Macropad with Raspberry Pi
Make a custom macropad with all the shortcuts you need.
This project will teach you how to combine 3D printing and your electronics knowledge to create a useful tool for your computer.
General Information
- Costs for the Materials: CHF 9
- Time to build: 60min
What you do
This project guides you through building a custom macropad with a Raspberry Pi Pico—a small, programmable keyboard that can run shortcuts and commands for tasks like editing, coding, or gaming. The Pico acts as the microcontroller, with mechanical switches wired to it and programmed using Thonny.
How to start
- Press the get started button below.
- Read through the instructions.
- Ensure all prerequisites are met.
- Start making in the Makerspace and ask for help during Support Hours.