Repurposing 1st Generation iPad in 2023 | Keyboard Maestro + TouchOSC

[@uhoh007]

So offensive Apple does not provide a simple iOS version for older gear.

[@SlackerStuff]

yeah it's pretty wack!

[@DarcyFerrier]

@@owengibson5191 this is the bullshit they want you to believe

[@Aelepy16]

Its because of how slow older ipads are. Its slow enough today. And adding a new ios would just destroy it

[@Madeguydo]

@@Aelepy16 people are using barebones linux for old thinkpads with old ass pentiums for development, with some tweaking you can actually stream 4k to an external monitor, like a tv or whatever. Linux works on arm as well, there is absolutely no excuse for apple to make a barebones tweakable ios for people to reuse their old products. It’s planned obsolescence. Anything “green” about apple is pure marketing speech, “please keep buying our newer products with smaller and smaller feature improvements, we care about you and your particular niche”.

[@djcvmusic1]

Apple don't care about the earth, the devices need to work for a very limited time to sale new one.

[@BenHydeSPARKScience]

5 minutes in and I still don't know what is going on...

[@kojam1]

Is that so? Good! Then it's not just me.

[@6marvil]

awful pacing.

[@10uRization]

Its just talkin

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

This video is a bit misleading. This is repurposing an older ipad for a very specific use...music creation....I think.

[@TheCrisses]

@@geraldhenrickson7472it's making an old device into a touchscreen external controller or keyboard…when paired with the macro software on your mac you can make a custom set of buttons to make your mac do things. On the iPad, you use an app to create buttons to send the Mac a signal. In this case, a MIDI musical note. Say I make an orange button to send high C to my computer. Then pushing the orange button on the iPad sends the music note to my computer. But keyboard maestro can be programmed so that “When I press this MIDI note button (high C) while in Notes, copy the selected text, open Mail, create a new email and type in this boilerplate text that contains the contents of the clipboard.” Whenever I'm in Notes and select text, if i push that orange button on the iPad, my Mac will do all those steps for me. Now I can tweak the email, add a recipient, and send it. So the only thing we're really doing on the iPad end is creating buttons that send a signal to our Mac. On the Mac end we are creating macros that can automate almost anything we desire (there's plenty keyboard maestro videos out there). I bought a $100 contour shuttle pro to use for this stuff…a 1 hand device with a dozen buttons and a couple wheels. I didn't know I could have used my iPad 2 for this. This is a great use of old tech. Very interesting.

[@casirm]

I really can't shake how excited this made me. I had assumed my iPad to be retired and only good for reading comics with an old version of ComicZeal. Now it's back on my desk as a primary part of my layout. And I already had TouchOSC for Ableton, I never imagined using it this way!

[@SlackerStuff]

I'm thrilled for you! Must feel pretty great to have it be useful again.

[@PeterNLewis]

Fantastic video! Just to be clear, Keyboard Maestro is a one-time purchase for a specific major version (currently 9.x). Major upgrades are paid upgrades. This ensures we are working as much for existing customers as to expand the customer base. You are, of course, under no obligation to purchase the upgrade, so this means you can keep what you have purchased and not have to pay a subscription, but also that we will still be around working on improving Keyboard Maestro and adding features for when you choose to upgrade.

[@SlackerStuff]

Thanks for the clarity and thank you for the kind words! Seems pretty straighforward with your explanation there.

[@nplays12345]

bro the title of the video 4 years ago wasn't 2023

[@raylewis2121]

You can use as an infotainment head unit in an old car. I bought a $30 iPad mini 1, an aux plug in transmitter for Bluetooth, a cig lighter plug phone charger. I run google maps (infinitely better than my car maps. Can run gps navigation by using mobile hotspot from phone. Bluetooth music from phone to car stereo. All under $50.

[@SlackerStuff]

Very useful tip. Thanks Ray

[@casdessers9105]

How great is your content? This is literally repurposing a device otherwise left to rot. I love this!

[@SlackerStuff]

Thank you so much! Really needed to hear that today :) Happy to help!

[@TheSilverChains]

Expired device. Being left behind even they promise they won't.😂

[@alinacarmenatis3275]

I have an iPad 2 . I removed ALL PICs . I installed a few games and the oldest version available on the Apple Store for Netflix and now it belongs to my toddler.

