r/hwstartups • u/mefillo • 2d ago

Softpad: an assembled six-key USB pad with one screen for its labels

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I'm Artem. I assembled Softpad with six Kailh Choc Brown keys, a shared 1.3-inch OLED and a printed PETG case and stand. I sell it assembled under Nuvko.

The labels sit above the keys rather than on them. They're names set by the user in a browser configurator, not commands discovered from applications. For a six-key layout, what would you want to see in the photo to judge whether each label clearly matches its key?

Saved shortcuts work without the companion running; automatic app-profile switching needs the Mac or Windows companion. I used AI help with the code, and this post is AI-assisted too.

Setup and test notes (https://nuvko.works/#setup): configuration uses desktop Chrome or Edge with the companion paused or closed. The Windows companion is unsigned; the Mac companion is ad-hoc signed and not notarized. Fresh-computer installation checks remain unfinished. The page gives OS requirements and version-specific test limits.

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u/carton_of_television 2d ago

the design gives r/cassettefuturism, which i like, the usb cable not being centered would drive me crazy though

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u/mefillo 1d ago

yeah, i was playing around with the shell on that one. newer versions have the USB port centered

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u/BoldCactusion 21h ago

Looks interesting! Would love to see a video of it.

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u/mefillo 9h ago

Thanks! Here's a video of the device and configurator: https://youtu.be/aU1KS0A08OM

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u/IceOk1295 1d ago

This is so bad. You let an agent create a website and did not even correct a single thing that makes it look more polished and non-agentic-created.

You let an agent create this post; same thing.

Lazyness and fakeness combined with a bad product. Good luck