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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« on: Sat, 21 November 2009, 13:24:38 »
Can anyone here recommend me software that will allow you to re-map keys not found on most standard keyboards (such as Turbo, diagonal arrows, etc.) that will work on Windows 2000? I want to remap a few keys on my keyboard to make things a tad easier.
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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 21 November 2009, 14:26:26 »
SharpKeys will do that, but you'll need to install the .NET framework for it to run.
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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 21 November 2009, 14:33:25 »
The turbo button is likely just a hardware key and you won't be able to remap it without resoldering it something else. The diagonal ones I am not sure, get sharpkeys as suggested and see if they generate scancodes.
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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 23 November 2009, 09:21:46 »
I think the diagonals might be wired to send the two keystrokes.
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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 23 November 2009, 15:32:00 »
That's what I think too.
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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 23 November 2009, 17:26:45 »
Sorry for this tangent, on the Focus 2001, there's this blank key:

pic from sandy's page



See that blank key, inbetween Ctrl and Alt? Can this key be remapped? I'd like to use this as Windows/Option key if possible.
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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 23 November 2009, 18:57:02 »
Quote from: ocdonkb;135680
See that blank key, inbetween Ctrl and Alt? Can this key be remapped?


yes.
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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 23 November 2009, 20:19:36 »
I remapped it on mine to act as a Windows key using SharpKeys, which someone here recommended to me. It's good software.

You know, those Focus keyboards have double-shot keys too.
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I want to remap extra keys on my Focus FK-900. What software should I use?
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 23 November 2009, 20:37:43 »
I have an FK-9000 that I found at a local thrift store for a few bucks on Saturday.  Grabbed it with the thought of passing it on to someone here who might be interested.  Like most of these, the calculator's LED display is borked -- but the keyboard seems to work great otherwise (but the keycaps could use a bath).  Anyone interested in this for $4 plus shipping... PM me.

Yes... it has the "blank" key shown above.  You too can have a Windows key without the Microsoft branding... :smile:
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