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Magicforce 21-Key Mechanical Numpad

Jun 12, 2017

Mine arrived today. It's nearly useless on a Mac.
It works as a simple numpad, but none of the Fn-key stuff works except for the lighting.
For instance: • You can't type an "=" (equals) sign • Fn-Tab is supposed to type a "(" left bracket but instead types 40 • Fn-Del is supposed to type a ")" right bracket but instead types 14 • Fn-Num is supposed to type a "=" (equals) but instead types 16 • Fn-/ is supposed to type a "$" (dollar sign) but instead types 36 and so on and so forth - I'm not going to bother to list everything but none of the secondary functions of the keys work (except for the lighting controls).
Quite disappointing for a Mac user. Cannot recommend.

Jun 12, 2017

M_R_Beard

Jun 13, 2017

valiantThe reason you see those numbers is because the way those keys are set up is as macros for alt-codes. Since alt-codes don't work outside of Windows, it just types the numbers out instead. Definitely a let down.

Jun 13, 2017

tristinDLC

Jun 14, 2017

valiantI do not have this numpad, so it may not be a solution, but it is worth a try as I do have the software. You may want to check out Karabiner and see if you can map those keys to other functions (like the ones that they are suppose to be according to the keycap). Obviously this pad should work right out of the box, but maybe this software solution can get you back up and running. I use it for other needs and I love it. Good luck my friend.

Jun 14, 2017

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valiant

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Jun 14, 2017

tristinDLCI have Karabiner for other purposes, so I will give it a go. I just don't have time to mess about with it right now...

Jun 14, 2017

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tristinDLC

Jun 14, 2017

valiantYeah, it's got a pretty decent amount of features and customizable options, so setting it up just right can take some time to get just right.
Good luck!

Jun 14, 2017

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