Operating System |
Use: Any OS via USB HID | Programming: Windows XP through 8, Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.8 |
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 Types |
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 |
Approximately 1,000 keystrokes or commands in onboard memory |
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 |