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geekhack Community => Input Devices => Topic started by: davkol on Thu, 13 September 2012, 18:43:52
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I had the same idea but still haven't done anymore research on the idea
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34713.msg642266#msg642266
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I read that there is a way with AutoHotKey using HID identifiers or some such.
Maybe this (http://www.autohotkey.net/~Micha/HIDsupport/Autohotkey.html) or maybe this (http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/individual-hotkeys-with-multiple-keyboards-t11.html) at desko can help you figure out how to spawn AHK using HID macros and get features that way.
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You could also potentially make an inline converter with a teensy.
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I would just look for some programmable keypad like a genovation, sometimes they are really cheap on ebay especially if you can use serial interface.
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Cherry G84 4700 PS/2 is programmable with more than one layer iirc. Select a different layer, the keypad did not react like a tenkey.
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I do a lot of drafting work with AutoCAD and a couple years ago I did a little research on different approaches to using a second keyboard in conjunction with macros to simulate multiple keystrokes with a single key press.
The best program I came across for distinguishing 2 different keyboards was HID macros (which you mentioned). I found a few vague references in how AutoHotkey could work with multiple devices, but I never got far enough in figuring it out. I never tried to get HID macros to work with multiple windows, so I can’t comment on that. For assigning standard keyboard shortcuts, I found it easy with the “wizard” interface. More complicated stuff was possible with scripting languages. The program wasn't 100% bug free (on the rare occasion the actual keystroke would get passed instead of the macro), but overall I was very pleased.
As time wore on, I lusted for more shortcuts than the number pad could provide. Ultimately I dumped it for Logitech G13. I've definitely made use of the additional keys and would have a hard time going back. The G13 appears to have the ability to differentiate between multiple windows (again, not something that I’ve ever tried). Notable downside is the price. If you go that route, do a little research on the controller software. Logitech has both the new ( version 8 ) and legacy ( version 3 ) software available for download. Lots of people (including me) found the new software to be buggy and ended up going back to the legacy version.
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Yes, as ddot & CeeSA mentioned above, I think the fastest way is to buy a Cherry G84 4700 or g13/g110/g510 logitech keyboard.
logitech macro software works really good. No need to learn the interface, just straight button logic. It saves me lots time everyday in the office (using g110). This can save you time to learn other scripts.
Personally, I'm using autothotkey on my filco numpad for firefox & web surfing shortcuts at home. It works too :D
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