#Stock Control Software

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Mastering Inventory Control: The Power of Stock Management Software

Stock management software is a critical tool for businesses of all sizes and industries. It plays a pivotal role in efficiently tracking and managing inventory, ensuring that products are available when needed, and minimizing the risk of overstocking or understocking. Here's a closer look at the importance and benefits of stock management software.

[sigzentechnologies]

Get Organized: ERPNext Distribution by Sigzen Makes It Easy

In today’s fast-paced Running a business can be tough, especially when things get messy. But what if there was a way to make it all simpler. That’s where ERPNext Distribution comes in. This awesome tool helps you manage your stuff like inventory, deliveries, and ordering without any hassle. It’s like having a helper for your business tasks. With ERPNext Distribution, you can say goodbye to…

[loriijone]

Revolutionize Logistics: Explore Warehouse Management Software Benefits

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain logistics, businesses are constantly looking for smarter ways to optimize their warehouse operations. Enter the game-changing technology of Warehouse Management Software (WMS). These digital tools are reshaping how warehouses operate, bringing enhanced efficiency, precision, and cost savings. If your logistics system still relies heavily on manual tracking or fragmented tools, it’s time to explore the full spectrum of Warehouse Management Software Benefits.

A major advantage of warehouse management software is its ability to provide real-time inventory tracking. Gone are the days of paper logs and spreadsheets. With WMS, you can monitor inventory levels, shipments, and stock movement as they happen. This visibility not only improves operational planning but also minimizes the risk of overstocking or stockouts.

Operational efficiency is another key benefit. WMS automates processes such as picking, packing, and shipping, drastically reducing the time required to fulfill orders. This directly leads to faster delivery times and improved customer satisfaction. Businesses that adopt these systems often see a measurable boost in productivity within weeks of implementation.

In terms of cost reduction, WMS can streamline labor allocation, ensuring your workforce is always focused on high-priority tasks. The software's built-in analytics help managers identify bottlenecks and areas where time and resources are being wasted. This allows for informed decisions that enhance performance and profitability.

Accuracy is critical in warehousing. By integrating technologies like barcode scanning and RFID tagging, WMS significantly lowers the risk of human error during inventory counts and order fulfillment. These features help ensure that your records are accurate and your customers receive the right products on time.

On a broader scale, WMS acts as the digital backbone of a smart supply chain. It integrates with ERP systems, eCommerce platforms, and transportation management systems, creating a seamless flow of data across your business operations.

The bottom line? The Warehouse Management Software Benefits are far too impactful to ignore. Whether you're running a small storage facility or a large distribution center, adopting WMS could be the key to staying competitive in an increasingly fast-paced market.

Take the first step toward a more agile, data-driven warehouse today—and watch your supply chain transform from a cost center into a value-driving asset.

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[apekssolutions]

Top 4 World Major Inventory Management Techniques

Explore the Top 4 World Major Inventory Management Techniques that are transforming how businesses manage their stock and streamline operations. From Just-In-Time (JIT) to Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), these proven strategies help companies optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. By integrating these techniques with inventory management software, businesses can gain better control of their inventory, automate processes, and boost productivity. Perfect for businesses of all sizes looking to enhance their inventory control and maximize results!

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Common Challenges In Kidswear Stock Management And How Software Can Solve Them

Effective stock management is crucial for the success of any retail business, particularly in the fast-paced kidswear industry. Managing inventory efficiently ensures that retailers can meet customer demands while minimizing excess stock and reducing costs. However, many kidswear retailers face several common challenges in stock management. Fortunately, advanced kidswear stock management software offers solutions to these problems.

1. Inventory Accuracy

One of the biggest challenges in kidswear stock management is maintaining accurate inventory records. Manual tracking or outdated systems can lead to discrepancies, resulting in overstocking or stockouts. Kidswear stock management software addresses this issue by providing real-time inventory tracking and automated updates. This ensures that inventory levels are always current, reducing errors and improving order accuracy.

