Using the same proven hardware as the X-keys Programmable Keyboards, the X-keys Matrix Boards connect to the computer through a standard USB port. Your custom switches or keys connect to the board via a standard two row header with 0.1" pin spacing. Programming is done with a standard keyboard and memorized commands are fed to your computer as if they were coming from a standard keyboard. Any sequence or combination of keystrokes may be assigned to any of the 128 (USB) possible switches in the matrix. Any switch, even toggle and rotary switches, can be connected to the matrix.

Programming and reprogramming the switches is simple and fast. The X-keys stores scan codes in its internal memory -- it can be programmed on one computer and moved to another with its programming intact.

The X-keys Pendant Switch from PI Engineering is a rugged, commercial-duty switch primarily designed for light industrial or home workshop applications. This switch is useful in situations where a computer needs to be located a distance away from a working environment yet a few buttons are necessary to start or stop an operation safely with no exposure to potentially dangerous electrical currents.

When bundled with the X-keys USB HD15 Wire Interface and the standard HD15 extension cable, the Pendant Switch can send commands to any program controlled by a computer or tablet. Different models include 4, 6, or 8 buttons. Each button has a tactile feel, giving click feedback even through gloves. Each Pendant Switch also has an attachment pin for easy mounting.

The Advantage Pro is the top-of-the-line model of the Contour line of keyboards from Kinesis. Its sleek modern appearance is the result of a double coating of protective clear gloss on top of a metallic silver coating. 'Under the hood' it features a second memory chip which permits longer macros and a hidden memory locking switch to prevent accidental or unauthorized programming changes. An option to bundle the Single Action Footswitch accessory at a discounted price is also available.

NOTE: There is a potential incompatibility on Windows 7/8/10 on computers with USB 3.0. If this is a potential concern the Advantage2 Countoured Keyboard should be considered.

Le clavier Advantage Pro est la plus haut du gamme de produit Contoured par Kinesis. Ce que la plus part des gens voit premier est l`allure élégant, moderne du clavier qui découle de la couche protectante qui est transparent, lustré par dessus la couche métallisée gris. L'une des charactèristique `Sous le capot` est d`avoir une deuxième puce mémoire qui permet d`avoir des macros plus longues et un switch caché qui bloque la mèmoire pour pas avoir des changements accidentels, ou non autorisation des changement du programmation. Un option de groupé l`accessoire Single Action Footswitch a un prix de rabais est aussi disponible.

The X-Keys XK-12 plus Touchpad from PI Engineering is a 12 key programmable keypad with a touchpad having three modes or uses: as a pointer, a joystick, or a raw X-Y position control. Programmability includes macros, hot keys, or multiple steps or sequences. Other features include: red and blue backlighting for each key, and key caps and key blockers for creating custom layouts.

Calling all Gamers, Graphic Designers, and Programmers! There is no longer a need to sacrifice performance in pursuit of ergonomics. The Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard from Kinesis Gaming integrates proven ergonomics and TenKeyLess design in a mechanical keyboard packed with the latest in custom programmability and performance. The result is a keyboard that offers advanced functionality and high performance while providing the same ergonomic benefits that tens of thousands have enjoyed for years.

Based on the proven ergonomic design of the Freestyle2 and its predecessor, the Freestyle Solo, the Freestyle Edge is an adjustable, separated keyboard that provides a wide range of ergonomic benefits. The Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard is divided into two separate modules connected by a linking cable that can be adjusted in length from 12" to 20". This separation allows individuals to position the left and right sides of the keyboard shoulder width apart, allowing the shoulders, elbows, arms and wrists to relax in an anatomically neutral position. This greatly improves posture and blood flow in the upper body, prevents undesirable rotation at the shoulders, and eliminates ulnar deviation at the wrist. For gamers this separation offers the additional advantage of being able to position a mousing device, joystick or other controller centrally located between the keyboard halves. As well, for games which rely primarily on left hand controls the right half can be positioned out of the way to the right and with the left module and mouse or controller being brought in to a more central location.

The symmetrical, compact design (achieved by eliminating the ten key numeric pad) reduces the reach for the mouse for both left- and right-handed individuals. The Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard provides access to numbers along the top row. Those who want a stand-alone numeric keyboard have the option of adding either the Mechanical Keypad for PC or the Freestyle2 Keypad for PC and Mac.

The Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard is available in four models that each feature different premium Cherry Mechanical keyswitches - Cherry MX Blue, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Red, or Cherry MX Silver. These premium keyswitches are topped by full height concave laser etched keycaps and are equipped with blue backlighting featuring 12 custom lighting modes.

