Matthew Campbell 1313538 Posted June 9, 2017 at 02:48 AM Posted June 9, 2017 at 02:48 AM Hello, I was wondering if anyone has a high-quality photo of a STARS Keyboard as well as if this could work to emulate that keyboard. https://www.amazon.com/X-keys-USB-Programmable-Keyboard-keys/dp/B0092SJ8YU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496976268&sr=8-1&keywords=x-keys+80+key Denver Training Administrator Matthew James Campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hawton Posted June 9, 2017 at 04:04 AM Posted June 9, 2017 at 04:04 AM This http://www.diakonsolutions.com/atcuseit/images/StarsInputs2.JPG is the one typically used in FAA facilities (there is also a QWERTY keyboard http://i.imgur.com/bSKlK9e.jpg, but those are almost non-existent in FAA STARS facilities... seems the DOD is the only one that prefers it). When my facility went STARS, I tried to get them to go QWERTY and we were told "You get what you get, and the FAA prefers the ABCD keyboards". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Campbell 1313538 Posted June 9, 2017 at 02:34 PM Author Posted June 9, 2017 at 02:34 PM This http://www.diakonsolutions.com/atcuseit/images/StarsInputs2.JPG is the one typically used in FAA facilities (there is also a QWERTY keyboard http://i.imgur.com/bSKlK9e.jpg, but those are almost non-existent in FAA STARS facilities... seems the DOD is the only one that prefers it). When my facility went STARS, I tried to get them to go QWERTY and we were told "You get what you get, and the FAA prefers the ABCD keyboards". Thank you, Much Appreciated Daniel! Denver Training Administrator Matthew James Campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Prevost 1279585 Posted June 21, 2017 at 05:04 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 05:04 PM I would like to create one with custom keys. However, the company said I would need to buy at least 10 sets. If anyone wants a STARS Keyboard with the layout below, then let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1275389 Posted June 21, 2017 at 05:22 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 05:22 PM How much will each unit cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Prevost 1279585 Posted June 21, 2017 at 05:35 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 05:35 PM Waiting for them to email me back with the price quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Bruno Posted June 21, 2017 at 07:19 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 07:19 PM If anyone wants a STARS Keyboard with the layout below, then let me know. Reuben, I am interested. Let me know when you have a price, please. Cam B. VATSIM Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krikor Hajian Posted June 21, 2017 at 07:48 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 07:48 PM I am interested as well. Krikor Hajian (HI) - 1283146 Deputy Air Traffic Manager | Instructor [email protected] VATUSA ACE Team Member | VATSIM Supervisor - - - - - - - - - - BVA is on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhruv Kalra Posted June 21, 2017 at 09:53 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 09:53 PM I would like to create one with custom keys. However, the company said I would need to buy at least 10 sets. If anyone wants a STARS Keyboard with the layout below, then let me know. Interested as well. FYI: vSTARS does support the r/w inverted numpad via a settings flag in the config file so if you wanted to do the 100% accurate layout with 1-2-3 as the top numpad row and 7-8-9 as the bottom that would be usable as well. Dhruv Kalra VATUSA ZMP ATM | Instructor | VATSIM Network Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hawton Posted June 21, 2017 at 09:58 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 09:58 PM Correct. STARS rw has an upside down number pad. It's an abomination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhruv Kalra Posted June 21, 2017 at 10:02 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 10:02 PM Correct. STARS rw has an upside down number pad. It's an abomination. I'm a masochist and I flipped my keypad at home to start getting used to it before I go to the Academy. ERAM is the same way. Dhruv Kalra VATUSA ZMP ATM | Instructor | VATSIM Network Supervisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Bartels Posted June 21, 2017 at 10:08 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 10:08 PM I'm interested if the price is right. You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Forever and always "Just the events guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Miller Posted June 21, 2017 at 10:27 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 10:27 PM I'm interested! Marcus Miller Houston Air Traffic Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Prevost 1279585 Posted June 21, 2017 at 11:52 PM Posted June 21, 2017 at 11:52 PM Interested as well. FYI: vSTARS does support the r/w inverted numpad via a settings flag in the config file so if you wanted to do the 100% accurate layout with 1-2-3 as the top numpad row and 7-8-9 as the bottom that would be usable as well. Thanks, I didn't know that. I'll flip those then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hawton Posted June 22, 2017 at 03:45 AM Posted June 22, 2017 at 03:45 AM Correct. STARS rw has an upside down number pad. It's an abomination. I'm a masochist and I flipped my keypad at home to start getting used to it before I go to the Academy. ERAM is the same way. May the gods have mercy on your soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Savara 1369362 Posted June 23, 2017 at 03:22 AM Posted June 23, 2017 at 03:22 AM I'd be interested as well, so long that it's not very expensive Senior Student (S3) Chicago ARTCC Events Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Prevost 1279585 Posted June 23, 2017 at 03:31 PM Posted June 23, 2017 at 03:31 PM Price Per Unit: $291.96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Samuel Cross Posted June 23, 2017 at 04:03 PM Posted June 23, 2017 at 04:03 PM $291.96 This is why they invented acetate and inkjet printers. Kind Regards, Kieran Cross, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Prevost 1279585 Posted June 23, 2017 at 04:15 PM Posted June 23, 2017 at 04:15 PM This is why they invented acetate and inkjet printers. The keyboard without the custom keys is $230. So you could get that and print your own keys. Or you can have actual keycaps for $60 more. To me, it's worth it. I understand that others may not want to pay that. Keyboard without custom keys: http://xkeys.com/xkeys/xk80.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Samuel Cross Posted June 23, 2017 at 08:16 PM Posted June 23, 2017 at 08:16 PM I can't speak for P&P, but the keyboard's are actually $10 less, $218.46. I'm surprised that there aren't any other programmable keyboards of the same workings available for a cheaper price. I don't know how that specific keyboard works, or STARS, but if the keyboard is designed to just do dot (.) commands, you could emulate the same with an Arduino and a lot of push-to-make buttons for a lot less. Kind Regards, Kieran Cross, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Prevost 1279585 Posted June 23, 2017 at 09:22 PM Posted June 23, 2017 at 09:22 PM I can't speak for P&P, but the keyboard's are actually $10 less, $218.46. Sorry, I guess I didn't find it for that price. This is what I saw on Google: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran Samuel Cross Posted June 24, 2017 at 09:20 AM Posted June 24, 2017 at 09:20 AM The site you linked, from the manufacturer, allows direct purchase from them. If you select 10, you'll see the price appear. Kind Regards, Kieran Cross, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Bertolini Posted August 8, 2017 at 12:12 AM Posted August 8, 2017 at 12:12 AM I'm spoiled at my facility, I get to use the real thing every day! Michael Bertolini Instructor The Atlanta Center ARTCC http://www.atlantacenter.net RW Certified Professional Air Traffic Controller (CPC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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