X-keys®

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PS/2 X-keys

X-keys PS/2 Connector
  • X-keys PS/2 devices connect to the PC PS/2 keyboard port
  • The port is shared with your keyboard via a pass-through connector
  • X-keys PS/2 devices work on any system that uses a PC keyboard
  • No drivers or software needed
  • Installation is this simple: unplug your keyboard, plug the X-keys into the keyboard port, and plug your keyboard into the X-keys
  • Programming is this simple: Flip a switch on the X-keys, tap a key, type on your keyboard, tap the key again, flip the switch back. 
  • Memorized key sequences and commands are stored in on-board memory (no need to copy and move layout files)
  • NEW X-keys PS/2 Recorder Application

Programming the PS/2 X-keys

Slide X-keys Programming Switch Tap an X-keys key Type on the keyboard Tap the X-keys Key again Return the X-keys Programming Switch
1. Slide the programming switch to programming position 2. Select a key to program 3. Type 4. Reselect the key to confirm programming 5. Slide the switch back to operating position (or select another key to program)
Quick Comparison of PS/2 and USB X-keys
  PS/2 USB
OS Works on any OS which accepts a PC keyboard.

Best for Windows 2000/XP & Macintosh OS-X.

Installation No software or driver required.  Just plug it in.  Requires Macro Works Software (included).
Commands Accepts all keyboard commands (mouse clicks supported via Windows Accessibility options). Accepts all keyboard commands and sequences as well as mouse and game input commands.
Programming Programs in firmware.  Incredibly simple to program and operate.

Programs in software.  Versatile.  Easy to edit and save multiple layouts. 

Portability Programming is saved in on-board, non-volatile memory (no external file required). Layout is stored as a data file, easily copied to multiple computers.
Memory On-board memory holds 900 to 1,000 keystrokes for the entire unit.  Each layout file can save up to 100,000 keystrokes for the entire unit.

PS⁄2 Pin Outs

Get AT Keyboard and PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Pinouts here: pinouts.gif

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