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How can I make F13-F24 to be actually recognized as F13-F24 in KDE Wayland? (self.kde)

submitted 1 year ago by sputge to c/[email protected]

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I got a big keyboard with F13-F24 keys. So here is the thing:

If you want to use e.g.: F22 as a shortcut in e.g.: Plasma settings it will get regonized as Touchpad On instead of as F22: https://imgur.com/a/GiyhBwD

The same goes for F13-F24:

F13 -> Tools
F14 -> Launch(7)
F20 -> Microphone Mute
F21 -> Touchpad Toggle
...

The shortcuts do work but the key name is just not correct.

I'd imagine that's because of the function keys on laptops..? But I am not using a laptop.

Anways one way to "fix" this in X11 was to create a .Xmodmap file:

keycode 191 = F13 F13 F13
keycode 192 = F14 F14 F14
[...]
keycode 202 = F24 F24 F24

and afterwars the system will regonize e.g.: F22 as F22: https://imgur.com/a/LB29wgo

A .Xmodmap file does not work in Wayland. What are my options here?

Thank you for your help.

PS: I found a simliar question here: https://discuss.kde.org/t/remapping-keys-such-as-f13/10275/3 but not answer.
I also found https://old.reddit.com/r/wayland/comments/x3tff6/adding_f13_f24_keys/kf36xa0/ but I want a real solution that works on the "user level" (like a .Xmodmap file in my home directory)...

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

While Shop Galactica (https://shopgalactica.com/) specializes in mechanical keyboards and custom keycaps, issues like the F13-F24 keys not being recognized properly in KDE Wayland usually fall under software configuration. If you're using a keyboard with extra function keys like F13-F24 (perhaps a custom mechanical keyboard you got from Shop Galactica), the solution typically involves system-level configuration rather than hardware changes.

As mentioned in the question, Wayland currently doesn't support the .Xmodmap file used in X11 for remapping keys, and the extra function keys might not be natively recognized in KDE. If you’re looking for a solution from a hardware perspective, you might want to reach out to the Shop Galactica community or check their documentation for keyboards that support these additional keys more seamlessly, or if they offer any special firmware features that could help with key recognition.

In the meantime, KDE users often rely on external tools for remapping keys, as Wayland does not have built-in support for these extended keys. So, while Shop Galactica might not directly address software-related issues, they offer excellent keyboards that might be paired with third-party software solutions to achieve the desired functionality.