Remote Control Keystick Manual 4
Phantom Key Protection
Diodes are in place at each key, to prevent phantom keys when multiple keys are pressed. Unlike a normal
computer keyboard, this unique design prevents keys from being ignored during multiple key press scenarios.
Non-volatile Memory
The 4/8/16 Keystick has a non-volatile memory to allow the unit to record keyboard and other hardware
messages. If programmed, these message are retained with the individual unit. The messages are permanent
until the unit is reprogrammed. This allows the programmed unit to be used on any USB compatible system
without extra software. Keyboard, mouse, and joystick (game controller) messages can be stored and replayed
from this memory.
A total of approximately 1200 keystrokes can be recorded on a single unit. These can be distributed over the
keys in any fashion. Mouse and joystick commands also use this memory and will reduce the total number of
keystrokes available in memory. Additionally, other variables are stored in the unit memory, such as: Product
ID, Endpoint settings, Unit ID, and start up backlighting state.
Unit ID
Each device has a Unit ID to help identify an individual unit and prevent conflicts if 2 or more of the same
devices are attached to computer. From the factory the UID is set to 0. The unit ID is incremented by the
programming software to prevent conflicts and uniquely identify the associated macros. The maximum UID is
255, and is stored in the non-volatile device memory.
Endpoints and PIDs
Several USB HID endpoints are available to allow the device to emulate standard USB HID devices. The
Product ID (PID) may be changed to use different combinations. The different models of this series are
identified by a set of Product IDs (PID). The PID may be changed for each type of unit to use different
combinations of endpoints.
■RCK-16 PID 1049 endpoints: Keyboard, Mouse, Consumer Input, Output
■RCK-16 PID 1050 endpoints: Keyboard, Joystick, Mouse, Output
■RCK-16 PID 1051 endpoints: Keyboard, Joystick, Consumer Input, Output
■RCK-8 PID 1130 endpoints: Keyboard, Mouse, Consumer Input, Output
■RCK-8 PID 1131 endpoints: Keyboard, Joystick, Mouse, Output
■RCK-8 PID 1132 endpoints: Keyboard, Joystick, Consumer Input, Output
■RCK-4 PID 1127 endpoints: Keyboard, Mouse, Consumer Input, Output
■RCK-4 PID 1128 endpoints: Keyboard, Joystick, Mouse, Output
■RCK-4 PID 1129 endpoints: Keyboard, Joystick, Consumer Input, Output
Keyboard Sends keyboard HID codes
Mouse Mouse clicks, buttons, movements
Joystick Game buttons 1-32, POV hat, x, y, z axis movement
Consumer Input Sends custom messages to the HID consumer page for custom software
Output Output to device, required endpoint for programming and controlling LEDs