[@SlackerStuff]

right on!

[@thesocialjojo]

I still use my iPad 2 for reading books and as a clock. ❤️

[@SlackerStuff]

An excellent use Joana!

[@shikhartrivedi3378]

How can we read books if all apps are not supporting it. Like can we perform basic functions of transferring files etc from here there, and then use some notes ,or books on it??? I have no idea help me out. Also how long do you think ipad9th gen will last. Like till 2030???

[@katebeedot6964]

I still have my 2012 ipad running with a few limitations but there are 2 things I've always liked: its heavy smooth-solid glass feel and its camera as I still have some of the best photos I ever took in B&W. I practically lived with it and it's still on my bookshelf. Be nice if someone could explain the Touch OSC and Keyboard Maestro for plain people (reviving historic iPads for dummies) Thanks

[@SlackerStuff]

Totally. To be clear are you looking for a more detailed version of what I've got here for TouchOSC and Keyboard Maestro? Happy to go deeper on it

[@katebeedot6964]

@@SlackerStuff Yes, considering the really great attention your video received it would be certainly useful to a lot of watchers/followers. Thanks

[@SlackerStuff]

@@katebeedot6964 Sweet I'll take a look

[@squeakyg2161]

I have iPad 3 and went all out getting keyboard with fancy Zagg leather case when it was new. Now only can run music. I need to try that TouchOSC but I don’t understand how to use it. Will it work on my iPad 3? A video of it with some instruction will be helpful.

[@matthewctamayo9153]

Can you use obselete ipad mini 2

[@SlackerStuff]

Yep! I have I did that one to mine as well :)

[@Cyba_IT]

Super late to the game here but I was just looking up what I could do with some of the old iPads I have lying around. As a computer technician clients sometimes give me there old iPads when I help them configure their new ones. This is brilliant. A steam deck equivalent. I just hope the apps are still available. Cheers man, subbed.

[@InappropriateShorts]

This is shortcuts before shortcuts?

[@SlackerStuff]

sure!

[@edwinorlandogonzalezsanche9375]

Se puede usar como monitor?

[@SlackerStuff]

I haven't found a way to do that yet

[@DjKennyisglobal]

Want to change audio to come through the 30 pin connector or it just charging only

[@SlackerStuff]

Ah I don't think you can. I think it's just charging only.

[@marcstone6114]

@slacker stuff- Thanks for sharing, I think I'll look into installing the Keyboard Maestro on my iPad 1st Gen. I've seen many articles asking the question, is the iPad 1st gen still usable in 2021/22. I honestly can say, it depends, on the person and what their needs are and what they'll be using it for. I have a iPad 1st Gen, and my needs differ from those of the younger generation. I hear many say that they cannot take pictures, log onto Facebook, til tok, etc.. And the web browsing is slow, there's no denying that. But for me, I don't use social media as much and I use a actual camera to take pictures. Actually I'm old school, I shoot on 35mm film - that's a story for another topic. Anyway, I like to point out the usefulness of my iPad 1st Gen.. First, the bluetooth works, I'm able to use the home sharing option on iTunes to watch movies on my iPad via bluetooth., watching in a different room all the while streaming on my iPad first gen. Second, I have a sketch app in which ( being an artist) I can draw and even create storyboard thumbnails on the go with a compatible stylus. Third, it makes for a good alarm clock. Netflix and Amazon Prime still work. And I can send and receive mail on my mail app. My kindle app works as well as the iBooks app- which is great for books, comic books and magazines. My calendar is synced with my iPhone as well as my older and newer iPad as with Kindle. I guess to each their own. I'm keeping my 1st gen, mainly because its the first iPad created. I don't need all the fancy bells and whistles to use my iPad.. To me, its still functional. A little bulky, but I like that. if you're considering bringing new life to your old iPad, just check eBay or amazon. Or go to ifixit.com for a replacement battery and to get tips on replacing the battery or find a local repair shop.. DOn't trash your old iPad, it's still useful, and its a testament on the quality of Apple products. Anyway, great video.. I didn't mean to go on and on... :)

[@SlackerStuff]

Thank you for sharing Marc! This will be helpful for other folks who come across it. I think you've underlined a lot more ways to utilize some tech folks probably have lying around. Cheers to you and happy you're making the best of your device!

