alternative fingerprint

[paolosnz]

I need to constantly enter the machine's local password while developing code. The fingerprint is easy on the MBP, but it's a pain on the Mini. Is the only alternative a keyboard with a fingerprint? Are there any alternative peripherals?
tnks

 

[wilderkun]

there’s no alternative except disabling the password verification. Apple doesn’t allow third parties access to Touch ID

 

[MacGizmo]

There are no alternatives... unless you count the Apple Watch–but to me that's more of a pain than typing the password manually.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

I’ve seen videos where people disassemble a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID; remove the battery, circuit board, and touch button; and assemble those into a 3D printed case. Seems excessive to me but I’m okay with using a regular Magic Keyboard so that makes it pretty simple for me.

If you absolutely can’t stand a Magic Keyboard, you can look into that option.

 

[paolosnz]

I've also seen videos of various keyboard cannibalizations to get that circuit, but it's only good if you have a keyboard to throw away :\