[Feature] 3 config files for the 3 M keys

[Sebiann]

so i was wondering if it is Possible to add a config for each M key, cause i would like to be able to switch profile. so like m1-config.json and m2 and m3.

[JSubelj]

Hey,

first I would like to say thank you for using my driver.

This could definitely be possible and I will try to put it in my next release (but sadly probably the next release won't be any time soon because I have a lot of stuff going on in my life and currently don't have the time to expand the code). I thought about this kind of functionality from the very beginning but because I don't need it I didn't implemented it.

If anyone would like to implement this feature please contact me and I will explain how to do it (its quite simple if you know a bit about programming :)).

In the mean time you can "hack" around this thing by creating a script that changes /etc/g910-gkeys/config.json with a diffrent config.json. The driver will pick up on the changes and you will have different functionalities on the GKeys.

If you have any questions please ask and I will gladly try to help you.

[Sebiann]

Depending on what u mean with a bit of programming, i might be able to look in too it, ive been studying js and python lately. I will once read through the code and see if i come up with an idea.

[JSubelj]

I'm very happy to hear that. My idea is to have a directory with 3 different config bindings and swapping the original config.json with the binding of the Mkey pressed. This also has to be backwards compatible with the old config but I think that shouldn't be a problem.

We can then build on this to additionally back lit the MKeys with commands to g810-led program.

The change can also be indicated to the user by using notify-send command.

I'm very glad to see someone taking an interest in my project. If you have any additional questions you can ask them here or send me an email on: jan(dot)subelj010(at)gmail(dot)com (With a properly named subject so it dosen't go to my spam folder :P)

[braoult]

Hi,

I would not push on that system. I would prefer M-keys to be able to handle "normal keyboard event" (if possible), and their behavior not hard-coded as for example "switch to g910-gkey configuration [1-3]".

What I mean, the ideal (for me) would be to be able, with a command-line, to switch such configurations. This would be phase 1. And later, phase 2, if possible, to be able to map the M-keys as the G-keys are. So we could perform more sophisticated actions than just switching the G-keys mapping.

In two words, for me, being able to switch G-keys configuration and mapping the M-keys are two different subjects.

Correct me if what I say is nonsense :-)

[Sebiann]

What u say makes sense, I think for the start your idea would be the easiest, but im not sure if its the best idea, im gonna test some stuff out this evening.

[JSubelj]

@braoult I do agree with you. Probably the best implementation would be to have one separate config for the MKeys so that a more advanced user like yourself could change the behavior of MKeys the same way as with GKeys. But it should default to switching profiles as that is the intended behavior.

@Sebiann If you have a better idea please share so we can comment and agree on it.

[braoult]

Yes, having a default config to change profile looks perfect (if changing profile is scriptable, it is just the same as "run" function, therefore no difference with a more general configuration).

On Mon, 6 May 2019 at 18:14, JSubelj [email protected] wrote:

@braoult https://github.com/braoult I do agree with you. Probably the best implementation would be to have one separate config for the MKeys so that a more advanced user like yourself could change the behavior of MKeys the same way as with GKeys. But it should default to switching profiles as that is the intended behavior.

@Sebiann https://github.com/Sebiann If you have a better idea please share so we can comment and agree on it.

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[MR-R080T]

So I have got mapping of M keys up and running like regular keys and I am going to work on the next few days when i get a chance to get profile switching working, I am loving the idea above of having them available to map to other mappings, i was thinking of adding a new hotkey type and that being switch profile, so in theory it could even be called by any G key. A crazy idea i had if i had time to implement would be changing profiles with dbus, programs could change their profile automagically?

[MR-R080T]

This is now done, ive made a pull request

https://github.com/MR-R080T/g910-gkey-macro-support

[suabo]

I also liked the idea of having multiple profiles for the gkeys so i took my own shot on this topic and added profile switching without the need of swapping config files and having multiple config files to edit. I also figured a way out to send desktop notifications. Thx @MR-R080T for the great starting point. I used his swap-config branch to get going.