https://github.com/resir014/ahk-luamacros-test

An example of using Luamacros + AutoHotkey with a second keyboard on Windows.
https://github.com/resir014/ahk-luamacros-test

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An example of using Luamacros + AutoHotkey with a second keyboard on Windows.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/resir014/ahk-luamacros-test
• Owner: resir014
• License: cc0-1.0
• Created: 2017-03-06T03:59:51.000Z (over 9 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2017-03-06T04:17:43.000Z (over 9 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-04-01T00:38:57.886Z (about 1 year ago)
• Topics: autohotkey, autohotkey-script, lua, macros
• Language: Lua
• Homepage:
• Size: 23.4 KB
• Stars: 6
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# ahk-luamacros-test

> An example of using Luamacros + AutoHotkey with a second keyboard on Windows.

The following scripts are based on the original implementation made by Taran from LinusTechTips, available [here](https://github.com/TaranVH/2nd-keyboard). The included sample code provides some useful keyboard shortcuts for Photoshop made by a friend of mine (available on the attached `Photoshop Hotkeys.docx` file).

## Getting started

Either follow the instructions below or [watch this video](https://youtu.be/Arn8ExQ2Gjg?t=362).

1. Download and install [LuaMacros](http://www.hidmacros.eu/) and [AuthoHotkey](https://autohotkey.com/).

2. Plug in both keyboards.

3. On both the `.lua` and `.ahk` files, ensure you've switched the hard-coded `Users` directory into your current user.

4. Run LuaMacros and open `macros.lua`

5. Click on the "play" button, wait for the identification window to pop up and press any key on your 2nd keyboard.

6. Run `photoshop_hotkeys.ahk`. The AutoHotkey tray icon will show up.

You're good to go!

## References

* [DIY 87-Key Macro Keyboard](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn8ExQ2Gjg) by LinusTechTips

* [The Art of the Bodge](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIFE7h3m40U) by Tom Scott

* [LuaMacros](https://github.com/stevedonovan/LuaMacro)

* [AuthoHotkey](https://github.com/AutoHotkey/AutoHotkey)