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Generating keypresses to execute keyboard shortcuts is one way to control [[Orbiter]] and its vessels without custom software. There are quite a few options.
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Generating keypresses to execute keyboard shortcuts is one way to control orbiter and its vessels without custom software. There are quite a few options.
  
  
 
===Tear Apart a keyboard===
 
===Tear Apart a keyboard===
One way to replicate a keyboard is to actually use one. With some electronics knowledge, you could remove existing keys and wire in some remote momentary switches.
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One way to replicate a keyboard is to acutally use one. With some electronics knowledge, you could remove existing keys and wire in some remote momentary switches.
 
:Pros
 
:Pros
 
:*Cheap
 
:*Cheap
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:*Backlit keys
 
:*Backlit keys
 
:*Programmable
 
:*Programmable
 
:Cons
 
:*Relatively expensive
 
 
===CH Products Multi Function Panel===
 
This device is a free-form surface you can stick keys to in any arrangement you want. Product site is [http://www.chproducts.com/retail/mfp.html here]
 
:Pros
 
:*No wiring needed
 
:*Programmable
 
:*Key layout can be rearranged
 
  
 
:Cons
 
:Cons
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:Pros
 
:Pros
 
:*Less electronics knowledge needed than tearing apart a keyboard
 
:*Less electronics knowledge needed than tearing apart a keyboard
:*Wide range of prices
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:*Mid-range price
 
:*Programmable
 
:*Programmable
  
 
:Cons
 
:Cons
 
:*Some electrical/electronics knowledge is recommended
 
:*Some electrical/electronics knowledge is recommended
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:[http://www.hagstromelectronics.com/products/modules.html Hagstrom Electronics]
 
:[http://www.hagstromelectronics.com/products/modules.html Hagstrom Electronics]
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:[http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=76_80 GroovyGameGear] Key-Wiz
 
:[http://groovygamegear.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=76_80 GroovyGameGear] Key-Wiz
:[http://www.poscope.com/product.php?pid=3 PoKeys55T]  USB Keyboard and joystick emulation
 
:Others?
 
 
[[Category: Articles]]
 
[[Category: Tutorials]]
 

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