[@aselim20.]

How can you use Amazon prime?

[@SlackerStuff]

@@aselim20. Not entirely sure! My expertise really only exists with what I've said in the video. But it could be achieved through what Alex Siminitzki said in the pinned comment.

[@marcstone6114]

@@aselim20. I originally had an older version of Amazon Prime on my 2006 Black Mac Book. The app was saved in iTunes on that computer. So that's how I'm able use Amazon Prime and Netflix- which are older versions.

[@KiLLJOY1056]

Heres the biggest iPad advice I could give anyone. Download all the apps you would ever need or use right away on the iPad you have now. This way, when it ends up going obsolete 10 years down the road, you will already have all the apps you need downloaded. Sure some of them might not work, but most of them still will.

[@marcstone6114]

that's exactly what I've done, and I have a backup of those apps on my A1181 Black MacBook.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Or, just don't buy ewaste in the first place.

[@SlackerStuff]

Great advice

[@kralekis]

Damn. I saw a portion of the video and i saw the quality. I literally thought you were a 300k plus subscribers channel... Congratulations!

[@SlackerStuff]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it

[@baba-sm1fm]

I have been looking for a video on what is needed to connect a usb cable from a DSLR camera to an old IPad. I wanted to repurpose my 2009 IPad as a real time monitor while I shoot my cooking videos, however not sure what type of cable I need to purchase, I can't find anything that would fit the 30 pins port in the IPad. In addition, not sure I will be able to download the app needed to do the real time thingy...

[@SlackerStuff]

I don't believe it's possible for that aged iPad. I was looking for the same thing which is how I found this

[@baba-sm1fm]

@@SlackerStuff Thank you!

[@AnthonyChopra]

i willl defonatly use the old iPadMini for macros for shortcuts. im thinking of using the first gen ipad for a few olds apps and use as a photo storage tablet

[@khristsupher]

hello you have link for windows OS for automation aside from maestro?

[@SlackerStuff]

Hi Chris. I'm not familiar with Windows but I believe AutoHotKey is a program similar to Maestro but for Windows

[@khristsupher]

thanks

[@SlackerStuff]

@@khristsupher absolutely

[@lordwoody8352]

I have a iPad 1 32gb which I got from my uncle in 2012. I used that iPad from 2012-2018 Even tho I got a iPad mini 1 in 2017 which I used until 2021. I was little when I got that iPad 1 but it’s probably one of the most used iPad 1’s in the world

[@SlackerStuff]

oh right on!

[@CardcaptorLiShowron]

Great video thanks. I bought the gen 1 recently thinking it would work because it’s cheap, but I thought it was waste of money because it couldn’t do much. I thought it was like android because no matter how old a android is you can still use it. I don’t understand why apple doesn’t go same way as android does. Because I have very old android tablet and it still works

[@SlackerStuff]

Yeah it's defiitely frustrating that they do this but glad you got a kick out of the video!

[@MichaelVernando]

Hi, is it possible to use the ipad to work the same task as a graphic tablet for microsoft one note?

[@SlackerStuff]

Hey Michael, not sure! I do not have that device.

[@LacklusterOfficial]

the bit that i don't grok is how to do the cable-tethered TouchOSC -> macOS connection with touchOSC - considering it requires a macOS IP to be set to the iPad. I don't know how to do that.

[@SlackerStuff]

I’m working on some sort of follow up for this. Let me take a look at my current setup and see if I can help you via the comments

[@SlackerStuff]

Unsure if I can share a link but I’ll give it a shot. You gotta download TouchOSC bridge connection. They go into detail on their site here hexler.net/touchosc-mk1/manual/configuration-connections-bridge

[@tallbridge]

I’ve been using a 1st generation iPad (Pro) for music apps since I bought it and so far (as of Dec 2024) there hasn’t been an audio app that doesn’t work on it. Whatever iOS is on it now has run perfectly fine.

[@Unchained-oe6mx]

Bro mouse support for ipad air1 pleassseee... ios 12.5

[@SlackerStuff]

word!

