PCDash 2 Alternatives

[Airway]

Seems my Saitek PCdash2 is dying.

 

Some of the buttons are alway active what renders the whole device useless, because those active buttons override other key presses.

 

As I found used PCdash2's on Ebay almost expensive as new ones at that time of the release, I think it's stupid to buy one of those old ones, as I'm not aware of the condition.

 

Are there other devices as an alternative to the PCdash2 where I could bind my key combinations and functions to?

 

Any recommendation appreciated as general input. Price is a factor.

[Airway]

So, there is no?

[TigersharkBAS]

Can't try and fix it?

[Airway]

Don't know if t's possible to unsolder and replace the microbuttons from the board. However I don't have the knowledge and tools and guess let a professional doing, it would be as expensive as a new device.

 

Can't believe that in 20 years only one manufacturer has brought up a device like PCDash and let it run out of production without presenting a follow up.

[TigersharkBAS]

Think you could open it up and show us what's inside?

[tintifaxl]

You could try this one: http://www.amazon.de/Programmierbare-USB-Tastatur-EK-58-EXPERTKEYS/dp/B00JR496QO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_computers_5/279-9249597-2584243?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SYCKKDZ774T7F4H2SXQ

 

and CH has a similar device, too: http://www.chproducts.com/Multi-Function-Panel-v13-d-724.html

 

and then here are button boxes: http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/black-max-ii.html

 

But every device comes at a price, I fear.

[Airway]

Think you could open it up and show us what's inside?

 

Yes. But as the button mat ist glued on top there is not much to see...........

 

[Airway]

You could try this one: http://www.amazon.de/Programmierbare-USB-Tastatur-EK-58-EXPERTKEYS/dp/B00JR496QO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_computers_5/279-9249597-2584243?ie=UTF8&refRID=1SYCKKDZ774T7F4H2SXQ

 

and CH has a similar device, too: http://www.chproducts.com/Multi-Function-Panel-v13-d-724.html

 

and then here are button boxes: http://www.derekspearedesigns.com/black-max-ii.html

 

But every device comes at a price, I fear.

 

That's what I was looking for. Thanks!

The Expertkeys keyboard looks nice. Quite expensive as you said. :(

Well at least some devices to lay monay byside for. Well, after the purchase of the MiG-21 module I fear ;)

[TigersharkBAS]

I see what you mean now. For less than 50 euros you could build your own. Seriously. It isn't that hard. Have you seen the link in my signature?

[Airway]

Very nice project.

 

I like it more plug & play. Am not the best in electric stuff, though in the video it looks easy

[TigersharkBAS]

Very nice project.

 

I like it more plug & play. Am not the best in electric stuff, though in the video it looks easy

 

It is easy! If you can use a screwdriver and a drill, you can make a panel :-)

 

I can walk you through it if you want. You just need to decide what kind of switches you want (buttons, toggle switches or a combination of both) and then the rest is drilling holes in a box to mount the switches and using a screwdriver to connect them to a USB board.

 

Easy for even the most basic handyman. :thumbup: