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The KE-USB108 provides features consistently asked for by
our customers. With it's ability to emulate not only keystrokes, but
joystick and mouse actions, this unit is the definitive choice for
interfacing various controls to the USB port.
PC gamers and Flight sim enthusiasts will delight in the KE-USB108's ease of
programmability and rich set of programmable options. The fact that the KE-USB108
operates as a full speed USB device ensures top speed response to each device
attached to the KE-USB108.
KE-USB108 Price - $169.95 ea.
Product Details
The KE-USB108 Switch Inputs
The KE-USB108 features 108 individual
inputs. These inputs are activated by connecting the input (such
as through a switch) to the common
ground on the KE-USB108 I/O header. Each input may be programmed
to output a single keystroke, or a sequence (macro) of keystrokes.
For macros, each input may generate up to 64 keystrokes when
activated, and up to 64 keystrokes when the input is released.
In addition to keystrokes, inputs may be programmed to respond as
joystick buttons (up to 64), or mouse buttons.
Since all 108 inputs are individual, there is no chance
of "phantom" keys
that are inherent in scanning a matrix. With the individual input
configuration, any combination of inputs may be activated simultaneously
during operation. All the inputs share the same common ground.
The configuration for the input responses is stored
on board the KE-USB108 in non-volatile memory. This memory is maintained until the
configuration is changed again by the user.
What types of switches
can I use?
Use any type of
switch that produces a contact closure. The KE-USB108 can accept inputs
from pushbutton switches or toggle switches.
The inputs may be programmed to send a response when the input
is activated, when it is de-activated, or both, making the unit ideal
for handling toggle switch actions!
In addition to "dry" contact closures,
connection to 5V CMOS or TTL circuits is also possible. The KE-USB108
considers a logic low level as an active input.
Accessories needed
for Operation
When ordering the KE-USB108, you may need
additional accessories to connect the unit for your application.
For connection of the
KE-USB108 to your USB port on the PC, a Type A/B USB cable
is required (our part # KE-USBMM6, $5.95). We also offer
a Trackball Interface cable (our KE-TBH3, $9.95), for connection
of the KE-USB108 to a Happ Controls Trackball. For Spinner connections, use our
KE-SP3 cable ($5.95). We offer our MTA100-3-12 pigtail ($1.90) for connecting
to the KE-USB108 Joystick potentiometer inputs. Our MTA100-4-12 ($1.95) is
used for attaching to the rotary encoder switch inputs. See below for input wiring accessories.
Attaching
wires to the KE-USB108 input headers
The KE-USB108 features three 2x20 headers
with 36 inputs on each. The headers also include 4 ground connections
which are used
as the common to activate all inputs. These 2x20 headers will
accept
a standard IDE cable plug. You may also want to use our IOX36
breakout
board. The IOX36 connects to the KE-USB108 input header through
an
included IDE cable, and brings each pin out to a screw terminal
for easy
access. Up to three IOX36 boards may be used with a KE-USB108. See our Accessories page for the IOX36.
Rotary Encoder Inputs
The KE-USB108 provides two ports for connection of rotary encoder switches.
Either mechanical or optical rotary encoders may be used. An array of programmable options
are available for the rotary encoder inputs which allow them to be tailored to the particular
rotary encoder switch connected to the input. The response to each direction of rotary switch rotation
can be set to send a keystroke or keystrokes.
The KE-USB108 Trackball
Interface
The KE-USB108 features an interface for
converting Trackball signals into USB mouse signals. This feature
means the user may take
the raw data from a Trackball directly into the KE-USB108 Trackball
Interface port. No other electronics, or power for the Trackball is needed
since the KE-USB108 supplies the power to the Trackball itself (Except
for a backlight, if the Trackball has one). The Trackball input is
compatible with both active high and active low Trackball signals.
We offer an interface cable, our KE-TBH3, which connects
directly to the popular Happ Controls Trackball. This 3 foot long
cable provides an easy connection to the Happ Trackball, and other compatible
units.
The KE-USB108 Spinner
Interface
The KE-USB108 supplies an input for
converting Spinner signals into USB mouse signals. Raw signals from
the spinner may be used as mouse wheel movement or directed to the
X or Y mouse movement. The KE-USB108 provides power to the Spinner optics. The Spinner port
accepts inputs from either active low or active high spinners.
We offer an interface cable, our 3 foot long KE-SP3, which connects
directly to many popular Spinners.
Joystick Analog Inputs
Three analog inputs are provided on the KE-USB108
to allow for potentiometer usage for joystick X, Y, and Z axis controls.
Connect any potentiometer from 10K to 1M resistance values to the KE-USB108
to produce action on the desired joystick axis. The individual axes may
be enabled or disabled allowing for the use of any or all of the joystick axis
inputs.
The KE-USB108 Status LED Header
The KE-USB108 provides a header which can drive
keyboard status LEDs. There are signals provided for driving the Caps Lock,
Scroll Lock, and Num Lock LEDs.
How the KE-USB108 connects to
your PC
The KE-USB108 simulates a keyboard, mouse, and joystick on your
PC. The unit plugs into a single USB port on the PC or USB Hub.
Programming the KE-USB108
Input Responses
Each of the KE-USB108 inputs may be programmed
to output a standard keystroke, joystick button, or mouse button when activated and/or released.
In the case of keystrokes, each input may also be programmed to generate a macro, or sequence of keystrokes,
when activated and/or released.
Programming of the inputs is accomplished through the
use of our included software. This sofware allows the user to program
input repsonses and also enable other features for the input ports.
The KE-USB108 maintains the configuration
last loaded until you change it again, as it is held in non-volatile memory
on the board.
KE-USB108 Warranty
The KE-USB108, like all of our Keyboard
Encoder Modules, is backed by our ONE YEAR limited warranty. In
addition, we offer toll-free
technical support during our normal business hours.
Have other questions? Please contact us!
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