I kinda want to buy one :
-does it have support for Linux ?
-for these types of keyboards that have RGB and extra buttons like the media ones how do you configure them ?
#Logitech G213 Prodigy Keyboard on Linux
versed thistle
pearl glen
For Logitech stuff. There is a driver to modify how the keyboard functions (colours, media buttons, etc) however that driver is for windows only. If you are looking to use only Linux. There is an application called bottles where you can attempt using different comparability layers to try and run the software in Linux. I am unsure of any keyboard brands that do support drivers for Linux.
When I say driver I am referring to a piece of software that is able to communicate with the software on the keyboard itself. Regardless of os your keyboard will be able to input to your PC. (Typing and etc)
versed thistle
For Logitech stuff. There is a driver to modify how the keyboard functions (colo...
if i set it up on a different pc would it remain saved ?
pearl glen
if i set it up on a different pc would it remain saved ?
Let me see. I'll get a Google search Google.
Right after a super quick search. There does seem to be a driver for Linux. But it is bash based. You will be editing the keyboard RGB using the console and you may not have full support of controlling the media keys.
https://github.com/MatMoul/g810-led
However due note.
the keyboard (g213) DOES NOT have onboard memory.
It will not persist setups outside of windows. Or Linux (wherever you set it up)
versed thistle
For Logitech stuff. There is a driver to modify how the keyboard functions (colo...
vith the bottlesd app would I have to have it oppen every time or just once and done ?
pearl glen
vith the bottlesd app would I have to have it oppen every time or just once and ...
Every time.
Due to no persistent storage
versed thistle
hmm ; well that's kinda disappointing
pearl glen
Yeahhh
pearl glen
Keep the ticket open just in case anyone knows of anything that might help, but if you do consider the keyboard be sure to use the Linux Bash driver I linked above.
It will allow you to set your profiles, animations and whatever.
versed thistle
Keep the ticket open just in case anyone knows of anything that might help, but ...
do i need bottles for that ?
pearl glen
Nope.
And that will be once set up and it runs every time you use Linux.
It will not persist between systems though. Your settings on Linux, stay on Linux. Your settings on windows stay on windows.
As far as I can tell, every time the keyboard connects it reads the profile config file on the respective os. For Linux you have the g810 driver to change that file. On windows you get official Logitech drivers.
versed thistle
https://github.com/MatMoul/g810-led
this is the link right ?
pearl glen
Yes
versed thistle
so with this only though the terminal throught comand lines right ?
pearl glen
Yeah but you can of course write a bash script for it. (Say for switching profiles or something).
versed thistle
Yeah but you can of course write a bash script for it. (Say for switching profil...
i'll look more into this but this may be a bit too advanced for me ( i'll prob. force myself to learn course that type ok keyboard would make my life easier cause I tend to type mare at night)
pearl glen
i'll look more into this but this may be a bit too advanced for me ( i'll prob. ...
It's not for everyone, but you could try your hand (pun intended) at touch typing. It's a little hard to pick up but helped me through my beards of having no backlight. Again not for everyone and if you are typing at all it's good so don't feel pressured. But yeah, it doesn't look toooooo complicated unless you wanna change like defaults or something. But other then that. It's a apt install and then a single command. Nothing too crazy.
versed thistle
It's not for everyone, but you could try your hand (pun intended) at touch typin...
I would only change the RGB to always be set to green - it's my fav colour + it's easy on the eyes --- that is basically the only thing that I want to be able to set if I get that keyboard
pearl glen
That's a simple 1 command
versed thistle
Green Profile
a 00ff00 # Set all keys green
c # Commit changes
like this ?
versed thistle
That's a simple 1 command
installation :
Build dependencies :
git
g++
make
Dependencies :
hidapi or libusb
Sorry one last question --- regarding the dependencies --- is this ok for Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon ?
jade beacon
I have this same keyboard. I can configure the lights with OpenRGB, though cannot save it to the board.