USB Encoder Board

$65.95

Create your own USB Human Input Device (HID). Perfect for wiring your own custom control panel, whether it's a cockpit simulator or a unique broadcast controller.

Encodes a matrix of up to 128 switches
Any switch closure can trigger any function on the computer
Emulates HID Keyboard, Mouse, or Game Controller

Availability: In stock

SKU

XK-0988-UNM128-R

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Details

Up to 128 digital inputs from an 8 row by16 column matrix
- USB HID keyboard, mouse, and joystick hardware emulation
Internal memory for hardware, resident macros for OS independent support

The X-keys HID Encoder Board uses the same electronic design as our X-keys Programmable Keyboards and Foot Pedals. Each of the 128 switch points can be programmed with multiple keystrokes, combinations, mouse functions, game controller (joystick) actions and more.

specs

Connector Type	USB "A" plug
Input Connector	0.1" double row, 30 pin female header receptacle (not included)
Number of Inputs	128 possible matrix points (switches)
Dimensions	2" x 1.3" x 0.58", (50.8mm x 33mm x 15mm)
Weight	2.56 oz. (73 grams)
Cord Length	8' (2.44 m)
Power Consumption	Low power USB device, less than 15 ma @ 5 vdc
Power Source	USB port power, nominal voltage = 5vdc
Temperature Range	-20 to 60 C
Certifications	FCC Class B, CE

Software Mode Features

Operating System	Use: Any OS via USB HID \| Programming: Windows XP through 10, Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.10
Free Programming Software	Windows: MacroWorks 3.1
Free Software Development Kits	Windows (C++, C#, VB.NET) Linux (C++)
Layers	MW3 supports multiple layers including application specific programming

Hardware Mode Features

Hardware System	Use: Any OS via USB HID \| Programming: Windows XP through 10, Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.10
Free Programming Software	Any architecture supporting USB, including Sun, SGI, and HP workstations
Operating System	Programming requires MacroWorks 3 for Windows XP through 11 Operates on any OS supporting USB including Unix, Sun and Mac OS-X
Memory Capacity	Each matrix point is allocated 3 characters and a pool of 560 additional keystrokes is available to any switches requiring additional characters
Memory Type	EEPROM, non volatile memory (X-keys retains memory for over 200 years)
Layers	2 layers - user selectable toggle and/or shift function

drawings

Encoder Board

Download PDF: USB Encoder Board DD.pdf

Software

Software options for X-keys

Macroworks is a free, easy-to-use software to program your x-keys created and supported by P.I. Engineering. All X-keys keyboards can be programmed with Macroworks in both Hardware mode and Software mode on Windows. If using an X-keys on another operating system (Mac, Android or Linux) we offer a few alternative options to programming your X-keys device. For more information, check out our Software Pages

X-keys for Windows

Supports all current X-keys USB devices on Windows 10 and 8
Software Mode supports shortcuts to files or applications, application specific programming, and script-based special functions. Programming is stored in a script on the computer.
Hardware Mode emulates keyboard, mouse, game controller, and media commands. Programming is written to X-keys memory.

X-keys for Mac

Supports hardware mode for all current X-keys USB devices on Mac
Hardware Mode emulates keyboard, mouse, game controller, and media commands. Programming is written to X-keys memory.

X-keys for Android

Supports all X-keys with mobile features enabled. Currently XK-24 Android keypad, XK-3 Android foot pedal, USB 3 Switch Interface, USB 12 Switch Interface, and XKE-128 keyboard.
Hardware Mode emulates keyboard commands, mouse actions, game controller controls, multimedia commands, and touches or swipes.

X-keys for Linux

Supports hardware mode for all current X-keys USB devices on Linux
Hardware Mode emulates keyboard, mouse, game controller, and media commands. Programming is written to X-keys memory.

Accessories

Keycaps

USB Extender

Extend your X-keys up to 150 feet via CAT 5 or equivalent network cable.

developers

Resources for Software Developers

P. I. Engineering offers a wide range of options for application developers. Click on any heading to learn more. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, please contact us (tech@xkeys.com). We have friendly techs and engineers waiting to help you integrate X-keys into your solution.