2. Demand Forecasting

Predicting demand for kidswear can be tricky due to seasonal trends, fashion changes, and varying customer preferences. Inaccurate forecasting can lead to excess inventory or missed sales opportunities. Modern stock management software includes advanced forecasting tools that analyze historical sales data and market trends. This helps retailers make informed decisions about stock levels, reducing the risk of overstocking and ensuring that popular items are always available.

3. Stock Visibility

Retailers often struggle with visibility across multiple locations or sales channels. Lack of centralized information can lead to inefficiencies and missed sales. Kidswear stock management software provides a unified view of inventory across all locations and channels. This centralized system allows retailers to manage stock more effectively, ensuring that all branches or online stores have access to the same up-to-date information.

4. Order Management

Handling orders efficiently is essential for maintaining customer satisfaction. Manual or fragmented order management systems can cause delays and errors. Kidswear stock management software integrates order processing with inventory management, automating tasks such as order fulfillment and stock replenishment. This streamlines operations and ensures that orders are processed quickly and accurately.

5. Reporting and Analytics

Understanding stock performance and making data-driven decisions can be challenging without the right tools. Kidswear stock management software offers comprehensive reporting and analytics features. These tools provide insights into sales trends, inventory turnover, and stock levels, helping retailers make informed decisions and optimize their inventory management strategies.

In summary, kidswear stock management software addresses common challenges in inventory accuracy, demand forecasting, stock visibility, order management, and reporting. By implementing a robust stock management solution, retailers can streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. For tailored solutions to meet your kidswear retail needs, explore the options available at Garments Mantra.

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Stock Position Report

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ALZERP’s Stock Position Report provides a real-time snapshot of inventory levels across different product categories and store locations. By offering flexible filtering options, including zero stock and sales quantity inclusion, businesses can gain valuable insights into their stock health. This data-driven report empowers informed decision-making regarding replenishment, stock optimization, and preventing stockouts. With options to export or print, the report ensures easy accessibility and sharing of inventory information.

Key Features:

Date Selection: Choose the date for which you want to generate the stock position report.

Product Filtering: Filter products by category and store location.

Zero Stock Inclusion: Option to include or exclude items with zero stock.

Sales Quantity Inclusion: Option to include sales quantity within the specified date range.

Report Format: Displays product name, quantity, and unit of measurement for each item.

Grouping: Organizes the report by warehouse for better visibility.

Export and Print: Allows exporting the report as a PDF or printing it for physical records.

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Inventory Management

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Axolt: Modern ERP and Inventory Software Built on Salesforce

Today’s businesses operate in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where efficiency, accuracy, and agility are key to staying competitive. Legacy systems and disconnected software tools can no longer meet the evolving demands of modern enterprises. That’s why companies across industries are turning to Axolt, a next-generation solution offering intelligent inventory software and a full-fledged ERP on Salesforce.

Axolt is a unified, cloud-based ERP system built natively on the Salesforce platform. It provides a modular, scalable framework that allows organizations to manage operations from inventory and logistics to finance, manufacturing, and compliance—all in one place.

Where most ERPs are either too rigid or require costly integrations, Axolt is designed for flexibility. It empowers teams with real-time data, reduces manual work, and improves cross-functional collaboration. With Salesforce as the foundation, users benefit from enterprise-grade security, automation, and mobile access without needing separate platforms for CRM and ERP.

Smarter Inventory Software Inventory is at the heart of operational performance. Poor inventory control can result in stockouts, over-purchasing, and missed opportunities. Axolt’s built-in inventory software addresses these issues by providing real-time visibility into stock levels, warehouse locations, and product movement.

Whether managing serialized products, batches, or kits, the system tracks every item with precision. It supports barcode scanning, lot and serial traceability, expiry tracking, and multi-warehouse inventory—all from a central dashboard.

