Show HN: Mathpad – Physical keypad for typing 100+ math symbols anywhere
9 months ago
- #mathematics
- #keyboard
- #open-source
- Mathpad is a specialized keypad designed for typing mathematical equations efficiently.
- It provides over 100 mathematical symbols and Greek letters at your fingertips.
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, supporting various output modes like LaTeX and Unicode.
- Fully open-source hardware and software, built on QMK firmware with hot-swappable Gateron KS-33 switches.
- Designed for students, educators, scientists, and engineers to simplify math typing in documents, chats, and code.
- Production-ready with a transparent roadmap: components ordered post-campaign, assembly, testing, and global distribution via Crowd Supply.
- Limitations include Latin-based keyboard layout support only and a required Windows application for functionality.
- Risk mitigation strategies in place for supply chain delays and assembly damage.
- Produced by Summa Cogni in the UK, sold and shipped by Crowd Supply.