Difference between revisions of "Generating key presses"

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===CH Products Multi Function Panel===
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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]
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:[http://www.hagstromelectronics.com/products/modules.html Hagstrom Electronics]
 
 
:[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
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Revision as of 00:49, 2 December 2008

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

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
  • Cheap
Cons
  • Electronics knowledge recommended

X-Keys

X-Keys provides USB and PS/2 keboard emulators in 'non-keyboard' configurations. Their site is here. An interesting device is their Stick product, which could be stuck to an instrument panel to act as the MFD edge keys.

Pros
  • No wiring needed
  • Backlit keys
  • 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 here

Pros
  • No wiring needed
  • Programmable
  • Key layout can be rearranged
Cons
  • Relatively expensive

External Keyboard Encoders

These are purpose-built boards that you can wire switches to.

Pros
  • Less electronics knowledge needed than tearing apart a keyboard
  • Wide range of prices
  • Programmable
Cons
  • Some electrical/electronics knowledge is recommended
Hagstrom Electronics
GroovyGameGear Key-Wiz
Others?