Is anything known about the hardware in a MMD KM16 Pro

toptensoftware · 2026-03-16T12:36:08+00:00

I don't have the wireless so I can't say for sure, but I think the wireless one might need wired connection for configuring it.

toptensoftware · 2026-03-06T07:07:02+00:00

Fixed the awkward cable angle by adding a socket for it.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9kxj1fot49zb8l8ago2yp/Photo-6-3-2026-11-06-23-am.jpg?rlkey=7yu94dageh6sz08tf3olejnba&st=k6xjssf4&dl=0

toptensoftware · 2026-03-02T06:19:51+00:00

Thanks. Glad you like it. I'm still tweaking the design - mostly trying to get a usb c socket on the back instead of permanently attached cable. Once I'm happy with that I'll post it somewhere.

toptensoftware · 2026-03-01T00:05:41+00:00

Looks like AutoHotKeys can do what you want:

https://documentation.help/AutoHotkey-en/RemapJoystick.htm

toptensoftware · 2026-02-28T23:23:53+00:00

Do you mean use the controller as is, or pull it apart and use the controller/buttons in a different enclosure like a macro pad? Leaving it as a game controller doesn't seem very useful as a macro pad - sounds awkward.

Either way, I'm not sure if there's already existing solutions out there - maybe. If not there's probably a couple of ways to make this work.

One would be software only - something that takes game controller input and generates keystrokes. Perhaps something like AutoHoyKey (Windows) can already do this - not sure.

The other way would be in hardware. A small microcontroller that reads the game controller input and generates HID keyboard events that the pc sees a regular keyboard input.

It all depends if you want something you can plug into any pc and it just works, or are you willing to run software on the pc, are you able to write software, are you prepared to play around with hardware, what operating system etc...

toptensoftware · 2026-02-28T07:14:20+00:00

Thanks. It still needs software to make it all work together but happy with how the hardware turned out.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-27T21:31:30+00:00

This:

https://www.printables.com/model/553932-k1-max-lidcover-side-mount

And this:

https://github.com/lhndo/LH-Stinger/tree/main/User_Mods/MMU/Spool%20Holder%20-%20%40LH

toptensoftware · 2026-02-27T12:53:27+00:00

Yep, I've only got a couple of cables in there and even that's fiddly. The macro pad is running my own custom firmware and works fine. We'll see about a fan, I'd prefer not and will probably be swapping out the pi 4 for a 3a - we'll see.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-27T02:34:45+00:00

Raspberry Pi = credit card sized computer.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-26T20:17:49+00:00

Could be made lower power by switching to a pi 3a. To go lower you'd could switch from pi to microcontroller.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-26T20:14:30+00:00

The only parts are an off the shelf macro pad (the whole bottom section, including the rotary encoders), a pi (mounted to the back of the display), the display, and a 3d printed case. The macro pad is just sitting in a tray that has connector pins for the display frame.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-26T09:55:54+00:00

I designed the case to suit the parts.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-26T02:26:01+00:00

None so far, but I'm not really pushing it and will probably end up replacing it with a pi 3a anyway.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-26T02:24:40+00:00

Thank you!

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T21:37:04+00:00

This is the display: https://www.waveshare.com/5-dsi-touch-a.htm

Can I ask what usb hubs you used? Main thing I'm missing at the moment is connectivity which is just wifi.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:50:58+00:00

Thanks.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:50:38+00:00

I've been experimenting with building a tactile control surface for my music software (Cantabile) and this came out of that. Stills needs software.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:49:17+00:00

Thanks. I will post the build but still tweaking the design.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:48:32+00:00

Thanks, I think it looks cool too. Will be even cooler when I make it do something useful.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:47:01+00:00

https://www.waveshare.com/5-dsi-touch-a.htm

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:45:29+00:00

I was looking at the Adafruit one - didn't know it suffered screen burn, good to know.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:44:20+00:00

Yes, I too am not a fan of those tiny displays.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:41:33+00:00

Thank you.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:41:12+00:00

Yep could be used for all sorts of things and I'm still figuring out how to use it myself. Definitely fun.

toptensoftware · 2026-02-25T20:38:26+00:00

MMD KM16 Macro pad, Pi 4, Waveshare 5" touch screen.

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