Frequently asked questions

Short answer: No. DeepDeck is made to connect to the PC and act as a keyboard using Bluetooth only

Developer answer: No, but there could be ways of having DeepDeck work via USB. The USB cable is for serial communication, not the HID protocol that normal keyboards use. In order to allow this, there should be a program in the computer that takes the serial (UART) signals from the deepdeck and convert them into key strokes.

Complete answer: The ESP32 used does not have a integrated USB driver. That's why we have a chip that converts from UART to USB, but only the serial protocol, not the HID one needed for a keyboard. As the developer answer states, it would be possible to have a "gateway" program that does this, but have to run always on the main device (computer).

We are working on it. Not yet the # 1 priority, but we are working on it.

We are reviewing 2 options:

• Building the code from scratch
• Taking the c code and encapsulate it to work with arduino. If you have experience with this and want to help, send us a message deepdeck@dsd.dev

Yes, but be read this carefully.

When we released DeepDeck we left the battery connector and charger circuit working BUT the code is not optimized yet to have a battery. This means that you should use a battery with protection to avoid discharging it below the recommended level. Also code will not enter sleep mode or other elements to reduce consumption. We will work on this in the near future.

Yes, you can use MX style switches and change them.

Yes, and there are 2 additional RGB leds for showing status.

DeepDeck design allows a relatively safe use with the PCB (printed circuit board) base that protect the main electronic board. Different enclosures have been done by the comunity, that can be seen in the download section.