Unlike traditional inventory tools, Axolt integrates directly with Salesforce CRM. This means your sales and service teams always have accurate availability information, enabling faster order processing and better customer communication.

A Complete Salesforce ERP Axolt isn’t just inventory software—it’s a full Salesforce ERP suite tailored for businesses that want more from their operations. Finance teams can automate billing cycles, reconcile payments, and manage cash flows with built-in modules for accounts receivable and payable. Manufacturing teams can plan production, allocate work orders, and track costs across every stage.

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Managing Inventory On-the-Go Along With More Software Benefits

In today's fast-paced business landscape, the ability to manage inventory on-the-go is becoming increasingly crucial. Fortunately, advancements in technology have led to the development of software solutions that empower businesses to monitor and control their inventory anytime, anywhere. This mobile accessibility comes with a range of benefits that extend beyond mere convenience.

[hillbillyoracle]

Your Phone isn't Evil

There is way way too much focus on devices when it comes to tech wellness.

I get why. For non-technically trained people, doing anything beyond using a device in the most stock way can be intimidating - and companies pay a lot of money to make you think it's bad to do so.

But consuming more ultimately redirects our efforts away from the people who create and profit off of these issues, encourages wasteful conspicuous consumption, and adds yet another paywall to mental and physical well being.

I really think that a lot of the people buying dumbphones and flip phones in an attempt to use theirs less would be better served by simply making privacy a central tenet of how they manage their phones and stop using streaming in favor of local files which fosters better curation.

If you want to help your community, one of the things we need most now are people willing to watch tutorials and figure out how to do things like install custom OS on phones, jailbreak ereaders, make copies of DVDs and Blurays, setting up home servers, and switching a laptop to a Linux OS. These things aren't that difficult objectively but they are more time consuming than some people in our communities can manage right now.

And while we have some folks who've been carrying the torch for a long time, we need more people reviewing and recommending DRM-free books, music you can actually buy and own from places like Bandcamp, and talking about what FOSS (free and open source software) they love using.

You cannot downgrade your way to better relationship with tech alone. You also don't have to at all if you don't want to. The shifts we need are in user control. We don't get their by just picking up other devices we don't control.

[just-your-average-cryptid]

ok I know fluff all about economics but. we really need to move away from shareholders and stocks

look at Lego. It’s privately owned, all the stock is in family/company hands, no shareholders. The bricks are made just as well, they’ve kept up good business, they’re doing great. No degrading quality or crappy tricks to increase profits, a set from the 90s will work just as well as a brand new one. Only real difference is more complex pieces (I did their monthly builds before they ended it a few years back, you can see the improvements over the years.)

now look at apple. Apple went public, they’ve got plenty of shareholders. Apple changed their charger ports to a proprietary version. Apple got rid of headphone jacks on their phones. Apple forces you to get a new phone by making apps only use newer software versions that old phones can’t get. Or just killing their battery.

yeah, these are two specific and very different companies, but the point is that businesses that answer to shareholders have to convince them to keep those shares. they want a return on their investment- line go up, more more more, bigger and better. Private companies like Lego don’t - they can keep doing the same thing forever, as long as it still works, and make small improvements along the way. You go public, you chain yourself to the infinite growth cult. And at a certain point, you’ve hit the max. There’s only so many people who need so many things. There’s only so much material to make or run things. You physically can’t keep growing forever.

now this bit is my personal opinion, but shareholders. don’t actually do anything useful. it feels like if I gave you $20 one time and then expect you to give me 0.5% of your paycheck every week after that. I didn’t do anything to help you get that money, but I gave you that $20, so I deserve it. actually, I deserve more. you need to work harder so I can get more money from you. otherwise I’ll take that $20 back, plus interest. you don’t want that, do you? no. so go do some 14-hour shifts and ignore your friends so I can get more money out of you.

you get what I mean? it’s dumb. it sounds really, really dumb.

do not explain the stock market to me I know how it works it’s still stupid

anyway

if we want to still have a livable planet and make real progress towards… anything actually beneficial to the general population and not ten guys with more money than god, we need to step away from shareholder control of businesses. it helps no one, it causes so many problems, it’s not good. deincentivize eternal growth and expansion, center people over profit. use over profit. longevity over profit. etc.

