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Nov 8^th, 2003 at 8:31am

KnightStryker Offline
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As I have had some unforseen things arise, my cockpit plans have been "moved to the back burner" so to speak. So I am having to go MUCH smaller and budget friendly with things.
My question is can I use two keyboards at the same time? I have my regular one, and have found a cheap wireless one that I could build into a small panel that could be moved when not in use (thats where the wireless part comes in handy!).
Is this possible or would I have to disconnect the main one wich is not usb before Using the wireless one?
Im just trying to keep my project alive through these rough times.
Thanks,

Kevin

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Reply #1 - Nov 9^th, 2003 at 9:11pm

Vchat20 Offline
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if I remember correctly. an old post somewhere stated that a PS/2 keyboard can be mixed with a USB keyboard but m not totally certain. in my mind i dont see them working simultaneously.

i too may have to put my plans on the backburner for now since the only extra computer I had is not working correctly. it keeps restarting randomly.

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Reply #2 - Nov 10^th, 2003 at 12:11am

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Vchat,

I don't know where you are.... but here in the US...in the northeast...... machines that will run basic "glass cockpit" displays are available for free if you just put the word "out on the street". People are just throwing away P II and P III machines running at 300-500 Mhz and 800x 600 VGA monitors. They have no resale value at all...when you can get brand new 2.5 gig celeron systems for about $400 with a monitor at the big box stores. Those old machines are all you really need at a minimal level to run the external gauges.

You might have to buy a network card for each machine.....but those can be had new for about $5....and a 5 port hub will only run you about $20 these days. No one wants wired networks anymore either.

So don't give up. Get the word out to friends and family that you will take that old machine out of the attic or closet and put it to good use. I've picked up 3 of those free in the past few months along with monitors.

And Knightstryker..... yes..... I seem to remember reading that you can run a usb keyboard and a PS2 keyboard at the same time also. Sorry to hear that things aren't going so good.

best,

...................john

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Reply #3 - Nov 25^th, 2003 at 4:31pm

tinman1 Offline
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Thrustmaster puts out something called a Tactical board that is basically a second keyboard.

Like most Thrustmaster stuff, you can program the keys to do what you want, (gear, select heading bug, select nav 1 etc). the key lay out is made to be right hand friendly, but it works well for the left hand too.

I position mine in front of and above my throttle (I'm left handed) and labeled the keys with what they are programed for. Its a great addition to my cougar.

It has a comm area that I program with the keystrokes to change Team speak channels like preset freqs... I like it --- it works well for me.

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