ckb-next for configuring Corsair keyboards and mice v0.6 out now

Urg, why do i have logitech stuff and not corsair ? Maybe there's something for logitech but last time i checked, i don't think i saw my peripheral being supported nowhere.

BTW, if valve could fix their stuff in gaming mode. I'm tired of having my azerty keyboard be recognised as a qwerty one. Virtual kb is fixed but actual hardware ain't :/

howw do i launch or install this... downloaded https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/archive/refs/tags/v0.6.0.tar.gz and extracted an bunch of files apeared but none of them brings an install program or launch when doubble clicking .... like the earlier poster said URG

edit: i realize to make the quickinstall file executable from menus an then launch but:

/home/tuxer/Downloads/ckb-next-0.6.0/quickinstall: line 51: cmake: command not found
An error occurred,
press enter to exit.

so this software doesn't work or am i just dumb as shoes!?


Last edited by Linuxer on 29 June 2023 at 1:39 pm UTC

Quoting: Linuxerhoww do i launch or install this... downloaded https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/archive/refs/tags/v0.6.0.tar.gz and extracted an bunch of files apeared but none of them brings an install program or launch when doubble clicking .... like the earlier poster said URG

edit: i realize to make the quickinstall file executable from menus an then launch but:

/home/tuxer/Downloads/ckb-next-0.6.0/quickinstall: line 51: cmake: command not found
An error occurred,
press enter to exit.

so this software doesn't work or am i just dumb as shoes!?

This is a source tarball, so you need to compile it from source.

Some distributions or third-party repositories offer prebuilt packages you can use instead, but these may be outdated: https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/wiki/Linux-Installation

Quoting: Calinou

Quoting: Linuxerhoww do i launch or install this... downloaded https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/archive/refs/tags/v0.6.0.tar.gz and extracted an bunch of files apeared but none of them brings an install program or launch when doubble clicking .... like the earlier poster said URG

edit: i realize to make the quickinstall file executable from menus an then launch but:

/home/tuxer/Downloads/ckb-next-0.6.0/quickinstall: line 51: cmake: command not found
An error occurred,
press enter to exit.

so this software doesn't work or am i just dumb as shoes!?

This is a source tarball, so you need to compile it from source.

Some distributions or third-party repositories offer prebuilt packages you can use instead, but these may be outdated: https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/wiki/Linux-Installation

ok strange indeed. but why exactly is there this file 'quickinstall' then though?

Quoting: QYMEUrg, why do i have logitech stuff and not corsair ? Maybe there's something for logitech but last time i checked, i don't think i saw my peripheral being supported nowhere.

On the mouse side logitech is pretty well supported by libratbagd/piper/sonarr. I've grown to love my System76 launch keyboard + a single short cable from its USB hub over to the logitech powerplay mouse pad.

Quoting: Linuxer

Quoting: Calinou

Quoting: Linuxerhoww do i launch or install this... downloaded https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/archive/refs/tags/v0.6.0.tar.gz and extracted an bunch of files apeared but none of them brings an install program or launch when doubble clicking .... like the earlier poster said URG

edit: i realize to make the quickinstall file executable from menus an then launch but:

/home/tuxer/Downloads/ckb-next-0.6.0/quickinstall: line 51: cmake: command not found
An error occurred,
press enter to exit.

so this software doesn't work or am i just dumb as shoes!?

This is a source tarball, so you need to compile it from source.

Some distributions or third-party repositories offer prebuilt packages you can use instead, but these may be outdated: https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/wiki/Linux-Installation

ok strange indeed. but why exactly is there this file 'quickinstall' then though?

That is a script to do the compiling and installation for you. It's failing on required compiling tools being missing. Installation instructions can be found here: https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/wiki/Linux-Installation

Quoting: tuxisagamer

Quoting: Linuxer

Quoting: Calinou

Quoting: Linuxerhoww do i launch or install this... downloaded https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/archive/refs/tags/v0.6.0.tar.gz and extracted an bunch of files apeared but none of them brings an install program or launch when doubble clicking .... like the earlier poster said URG

edit: i realize to make the quickinstall file executable from menus an then launch but:

/home/tuxer/Downloads/ckb-next-0.6.0/quickinstall: line 51: cmake: command not found
An error occurred,
press enter to exit.

so this software doesn't work or am i just dumb as shoes!?

This is a source tarball, so you need to compile it from source.

Some distributions or third-party repositories offer prebuilt packages you can use instead, but these may be outdated: https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/wiki/Linux-Installation

ok strange indeed. but why exactly is there this file 'quickinstall' then though?

That is a script to do the compiling and installation for you. It's failing on required compiling tools being missing. Installation instructions can be found here: https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/wiki/Linux-Installation

There are packages for several distributions. Compiling software yourself is not the best way to install or update software. Just use the packages for your distribution. You can find the list here: https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/wiki/Linux-Installation

Quoting: Linuxerhoww do i launch or install this... downloaded https://github.com/ckb-next/ckb-next/archive/refs/tags/v0.6.0.tar.gz and extracted an bunch of files apeared but none of them brings an install program or launch when doubble clicking .... like the earlier poster said URG

edit: i realize to make the quickinstall file executable from menus an then launch but:

/home/tuxer/Downloads/ckb-next-0.6.0/quickinstall: line 51: cmake: command not found
An error occurred,
press enter to exit.

so this software doesn't work or am i just dumb as shoes!?

You need to learn/understand some basic things about all of this, and after it won't be difficult as it seems.
But for now, the easiest way for you, as you're on Ubuntu, is to install it via PPA really, how to here:
https://launchpad.net/~tatokis/+archive/ubuntu/ckb-next


Last edited by Cyril on 29 June 2023 at 3:21 pm UTC

Quoting: drlambOn the mouse side logitech is pretty well supported by libratbagd/piper/sonarr. I've grown to love my System76 launch keyboard + a single short cable from its USB hub over to the logitech powerplay mouse pad.

Thanks, i'll look into it. If i could at least have the g502 working properly that would be a start. If i could manage to stop the g910 rgb rainbow that would be a plus. But imo, that's kind of a non issue in the long run. Where i'm really disapointed is that i don't see how to use my g13 gamepad. I haven't delved into the problem that much. If there was a way to instal logitech software through something like proton, then add it as a non steam game maybe... I have honnestly no clue if that's possible.

So, I just tried this on my Corsair K70 MK 2 Rapidfire.

Good:
Music visualizer works without needing to change any settings
The Winlock and Light Effect keys work as intended by the manufacturer
Extremely simple to set up
Indifferent:
Has built in Macro programming -- tons and tons of lightweight solutions for this
Bad:
Less effects options than OpenRGB
Can only control Corsair keyboard and mice
OpenRGB cannot control the device while the service is running

Verdict: It has a lot of cool features and is a great option if you only want to control a Corsair keyboard and/or mouse. If you have multiple RGB devices to control then sticking to OpenRGB is best.