Genovation (www.genovation.com) has several programmable keypads in three broad categories:
A) the USB HID series that becomes a Windows or Mac keyboard recognized by the operating system. These would require custom software to capture the specific keyboard/keypad and forward the macro strings to a specific serial port or USBtty device in coordination with any logging/serial control software. B) the USB Virtual Serial devices. These create a virtual serial port on the computer that would need to be coordinated with any logging/serial control software - typically be means of a port sharing driver (e.g. VSPE or equivalent). C) the RS-232 devices. These are a simple serial keypad that could be connected directly to the "PC" port of a K3 or P3 if no computer was in use or connected in parallel using a passive port splitter like the one from BackBox (a diode matrix). The RS-232 devices can also be connected to a computer serial port and coordinated with logging/serial control software bu means of port sharing software. The 24 button keypads seem to be available in the $85 - $100 price range depending on distributor. Check the "distributors" list on the Genovation web site. The HID versions seem to be available from the larger office supply stores and Amazon. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-02-20 10:51 AM, David Cole wrote:
Hello, A bit ago, there was a discussion about an external macro tablet, that could be connected to the K3. This looked very interesting to me, and I think I want one... This brings up two questions. 1. Any suggestions for one at a good price. 2. How EXACTLY does it connect to a K3 with a P3 and a computer connected?
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