[@JonWilliams1]

Hey @slacker stuff, thanks so much for the video! Would you be able to do an updated video with the latest version of TouchOSC? I tried following along but just couldn't get it to work as the UI and settings are very different now. Thanks!

[@SlackerStuff]

I'd be happy to. Let me take a look this weekend and see what I can come up with.

[@vanessaduz1]

Man that was awesome! Seriously! I am trying to find a purpose for my iPad 3rd generation besides reading for quite some time and that was a great one ❤ thanks for the vid

[@josiahg.9003]

Is there macros for audio production? Like something that's like a mixer set up?

[@chinguaga]

Hi i didnt realy get everything as i am a windows user who whants to use osc on his old Ipad 2. Did i understand correcly that u need an old ios version on ur desktop in order to flash the old ipad with the osc app over usb connection ? is there alternative firmeware ?

[@Ulalayumyum]

Underrated channel!!

[@SlackerStuff]

Thanks, James! Happy you think so.

[@ជាងដែកពៅ]

hi friend,is it possible to use any app 2022 on ipaid mini 1 and ho to do it?thanks

[@SlackerStuff]

Hi! I'm not sure if it's possible but it doesn't seem likely. Apple likes to discontinue their older products.

[@ជាងដែកពៅ]

@@SlackerStuff thanks all you guy

[@SlackerStuff]

@@ជាងដែកពៅ of course!

[@ជាងដែកពៅ]

can you clarify to explane how to do it?

[@SlackerStuff]

@@ជាងដែកពៅ I'm sorry I only know what I put in the video.

[@edrod9816]

How to transfer pandora games to my old iPad can you make a video about that thanks

[@SlackerStuff]

Hey ed. Not sure on how to do that. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@NeetXboard]

Bro thanx for this..I am from India...I want to install this but it shows this all available for iOS 9 or higher version how to do that and download touch osc and I am on windows..what to do bro. Plz help me

[@SlackerStuff]

Hey happy to try and help you. I do not own a windows computer so I am not entirely sure what needs to be done. If your iPad is not able to update to the version required for the software then I don't believe this will be available for you.

[@CornellBentley]

This was very informative, but do you have a text guide with words?

[@SlackerStuff]

I do not! However there should be captions/the transcript you can use.

[@CornellBentley]

@@SlackerStuff Thanks for the reply :) Have a Blessed day!

[@SlackerStuff]

@@CornellBentley you too!

[@nihonbunka]

So this tells us how to re-purpose an old iPad as a sort of special purpose keyboard to control various bits of software. I don't have a Mac. I use AutoHotkey on my PC which enables quite easy use of the keyboard to do a lot of stuff.

[@alyanaandmommymeannvlog]

Hello sir, I have my old ipad now.... Ipad 2 and I can't connect my wireless Bluetooth mouse I'm so sad how to fix this can you help me? Thanks

[@SlackerStuff]

Hey there! My scope of expertise is limited to what you see in the video here. It sounds like you might need a repair but to be absolutely clear I'm not entirely sure what the issue is. Hope you can find help!

[@aneurinowen4535]

My ipad isn't charging and not displaying anything on the screen any fixes?

[@SlackerStuff]

Unfortunately that's not my area of expertise! I would presume it has something to do with the battery but honestly I don't know what I'm talking about with something like that.

[@alifizzuddin349]

hi there. can i know why when i press button on ipad/touchOSC it does not show note and channel in keyboard maestro😟 it doesnt work for me. help me🥲

[@SlackerStuff]

Not sure without looking at it in person. Do you have OSC Bridge installed and your ipad is connected to the computer via USB or wifi?

[@alifizzuddin349]

@@SlackerStuff hi! it works now. i carefully redo yeah it works. btw great content! thank you!

[@SlackerStuff]

@@alifizzuddin349 excellent! I'm glad it does. And thank you for saying so!

[@996tia]

does it work only with Mac or is it compatible with similar software on Windows or Linux? I saw Keyboard Maestro is not available on my devices

[@SlackerStuff]

You can use Auto Hotkey I believe! I originally saw a video of someone using that and was looking for an alternative to Auto Hotkey which is how I found Keyboard Maestro haha

[@2play4win10]

We have at home three ipads which won't play Roblox for the kids anymore. Old models with different iOS. Is there a way to change the settings on Roblox or go backwards in terms of combatibility ? It's a pitty to have them useless. Thank you for your video

[@SlackerStuff]

glad to make the vid for ya. I'm not sure how to do what you're asking however.

