Control/Dimming Programmable Keyboard

[Lsly]

Hello CB

I'm getting a new EOS/ION package and am looking for a programmable keyboard to use with the RVI units and the ION.

What's working with the EOS family and does anyone have any favorites?

Thanks,

Lorin Sly
Head Elect Keller Aud
Portland OR
ETCP CEE #624

 

[sk8rsdad]

Xkeys by PI Engineering is the one recommended by ETC. I have the Pro but there are plenty to choose from.

 

[derekleffew]

See the threads http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting-electrics/22348-x-keys.html and http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting-electrics/22930-new-ion-keys.html .

 

[z2oo]

+1 to the X-Keys

Just got mine on Monday and set it up. If you're planning on using it with multiple computers and the client software (to save your key map to the device), make sure to download the older software for it (MacroWorksII instead of MWIII) and the Hardware Mode Programming Utility. Details on the programming available on request (PM) .

 

[Lsly]

See the threads http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting-electrics/22348-x-keys.html and http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting-electrics/22930-new-ion-keys.html .

Thanks for that, my first seach came up with zero matches.
LS

 

[computekid]

Have you seen the Preh stuff? I'm not sure if they make it anymore, but I used a Preh MCl 84. The keys are clear and you just print out labels. You can even get key caps that are 2x1 or 2x2 and so on. Comes with software that you use to program the thing and it just spits out whatever key commands you want. I think you can even program macros into it. I think I see one here on Amazon for $171.46. Amazon.com: PREHKEYTEC MCI84U MCI 84 WHITE 7X12 ROW & COLUMN: Electronics.