[techav]

On Bodging Silly Mistakes

After a few weeks of rest and working on non-homebrew-related projects since getting my 68030 stack running 8-user BASIC, I've circled back around to the project. My goal is to have it ready to exhibit for VCF Southwest 2025 in June.

The first thing to do when picking up an old project is to make sure it still works to begin with.

It did not.

The computer would start up, go through its boot process, and start the user programs. The supervisor terminal would accept and execute commands, but none of the user terminals would accept input.

I could tell the serial data was making it to the machine, because my 8-port serial card has indicator LEDs on the Transmit & Receive signals and they were working as expected. If I held down a key as the system booted, it would print that character a few times before stopping and then no longer accept any more data. So it really looked like the hardware was working. Nothing had changed in software so that wasn't likely to be the issue.

It reminded me of the problems I encountered with reading from disk when CPU cache was preventing the updated disk status bit from being read. The serial card supports asserting the CPU's Cache Inhibit signal, but perhaps that circuit wasn't functioning. There was no change with it connected or not. Time to break out the oscilloscope. The Cache Inhibit signal was always low — always asserted. Cache wasn't the problem because cache was effectively always disabled.

Out of ideas, it was time to break out the logic analyzer. The I/O Read & Write signals on the serial card were working as expected, and it was properly addressing the card & its individual ports. So next thing was to check was the actual data being read from the UARTs.

Letting the logic analyzer run and watching the data fly through, the problem finally made itself known — the UARTs were not setting bit 0 of the status byte to indicate that they had received data. The data was getting to the UART, it just wasn't acknowledged.

But why? And why did it work initially on restart and then stop? And why did it work without issue a few weeks ago? What is different?

What is different, indeed. I have made one change to the hardware since I last ran it — I added a proper watchdog/power-on-reset controller. If the power supply drops below 4.7 volts, it will reset the computer. The power supply I had been using was marginal and was getting caught by the watchdog, so I switched to a proper power PC supply.

So what's different since last time I ran the system is my reset circuit is more effective and the system voltage should be much more stable 5V.

And that's when I realized a mistake I made in the design for my 8-port serial card. The 68k reset signal is active-low and the 16C55x UART reset signal is active-high. I was trying to minimize part count, and didn't have an inverter for the reset signal, so I used what I had on hand — a buffer with an active-low enable signal.

Anyone well-versed in electronics may already see the problem.

When the CPU-RESET# signal is asserted (low), the buffer will set its output, IO-RESET to match its input, VCC (high). That's great, we get a high signal on the output whenever the CPU Reset signal is low.

Except ... what happens when the CPU Reset signal is not asserted? The buffer goes open-collector and doesn't pull the IO-RESET signal one way or the other; it's just left floating.

Floating signals are bad news for digital circuits. Their behavior is unpredictable and subject to environmental noise, power fluctuations, etc. For my IO-RESET signal to function properly, something needs to pull it low whenever the 74'125 buffer is not actively driving it high. A good-sized pull-down resistor should do the job just fine, so I dug through my stock and found a 3.65k surface-mount resistor and bodged it onto the back side of the board.

And sure enough, that fixed the problem!

It is possible that when I was running the system on that marginal power supply previously, the IO-RESET signal was able to stay just low enough to not trigger reset on the UARTs. Or it could have just been different environmental factors.

I'm glad I took the time to test the machine today, and I'm glad this bug came up. It's the kind of bug that could easily have come up when running in a new environment for the first time — such as on the show floor at VCFSW. Far better to run into a bug like this at home with access to all of the tools (and time) to figure it out.

