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RandyT:


--- Quote from: DaOld Man on December 17, 2012, 11:50:46 am ---Randy I would like to see the keywiz be programmable through a eeprom, so you dont have to run the wizard every time just to re-assign a button or two.
Sorry, dont mean to derail the original subject.

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The high-end processor on the KeyWiz does not have physical EEPROM memory built in.  To support this capability, an external memory chip would need to be added.  Not only would this increase the cost of the KeyWiz, it would also reduce the number of available inputs by at least two.  Sometimes, just a couple of inputs is the difference between a workable 4-player setup, and not.   With the well thought out default codeset, 99.5% of applications allowing for remapping of controls, and less than 1% (based on our experience with thousands of satisfied users) of users actually having the need to permanently change the codeset, it seems like a poor tradeoff for the other 99+% who won't need to.  The V-EEPROM feature is included in the software for the others.

RandyT

PL1:


--- Quote from: matsadona on December 17, 2012, 05:16:05 am ---there is no default mode that suits my needs, since I want “F9”. But that shouldn’t be that hard to implement…

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F9 is already available in the KADE loader software under the "MAME Encoder (Custom)" menu.


Scott

matsadona:

At this point I only need one key, and that is F9.
It is used in a factory for an assembly process, where the operator has to confirm each assembly step in order to get the next instruction.
It would be more convenient for them to have a large button to push closer to the assembly station, than go to the PC every time (and have to remove gloves etc to push the correct button).

So the interface would only need one or a very few number of inputs. Preferably it could be pre-set to the keys needed, thus removing the need for a utility. And it should install as a standard windows HID/keyboard so it installs automatically without any fuzz.

Randy, I am indeed interested in a budget alternative assuming that it meets my requirements above.

Scott, where did you find that information? Or am I only blind…?


PL1:


--- Quote from: matsadona on December 18, 2012, 04:10:25 am ---Scott, where did you find that information? Or am I only blind…?

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It's in the KADE loader program, not the older AVR encoder firmware linked above.

Forgot to mention that I'm helping out with beta testing on the KADE.


Scott

degenatrons:

Hi matsadona,

I made some bespoke USB keyboard encoder firmwares for you with simple key mappings.  Firmwares are attached.

F9_only.hex: All 20 pins map to F9
func_and_nums.hex: One side of AVR maps to functions keys F1 to F10,  and the other side maps to numbers 0 to 9

These firmwares are for the Minimus AVR boards as described on my project page here: https://sites.google.com/site/degenatrons/controller-interfaces/usb-keyboard-encoder
I will happily send you an encoder if you can cover postage and the cost of the AVR with terminals.  Just drop me a PM if you are interested.



This is not a KADE device but it will be compatible with the KADE Loader software when it is released early next year so you will be able to make your own mapping changes if necessary in future.

Good luck with your project and let me know if I can help.



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