New Modular Keyboard Knobs Are So Cool!
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Description
Wooting has modular knobs that actually look really good. Both the large knob and small knob are backwards compatible with any holif keyboard you've bought from Wooting in the last 5 years. The large knob operates off of the absolute position of the knob. So, as you turn the dial, it could be spamming some form of input or scrolling a timeline or it could be zone based. The small knob is just input plus input minus. There's some fairly obvious use cases, but I could also see someone trying to do an advanced setup in a game like Star Citizen. The large knob is coming out in Q3 or Q4 of this year. The small knob is coming out early next year.
The short showcases Wooting's new modular knobs designed for their keyboards, highlighting both the large knob and the smaller knob. The large knob is described as operating from the absolute position of the knob, meaning it can generate continuous input or scrolling actions, or even be used in a zone-based setup depending on how it’s configured. The smaller knob is presented as a simple input plus and input minus control, offering a straightforward way to adjust settings or navigate within software or games. The video notes that these knobs are backwards compatible with any Wooting keyboard released in the last five years, emphasizing a broad usability upgrade for existing users. A key detail is the release timing: the large knob is expected to ship in the third or fourth quarter of the year, while the smaller knob is coming out early the following year, signaling a staggered rollout strategy. The overall impression is one of sleek hardware design paired with practical input possibilities, suggesting a range of use cases from general navigation to more advanced in-game setups. Viewers are encouraged to anticipate how the knobs will integrate with existing setups and software, with the presenter implying that the knobs could unlock new levels of customization for power users and enthusiasts alike.
Topics · tech · hardware · peripherals · keyboard
Questions answered
- What are the two knobs and how do they function on the Wooting modular keyboard?
- The large knob operates from the absolute position and can input actions like scrolling or timeline navigation, and could be configured for zone-based input. The small knob provides simple input plus and minus, suitable for quick adjustments.