Use another keyboard as an extension of another

Use another keyboard as an extension of another

July 4, 2023 noahhubmail Comments Off

Recently, I had run across an issue I faced where I needed to expand the amount of keys on my keyboard for macro use, games, etc.

I had looked up some solutions and the most common solutions I had found were a little complicated or required purchasing another ‘dongle’ or adapter. I did not want to have to purchase something just to get this to work, so I spent some time searching and had found a program that allows you to do just what I needed but more.

If you are having the same issue try using the following application…

HIDMacros

Overview

From version 2.0 HIDmacros can execute scripts as macro actions. Any scripting language installed to windows active scripting can be used. Windows contain by default VBscript and JScript. Application possibilities are extended with scripting support. Inside the script several special commands provided by HIDmacros application can be used. Putting all together typical tasks handled by scripts are

extended keystrokes with windows management
mouse events – single clicks, double clicks, all buttons
windows script host – Shell or Network objects are accessible
FSX events – any FSX event can be sent by HIDmacros command from script
FSX variables – HIDmacros can monitor selected FSX variables and their values can be read by special command
FSUIPC interface – access to FS variables
buffer – simple input interface for scripts
game devices – support for toggle switches
game axis – read joystick position in script

Key Features:

manage multiple keyboards/mouses connected to one PC
different key on different keyboard has assigned it’s own command
mouse buttons on different mouses can be also used as macro trigeer – including mouse wheel
also game devices can trigger macros. Not only buttons, but also axis.
when a key activates macro, it’s own beahvior (e.g. sending letter code to windows) is deactivated
macro can send another keyboard keys, launch applications, send commands to games, etc
when no macro is assigned, keyboard/mouse works as usual

Download: https://www.hidmacros.eu/download.php