X-keys®

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USB X-keys

  • X-keys USB devices connect to your PC via the USB port
  • Macro Works Software handles programming and operation
  • Macro Works is compatible with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, as well as Macintosh OS-X
  • X-keys USB devices are also capable of mimicking a USB Keyboard to play pre-programmed key sequences and combinations on any Operating System which supports USB Keyboards (Unix, Linux, Mac OS-9, etc.)
  • X-keys USB devices are also directly accessible to the developer via our SPLAT Mode SDK

Technical Bulletin RE: Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger)

Apple has released an update, 10.4.3 (http://www.apple.com/ downloads/macosx/), which corrects the compatibility issues we experienced with previous versions. If you are using OS 10.4 (Tiger), please update to version 10.4.3, uninstall MacroWorks from the system and reinstall MacroWorks to use our X-keys devices.

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Quick Comparison of USB and PS/2 X-keys
  USB PS/2
OS

Best for Windows 2000/XP & Macintosh OS-X.

Works on any OS which accepts PS/2 keyboard.
Installation Requires Macro Works Software (included) No software or driver required.  Just plug it in. 
Commands Accepts all keyboard commands and sequences as well as mouse and game input commands. Accepts all keyboard commands (mouse clicks supported via Windows Accessibility options). 
Programming Programs in software.  Very versatile, easy to edit and save multiple layouts. Programs in firmware.  Incredibly simple to program and operate.
Portability Layout is stored as a data file, easily copied to multiple computers. Programming is saved in on-board, non-volatile memory (no external file required).
Memory Each layout file can save up to 100,000 keystrokes for the entire unit. On-board memory holds 900 to 1,000 keystrokes for the entire unit. 

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