Remote Control Keystick Manual
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SDK’s
The SDK (software development kit) contains data and sample programs to demonstrate how to write a
complete custom application interface. There are samples that can view the full HID USB device consumer
input reports, enabling you to manipulate the input with your own custom application. All aspects of the 4/8/16
Keystick hardware can be tested with the sample programs. SDKs are available for Windows and Linux OS.
Check with Rose Electronics for full details.
Cable Length
The 4/8/16 Keystick has an attached 1.3 m USB cord. It may be possible to use a short extension cord if a little
extra length is needed. To achieve lengths much greater than 5 meters a USB Extender must be used. The
RCK-Keystick uses CATx cable to extend the connection between any RCK-Keystick USB device and the USB
port on the computer. Standard CATx cable cut to any length up to 150 feet (45.7 m) and wired with standard
RJ45 network connectors can be used to create a reliable long distance USB connection.
All references to CATx cable in this document refer to solid-core cable (CAT5e UTP or better) and represents
the minimum CATx specification requirements. CAT6 or shielded (STP) cables may be substituted. Use of
CATx patch-cables will reduce the recommended cable extension distances.
Customizing Keystick Length
The RCK-Keystick may be factory cut to a shorter length, down to a minimum of 4 keys.
