Adding a keypad

[GR00VYJERRY]

Will dcs recognize this?

https://www.amazon.com/Koolertron-Single-Handed-Programmable-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B076LRJ528/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Koolertron&qid=1595011672&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-4

 

I want to map the icp to it and a few other buttons. Will dcs recognize this in the settings as an additional keypad?

[Tonkenna]

Think so, as long as its programmable. I've been using an Expertkeys EK20 for a similar use case. Not as many keys as the one you're looking at, but I'm in VR, so have to work by feel...

 

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[Mr. Big.Biggs]

I just added one from this manufacturer with a 12 keys.

I use it right next to my throttle for my f1-f12 keys.

Works like a charm. A whole lot more you can do with it as well.

[TWC_Alamo]

I have the same keyboard and it works great with DCS. You can program any keyboard key to generate any key code, series of 3 key codes or a macro. The software is pretty "klunkie" and it doesn't readily recognize the difference between LEFT and RIGHT shifts, controls, alts and windows keys, but you can input the ASC codes using a macro.

 

Will dcs recognize this?

https://www.amazon.com/Koolertron-Single-Handed-Programmable-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B076LRJ528/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Koolertron&qid=1595011672&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sr=8-4

 

I want to map the icp to it and a few other buttons. Will dcs recognize this in the settings as an additional keypad?

[Mr. Big.Biggs]

I have the same keyboard and it works great with DCS. You can program any keyboard key to generate any key code, series of 3 key codes or a macro. The software is pretty "klunkie" and it doesn't readily recognize the difference between LEFT and RIGHT shifts, controls, alts and windows keys, but you can input the ASC codes using a macro.

 

Maybe you can help me with the software. It enables you to create a button that when pressed gives each button a second and third layer (so 12 keys is really 36).

The instructions are pretty bad. Any chance you can explain that?

Thanks either way!

[GR00VYJERRY]

I have the same keyboard and it works great with DCS. You can program any keyboard key to generate any key code, series of 3 key codes or a macro. The software is pretty "klunkie" and it doesn't readily recognize the difference between LEFT and RIGHT shifts, controls, alts and windows keys, but you can input the ASC codes using a macro.

 

 

Thanks. that is pretty much what I am building. I ordered it earlier so we will see. I may reach out to ya if i cant figure out.

[shu77]

I had the issue with mine that the programmed keypress was too short so I ended up haveing to run autohotkey to slow things down

[Mr. Big.Biggs]

Made a nifty little UFC with my 23 key version. Incorporates all my “F keys” as I fly VR an usually fly the F-14. If I switch to the F-18, I go to the second layer and it has all the Buttons for the F-18 UFC programed.

 

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Edited July 26, 2020 by Mr. Big.”Biggs”

[GR00VYJERRY]

I have the same keyboard and it works great with DCS. You can program any keyboard key to generate any key code, series of 3 key codes or a macro. The software is pretty "klunkie" and it doesn't readily recognize the difference between LEFT and RIGHT shifts, controls, alts and windows keys, but you can input the ASC codes using a macro.

 

How the heck do you get this keypad working? I have it plugged in. I can't download anything for it. I type in the address it says in the instruction sheet and downloads a file i can't open. Not sure what to do.

[GR00VYJERRY]

So i got the RAR files open but the manual just says to go to website and download software packet. ummmmm. where the hell is that. I can't find it. Been googling crap for over an hour

[GR00VYJERRY]

http://www.koolertron.com/koolertron-singlehanded-programmable-mechanical-keyboard-all-48-programmable-keys-tools-keypad-with-cherry-mx-red-switch-8-macro-keys-pbt-blank-no-print-keycaps-for-gamerssupermarket-cashierdesi-p-851.html

 

this is the link to my keypad. I have no idea how to download the software for it.

[GR00VYJERRY]

figured it out. They dont make the instructions for this easy

[HemiGuy]

Came across this post trying to get this macro keypad to work with DCS.  It has a standard keypad but at a push of a button, you can turn all keys to macros as well.  It comes with software which lets me program any key combination.  The keys are also removable and allow custom labeling under the clear key cap.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079BTFFQN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

The issue I am having is: If I program a macro and try to use the programed key in DCS nothing happens, the keypad also does not show up in DCS in either standard or macro mode.  I programed the macro to display kneeboard using the standard keyboard command, I also programed a simple F10 to show map and neither work. DCS is clearly not seeing the USB device in either Macro or standard mode.  Any thoughts of how to get DCS to see this keypad in the controller list or to get the macros to work?  Was thinking of trying a different key remapper tool ( https://atnsoft.com/keyremapper/ ) but I don't know if that's the issue.

 

Edited March 7, 2022 by HemiGuy

[Munkwolf]

3 hours ago, HemiGuy said:

The issue I am having is: If I program a macro and try to use the programed key in DCS nothing happens, the keypad also does not show up in DCS in either standard or macro mode. 

I'm not sure I can help with why the keys won't work, but macro keypads like that usually won't show up as separate devices unless they can run in a HID or game controller mode, where they'd output directx buttons. They'll be part of the standard keyboard device in DCS. Did you try mapping it as part of the keyboard controls in DCS?

Edited March 7, 2022 by Munkwolf

[Treker]

I have generic numpad for use as PCN panel in Mirage 2000.  This numpad has few special buttons-shortcuts (mail, calculator...) and the only program I can program this buttons is PowerToys from Microsoft. You can remap what ever button you want. Super easy.

 

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/