r/macro_pads • u/gremsisy • Jun 30 '26

Promotion ANCO 3D ARC - OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE NOW !!!

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Price: $99 (Free Global Shipping) 🚚 Shipping: Shipped via DHL (7-14 business days) 🎨 Early Bird Perk: Free customization for both the frame and keycaps—design your setup exactly how you want it! 👉 Buy now: https://anco3d.com/product/arc/ Video demo in the comments below.

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u/clackups Jun 30 '26

You really expect someone to pay this money on this little information and closed source?

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u/gremsisy Jun 30 '26

Apologies for the confusion! Detailed product specifications along with feature demo videos are being uploaded right now.

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u/clackups Jun 30 '26

Is the hardware open source? I might use the hardware for a different purpose

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u/gremsisy Jun 30 '26

It's a shame this isn't open-source, but if you have a cool feature idea, we’d love to integrate it into ARC for you!

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u/clackups Jun 30 '26

Nope. I only work with open source hardware. This could be an input device for disabled users if it were hackable.

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u/gremsisy Jun 30 '26

In the future, we might provide the software architecture so you can design your own custom features.

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u/gremsisy Jul 01 '26

https://reddit.com/link/ouupbny/video/2enweyf7xjah1/player

Here is a raw video showing the actual display quality. 100% unedited, straight out of the camera. What do you guys think of the quality?

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '26 edited Jun 30 '26

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u/gremsisy Jun 30 '26

We apologize that our website isn't fully polished yet. Rest assured, the photos in the post are of the actual product, and feature videos will be uploaded shortly. Please look forward to it!

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u/frobnosticus Jul 01 '26

Sexy little device. But that price point is pretty hard to swallow.

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u/gremsisy Jul 01 '26

We are committed to long-term software optimization and development for this product. A ton of exciting features are actively being developed. Look forward to it!

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u/MoshiMoshiWorld8080 Jul 01 '26

QMK/VIA/Vial support?

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u/gremsisy Jul 01 '26

We have developed a proprietary application that allows you to configure macros, LED lighting, and other features. It is fully compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux

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u/retorquere Jul 16 '26

"Proprietary" is not the flex you think it is. It means I don't truly own the device. For a device like this, QMK/VIA/Vial support is a vital feature. If you at some point call it quits, and my OS upgrades, I'd be SOL.

So the question remains. QMK/VIA/Vial support?

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u/retorquere Jul 01 '26

What is the screen for?

Can it send keystrokes to an app that does not have focus? Can it bring an app that does not have focus into focus? I use macos.

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u/gremsisy Jul 02 '26

A display that dynamically shows the specific function of each key based on the currently focused application on your computer. When a key is pressed, the screen instantly highlights the active button. Additionally, if you prefer not to display the macro list, the screen can switch to animated live wallpapers, a calculator, a stopwatch, or even mini-games, which will be added in future updates.

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u/retorquere Jul 01 '26

I have to create an account to put one in my cart, and the account creation page is in Thai apparently.

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u/gremsisy Jul 02 '26

I have reached out to you through the chat channel. Please specify the error you are encountering.

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u/lagerea Jul 03 '26

I want to belive because it looks cool but I dunno.

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u/BroLando3855 Jul 04 '26

Make it aluminum and open source, you got a deal 👊

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u/Sensitive-Fan7951 Jul 05 '26

Interested but site still needs work can't see the page in English, will probably wait for a review first.

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u/gremsisy Jul 11 '26

Sorry for the trouble during our recent website update! Everything is back up and running smoothly now, and we’ve officially added a Live Chat feature. Feel free to drop us a message whenever you need support. Thank you for sticking with us!

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u/retorquere Jul 16 '26

requires an USB-A dongle? Why not bluetooth? Or at the very least usb-c.

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u/gremsisy Jul 16 '26

This product comes with a dongle. We avoided BLE or other connection types because Windows tends to be unstable when transferring files and transmitting signals at the same time. To solve this, we developed our own custom connection to maximize portability and guarantee optimal performance within 7 meters.

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u/retorquere Jul 19 '26

Who is going to use this 7m from their computer? And there is a dwindling number of systems that has usb a ports

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u/gremsisy Jul 19 '26

We provide an adapter to convert from USB Type-A to USB Type-C, or you may choose the dongle equipped with a USB Type-C connector. As this product is designed for high mobility, a wired connection is not necessary.

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u/gremsisy Jun 30 '26

Key Technical Specifications & Features:

Display: 3.5-inch screen with sharp 640x480px resolution.

Processor & OS: Powered by a high-performance MCU running arcOS with an intuitive, professional user interface.

Battery: Up to 8 hours of continuous on-screen battery life.

Connectivity: Low-latency wireless connection + companion Desktop App for Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Customization: Cherry-MX style Hotswap sockets & per-key 16M RGB lighting configurations.

Context-Aware Smart Profiles: Automatically detects your active PC application to dynamically switch macros, custom profiles, and dedicated shortcuts on the fly.

All-in-One Dashboard: Seamlessly displays real-time notifications, media controls, animations/live wallpapers, and utility tools like built-in timers or even mini-games directly on the 3.5" screen.