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The video showcases an exploration of different keypads and devices for customization and programming, particularly focusing on Cherry-style keyboard switches and the CH552 chip. The speaker delves into setting up and programming these devices, emphasizing the potential for workflow optimization in editing tasks through macro keys. The importance of customization, ease of use, and efficiency enhancement in editing workflows are key themes throughout the video. Viewers are encouraged to engage by sharing their setups and experiences in the comments.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker reviews the Little Brown Jug Brewing’s black lager, highlighting its light roast and aroma. They then shift focus to a macro keypad they received and plan to use for editing software shortcut keys. The speaker disassembles the keypad, revealing Cherry-style keyboard switches that can be customized, including various switch types. They discuss the internal components, including capacitors, a USB-C port, resistors, and a CH552 chip. The speaker explores the keypad’s design and potential for customization and replacement of components.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a USB but also a full-on microcontroller. They mention key features such as the built-in program memory of 16k, ADC, SPI capabilities, USBC negotiation, UART, a to d channels, capacitive touch channels, and GPIO pins. The speaker explores the board, noting the presence of six push buttons and a rotary encoder. They talk about the provision for LEDs on the board, which are not populated in the lowest-end version. The video ends with plans to research programming tools for the CH 552 chip, potentially needing a Windows environment since the speaker primarily uses Linux.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a device they bought from AliExpress that has one knob and three buttons. They mention various software options for programming the device but realize all the software is for Windows, so they plan to use a school laptop for downloading and scanning for viruses. They show how the device appears when plugged into a Linux computer and express their intention to reprogram it using the downloaded software. The speaker also briefly mentions a manual in Korean that they translated and some programming options available in the software they downloaded.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker goes through the process of setting up and programming a Mini keyboard device. They unzip files, connect the device to Windows successfully, and program different functions like key presses and knob movements. The speaker demonstrates testing the programmed functions in Notepad and with a Linux computer, confirming that the keyboard device works as intended for their editing purposes.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses setting up and customizing macro keys on a device, possibly a scrub wheel, to optimize workflow in editing. They plan to program the keys for commonly-used functions and label them for easy reference. The aim is to use these macro keys in combination with a mouse to minimize reliance on the main keyboard during editing tasks. The speaker sees this as a worthwhile investment to improve efficiency. They also mention sharing links for related resources and invite viewers to share their own setups or experiences in the comments.