DIY USB Shortcut Button

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I'm passionate about creating technical sketches. At work, I have the chance to draw digitally with a Microsoft Surface. Unfortunately, I was missing out on features that would allow me to quickly activate full screen and for example rotate the drawing sheet. I researched various devices, including a Microsoft Dial and Griffin PowerMate. I decided to build a small USB device myself, with which I can use keyboard shortcuts of the drawing software (Autodesk Sketchbook) or others like Photoshop. With the help of a Teensy 3.2, I was able to implement this project quickly. It gives me the ability to simulate a standard keyboard. I printed most of the parts in 3D. The only part made of aluminum is the lid on top. The part I still had from an old LED spot housing. Of course, this can also be made from 3D printing. To give it a more attractive look, I built an LED ring with diffuser. The encoder comes from Adafruit.com. The encoder knob comes from farnell.de. More information about the project is available on hackster.io or my website tniker-fun.com. http://www.tinker-fun.com/USBDIYShortcutButton https://www.hackster.io/tinker-fun/teensy-usb-shortcut-button-e558d0 Support me: https://tinker-fun.com/Supportme Check out my other projects: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinker.fun/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tinkerfun Website: https://www.tinker-fun.com