[@danielhertz7266]

I see a nice use for my 3D printer interface in the near future using this mod! Thank you very much!!!

[@SlackerStuff]

That seems like a great idea!

[@VamshidharNippani]

Yo, can I use my ipad 1 for book reading? Please suggest an app to download epubs and also the app. I've tried everything but couldn't get much. Thanks

[@SlackerStuff]

Hey dude! I am not really sure what app would work for this. My knowledge on repurposing an old iPad kind of ends with this video. Let me know if you find a solution though!

[@iam5566]

U can just search up the name of the book in safari n add ‘epub’ at the end

[@SlackerStuff]

@@iam5566 that's a good tip! Thanks!

[@tiagoteixeira6861]

awesome channel dude! Keep doing the good work!

[@SlackerStuff]

Thank you!

[@JamesonQuave]

This is a great idea for re-purposing those old tablet devices! Much bigger than a dinky little touchbar Apple gives you on the Macbook nowadays too.

[@SlackerStuff]

Exactly! I don't even have one of those bad boys. Seems kinda wonky haha.

[@eventualpine]

Stupid question, is it possible to use an iPad as a keyboard and trackpad for another iPad?

[@nutzeeer]

Is there a cydia app to download old app versions directly to the device?

[@SlackerStuff]

I'm not sure honestly. I haven't jailbroken my phone

[@esqandardan]

you should do same version BUT apply to window PC instead of apple

[@SlackerStuff]

I would but I do not own a PC

[@kingpin1905]

Does it work with a pc? I saw no videos of touchOSC working with a pc

[@SlackerStuff]

I can’t say so for sure myself. I use Mac exclusively but looking at the touch OSC website it looks like OSC bridge works for windows too.

[@kingpin1905]

Slacker Stuff ok thx. (Was the ipad in the vid first or second generation?)

[@SlackerStuff]

@@kingpin1905 I'm 99% certain I have a first gen iPad haha

[@YouTube_Nr.1]

@@kingpin1905 Did you find out if it works with PC? Or any other use of an iPad 1?

[@kingpin1905]

@@KZbin_Nr.1 hello! I have an Ipad 2. (Ios 9.3) I found a couple of great apps! 1. Touch display 2. Touch OSC 3. WiredXDisplay

[@philcaffrey]

I have a question. I use Touch OSC with Widi Master wireless midi into my ipad to control the 600 on the fly. The issue I have is with an assign for "cur.trk num". I want 6 buttons on my OSC screen 1-6 so i can make any of the trks the current trk easily. This reduces the number of assigns I need to use overall . I just can't get it to work. I have tried various different value formats in the "scale" fields in Touch OSC but to no avail. (Midi channel and cc controller number constant). Do you have any thoughts?

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

It seems to have worked. This is literally a bathroom tablet these days. Don't care what happens to it, just as long as it connects to wifi, and a web browser works.

[@soitvthailand]

hey slacker london,can i use my old ipad mini as a second monitor with my imac? with out software but use a cable?love ur videos new sub thanks

[@SlackerStuff]

Hi there thanks for subscribing! I have tried to do something like this in the past but have yet to figure out a solution. I believe you need to jailbreak your ipad mini? I've tried to jailbreak mine but it became too much of a hassle for me

[@raffikkiz]

I payed $10 for Duet Display and the connection is solid and plug and play. I extend the screen of my microsoft surface go with my ipad mini 1. Works with Mac as well. One time fee.

[@SlackerStuff]

@@raffikkiz Oh fantastic, this is a great idea thanks!

[@Gen-lj2bk]

Yup. Old ipad 2 turned to excrement when I updated IOS. Of course, my ipad indicated I needed too. Planned obsolescence for sure.

[@SlackerStuff]

totally. But hopefully this helps

[@tdeniston]

Once this is set up, it's actually triggering the Keyboard Maestro macro twice (which you can see in the video around 5:15). What's the fix for this to make it only trigger once? I clicked "Try" in Keyboard Maestro and it only opens once, so it's *only* happening when using the iPad as a midi controller. In TouchOSC Editor, I created a push button, set it to "send on press" and configured it to send a note. In KM, I set up a macro to launch a URL in a new Safari tab. When I tap the push button in TouchOSC, it creates two tabs with the same URL.

