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-3 USB Foot Pedal Specifications
for XK-3 Front Hinged and XK-3 Rear Hinged Foot Pedals
 3 programmable pedals
 Rear hinged for continuous activation
 Front hinged for momentary activation
 Free programming software for Windows and Mac
 Free software development kits for developers
The X-keys XK-3 Foot Pedal offers two versions to suit your requirements. The front hinged version allows the
user to rest the ball of their foot on the main pedal and activate the control with slight additional pressure. This
is perfect for mouse click, key press, or other operations where a momentary activation is required. The rear
hinged version allows the user to rest a foot on the pedal keeping the control activated comfortably for long
periods. This is perfect for transcription playback, dictation microphone activation, or video capture.
MacroWorks 3 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 free SDKs offer direct communication for the
software developer and our new reflector feature sends messages to even the most reluctant software. The XK-
3 may also be configured as a standalone USB keyboard with macros programmed in onboard non-volatile
memory.
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
Microswitch with audible click, guaranteed for over 1 million operations
Number of Pedals
3 programmable pedals
Actuation Force
Approx. 34 – 90 oz (1 - 2.5kg) depending on distance from hinge
Connector
Wired USB 2.0 standard “A” plug
Cord Length
92” (2.3 m)
Dimensions
Approx. 8.1” x 5.5” x 1.6” (21cm x 14cm x 4cm)
Weight
2.5 lb (1.1 kg)
USB type
USB 1.1 (compatible through 3.0)
Power Source
USB port, nominal voltage = 5 VDC
Power Consumption
18 mA @ 5 VDC
Temperature Range
-20 to 60 C
Memory Capacity
Approximately 1200 keystrokes or commands
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