Now that things are up and running again I can continue my testing and setup for VCFSW.

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Is Your Business Struggling with Stock Control? How Inventory Management Software Can Help

Are you constantly battling stockouts, overstocking, or disorganized inventory? Whether you operate a small retail store, a thriving e-commerce platform, or a large warehouse, poor stock control can lead to lost sales, frustrated customers, and unnecessary costs. The good news? Inventory management software is here to help. This innovative tool provides real-time visibility into your stock levels, automates time-consuming tasks, and ensures you’re always in command of your inventory. In this blog, we’ll dive into how inventory management software can address your stock control challenges, streamline your operations, and pave the way for sustainable growth.

What Is Inventory Management Software?

Inventory management software is a digital solution designed to help businesses track, manage, and optimize their inventory levels. It provides real-time insights into stock movements, automates ordering and replenishment, and ensures accurate record-keeping. From tracking raw materials in a warehouse to managing finished goods in a retail store, this software simplifies the complexities of inventory control.

But it’s not just about counting products. Modern inventory management software integrates with other business systems like POS (Point of Sale), accounting, and supply chain management, creating a seamless flow of information across your organization.

Why Is Inventory Management Software Important?

1. Real-Time Stock Visibility

One of the biggest challenges in inventory management is maintaining accurate, up-to-date information. Manual methods like spreadsheets or pen-and-paper systems are time-consuming and prone to errors.

With inventory management software, you get real-time visibility into your stock levels. Every time a product is sold, returned, or moved, the system updates automatically. This ensures you always know exactly what’s in stock, where it’s located, and when it needs to be replenished. No more guesswork—just reliable data to guide your decisions.

2. Streamline Daily Operations

Managing inventory manually can be a tedious and error-prone process. Counting items, updating records, and reconciling discrepancies can take hours—or even days.

Inventory management software automates these tasks, saving you time and reducing the risk of human error. Features like barcode inventory tracking, automated reordering, and batch processing make it easy to manage thousands of items with just a few clicks. This frees up your team to focus on more strategic activities, like improving customer service or expanding your product line.

3. Prevent Overstocking and Stockouts

Overstocking ties up your capital in excess inventory, increases storage costs, and can lead to waste (especially for perishable goods). Stockouts, on the other hand, result in lost sales and frustrated customers.

Inventory management software helps you strike the perfect balance. By analyzing sales trends, lead times, and demand forecasts, it ensures you maintain optimal stock levels. You’ll always have enough inventory to meet customer demand without overburdening your storage space or budget.

4. Enhance Warehouse Efficiency

If your business relies on warehouses, keeping track of stock levels across multiple locations can be a challenge. Warehouse software allows you to track inventory by bays, aisles, and bins, ensuring every item is accounted for.

With warehouse management software, you can streamline processes like receiving, picking, packing, and shipping. This improves accuracy, reduces delays, and ensures orders are fulfilled on time. Plus, features like barcode system for inventory and handling unit tracking make it easy to manage even the most complex inventory systems.

5. Improve Financial Management

Inventory is one of your most valuable assets, and managing it effectively can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Inventory management software provides detailed reports on stock levels, sales trends, and supplier performance, giving you the insights you need to make informed financial decisions.

For example, you can track the cost of goods sold (COGS), monitor profit margins, and identify slow-moving items that may need to be discounted. This helps you optimize your pricing strategy, reduce waste, and improve cash flow.

6. Support Multi-Channel Sales

If you sell through multiple channels—like online stores, physical retail locations, and marketplaces—managing inventory can be a nightmare. Without the right tools, you risk overselling, stockouts, and inconsistent customer experiences.

Inventory management software integrates with all your sales channels, providing a unified view of your inventory. It synchronizes stock levels in real time, ensuring that your inventory is always accurate across all channels. This allows you to deliver a consistent customer experience, no matter where or how your customers shop.

