Gesture controlled macropad!
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A gesture + Key controlled hackpad, that ejects a gesture pad to input gesture controls with the keys acting as switching modes with custom gesture adding for a specific action.
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Gesture controlled macropad!
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DevBlog #1: Gesture Hackpad
Hey everyone! It has been an absolute grind, but I have some massive news to share for my very first devblog.
Here is where my custom macropad project stands right now, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next.
The Progress: The Core PCB is Complete!
My biggest milestone yet 😭(am still new to this).
Getting here wasn’t easy! I had to clear a few major engineering hurdles during the routing phase:
Shorts: I successfully redirected our trace lines to completely clear the massive physical mounting holes and pins for the mechanical switches, ensuring zero electrical interference.
Ratsnest Lines: The layout is 100% complete with clean copper paths, passing the KiCad design checks with zero errors in the 3D viewer.
📦 Next Phase: Case Design & Enclosures
Now that the electronics are locked down, I am moving straight into 3D modeling the physical enclosure to hold everything together. I am adopting a robust, sandwich-style case structure featuring a secure top switch plate and a protective bottom shell with a built-in cutout for the USB-C port.
Future Modifications: A Total Surprise!
I know a standard 3-key macropad is cool, but I want to make this thing truly unique. I am already planning out a series of custom hardware and design modifications to elevate it way beyond the basic tutorial guidelines.
What are they? Well… that is a complete surprise for now. 🤫
Stay tuned for DevBlog #2, where I will show the first physical 3D prints and revealing our secret upgrades!
What modifications do you think we’re adding? Let us know your guesses!
