KeyWiz40-Eco

$25.95


Ready to order! New Uploader 3.0 software with ~2 to 3 second upload speeds under XP is now available for download! Surface mount component version now shipping. Photos coming soon!

This version is offered specifically for the folks interested in saving some cash, and who might otherwise gut a poor, defenseless keyboard. If you're going to do some soldering, you might as well make it easy on yourself, not to mention get some great rewards for your efforts! The KeyWiz40-Eco requires simple soldering of input wires to the labeled connection points on the PCB, but has all of the core functionality of the KeyWiz product line.

This new version of the Eco features a larger PCB and has industry standard 3/16" mounting holes. This "EZ-Solder" version additionally provides larger, wider spaced connections and an intuitive "1 Player per side" suggested connection layout.

Units come with 6' PS/2 cable and Instruction Sheet.


Standard KeyWiz Features:

  • 40 direct input lines. No Matrix means No Blocking, No Phantom Keys and no variable delays. All inputs are given equal priority and speed. If you see an interface with more claimed inputs than it has pins on the processor, it probably uses a messy matrix approach, which can cause ghosting and requires specially paired wiring. The KeyWiz uses a single common ground shared with every switch, for simple wiring and troubleshooting.
  • 12mhz Processor. Fast RISC based microcontroller. The proprietary KeyWiz firmware is coded in 100% pure Machine Language for blinding speed!
  • Custom, State-Based De-bounce Code. Keys are sent the moment the inputs have stabilized. No time delays!
  • The Shazaaam! Key. Like the shift key on a keyboard, the Shazaaam! Key lets 32 of your buttons have an alternate key assignment. The Shazaaam! Key does not take away an input, so all 40 inputs are always available for use. Another unique Shazaaam! feature is that, with an additional low-cost adapter, any switch can be modified to send a code from the alternate set with a single button press! This means you can have up to 32 additional switches for secondary functions, and still have all 40 inputs available for primary controls.
  • Fully Programmable. All 40 normal and 32 Shazaaam! key definitions can be configured through the custom codeset to suit your application.
  • Jumperless Operation. The Custom codeset can be uploaded at any time, with no re-configuration of the hardware required.
  • On-The-Fly Codeset Switching.  Just hold down the Shazaaam! Key and move control stick 1 left or right to seamlessly toggle between the default MAME compatible keycode assignments and the custom keycode set.
  • Whopping 56 Character Circular Buffer. Gives KeyWiz the highest reliability and maximum throughput capabilities without "stuck" or "missed" keys. Also allows KeyWiz to pass the grueling "Single Button Test."
  • MAMETM  Ready Right-Out-Of-The-Box. By popular demand, the KeyWiz firmware-default codeset has been made compatible with MAME defaults and includes other useful regular and Shazaaam! Key definitions (Custom firmware-default keycode definitions can be supplied for specialized applications. Contact us for more information).
  • Fully Interrupt Driven. The key processing begins the instant activity is sensed on ANY input.
  • Full-featured Custom Codeset Management Software.  Completely mouse/trackball driven. One-click selection of any of 15 user definable codesets (40 normal and 32 Shazaaam! codes per). Codeset to be active after programming is user-selectable. Each KeyWiz codeset can have an application associated with it for automatic launching after programming.Command line options for autoprogramming / batch file operation. Screenshots


  • OS independant. The default MAME-compatible keycode definitions are stored in firmware and are available immediately upon power-up. This means KeyWiz can be used with any OS and requires no drivers. The PC thinks the KeyWiz is a standard PS/2 keyboard, but the KeyWiz knows that it is much better :).
  • Small Footprint. 1.55 x 4.43 inches. Large enough for easy connections, but small enough to mount just about anywhere. 
  • Dual-layer PCB. Highest quality for durability and reliable operation.
  • 44 Connection Points Available on the PCB. 40 inputs, 2 ground, 1 Shazaaam! (Shift) and a +5v output connection.
  • Completely PS/2 Port Powered.  No external power source necessary.
  • 6' PS/2 Cable Included
  • Proudly Designed, Developed and Manufactured in the USA. Inexpensive 2-3 day Priority Mail delivery to anywhere in the US.


Documentation Links

The KeyWiz FAQ

Installation Documentation Sheet For Eco and ST Version in PDF

KeyWiz Uploader 3.0 Documentation in PDF

Additional Advanced Wiring Techniques Page

 

Software Links

KeyWiz Uploader 3.0 - Super Fast Codeset Uploads Under 98SE/2000/XP

KeyWiz Uploader 3.0 W7 - Fast Custom Codeset Uploading under Windows 7 and Vista

 


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  • Model: KW40ECO01
  • Shipping Weight: 0.6lbs
  • 31 Units in Stock
  • Manufactured by: IDVT Inc.

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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 10 May, 2005.

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