But this is just the beginning! Under the hood the feature rich Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard is packed with power. The SmartSet Programming Engine supports on-the-fly remapping of any key and the 4MB onboard memory (the v-Drive) can store up to 9 dual-layer fully programmable layouts for instant access to game or program-specific commands. The left hand module also features a convenient "Game Bank" of 8 programmable keys that gamers, graphic designers or programmers can all employ for triggering macros and custom key commands. Full NKRO mode and 100% Anti-ghosting design means no lost commands, regardless of how fast and furious the action gets. As for speed, a 1MS response time (1000mhz polling) means that the best player wins - not the best hardware (not that the hardware doesn't matter - might as well have that advantage as well). Media controls are easily accessed via the embedded FN layer that remains available regardless of which custom layout you are currently working with. And it doesn't matter the platform used - the Freestyle Edge will fully function with Windows 7-10, Mac OSX v10.6+, Chrome OS, or Linux. Just one full-size USB port will give any gamer everything they have always wanted - and more.

Optional cushioned pads that adhere to the included Palm Supports are availabe for purchase, as well as the Lift Kit (AC910) that facilitates tenting (outward angling) of 5°, 10° and 15° to reduce Wrist and Forearm Pronation. The AC910 Lift Kit requires that the Palm Supports be installed for tenting. If there is a desire to tent the keyboard without palm supports then Freestyle V3 Pro Accessory Kit can be purchased.

Attention à tous les joueurs, graphistes et programmeurs! Il n'y a plus besoin de sacrifier la performance à la recherche de l'ergonomie. Le Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard de Kinesis Gaming intègre une ergonomie éprouvée avec la conception compact (obtenu en éliminant le pavé numérique à dix touches) dans un clavier mécanique doté des toutes les plus récent programmations et performances personnalisées. Le résultat est un clavier qui offre les fonctionnalités avancées que les utilisateurs de haute performance exigent, tout en offrant les mêmes avantages ergonomiques que des dizaines de milliers d'utilisateurs d`ordinateurs ont aimer pendant des années.

Basé sur la conception ergonomique éprouvé du Freestyle2 et de son prédécesseur, le Freestyle Solo, le Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard est un clavier ajustable et séparé offrant des avantages ergonomiques considérables. Le clavier Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard est complètement divisé en deux modules. Les deux côtés sont reliés par un câble de liaison ajustable en longeur qui peut être ajusté entre 12po à 20po. Cette séparation permet aux utilisateurs de positionner les côtés gauche et droit du clavier au largeur des épaules, permettant aux épaules, aux coudes, aux bras et aux poignets de se détendre dans une position anatomiquement neutre. Cela améliore grandement la posture et la circulation sanguine dans le haut du corps, empêche une rotation indésirable au niveau des épaules et élimine la déviation ulnaire au niveau du poignet. Pour les joueurs, cette séparation offre l'avantage supplémentaire de pouvoir positionner une souris, un joystick ou un autre contrôleur situé au centre entre les deux moitiés du clavier. Également, pour les jeux qui dépendent principalement sur les commandes de la main gauche, le module droite peut être déplacer pour permettre le module gauche aussi que la souris ou le contrôleur d`être mis dans un endroit plus central.

La conception symétrique et compact (obtenu en éliminant le pavé numérique à dix touches) réduit la distance de s`étirer pour chercher la souris pour les utilisateurs gauchers et droitiers. Le clavier Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard permet l'accés aux numéros le long de la rangée supérieure. Les utilisateurs qui veulent un pavé numérique séparer ont la possibilité d'ajouter soit Low Force Tactile Numeric Keypad ou le Freestyle2 Keypad for PC.

Le clavier Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard est disponible en trois modèles; le choix entre les différents interrupteurs de qualité supérieure de Cherry Mécaniques; Cherry MX Bleu, Cherry MX Brun ou Cherry MX Rouge. Les clés sont de pleine hauteur aussi que sculptés (y compris, concave). Ils sont gravés au laser et sont équipés d'un rétroéclairage bleu avec 12 modes d'éclairage personnalisés.

