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BlkPingu
64
Apr 2, 2019
@YanboWu Couple of questions:
  • how to configure my ALT to fit an OSX layout?
And please don't tell me about the configurator. I know it exists. I wondered if there are any finished files for this use case. Because a shitload of people own macs.
  • how to actually flash it on the keyboard?
I need a detailed guide on that. I have not found the documentation for it.
  • how to reverse the prcess and reset the board when i'm not satisfied with the result of it or something does not work?
Do I simply hit the reset button and it's back to how it was out of the box or is there a file i have to flash on it to revert the process?
  • When will massdrop finally make a mac specific keyboard layout for the drops.
It cant be as hard to print 2 kinds of keycaps and flash 2 different drivers on it. For me it's a big ass hustle to get it done, you can just order them that way. Also, unrelated to this drop:
  • I asked in a thread about the ALT high profile keyboard when the next production run will be as I want one.
Can you comment on that? I asked multiple times and never got an answer.
erudyne
10
Apr 2, 2019
BlkPinguhow to configure my ALT to fit an OSX layout? I would think it would work the moment you plug it in. The meta key will function like the apple key and the alt key will function like the alt key. This will be backwards from what you are used to. I haven't seen any files out there for it already, I assume because most people are already reconfiguring it the way they want it. how to actually flash it on the keyboard? https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/9zim4t/newb_trying_to_flash_massdrop_alt/ how to reverse the process and reset the board when i'm not satisfied with the result of it or something does not work? You can go to the configurator again, make a new config, and then hit "compile and download". The default config is identical to the factory one. When will massdrop finally make a mac specific keyboard layout for the drops? I can't speak for them, but you can use the keycap puller to switch the meta and alt keys and then do the same in the software. It's probably less than 20 clicks (counting opening the terminal app) and then 2-3 terminal commands. What other layout do you need? Do you want apple specific symbols on the keys? That would be kind of cool as an optional package or something.
KangaBlue
1
Dec 1, 2019
erudyneMacs are designed to work with PC keyboards since OS X. Why don't you guys just reverse the command and option keys in the Modifier Keys section of Keyboard preferences in OS X?
pokerstar2002
0
Jul 28, 2021
KangaBlueExactly correct. Thanks!
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