Q-Type

Q-Type transforms your Quantum into a Bluetooth keyboard, letting you peek at the entered numbers and operands on a phone, without touching it. You can enter values into your notes app, even on the spectatorโ€™s phone, or into your favorite magic apps.

๐Ÿ’ก Note: This works by sending the key presses from Quantum over Bluetooth. Make sure your device is paired and the app you use supports external keyboards.

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Q-Type Modes

Q-Type offers different typing modes that change how Quantum sends keystrokes. You can configure the mode in PeekSmith app โ†’ Settings โ†’ Your Quantum โ†’ Details โ†’ Type โ†’ Typing Mode.

Available Modes:

1. Key by Key

  • Displays the name of each key you press
  • Example: Press 1 2 + 3 โ†’ Types โ€œ12+3โ€
  • Special keys:
    • Delete โ†’ Deletes the last character (backspace)
    • ON/AC โ†’ Creates a new line (Enter)

2. Calculator Tape

  • Shows partial results, final results, and operation symbols as you calculate
  • Mimics how a printing calculator tape looks
  • Example: 12 + 34 = โ†’ Types โ€œ12 + 34 = 46โ€

3. Result: Full

  • Only types the final result after pressing =
  • Sends the complete number followed by Enter (new line)
  • Example: 50 + 50 = โ†’ Types โ€œ100โ€ + Enter
  • Perfect for sending just the answer without showing the calculation

4. Result: Last 2

  • Only types the last two digits of the result after pressing =
  • Sends those digits followed by Enter (new line)
  • Example: 123 + 456 = (result 579) โ†’ Types โ€œ79โ€ + Enter
  • Useful for card reveals or limited-space displays

5. Numbers Only

  • Only number keys are transmitted
  • Other keys are converted:
    • Decimal point . โ†’ Dot (.)
    • Delete โ†’ Backspace
    • ON/AC โ†’ Enter (new line)
    • All other keys โ†’ Space
  • Perfect for entering phone numbers, dates, or numeric codes

Choosing the Right Mode:

  • Key by Key - For general typing and showing calculations
  • Calculator Tape - For demonstrations that show the full calculation process
  • Result: Full - For reveals where you want just the final number
  • Result: Last 2 - For card forces or predictions with 2-digit numbers
  • Numbers Only - For numeric input without operators or symbols