KoolertronOne Handed Macro Mechanical Keyboard, RGB LED Backlit Portable Mini One-Handed Mechanical Gaming Keypad OSU! Keyboard 9 Fully Programmable Keys Blue Switches

I bought this to act as a macro pad for my game PC. I have a stream deck that controls my streaming PC, but I needed something simple to run some hotkeys on my game pc since my 60% keyboard created some less than ideal situations.The software can be tricky to figure out since the UI is no the best and the software itself is not very intuitive.Howewver, the keypad itself is phenomenal. The switches feel great (all mechanical) and the base is sturdy enough to stay on my desk without sliding around when I use it. The RGB's included are bright and have several modes that can be controlled through the software.

I use this for work, I can't install any software on my work computer for security reasons. I use a few macros, so this fits the bill since I can program it on my personal computer and then use it on my work computer. Programing simple keys or text is self-explanatory. The macros are a little more challenging without instructions.HERE'S HOW TO PROGRAM THE MACROSI need "alt+1" as a simple macro. To program this macro, I did this:Down + alt + 1 (This tells it to press down and hold "alt" plus the "1" key.)Then: Up + alt + 1 (This tells it release the keys)It's simple, but the instructions don't explain it at all.Once it's set up it works great and I'm very pleased with it.

Software is super buggy especially on Mac side. No documentation. Finally got it to save everything but then one day it randomly lost all the programing. New version of software and this time macros are stuck on repeat unless it is only "text" Would not buy again, was supposed to be a time saver but it is buggy and unreliable.

The quality of the hardware is high. The keys feel good and the LED glow looks cool.The software on Mac works but is not very intuitive and the poor user manual left me spending hours to figure it out. The manual is also in microprint, sighI am a software developer and I bought this to make a macro keyboard for frequent key commands I use. I have tendinitis in my wrists, so this is a key stroke saving ergo product for me.The thing the manual did not explain is how to make one key map to several keys. For example, I want a key to press shift-command-f. To do this assign a key to “m1” so it uses a macro 1. Then define m1 as:Down shiftDown commandDown fUp shiftUp commandUp fVerifies tedious and not intuitive but it works. This took me hours to figure out.I had tried doing this but it didn’t work:Tap - shift, command, fI wish the software just let you record keystrokes your press on the actual keyboard. Instead you program it through a clunky interfaceA good alternative to their software is to use Karabiner Elements for the Mac

I read some reviews that say programming macros is difficult to figure out. Well, I purchased this in 2024 and on Koolertron's website, they have this item's software download that was updated in 2022. I'm guessing that the bad reviews are pre-2022 purchases (the included user manual is useless; you must download from their website).The updated software is super easy to understand. You add a command with the Add Action button, repeat as necessary, then save the macro in one of the pre-assigned macro tabs via the Save button. Then you go to Keymap, select Macro, tap the macro you just created (M0-M15, but you can create more if needed) and then tap the key you want to assign it to. You don't even need to save the key assignment. The key is assigned instantly. It's that easy. If you still need help, there is a video tutorial on their website.The only complaint if I had one would be that each time you launch the software on your computer, the pop-up window appears asking, "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device." Kind of annoying, but completely safe as others have noted. Overall, this item is a solid 5 stars. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

Worked well until today, No more RGB lightning, making it a pain in the ass to know on what profile you are. Going to throw itedit : Contacted the seller, sent me a brand new unit. Works perfectly!

I’m completely new to using this sort of keyboard but it was easy enough to set up. Was a bit skeptical about downloading their software but the antivirus I use (Kaspersky) seems to be fine with it.