[@SlackerStuff]

Oh good spot! So I just went in and tried it out again (I was having issues with this) and if you look at the drop down menu to the right of the box where you input the note: change it from "is pressed" to "is down" and that SHOULD fix it. Let me know if it does or does not!

[@tdeniston]

@@SlackerStuff That actually causes an un-ending number of new tabs to open up in Safari for me. I have to disable the macro in KM to get it to stop. I replaced the "New Tab in Safari" action in KM with "Play Sound "Pop"" so my system won't crash. It really does appear to be infinitely triggered.

[@SlackerStuff]

@@tdeniston Ah that's not a fun situation, Tim. I know Keyboard Maestro has support you can contact. They were kind enough to comment on this video to make a correction for me so that could be an option you go down. Unfortunately if it's an OSC issue, you might be SOL as I'm not sure TouchOSC is very active anymore. Hope you can find some help there.

[@tdeniston]

@@SlackerStuff I think I figured it out. In the TouchOSC Bridge setting within the iPad app, I had "Allow USB Connection" enable _and_ Network Host had my Mac's IP address. I think this was causing it to send multiple times (once over each connection type). The documentation for these apps don't really state what happens when both of those settings are populated. Looking good now, though! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@SlackerStuff]

@@tdeniston That's fantastic! I think I probably could have done a better job of going over that. Thank you for the explanation! I'm sure that will be helpful for other folks as well.

[@trscsaeg]

First explain a macro so we can see the value out the gate of what you’re doing

[@SDSBBQs]

For the record this was rather ingenious and not slacker related by any means.

[@SlackerStuff]

That's the kinda content I strive for! I like to let my brand name be the motivation to be the antithesis

[@SDSBBQs]

@@SlackerStuff *Snaps Fingers and holds up a lighter.* That was deep.

[@SlackerStuff]

@@SDSBBQs ahahhaha exactly xD

[@xDhii]

There's any way to use as a secondary screen on windows 10?

[@SlackerStuff]

Not entirely sure. Haven't found an answer to that question myself but there might be a solution out there.

[@adzza83]

Content is a grade. Good work

[@SlackerStuff]

Thank you, Adam. Appreciate it.

[@johnprosser2142]

That just might be what I'm looking for! I'm coming from PC to Mac where I used to use AutoHotKey and unfortunately can't now on the Mac. I have an old gen2 iPad sitting in the cupboard and I'm just wondering with this configuration can you set up simple things like make the number 1 key on your keyboard cut, 2 = Paste...? Thank you very much!!

[@SlackerStuff]

hmmm I think you can do something like that. I may be thinking of a separate free program that overrides they keyboard. Karabiner-elements I think?

[@johnprosser2142]

@@SlackerStuff silly me, can I make an icon with osc on the iPad with something like cut and that will be my cut function?

[@SlackerStuff]

@@johnprosser2142 if I understand what you're asking, yes I do believe so!

[@truecrimepodcasting]

In 2010 I bought Simcity Deluxe for my first gen iPad. That is the main reason I still use it.

[@SlackerStuff]

an excellent reason

[@ra.esports]

which version of touchosc is compatible with ios 5.1.1

[@SlackerStuff]

I'm not sure, I just went to the app store and downloaded it like I mentioned in the video. There's a chance it doesn't work anymore.

[@ra.esports]

@@SlackerStuff oh ok. Thanks a lot for replying. Really appreciate it

[@SlackerStuff]

@@ra.esports sure thing! apologies if I wasn't of help. It's been a while since I made this video so things could have changed

[@ra.esports]

@@SlackerStuff cool. The information you shared itself is great. My old ipad was laying for a while so I thought if there is anyway to use it for controlling obs. Keep continuing your good work.

[@SlackerStuff]

@@ra.esports that's fantastic. Thank you!

[@ELDOGGOSTUDIOS]

I wonder what it would take to turn an older iPad mini into a drawing tablet also I subscribed

[@SlackerStuff]

Thanks so much! I think you'd have to jailbreak it for that. I haven't gotten to that point yet.

