X-keys® XKE-40 Rack Mounted Keys

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
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, HID multimedia
Switch Types	Full-travel elastomeric dome, carbon on gold contacts, guaranteed for over 1 million operations
Number of Keys	40 single keys
Actuation Force	Approx. 2.5 oz (72g) break-over, approx. 1.5 oz (42g) hold
Keycaps	0.625” (16mm) sq.; relegendable with Cherry MX compatible stem
Key Spacing	0.75" O.C.
Backlighting	40 blue and 40 red LEDs, individually addressable
Connector	Wired USB 2.0 standard “A” plug
Cord Length	90” (2.3 m)
Dimensions and Weight	19” x 1.75” x 1.4", (483 mm x 44 mm x 10 mm), 21 oz. (600 g)
USB type	USB 1.1 compatible through 3.0
Power Source	USB port, nominal voltage = 5 VDC
Temperature Range	-20 to 60 C
Memory Capacity	Approximately 21,000 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

XKE-40 Spec Sheet PDF

FCC Letter of Certification

Download PDF: XKE-40 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...

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...

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.