Programable Keypad
How to Shop a Programable Keypad
- Have internal memory, so your macros are stored in the machine. Work in any computer by just plug it in or wireless connect.
- No require internet or register a account at some website in order to program the keys. (worst here is anything from Razer)
- No require a driver software running in order to work. (worst here is gamer's stuff)
- Easy to use software. Best is if it supports Via/QMK. Least good is some low quality software from China, that may be hard to use, bad english, clunky graphical user interface, or you cannot trust what it does.
- Mechanical Key Switches. Good choice is clicky switch type, for a keypad.
- If the keypad is more than 20 keys, you do NOT want it to be laid out like a grid. You want different shapes and sizes of the buttons, and with gaps between rows or columns or sections, so that you can use it by muscle memory, without having to look at it.
- A knob or wheel is always good. For sound level, brightness, or access menus or color pallete such as for photoshop.
Ultimate Hacking Keyboard
If you want the most powerful programability, software works in {Windows, Mac, Linux} , most easy to use software, and 63 programable keys, get Ultimate Hacking Keyboard.
EPOMAKER CIDOO V21 keypad
koolertron
For general purpose and not expensive, the koolertron is the best. Only flaw is require Microsoft Windows or macOS to program the keys.
HUION Keydial
Genovation
Classic. Sturdy build, but the software is stuck to Windows 95 era. And Cherry MX Switches black, require heavy key press (60g). Otherwise, classic best.
x-keys
Classic, since 1990s. But overly expensive.
Elgato
If you want display on the keys, otherwise not good.
Power of Keypad
Aug 15, 2016
pixivision
the left keypad is Razer Nostromo Gaming Keypad
