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X-keys® USB Media Player Foot Pedal

Media Player

X-keys XK-24 side view top view bottom view back view back view

Three pedals preprogrammed with media commands

*This item has a lead time of five to ten working days. We will make every reasonable effort to prepare and ship your order as soon as possible. Your credit card will not be charged before we ship.

Features

  • Hands free start, stop, and changing tracks
  • Plug & play (no software, apps, or drivers required)
  • USB connection to computer or tablet

The X-keys Media Player Foot Pedal comes preprogrammed with the USB media commands for Play/Pause, Previous Track, and Next Track. Plug and play on all computers and on tablets supporting USB HID input. This pedal installs as a media device and does not interfere with on-screen keyboards.

Pedals may also be reprogrammed with volume up and down or any media, keyboard, mouse, or game controller command. This foot pedal has all the capabilities of our standard . Use our free software for Windows or Android to unlock all programming features (see Software tab on this page).

Media Player
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:
Android:
Free Software Development Kits
 (C++, C#, VB.NET)
(C++)
(Java)
(any language/OS)
Emulation Modes
 HID Media device, HID keyboard, HID mouse, HID game controller
Switch Type
 Microswitch with audible click, guaranteed for over 1 million operations
Number of Pedals
 3 programmable pedals
Actuation Force
 Approx. 34 – 90 oz (1 - 2.5kg) depending on distance from hinge
Connector
 Wired USB 2.0 standard “A” plug
Cord Length
 92” (2.3 m)
Dimensions
 Approx. 8.1” x 5.5” x 1.6” (21cm x 14cm x 4cm)
Weight
 2.5 lb (1.1 kg)
USB type
 USB 1.1 (compatible through 3.0)
Power Source
 USB port, nominal voltage = 5 VDC
Power Consumption
 18 mA @ 5 VDC
Temperature Range
 -20 to 60 C
Memory Capacity
 Approximately 1000 keystrokes or commands
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
X-keys XK-24 Dimensioned Drawing

Sketchup 3D Model

We offer this Sketchup model as a 3D rendering of the XK-3 Foot Pedal for viewing or planning purposes. Dimensions and details of the model, while reasonably accurate, should not be used for critical specifications.

Please Note: This device comes pre-programmed and requires no software to operate. If required, the user may make changes to the programming using our MacroWorks software.

    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...

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. 

Programs

    X-keys Media Player Foot Pedal sends multimedia commands like a USM multimedia keyboard.

  • Windows Media Player
  • iTunes
  • Quicktime
  • Amazon Cloud Player

Industries

    Examples of X-keys working in studios, labs, and offices in the real world

  • Transcription
  • Media Production
  • Post Production