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

I have an iPad 2, and I've kind of messed it up because way back then I had it "connected" to a different Email, forgot about the iPad for a few years, deleted the Email account, and then found the iPad again. I found myself stuck because it kept asking me for the old email for confirmation. I just want to transfer some photos onto it from my android and make it a digital photo frame, is that too much to ask... 😅

[@tylergriffsmith]

Matte screen protector would work well to prevent fingerprints on it if that’s something that bothers you :)

[@biegebythesea6775]

Can't wait for this. I have an ipad mini1. Cannot download most things.

[@SlackerStuff]

give the pinned comment a try. good luck!

[@damanekaya5182]

You guys can always use Yam Display app for changing your old ipad into another monitor of your Mac/MacBook

[@MsMarie0072]

Thanks, I almost threw my seven year old iPad away

[@SlackerStuff]

well I'm glad you didn't!

[@zwolf59661]

Is there something similar to Keyboard Maestro that's available for PC? I already have TouchOSC on my devices, because I use it for other things, but this would be an awesome way to get more use out of it!

[@SlackerStuff]

Hey I think autohotkey is an option!

[@JAEGER111]

this is exactly the vid i was looking for thank u so much new sub here :)))

[@SlackerStuff]

amazing!

[@elizabethingram9784]

I'll have to look into this further, I'm not sure exactly how I would implement this, but I'd love to make my Mac time faster. It can get very tedious without macros. I still have to wrap my head around this, but it's very cool in theory. Subscribed. Would you please explain why I would use the app you mention. I almost understand why I would use it. Lol

[@SlackerStuff]

Sure thing. You want to understand why to use keyboard maestro?

[@elizabethingram9784]

Yes, in terms of a few examples, but also intrigued by using this as a speedy controller for another machine. I run a Mac Mini M1 Chip 32 GB (Late 2020) , Model MGNR3LL/A . My iPad Mini 2 is model A1490 Wi-Fi + Cellular. I do a lot of writing, and am getting into Python and SQL, and programming with AI. Web programming is very tedious too. I also use an iPad Pro. I understand if you can’t help me because my needs are pretty low tech. Lol thanks.

[@SlackerStuff]

@@elizabethingram9784 Keyboard Maestro isn't paying me to promote them so there might be other options out there. I honestly just figured this one out a while ago and have been sticking with it because I haven't had any issues. Touch OSC has a new app now for newer iPads that I know I need to do some kind of update video on. Anything else you'd like to see in the update video?

[@elizabethingram9784]

The Why, and implementation. Just if you have time. :)

[@SlackerStuff]

@@elizabethingram9784 I can give it a shot! I'm somewhat of a novice but I'll do my best

[@rs3348]

How to update ios15 on 10 years old iPad air

[@zachmodz5083]

Another great idea cat toy(apps for chasing mouse or laser etc) or kids tablet for basic games and Netflix 😂😂😂

[@SlackerStuff]

oh sweet!

[@yomama0000]

Wow this guy needs more subs! Underrated next YT star here!

[@SlackerStuff]

Hey thanks so much.

[@Mrpopcornal]

I have a 2nd gen a 3 ipad air 2s

[@SlackerStuff]

sweet!

[@lewis72]

I have no idea what you just did or why you just did it !

[@michaelclement1337]

Where I failed with an old iPad was getting it to run an up to date browser

[@moharinhjtahir9250]

Need to learn more on this

[@SlackerStuff]

great!

[@reneseib6532]

great social etiquette, very well spoken

[@SlackerStuff]

Thank you Rene!

[@max6059]

thank man. thats a great usage for my first gen ipad mini

[@SlackerStuff]

happy to help!

[@Normen_Norhen]

how the hell do you have so few subscribers with such great content?

[@SlackerStuff]

I'm still trying to figure this one out :D

[@rezchikov1]

Too much adds. That’s why.

