I like Gizmos

[ruggbutt]

I bought another toy, well 1 and a half. I bought an X Keys Pro (http://www.ymouse.com/xkeys/xkpro.php). It's sweet, you can emulate mouse movements and it will program any kind of macro. I'm not done programming it, but it has 58 keys and you can program 2 tiers or functions. Much like using the shift control on your keyboard. I also bought a second set of keys and tray for my Ergodex, and I'll be setting those up for BF2 and GRAW.

The software that comes with X Keys allows you to print labels for each key. Each key has a clear snap off cover that you place your label beneath. You can also use 2 key slots to make one wide key, which I've done for the toggle (shift) button. You can order colored key covers too. I'm shooting for not having to use my keyboard for my flight sim cockpit which -199-Abomb will be designing for me.

And for the record it's Ghost's fault I bought this thing. He posts a pic here and next thing ya know it's on my doorstep. I'm looking at the DT 255 now............................................... ..

Side by side for size comparison
http://members.cox.net/ruggbutt/toys01.JPG

Close up of the unit as it's programmed now
http://members.cox.net/ruggbutt/toys02.JPG

[LonelyJoe]

Nice lookin setup! :cheers:

I almost bought one of those Ergodex units myself after I saw this set up GoGamer-Jason had posted on SimHQ:

http://777avg.com/screens/DX1F

...after some brief and ulimately costly discussion with Ghost :P I opted to get the XKeys pro also. HAve not yet had time to plug it in and mess with it really. I am currently trying to figure out a mobile solution to mount my stick and throttle off my desk. Just got back from a 30 dollar trip to Home Depot.

Cool other link: http://www.xkeys.com/resources/xkeys_pcp28.pdf

Those keys labels look great.

[ruggbutt]

Those keys labels look great.
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Thanks, I printed them on photo paper...............lol. I took one of the stock labels and made a stencil and I cut every one of them out by hand. The colors are more vibrant on the photo paper. I'd have purchased another Ergodex, but at this point you can't run two boards. I bought another plastic cover and keys 26-50 so I can set it up for BF2.