Pikatea Macropad GB2

Name: Pikatea Macropad GB2
Brand: Pikatea
SKU: Pikatea-Macropad-Y2021
Price: 55.69 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$55.69

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Designed to mount to the underside of a desk or monitor. It's more than a normal macropad with these additional features.

PROGRAMMABLE WITHOUT SOFTWARE - Includes an SD card that has a config/text file. The config file can be edited with any text editing software to customize hotkeys and other features/actions. No firmware flashing or complicated software is necessary to change what the buttons do.
HOTKEYS- Hotkeys are easy to specify in the config file on the SD card. Press one button to trigger multiple buttons! Handy for functions you do often in any program.
CHAIN COMMANDS - Multiple commands can be linked together to perform a series of actions to automate a task and do multiple things with just one button press.
LARGE KNOB - The Macropad features a large knob that can be used to adjust volume or perform other actions. The aluminum knobs are especially satisfying to rotate.
NO ADDED DESK CLUTTER - Since it's designed to mount (with included adhesive tape) to the underside of a desk or monitor, it's still in reach but also out of the way. Perfect for displaying artisan keycaps too!
SOLID STEEL PLATE - The plate is powder coated steel for a strong build and visual appeal. Or, go with a 3D printed plate to match your workspace color scheme!
10 FUNCTIONS IN TOTAL - 5 short press actions, and 5 long press actions.
QMK/VIA SUPPORT - QMK and VIA is still supported but it requires a firmware flash. Precompiled firmware is available for this
FULL PLATFORM SUPPORT - Works on any platform that recognizes a standard keyboard (Windows, Mac and Linux).
deej SUPPORTED* - deej is an open-source hardware volume mixer for Windows and Linux PCs. Use the Pikatea Macropad to seamlessly control the volumes of different apps (such as your music player, the game you're playing and your voice chat session) without having to stop what you're doing.

Kits require soldering

Please note the estimated shipping date. Macropads will not ship out until they are assembled. Any in-stock item (like extra knobs, keycaps, etc) purchased along side this item WILL NOT SHIP until this item ships.

*deej is a 3rd-Party application not maintained by Pikatea. Support cannot OFFICALLY be provided for deej related issues but we often still help.

Product Configuration Examples

Plate - Powder-coated Glossy Black
Knob - Aluminum Grey
Keycaps - Off White

Plate - Powder-coated Textured White
Knob - Aluminum Matte Black
Keycaps - Black

Plate - 3d Printed Sky Blue
Knob - Aluminum Matte Black
Keycaps - Black

Plate - Powder-coated Glossy Black
Knob - Aluminum Matte Black
Keycaps - Black

Plate - 3d Printed Orange
Knob - Aluminum Matte Black
Keycaps - Black

Plate - Powder-coated Glossy White
Knob - 3D Printed White
Keycaps - White

Plate - Powder-coated Glossy White
Knob - 3D Printed Purple
Keycaps - Purple

Anodized Aluminum Knobs in order from left to right
Grey, Silver, Matte Black, and Glossy Black

Plate - 3D Printed Sky Blue
Knob - 3D Printed Pink
Keycaps - Customers own keycaps

Plate - Powder-coated Glossy White
Knob - Aluminum Silver
Keycaps - Green

Plate - Powder-coated Textured Black
Knob - Aluminum Silver
Keycaps - Orange

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Tor R.

I use it for media back/pause/forward and headphone/speaker output shortcuts. Amazing quality, easy to use, and saves me time every day.

Anand K.

June L.

good knob feel, which is the most important thing. really easy to program and including a usb micro-sd reader was beyond the call. really happy with it.

Oliver A.

My pikatea is great, I use it all day to control my music app :) I love having a physical volume knob, and push to mute is great.

LEE S.

Im going to set it up on my desk soon!

Dylan G.

A very well built and useful desk accessory. A must have! Very easy to program via the included SD card. And if you want a challenge you could program it with QMK/Vial.

Drew C.

Awesome product!!

Daniel Z.

Putting this together is a joy, and I was pleasantly surprised how easy and flexible the SD card is to program. It's the perfect macropad, as far as I'm concerned. Vendor is accessible, helpful and pleasant! Can recommend.

Ian M.

Works great, fun to figure out and get working.

Riley P.

I love this guy it’s great if you have a %65 keyboard!

Shin S.

This device is what I have been searching for, and it does the job so well. Its one of those devices that people seriously need, but don't know it yet. Its for sure an A+ winner.

Jay A.

This thing is fantastic! im not /stoked/ about the exposed pcb (I just dont wanna break it) but the built itself is solid and the setup was very easy.

Liam M.

Jack, has been absolutely amazing, had some tech issues, which were swiftly dealt via email. The build quality on the GB2 is nothing short of stunning, and will be a feature on my desk for years to come. So excited to see where the Pikatea project ends up in a few years time :)

Patrick D.

default firmware did not allow for customization on linux. flashing to vial enabled all features though.

Maxime B.

Build quality is top notch and the package was well secured!

Edmund C.

I'm really enjoy using this macropad. I was able to makes changes to my order and Jack provided a quick response. It also arrived sooner than I expected. :)

Alan R.

Love this thing! Well built, easy to configure, and quality materials mean it'll probably outlast this PC and more!

Adam C.

Awesome little MacroPad!

Shayne S.

Awesome quality and works great!

John C.

Elegantly-designed solution! As long as your expectations are reasonable - namely you're amenable to the pricing and delivery timeframe (mine took 15 days from order), this is an finely fashioned macro machine. Telecommuting has made me very reliant on various situational screen layout changes. Within about fifteen minutes of opening the box, I had the G2 configured to execute three separate, custom, Windows PowerToys' Fancy Zones layout changes, along with two media playback controls (Play/Pause and Next Track), throwing in a very accessible, very tactile, volume knob. The setup works flawlessly for my needs. The build quality is excellent and it works exactly as expected - a rarity I find today. Nice work! JC

Dexx T.

Great little macropod. Very easy to assemble, tight tolerances, quality components. The use of a microsd card and included reader makes updating key functions a snap. I didn’t need to update the firmware, just plugged it in and was good to go!

Meyer

This is a great little device that is very unique in the way it's set up and configured. Having a knob is great and the feel of it is quite nice. The pad has a lot of function, from buttons to holds, to the knob directions and click. I haven't fully figured out what to use on every macro, but the flexibility of the macropad allows me to have a lot of shortcuts I probably will be assigning later on.

Jim H.

I love my Macropad! I use it so much while I'm gaming to control my music!