David Gewirtz Recreates $230 Codex Micro on $179 Stream Deck+ as Sold-Out Device Spurs DIY Alternative
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 20
David Gewirtz Recreates $230 Codex Micro on $179 Stream Deck+ as Sold-Out Device Spurs DIY Alternative
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 20
Summary
$230 Codex Micro sold out almost immediately, prompting David Gewirtz to replicate its main Codex controls on a $179 Stream Deck+ instead.
The setup reproduces agent switching, accept and cancel actions, branching, voice dictation, mode selection and prompt-history navigation by mapping ChatGPT Codex hotkeys to Stream Deck buttons and dials.
A $27 Elgato Marketplace plugin let the Stream Deck mimic one of Codex Micro's standout features — light-up, pulsing agent-status indicators.
Gewirtz argues the Stream Deck is the stronger option because its on-button displays and app-based profiles can switch across apps, unlike Codex Micro's fixed keycaps and more limited dedicated design.