7. Simplify Supplier and Order Management

Managing supplier relationships and purchase orders can be a complex and time-consuming process. Inventory management software simplifies this by automating tasks like order creation, supplier communication, and delivery tracking.

You can set up automated reorder points to ensure you never run out of stock, track supplier performance to identify the most reliable partners, and generate purchase orders with just a few clicks. This reduces the risk of delays, improves supplier relationships, and ensures you always have the products you need.

8. Gain Actionable Insights

Data is one of your most valuable assets as a business owner. But without the right tools, it’s impossible to turn raw data into actionable insights.

Inventory management software comes equipped with advanced analytics and reporting features. It tracks key metrics like inventory turnover, stock levels, and sales trends, providing you with a clear picture of your inventory performance. These insights help you make informed decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, and stay ahead of the competition.

9. Scale with Your Business

As your business grows, so does the complexity of your inventory management. What works for a small business may not be sufficient for a larger operation.

Inventory management software is designed to scale with your business. Whether you’re adding new products, expanding to new locations, or entering new markets, the software can handle the increased complexity. This ensures that your inventory management processes remain efficient and effective, no matter how big your business grows.

10. Enhance Customer Satisfaction

In today’s on-demand economy, customers expect fast and accurate order fulfillment. If you can’t deliver products on time, they’ll simply take their business elsewhere.

Inventory management software streamlines the order fulfillment process by providing real-time visibility into stock levels and locations. This ensures that orders are processed quickly and accurately, reducing delays and improving customer satisfaction. Plus, with features like automated notifications, you can keep customers informed about their order status every step of the way.

Key Features of Inventory Management Software

Real-Time Stock Tracking: Monitor inventory levels across multiple locations in real time.

Barcode System for Inventory: Simplify inventory management with barcode labels and scanning.

Multi-Channel Integration: Sync inventory across online and offline sales channels.

Advanced Reporting: Generate detailed reports on sales, stock levels, and supplier performance.

Warehouse Software: Track inventory by bays, aisles, and bins for maximum efficiency.

Supplier Management: Streamline purchase orders and track supplier performance.

POS with Inventory Management: Integrate your point-of-sale system for seamless sales and inventory tracking.

Conclusion

Inventory management software is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity for businesses of all sizes. By providing real-time visibility, automating repetitive tasks, and delivering actionable insights, it helps you optimize your inventory, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Whether you’re a small business looking to streamline operations or a large enterprise managing complex supply chains, inventory management software can transform the way you do business.

If you’re still relying on manual methods or outdated systems, now is the time to make the switch. The right inventory management software can give you a competitive edge, helping you stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business world. So, take the first step toward smarter inventory management and watch your business thrive.

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Key Differences: Shopify vs WooCommerce Inventory Management

Discover the key differences between Shopify and WooCommerce inventory management with this detailed infographic. Learn which platform best suits your business needs for stock control, product tracking, and fulfillment efficiency.

[kfcdoubledown]

I bought an 8bitdo Retro mechanical keyboard!

(Picture not mine, source from PC World.)

I wanted a plastic keyboard, I really do not actually use the knob on a Keychron board I have, it still comes in a scooped keycap profile, and it has a companion numpad with a calculator built in. Win/win/win!

This keyboard comes in four designs (not colorways, full designs) themed after the NES, the Famicom, the IBM Model M, and the Commodore 64 keyboard. The NES keycaps have multiple different fonts on them, the Famicom keycaps have Japanese sublegends, the Model M keycaps have a mock stepped Caps Lock key, and the Commodore 64 keycaps are an apparently off-the-shelf SA set from one of many, many, many keycap companies floating around China (I recognize their font and profile shape from Akko ASA keycaps and numerous other scooped profile keycap sets you can have cheaply off of Aliexpress and Amazon. Do check those out, genuinely, you'd struggle to find a bad scooped keycap set these days and I love scooped profiles over Cherry and OEM.)

