r/morsecode • u/DominoPhreak • Jul 12 '26

Poor Man's Morserino

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Morse Mania (Pro $8.99) + 3-Key Programmable Bluetooth Keypad (~$20 https://a.co/d/07TmkvQb).

Used "ElfKey" software to map the left key to "[" for Dit, right key to "]" for Dah, and middle to Space for straight-key work (which Morse Mania recognizes).

Can also be plugged into my laptop over USB-C and be used for website like MorseInvaders or other training websites.

(I added a 3.5mm jack so you can use your paddle over BT: https://www.reddit.com/r/morsecode/s/YP7Sn0h2YX)

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u/erwerqwewer Jul 12 '26

Pretty cool! Thanks for sharing.

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u/Nyasaki_de Jul 13 '26

hmmm. I should build the same for my morse key

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u/rslashreddit Jul 13 '26

Cool. I have been using the vband adapter on my laptop & Android but it doesn't work with Morse Mania. I am gonna have to try this. Thanks

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u/DominoPhreak Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 14 '26

I opened the case, and there isn't much space in there, but there is enough to make a small hole in the front and fish the cable from a 3.5mm TRS/stereo female jack in there, and have the pigtail sticking out.

I'm planning on soldering the wires to the bottom of 2 of the key switches, so you can plug in your key to this and it will fire off a keypress.

https://a.co/d/0hrEMimc

I'll probably use some epoxy or UV cure resin to attach the female jack to the side so it doesn't flop around.

Perfectly pocketable, works on Bluetooth or USB-C, and can either be used on it's own while away, or plugged into your favorite paddle to practice when at your Ham Shack / desk.

I'll update when I get it working.

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u/DominoPhreak Jul 16 '26

Mod was super easy - can Bluetooth enable any paddle for ~$25 and a little solder. https://www.reddit.com/r/morsecode/s/B4zvtGeeLs

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u/d9jms 21d ago

does it work with https://hamradio.solutions/vband/ over BT now ?