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| BadMouth:
Sure, you can use multiple ipacs. Much would depend on the software though. Whether it could utilize every key on a keyboard or discern between upper and lower case. Some software allows the use of multiple keyboards, so it wouldn't be an issue with those. Are you writing the software or will this utilize something that's already out there? |
| severdhed:
Ipac inputs are assigned by key, not characters. Upper case and lower case letters are the same key...you should be able to do it, most keyboards have 104 keys, I don't think the ipac can use the Windows keys, so that leaves you with 102 usable inputs |
| PL1:
Another option to consider is that Degenatrons (Jon) has written a KADE 10x10 matrix encoder firmware mentioned here. PROS: Lower cost. (1 KADE + 100 diodes vs. 2 IPac4's) Relatively simple wiring. CONS: Limited number of buttons can be pushed at one time. One tester here mentioned that it appeared to run a bit slow -- not sure if Jon has updated the firmware to speed up scanning yet. :dunno Scott |
| pbj:
Hack an old keyboard. |
| Malenko:
--- Quote from: edgeofblade on January 16, 2014, 09:15:26 am ---The question. Can I connect multiple ipac 4s? The explanation. I'm looking at wiring up an array of led buttons as an art piece for a gamer bar. It needs to be fully interactive and programmable, 100 buttons in a 10x10 array. After digging through Ultimarc for a week, I decided to use addressable LEDs and 2 ipac4 boards. Is there any inherent reason this will not work? Do you have a better idea? --- End quote --- Did Xuoche design you a control panel? |
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