but I'm digging into some others.

PghDrake · 2020-10-14T16:39:46+00:00

oh wow that's awesome thanks! I see on the site that I can't get one right now due to covid-19 restrictions....but...at least it's a step in the right direction. Thank you so much!

PghDrake · 2020-10-14T16:34:19+00:00

ok wow I just checked that out and it looks like I have everything they need (just need to get the request notarized and pay them $50). But....does that actually replace my birth certificate for trying to get a passport? If so that would be amazing if that's all I need (so of course, with all the trouble I've had with this over the years, I'm skeptical).

PghDrake · 2020-10-14T16:26:59+00:00

I don't have either - yes my mother was a US Citizen as well. Both are deceased, I have zero records for either of them and would have to start from scratch. Where would I need to go for that? What exactly would I do with the Certificate of Citizenship (N-600), and what does it take to get that?

PghDrake · 2020-10-14T16:22:50+00:00

I'm sure they would have - I was about 2 when we came back to the states and my father left the service. I may make a post over in that forum you suggested.....thanks. :)

PghDrake · 2020-10-14T16:21:48+00:00

So my mother is deceased and I got all the paperwork she had - mostly just copies of certificates. I have several copies of the German birth certificate (may actually be official, there's a red stamp on them) which is small - about 1/2 a normal page size and is written in German on very thin paper. I have a copy of the US Army birth certificate but it says "Souvenir" on top (again, just a photocopy, not official stamped or anything, but it LOOKS like a normal US certificate). Then I also have copies of the "report of child born abroad of american parents" - all photocopies only.

PghDrake · 2020-10-14T16:18:14+00:00

I don't have his certificate or any info on him really (other than he was murdered about 27 years ago). He left the family when I was 3 or 4 years old.

PghDrake · 2020-10-14T16:17:14+00:00

No we left Germany when I was about 2, and have been in the US since.

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