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Copy Programming from One PS/2 X–keys to Another

With our X–keys PS/2Recorder application and our PS/2 Host Emulator you can:
• Read programming from your PS/2 X–keys to a data file
• Save, edit, or copy the file
• Write the file (programming) to a PS/2 X–keys
• Edit macros at the keystroke level in the file
• Convert the file for use with USB X-keys
• Protect programming on the X–keys

While the PS/2 X–keys are incredibly simple to program, we frequently get requests for the capability of reproducing multiple units with identical programming. Copying one or two units from a master is easily accomplished by connecting the “recording” X–keys downstream from the master (click here for a detailed explanation). Programming a large number of units, or implementing changes across a group of X–keys was more difficult, until now. Our PS/2 Host Emulator allows two way communication between the computer and the PS/2 X–keys to “read” the programming data from the X–keys’ non–volatile memory. This data file can then be saved, edited, or copied to another X–keys.

PS/2 Host Emulator

X–keys PS/2 Recorder software is free for download here: PS2Recorder.zip(1.7 MB)

X–keys PS/2 Recorder software is compatible with Windows 2000 and XP.

How to Use X–keys PS/2 Recorder

Reading Programming Data from an X–keys

1. Install the P.I. Engineering PS/2 Host Emulator on a working USB port.
2. Download and install X–keys PS/2 Recorder.
3. Launch X–keys PS/2 Recorder.
4. Plug the X-keys you want to copy into the PS/2 Host Emulator on the port labeled “Device 2.”
5. “Read” the programming data from the X–keys by clicking the“Read” icon, or by selecting “Read Device Data” from the File menu.
6. If all goes well, you will receive a “Read Successful” message in the message line.
7. Save the data file by clicking the toolbar icon or selecting “Save” from the File Menu.

Writing a Data File to an X–keys

1. Plug the X–keys in to the PS/2 Host Emulator on the port labeled “Device 2.”
2. In X–keys PS/2 Recorder, open the data file.
3. Click the “Write” icon or select “Write to Device” from the File Menu.
4. If all goes well, you will receive a “Write Successful” message in the message line.

Editing a Programming Data File

Reading an X–keys or opening a data file from the File Menu will load the data into PS/2 Recorder. On the interface, right–clicking any key will open a programming menu. Selecting “Create/Edit Macro” will display keystrokes programmed for that specific key. Any changes you make will be saved when you click the OK button. Writing the edited file to the X–keys will transfer your changes to its internal memory.

Duplicating a Single X–keys PS/2 Device

Simply plugging the X–keys in between your master X–keys and the PS/2 port provides a quick, easy way to copy the programmed keys. Throw the Programming Switch up on the Recording X–keys, tap the key to record, tap the same key on the Master X–keys, tap the same key on the Recording X-keys and repeat until all keys have been copied.

This will transfer all keystrokes. If you use any Special Features like a pause or a separate press and release command, these will have to be reprogrammed on the Recording X–keys to take effect.

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