TriPad Studio Controller – Wireless + USB OBS MacroPad 2026

he TriPad Studio Controller is a professional-grade 3×3 macro pad powered by the ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8. It gives streamers instant control over scenes, audio, transitions, and streaming state — all in a tiny, elegant hot-swap mechanical package with per-key RGB and three rotary encoders.

100 % open-source and fully replicable: schematics, PCB, Gerber, BOM, and firmware are all included and designed in EasyEDA Pro (perfect for OSHWLab Stars).

Default OBS / Streaming Layout (Pre-configured in firmware)

3×3 Keypad Functions Row 1

• K1 → Scene 1
• K2 → Scene 2
• K3 → Scene 3

Row 2

• K4 → Toggle Webcam On/Off
• K5 → Toggle Mic Mute (RGB turns red when muted)
• K6 → Toggle Desktop Audio Mute

Row 3

• K7 → Start / Stop Streaming
• K8 → Start / Stop Recording
• K9 → Studio Mode Toggle (or custom macro)

Rotary Encoder Functions Encoder A (Left)

• Rotate → Master Volume
• Push → Mute/Unmute Master

Encoder B (Center)

• Rotate → Mic Gain / Noise Suppression level
• Push → Toggle Noise Gate

Encoder C (Right)

• Rotate → Scroll through scenes
• Push → Trigger Transition (Cut/Fade)

Hardware Features

• ESP32-S3-MINI-1-N8 (USB + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth LE)
• 9 × Kailh hot-swap MX sockets (CPG151101S03)
• 3 × PEC12R rotary encoders with push button
• 9 × SK6812MINI-E per-key RGB (level-shifted to 5 V via TXB0101)
• USB-C (5.1 kΩ CC pull-downs → full 900 mA detection)
• AT24CM02 EEPROM for profile storage
• TPS63031 buck-boost for clean 3.3 V rail
• Direct 5 V from USB → bright, reliable RGB
• Matte black PCB + gold ENIG (premium look)

Connectivity Modes

1. USB HID – Plug-and-play, zero latency, full brightness
2. Wi-Fi – OBS WebSocket control (scenes, sources, mute states with RGB feedback)
3. Bluetooth LE HID – Wireless keyboard mode (works with tablets/phones)

Auto-switches based on connection.