Using a dial for different hotkey press

[ASchneiderBR]

Hello guys! Just got an Ajazz AKP03 from Aliexpress. Really happy with it. I was able to install the necessary plugin to use it natively with OpenDeck Windows but got stuck with something: I need to set different hotkeys (HID) for each action on a dial/encoder. I need, for example, turn left = press F2, turn right = press F3, dial button = F5 and so on. Is it possible? Thanks.

[Terrorwolf01]

If you are on X11 it would be possible with external tools. On Wayland I don't think there would be a reliable way right now.

[ASchneiderBR]

Hello @Terrorwolf01, thanks for the reply. I'm running latest version of OpenDeck on Windows, with the Ajazz AKP04 deck. Got the Ajazz plugin installed and the deck responds fine to the app. I was traying many plugins but non that I could find to adapt to that need. The only one what works with the dial was the Home Assistant one but that would be a hassle since I just need hotkeys (HID) to be pressed with the knob's interactions.

[Terrorwolf01]

Most Plugins don't allow their actions on the dials. You could try to use a run command action to simulate the input as needed. Sorry I overread that you are on windows.

[nekename]

Any occurrence of %d in a command in Run Command will be replaced with the number of ticks turned (negative for anticlockwise, positive for clockwise). You could write a command line to do this for you if you can figure out how to press keys from the terminal on Windows. If that doesn't work, you could try to write a simple plugin.

[ASchneiderBR]

Thanks so much for the help!

I’ve been trying to create native run commands but haven’t been able to figure it out. Since I don’t have advanced coding skills, I used ChatGPT to generate some VBS scripts, but unfortunately, I haven’t had any luck getting them to work.

All I really need is to trigger those three functions from a dial (ideally with a hold button as a bonus). If anyone knows how to do this—or if there’s a third-party plugin that can help—I’d really appreciate any guidance.

I really don't want to install the Chinese app for the Ajazz deck 😒

Thanks again!

[nekename]

Implemented in #151