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 Series Stick Specifications
for XK-16, XK-8 and Xk-4 Sticks
 16, 8, 0r 4 programmable keys
 Clear, removable key caps for applying and changing legends
 Includes programming software for Windows and Mac
 Free software development kits for developers
 Addressable blue backlighting for each key
The X-keys XK series Sticks feature programmable 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 X-keys Stick
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
Low profile tactile, guaranteed for over 1 million operations
Number of Keys
16, 8, or 4 single keys, 1 programming slide switch
Actuation Force
Approx. 6 oz (170g) break-over, approx. 2 oz (57g) hold, audible click
Keycaps
0.625” (16mm) sq.; relegendable with window for backlight and square stem
Key Spacing
0.75” O.C.
Backlighting
1 blue addressable LED under each key
Connector
Wired USB 2.0 standard “A” plug
Cord Length
54” (1.3 m)
Dimensions
and Weight
XK-16: 14.25” x 0.9”” x 0.65", (362 mm x 23 mm x 17 mm), 7 oz. (200 g)
XK-8: 8.2” x 0.9”” x 0.65", (208 mm x 23 mm x 17 mm), 4 oz (115 g)
XK-4: 5.35” x 0.9”” x 0.65", (136 mm x 23 mm x 17 mm) 3 oz (85 g)
USB type
USB 1.1 (compatible through 3.0)
Power Source
USB port, nominal voltage = 5 vdc
Power Consumption
XK-16: no backlighting: 21mA, backlighting at full intensity: 32mA
XK-8: no backlighting: 19mA, backlighting at full intensity: 28mA
XK-4: no backlighting: 19mA, backlighting at full intensity: 26mA
Temperature Range
-20 to 60 C
Memory Capacity
Each key is allocated 3 characters with a pool of approximately 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