Mais ce n'est qu'un début! Le clavier Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard est riche en fonctionnalités puissants. Le moteur de programmation SmartSet prend soutient le remappage vite faite de n'importe quelle clé et de la mémoire de 4 MB intégrer dans le clavier (le v-Drive peut mémoriser jusqu'à 9 configurations à double couche entièrement programmables pour un accès instantané aux commandes spécifiques au jeu ou au programme). Un des caractéristiques de la côté gauche du clavier, une "Banque de Jeux/Game Bank" pratique de 8 touches programmables que les joueurs, graphistes ou programmeurs peuvent utiliser pour activer des macros et des commandes de touches personnalisées. Le mode complete de NKRO et la conception 100% anti-fantôme signifient qu'il n'y a pas de commandes perdues, quelle que soit la vitesse et la furie de l'action. En ce qui concerne la vitesse, un temps de réponse de 1MS (1000mhz polling) signifie que le meilleur joueur(euse) gagne - pas le meilleur matériel (pas que le matériel n'a pas d'importance - pourrait aussi bien avoir cet avantage). Les contrôles de média sont facilement accessibles via la couche FN intégrée qui reste disponible quelle que soit la disposition personnalisée avec laquelle vous travaillez actuellement. Et peu importe la plate-forme utilisée, le Freestyle Edge Gaming Keyboard fonctionnera pleinement avec Windows 7-10, MacOSX v10.6 +, Chrome OS ou Linux. Un seul port USB offrira aux joueurs tout ce qu'ils ont toujours voulu - et plus.

The XK-80 Programmable Keyboard uses the latest MacroWorks 3.1 software and standard Xkeys functions to yield easily customizable layouts, programming options, and legending for whatever features required. This unit has 80 relegendable keys, blue and red backlighting for each addressable key, hardware mode supporting keyboard, mouse, and joystick emulation, and more.

This device can send keystrokes to any operating system or application which recognizes a USB keyboard. X-keys XK-80 has internal memory which allows a user to program the Keyboard on one computer and retain that programming, so that the custom layout is recognized as Plug and Play on other computers. Clear key lenses keep printed or hand written legends securely in place and protect them from wear while making it quick and easy to update them. Red and blue backlighting with adjustable intensity and detachable feet under the housing improve the visibility and viewing angle of the key legends.

MacroWorks 3.1 (MW3) Software provides simple programming for launching applications, opening files or accessing directories. It allows the user to insert special characters, foreign language letters and symbols as Unicode text strings which can then be assigned to any key. PI Engineering's new PI3 firmware offers new capabilities to the developer including flash updates, a joystick / mouse emulation and the newly developed Reflector Mode. Reflector Mode allows the developer to send outbound messages to the X-keys which can be reflected back to the Operating System in keyboard, mouse or joystick data stream.

Note: This model is identical to the XK-60 model but does not have 20 key blockers permanently installed.

The X-Keys XK-12 plus Jog and Shuttle from PI Engineering is a 12 key programmable keypad with a user defineable to scrub timelines or jog frame by frame. Programmability includes macros, hot keys, or multiple steps or sequences. Other features include: red and blue backlighting for each key, and key caps and key blockers for creating custom layouts.

The X-Keys XK-12 plus Joystick from PI Engineering is a 12 key programmable keypad with a precision three axis joystick configurable to report X, Y, and Z position data. Programmability includes macros, hot keys, or multiple steps or sequences. Other features include: red and blue backlighting for each key, and key caps and key blockers for creating custom layouts.

The Programmable Rows and Columns Keyboard from Cherry is a fully programmable 142-key Point-of-Sale keyboard. The compact footprint (14" wide x 7.75" deep) means it can be deployed even in very space-limited work areas and the simple 18x8 matrix orthogonal layout lets users quickly learn common key positions. A pre-legended numeric keypad is conveniently located in the lower right corner. IP54 Spill and Dust resistance ratings ensure reliability in harsh environments.

The "CHERRY Tools" virtual programming provides simple programming/reprogramming of all keys with the option of creating up to 3 layers of custom commands. Keys are relegendable via the removable keycaps to ensure ease when products or functions change. Comprehensive UPOS Support is available for both Windows and Linux Client Architecture.

Whether you are a Graphic Designer, an Architect, a Web Manager, or a Two-finger Typist, proficiency in your software requires rapid input. Keyboard Macros and Hot Keys offer the shortest path to action, and the X-keys provides a clearly labeled, physical location for these complex or redundant functions so you don't have to think about them. The X-keys lets you focus on the project instead of the process.

There are two models of the USB version. The XD-293 come with pre-printed legends for commonly assigned tasks (on the bottom of the plastic keycaps), but these legends can be covered with the included blank labels to allow you to customize as needed. The XD-03 has blank plastic keycaps (i.e. nothing initially pre-printed on the units).

Note:These X-keys devices have been discontinued. We have a limited supply in inventory available for use in legacy systems. Programming of these devices may not be supported in current operating systems. Please see our recommended replacements here: XK-24 and XK-60.