Specification Sheet

P.I. Engineering, Inc.
101 Innovation Parkway | Williamston, Michigan 48895-1663
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] | Web: www.xkeys.com
X-keys
®
XK-24 Specifications
for XK-24-USB-R and XK-24-USB-B
 24 programmable keys
 Clear, removable key caps for applying and changing legends
 Includes programming software for Windows and Mac
 Free software development kits for developers
 Two color addressable backlighting (red and blue)
The X-keys XK-24 features 24 keys with independent backlighting. MacroWorks 3.1 software for Windows and
ControllerMate software for Mac OS X combine ease of programming with a wide and flexible range of options.
P.I. Engineering’s Pi3 firmware supports direct communication for the software developer and our new reflector
feature sends messages to even the most reluctant software. The XK-24 may also be configured as a
standalone USB keyboard with macros programmed in onboard non-volatile memory.
Free software development kits support all input and output data. Our SDK includes examples for C#, C++, and
VB.NET and a separate SDK for Linux. Unique unit ID supports multiple units on the same system.
Specifications
Operating System
Use: Any OS via USB HID | Programming: Windows XP through 10, Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.10
Free Programming
Software
Windows: MacroWorks 3.1 | Mac: ControllerMate for X-keys
Free Software
Development Kits
Windows (C++, C#, VB.NET), Linux (C++), Android (Java), raw HID (any language/OS)
Emulation Modes
HID keyboard, HID mouse, HID game controller
Switch Type
Full-travel rubber dome, carbon on gold contacts, guaranteed for over 1 million operations
Number of Keys
24 single keys, 1 programming button
Actuation Force
Approx. 2.5 oz (72g) break-over, approx. 1.5 oz (42g) hold
Keycaps
0.625” (16mm) sq.; relegendable with Cherry MX compatible stem
Key Spacing
0.75” O.C.
Optional Keys
2x1, 1x2, 2x2, and 1x1 blocker
Backlighting
1 blue and 1 red addressable LED under each key
Connector
Wired USB 2.0 standard “A” plug
Cord Length
56” (1.42 m)
Dimensions
5.8” x 3.8” x 0.94” (147mm x 97mm x 24mm)
Weight
10 oz. (285 g)
USB type
USB 1.1 (compatible through 3.0)
Power Source
USB port, nominal voltage = 5 vdc
Power Consumption
No backlight: 18 mA , Blue backlight full: 38 mA, Red backlight full: 57 mA, All backlights: 75 mA
Temperature Range
-20 to 60 C
Memory Capacity
Each key is allocated 3 characters with a pool of 1000 additional keystrokes available to any keys that require
additional characters
Memory Type
EEPROM, non volatile memory (X-keys retains memory for over 200 years)
Environmental
Rating
IP 40, typical indoor office environment
Certifications
FCC class B, CE, RoHS, WEEE compliant
Specifications subject to change without notice