P.I. Engineering XK-12 User Manual

XK-12 Joystick

Product Manual

Model XK-0983-UAJ12-R
12 Keys + Joystick
Individual Blue and Red Key Backlighting
Designed, Sold, and Supported in USA
From P.I Engineering, The No Slogan Company
www.xkeys.com

Box Contents

This package contains:
1- X-keys XK-12 Joystick
1- Installation CD
1- Replacement key set (2 tall, 1 wide, 1 key puller)
2- Angled feet
2- Legend Sheet (1 pre-printed, 1 blank)
1- Product Manual (this document)

Quick Start for Windows

1. Run the MacroWorks 3 (MW3) installation program from the enclosed disc.

2. Plug in the X-keys and wait for Windows to recognize it.

3. Press the programming switch (located on the top edge of the X-Keys) to

open the MW3 programming window (or click on the MW3 taskbar icon and
select the device).

4. Press any key on the X-keys (or double-click on the key image) to begin

recording a macro.

5. Type keystrokes or select text, shortcut, or function. Multiple lines of

keystrokes, text, shortcuts, and functions may be entered on a single key.

6. Press the key again (or click Save) to complete programming.

7. When finished, press the programming switch again to close the

programming window.

To quickly learn how to use MW3 watch the brief tutorials on the disc or on our
website. Consult the MW3 help file for complete instructions and tips on
programming and using your X-keys.

Mac Users

Install ControllerMate for X-keys from the enclosed disc or visit the Apple page
in the Software section of our website for a free download. ControllerMate for
X-keys is published by OrderedBytes in partnership with P.I. Engineering. For
full programming instructions and support, please visit
www.orderedbytes.com/controllermate/.

The Joystick

By default the joystick is a three axis USB joystick. The Z axis value changes
when the stick is twisted. The raw X, Y, and Z values may also be read by
developers. Examples may be found in our SDK. Please visit the Developers
section of our website (xkeys.com/develop.php) or contact us for more
information regarding these advanced features. Email: [e-mail].

Developers

P.I. Engineering offers a free Software Development Kit with code samples in
C#, C++ and .NET. Please visit the Developers section on our website:
xkeys.com/develop.php.

Support

Should you encounter difficulty with the installation or programming, please
open the MW3 or ControllerMate Help File or check the troubleshooting guide
on our web site. You may also contact technical support.

USA: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone]
UK: [e-mail] | Tel + 44 (0)1869 338428

Compatibility

X-keys USB devices require MacroWorks 3 for Windows XP, Vista, or 7 or
ControllerMate for Mac OS-X.

Identifying the Keys

Select appropriate icons from the pre-printed sheet or use the blank legend
sheet to create your own key legends. The keycap lens snaps off with a
fingernail or small screwdriver. Place the legend inside the lens, and replace
it. The key caps hold a legend 0.575" wide and 0.5" high (14.6mm x 12.7mm).
Other options are available for printing legends for multiple units. Contact our
Sales Department ([e-mail]) for more information.

Horizontal and Vertical Double-keys

The included double-keys replace two single keys on the X-keys. To install a
double key cap, remove two adjacent keys with the provided key-puller.
Pressing the key puller over an adjacent key and working it under the cap to
be removed is the recommended method. Press the double-key in place over
the two exposed switch stems and configure it in MW3 using the Large Key
Wizard in the Tools menu.

Backlighting

All keys on the XK-12 have two backlighting colors (red and blue) and
advanced programming functions in MW3 allow the user to manipulate them.

Feet

The included angled feet may be snapped in to the bottom of the X-keys to
give it a slight tilt in either portrait or landscape orientation.