Generating key presses
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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[edit]
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.
- Pros
- Cheap
- Cons
- Electronics knowledge recommended
X-Keys[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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
- PoKeys55T USB Keyboard and joystick emulation
- Others?