python-elgato-streamdeck VS companion

This may be considered off-topic, but I don't know of a better place to post this. I recently got a Streamdeck and have been trying out the few different options for controlling it. I've been pretty satisfied with muesli/deckmaster but, just as with the rest, I feel there are some features missing. I saw in the readme of abcminiuser/python-elgato-streamdeck they mention a repo with reverse engineering notes, but that is now a dead link. So I'd like to ask if anyone knows if those notes have been rehosted somewhere else or if there's any other documentation for the Streamdeck.

Just found a post on the Python Elgato Stream Deck Library GitHub project that includes the following output from example_deckinfo.py:

Take a look at https://github.com/abcminiuser/python-elgato-streamdeck

In general, HID devices can be accessed on Linux via hidraw or hiddev, which is usually then wrapped by a higher library. In this case, it's wrapped by libusb, which is then used by python-elgato-streamdeck, but you could theoretically use any of the above for accessing HID devices. General functionality also shows up via evdev, but that won't have support for any more non-standard functionality, like setting the key images.

I have a StreamDeck[1] that I use for various random things. There's an open source driver for it too that you can drive from Python[2], letting you run Python code when a button is pressed. You can do some cool stuff with it (eg I've used mine to make HTTP requests on button press)

[1] https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/stream-deck

[2] https://github.com/abcminiuser/python-elgato-streamdeck

Or use Companion to control the Hyper Decks/ Ki Pros….

Still interested in other solutions, particularly a built-in function. I found this feature request on the Companion Github page. I'm not sure though if that is talking about using Companion buttons to trigger hotkeys, or the other way around (as the 2 linked issues seem to be about).

We use Companion on every show—can’t remember how I did one without it. As long as the gear you are using is supported, you can’t go wrong. Very easy to setup and use. Highly recommended.

Can probably do this with Companion. Often used with stream deck but works with a phone too afaik.

Companion is a great way to approach complex macros like these. Basically you'd stack several actions to your one button, like this:

I use a Stream Deck daily to control AV production gear using BitFocus Companion (https://bitfocus.io/companion). I am constantly surprised at the range of supported equipment.

Complex operations that used to take three people can be done by a single person.

For a basic example:

Audio operator fades out background music and brings up video playback audio channels

https://bitfocus.io/companion and a StreamDeck would be a fast/cheap solution. Integrates directly with ETC console so you can use tge existing cues and patching.

Good for macros and help making complex things easier with ATEM https://bitfocus.io/companion