X-keys® XK-68 Jog & Shuttle

X-keys XK-68 Joystick Specifications

Operating System	Programming: Windows through 10, Mac OS X, Others Supporting USB HID
Included Software	Windows: MacroWorks 3.1 Mac: ControllerMate Other: SDK
Emulation Modes:	HID Keyboard, HID Mouse, HID Game Controller
Jog Control	10 detent, independent clockwise and counter clockwise commands
Shuttle Control	Independent macros for left and right with increasing repeat rate moving away from center (spring return to rest). Other commands available through scripting.
Switch Type	Full travel rubber dome, carbon on gold contacts, guaranteed for more than 1 million operations
Number of Keys	68 single keys + programming button
Actuation Force	Approx. 2.5 oz (72g) break-over, approx. 1.5 oz (42g) hold
Key Cap Type	Relegendable with Cherry MX compatible stem
Keycap Size	0.625” (16mm) sq.
Key Spacing	0.75" O.C.
Optional Keys	2x1, 1x2, 2x2
Backlighting	68 blue and 68 red LEDs, individually addressable
Connector	Wired USB 2.0 standard “A” plug
Cord Length	56” (1.42 m)
Dimensions	8.25” x 7.25” x 0.94” (210mm x 184mm x 24mm)
Weight	26 oz. (737 g)
USB type	Compatible with USB 1.1 through 2.0
Power Source	USB port, nominal voltage = 5 vdc
Current Draw	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	Approximately 21,000 keystrokes or commands in onboard memory
Humidity	80% Rh non-condensing
Environmental Rating	IP 40, typical indoor office environment
Certifications	FCC Class B | CE | RoHS | WEEE compliant

XK-68 Jog & Shuttle Spec Sheet PDF

RoHS Letter of Certification

Download PDF: XK-68 Jog & Shuttle DD.pdf

MacroWorks 3.1 for Windows (free download)

• Launch programs, insert Unicode, open files and directories, select tools and more
• Can write macros to X-keys memory for Hardware Mode macro programming
• Control backlighting globally or for individual keys
• Create custom scripting with Visual Basic (Software Mode only)
• Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista (32 or 64 bit) and Windows XP (32 bit only)
• Free technical support via email or phone
• More info...

ControllerMate for Mac OS X (free download)

• Launch programs, insert Unicode, open files and directories, select tools and more
• Control backlighting globally or for individual keys
• Create macros or execute Applescript with drag and drop building blocks
• Compatible with Mac OS X 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7 and 10.6 (64 bit)
• Free support via OrderedBytes Forum
• More info...

P.I. Engineering SDK (free download)

• Microsoft Visual Studio code examples in C# 2008 Express, C++ 2005, and VB.NET 2008 Express
• Read all key and control states
• Control all backlighting and indicator LEDs
• Free technical support via email or phone
• Linux SDK provides a cross platform solution for Linux, Windows, and Mac also available

Android Software

• For X-keys Android devices
• Read all key and control states
• Java based
• Sets backlighting levels and states
• Free technical support via email or phone
• More info...

10x8 Mounting Kit Includes two brackets and Modular Hose™ connectors. 10x8 Mounting Bracket Only One mounting plate with screws to attach an X-keys. XK-68 Jog & Shuttle and 10x8 Mounting Kit Bundle Bundle your X-keys XK-68 Jog & Shuttle with a mounting kit.

Resources for Software Developers

P. I. Engineering offers a wide range of options for application developers.  Click on any heading to learn more.  If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, please contact us ([email protected]).  We have friendly techs and engineers waiting to help you integrate X-keys into your solution.

X-keys Integration

See how to integrate your X-keys with the Hardware Mode, Software Mode with MacroWorks Software, or the Software Mode with a Custom Application.

Windows SDK

Includes comprehensive examples in C#, C++, and VB.NET for Windows desktop development in Visual Studio, as well as Java for Android development in Eclipse. Supported via phone and email during standard business hours by our technical support staff.

Linux SDK

Open source Linux support written in C++. Features code for accessing all X-keys controls and key states and includes a simple, straight forward example GUI. Written by Linux HID expert Alan Ott.

Android Samples

Assorted Eclipse projects we have created to demonstrate how to handle various input options (such as joystick and game controller button data) on Android.

HID Data Reports

Learn how to read the X-keys’ raw output and use it to integrate X-keys into your application in any language, on any HID-enabled platform.  

Case Studies

See how other developers have implemented X-keys for fun and profit.