The build quality of the actual keyboard itself is good, feels like a very similar plastic blend to what 8bitdo uses for its controllers like their Pro 2. Stabilizers are smooth and don't rattle, the legends on the keycaps are reasonably sharp and in NES-appropriate font, the keycaps themselves are MDA profile (I would prefer SA, but beggars can't be choosers) and are somewhat thin but still good quality, dye-sublimated PBT, no warp on the spacebar. Arrow keys are a separate color from the two tones that make up the main keycap set and made to resemble a d-pad. The keyboard itself is somewhat light, but my perception is skewed from using a metal keyboard for a long time, and this is after all a plastic shell, top-mounted keyboard. Even so I think I'll probably end up cracking open the keyboard and putting in some liquid silicone as noise-dampening and additional weight.

Two knobs control both wireless functionality and computer software volume, the wireless knob is heavy with only three options while the volume one is light with many individual steps. The volume knob can be somewhat unresponsive on individual steps. Bluetooth is very responsive and wants to pair with my computer the moment it's flicked over to, and 2.4ghz wireless comes with a receiver that slots into the back of the keyboard magnetically for storage. A power light on the right of the keyboard mimics the NES power light and pulses while charging, is steady while using wireless or when fully charged and connected over USB.

The underlying PCB is south-facing hotswap sockets (who the hell cares their orientation, this only matters for lighting, which this keyboard doesn't have). By default the keyboard comes with Kailh box whites, a very light clicky switch. I yanked them out immediately and put Boba U4T tactiles in because they're the king of all switches. They thunk nicely in this chassis, the Kailh whites weren't slouches either, they did pick a good stock choice for switch without resorting to Gateron or Outemu blue horseshit.

The NES version of the keyboard came with a two-button macro pad that hooks over TRRS cable (you recognize it as a 3.5mm jack or headphone cable) to one of four ports on the top-right of the keyboard. These are essentially just two keyboard switches with giant keycaps on a separate board and the buttons are populated by Gateron greens. The switches are nowhere close to heavy enough to approximate a button, and I gave them Kailh box navies. Still not enough, but better.

These keyboards also come wiiiiiith a companion number pad!

(Picture credit the 8bitdo store.)

While I don't actually have this one in hand just yet I do have it on order. It looks like it'll be about the same build quality as the main keyboard, and it caught my eye for four reasons and ended up making me purchase the full set as a result:

The numpad has a built in calculator.

Same aesthetic choices as the main keyboard (NES, Famicom, IBM Model M, Commodore 64)

Magnetically attaches to the right side of the keyboard to transform it into a more era appropriate full-size.

Far and away the cheapest wireless mechanical numpad with calculator on the market, sitting at $45.

An important note though is that the Famicom and NES keypads don't attach to their respective keyboards, simply because their respective keyboards don't have magnets inside the sides of the chassis to allow for it. I have some cheap button magnets laying around that I'll use for this purpose and probably see if they're strong enough to be placed on the inside of the board and allow for the numpad to connect to it. I also imagine there's going to be a repop or v2 of this keyboard in the future that has this done already, seeing as the Commodore 64 version of the board and I believe the Model M version of the board already have that.

I'll reblog this and give some actual definitive thoughts on the numpad once it's in my hands.

As far as the board itself is concerned, I quite like it. The keycap profile is agreeable, the nostalgia pandering targeted me with laser precision, the board sounds quite good acoustically (especially for being a top-mount keyboard!) and it has a volume knob I'll see if I can reprogram some day. While I normally hate TKL layouts, I'm putting up with it because it will eventually be a fullsize with the numpad. Worth $150 total? Don't know, can't answer that for you, it's worth it to me but I very specifically wanted a keyboard themed after an old Nintendo console with no setup required and no chasing down or commissioning GMK keycap sets. I also wanted a calculator numpad.