Remote Control Keystick Manual
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Single key Special Programming Features:
All numbers referred to in combination with the Esc key are number keys on the alpha-numeric section of the
keyboard (NOT the Num Pad).
Programming a Layer-toggle Key (Esc + 2):
Assigning one key as a layer toggle or layer shift, doubles the capability of the remaining keys. Each key may
now have one set of commands programmed on the green layer of the RCK-Keystick, and a second set of
commands programmed on the red layer. A layer toggle key must be programmed to gain access to the red
layer. This key can be changed to a layer shift key when programming on the red layer is finished.
To Program a Second Layer:
After programming a layer-toggle key (see above), change to the second layer by tapping the layer-toggle key
(the RCK-Keystick must be in operating mode to change layers). The green and red layer indicators on the
RCK-Keystick will show which layer is active. Select the red layer and switch the RCK-Keystick into
programming mode. Follow the same procedure used for programming the green layer. Do not reprogram the
layer-toggle key or you will not be able to change layers.
Programming a Layer-shift Key (Esc + 1):
A layer-shift key works like the layer toggle key, only it must be held down to access the red layer. If you wish
to use the red layer with a shift, rather than a toggle key, reprogram the layer-toggle key as a layer-shift key
after programming the red layer.
Programming Repeating keys (Esc + Left Shift):
Keys on the RCK-Keystick are not automatically repeating keys, but it’s easy to program them to repeat. To
make a key a repeating key, use the Esc + Left Shift combination, then enter the key sequence or combination
to be repeated.
Programming Separate Press and Release Commands (Esc + Left Ctrl):
The RCK-Keystick can generate one command when a key is pressed and another when released. This is
particularly useful when a key sequence requires a single key variable or a mouse action to be entered before
continuing. To create a key with separate press and release commands, start programming a key with the
commands for the "press" of the key, then enter the Esc + Left Ctrl combination, then enter the commands to
be sent on the release of the key.
Programming a Pause (Esc+ 5):
Regardless of the speed with which keystrokes are entered when programming the RCK-Keystick, the
sequence is played back faster than most users can type. Sometimes it may be useful to pause after or
between keystrokes so the associated software can register the command. This is particularly useful when the
command opens a menu. To add a half-second pause to a key sequence, during programming, enter the Esc
+ 5 combination where the pause is needed.
NOTE
: If all of the keystrokes are too fast, see the topic “Slow Transmission Speed” (below).
Erasing a Key (Esc Esc Esc):
Reprogramming a key on the RCK-Keystick automatically erases the previously saved keystrokes. When using
a double keycap, it is necessary to leave one of the keys blank so that the RCK-Keystick does not send an
extra set of commands when the key is pressed. To erase a key and leave it blank, put the RCK-Keystick in
programming mode and select a key, press and release the Esc key three times, and confirm programming on
the key.
