The BIG RED BUTTON RF EDITION features a Bluetooth Low Energy microcontroller running CircuitPython.

Keystroke, hotkey & macro inputs can be easily programmed over USB by editing the script file with a text/code editor.

With Bluetooth Low Energy the BIG RED BUTTON RF EDITION will pair with devices supporting Bluetooth 4.0 and above (Windows 8+, Mac OS X, IOS & Android).

TO BEGIN

Once you have received your Big Red Button, you will more than likely need to recharge the Li-Po battery before you can pair the Big Red Button to your computer.

To recharge the battery, remove the base plate of the Big Red Button. The base plate is held in position by two push pins. To remove, pull the base plate outwards.

Once removed, connect the supplied USB cable to the internal USB connector and to your computer's USB port to begin charging the battery.

The CIRCUITPY drive will appear when connected.

Programming of the keystrokes, hotkey & macro inputs is done via USB and by editing the code.py file stored on the Big Red Button.

To begin, connect the Big Red Button to the computer via the USB cable. The CIRCUITPY drive will mount on the computer and now you can edit the code.py file stored within. Be sure to make a copy of the code.py file before editing in case you want to revert or back-up any of your changes.

Editing of the code.py file can be done with a text editor (e.g., Notepad/TextEdit, etc.) or code editor. Once opened navigate to the bottom section of the code.py file to the KEYSTROKE, HOTKEYS & MACRO INPUTS section.

Here you will find where the Big Red Button inputs are scripted. We have a few input examples commented out (#) here for reference. After editing, saving the code.py file will reset the microcontroller and the changes will take effect.

Inputs can be scripted using a combination of keystrokes, modifiers & delay tags. Feel free to contact us if you need help with a specific input.

SAVING/WRITE PROTECTION TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter write protection issues and are unable to save the code.py file. Press the RESET BUTTON on the Big Red Button board while connected via the USB Cable. Press the Reset Button once only, the CIRCUITPY drive will disconnect and reconnect. This should allow you to make changes to the code.py file.

Mac OS – Due to a limitation of Mac OS, writing to 1mb storage devices, it is recommended that you copy the code.py file to your computer to make changes. Once changes have been saved, copy and replace the code.py file on the CIRCUITPY drive.

BIG RED BUTTON SUPPORT

Feel free to contact us via our contact page if you are experiencing any issues with your BIG RED BUTTON, or if you need assistance in entering your required Keystroke, hotkey & macro inputs.