[@SlackerStuff]

@@rezchikov1 I have no control over the ads. My channel is not monetized. Blame KZbin

[@grapplermodel]

I wish you can use an old ipad as a mac mini monitor

[@SlackerStuff]

same! Still trying to figure that one out

[@Cherrybcola]

Last year I got the firs iPad Air for Christmas 😬 still grate full but I’m buying a new one

[@SlackerStuff]

Sweet! Yeah new is sometimes the way to go :D

[@keesgerritsen6196]

You can instal a beta version

[@SlackerStuff]

excellent

[@patrickbodine1300]

Bought my first iPad for $26. Never ever wanted any apple product due to the way it is managed.

[@patrickbodine1300]

Makes a nice doorstop.

[@anjklmnopqrstuvwxyz]

Yeeeeees!!!!! Finaaaaally!!!!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@SlackerStuff]

Hell yeah!

[@tlkshowhst]

Well done. Thanks for this!

[@SlackerStuff]

You're welcome! Let me know if you've got any questions (no guarantee I can answer them haha but I'll be a help if I can!)

[@Bibliotecanatalie]

My 2008 ipad is in good condition but i cant open anything at all,, because most apps are not supported ,, i cant even open my email :( so sad from apple to do this with our old devices

[@thehulk6986]

HERE ARE SOME USEFUL APPS N GAMES FOR IPAD MIN IOS 9.3.5 1. PUFFIN BROWSER PRETTY FASTER THAN SAFARI 2.VLC 3.[ 绘画 ] That is an chinese drawing app , sketchbook doesn't work any more! 4. My Daily Horoscope 5. META MOJI NOTE LITE [ best note taking app ] GAMES 1. Rail Rush 2. Flight Sim 18 3. War heroes 4. Pop Star2017 5. Bike race 2018 6. Tennis 2012 HD 7. Mini Milatia 8. Sniper Shooter 9. Multi-Storey CarParking 3D 10. Max Match THANK ME LATER, THESE APPS WORK BY 25 JULY 2023!!

[@TalentedAndHot]

thank you for making this i’m working so hard to not create more e-waste

[@SlackerStuff]

You’re quite welcome, Aldo!

[@seannash8758]

You need more subscribers!

[@SlackerStuff]

well thank you, I appreciate that!

[@antinul907]

You deserve more subs!

[@SlackerStuff]

Thank you!

[@hueykaes3652]

does this work on windows?

[@SlackerStuff]

I'm not 100% certain however I believe you can use autohotkey in place of keyboard maestro.

[@hueykaes3652]

@@SlackerStuff if possible would u be able to do a tutorial on it?

[@SlackerStuff]

@@hueykaes3652 I would love to! Unfortunately I do not own a windows computer! The touch.osc bit should work on PC and if you look up tutorials on auto hotkey that should fill the void of the keyboard maestro section.

[@heklik]

Im watching this video with my iPad1 right now

[@SlackerStuff]

We love to see it

[@c.rutherford]

I've been trying to use an old Ipad as a nanny cam monitor and its been a nightmare. It won't let you load anything without upgrading, and it won't let you upgrade either. I'm ready to toss the piece of junk out the window

[@SlackerStuff]

can't help you there unfortunately. That's beyond my capabilities

[@SlackerStuff]

Do you have an iPad lying around not being used? Well stop that. Cut it out man.

[@SlackerStuff]

These folks will never learn

[@SlackerStuff]

@Mafia's Finest TV Oh hell yeah! It's pretty dope if you're willing to put the time in.

[@SlackerStuff]

@Cosmic Games That would probably work!

[@SlackerStuff]

@Velvet Bear What kinda video are you looking for?

[@SlackerStuff]

@Velvet Bear no problem!

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

Thanks.

[@kerethp]

Thanks Vincent van Gogh

[@newkfromrotterdam]

TouchOSC states (on appstore) that it needs iOS 9 or higher? no luck on 5.1.1 devices i guess?

[@SlackerStuff]

I believe you can download an old version of itunes on a computer and get it. It's been a while since I made this video so it could be no longer possible.

[@subs4794]

​@@SlackerStuffHow about updating if the information is still correct? ...instead of just changing the date on the title to clickbait.

[@SlackerStuff]

@@subs4794it's still possible. I'll make the video when I have time.

[@subs4794]

@@SlackerStuff thank you

[@maxmccoy4577]

I actually still have just a galaxy tab 4

[@SlackerStuff]

right on!

[@SamF135]

Cool idea

[@SlackerStuff]

Thanks!