The simplest way to use an external controller is to use a USB keyboard - say a numeric keypad - and assign the keys you want to hotkey functions. You can also use custom made keyboards like the ones that come with some playout systems. These USB numeric keypads are available from computer stores... we can also supply them for approx £32 ($50, €51).

YES. There is a VGA monitor port for connecting an external monitor and USB ports for connecting other devices such as a mouse, keyboard, webcam, and etc. There are also microphone and stereo line out jacks for connecting speakers and a microphone. If you wish, you can even use the built-in LCD display and an external monitor at the same time to have dual displays or an extended virtual desktop.

If you are running a post-2.2.5 version of FreeBSD, the necessary driver, psm, is included and enabled in the kernel. The kernel should detect your PS/2 mouse at boot time. If you are running a previous but relatively recent version of FreeBSD (2.1.x or better) then you can simply enable it in the kernel configuration menu at installation time, otherwise later with -c at the boot: prompt. It is disabled by default, so you will need to enable it explicitly.

Yes. There are sockets at the front and rear of the console. The keyboard is particularly useful for naming input and output channels.

Almost ANY older Mac keyboard or mouse is usable on almost any older Mac, from the SE to Power Macs. They are connected to what Apple called the ADB port. Check my parts section for such keyboards. Use the images, name or model number to select which keyboard you wish. I simply don't know which keyboard was shipped when with what system; or if your system uses another keyboard. They will all function, each offers features or additional keys which may be useful to you.

No, the Blade doesn't have a connector on the backplane for any PS/2 devices (only USB). There is a stub on the motherboard for PS2 connectors, which has not been tested to work. Very few other Sun machines use purely USB, so OpenBoot is aware of PS/2. USB adaptors for PS/2 keyboards and mice can work, but results are variable, inexplicably, especially at boot when your keyboard might not be detected.

Most of our laptops come with their own internal mouse, but if you prefer an external mouse then you can connect one. We supply with a mouse with a mouse mat at a very reasonable price and if you're not sure how to set it up, please contact us and we can talk you through it.

Yes, you can use third-party USB 1.1 or 2.0 keyboards and mice in place of the onboard keyboard and touchpad, thus disabling the original devices. More details are available in the system user's manuals, which come with the systems.

Most speech recognition products still do not provide assistance for individuals who have difficulties with the keyboard and mouse. And with sound card limitations, you likely cannot use two speech recognition programs at the same time, one for navigation, and one for speech recognition.

Yes, our touchscreen products are designed to work along with a mouse, trackpad, and/or keyboard. The touch screen will work along with a PS/2, USB, or serial style mouse. If you are using a serial touch screen and also a serial mouse, you will need to have two available serial ports (Com 1 and 2).

This differs from pallet to pallet. See the item description for full information on what's included. If it's not stated there then "No".

No. Synergy is a KM solution not a KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) solution. However, future versions will probably support KVM. Hopefully, this will make synergy suitable for managing large numbers of headless servers.

QKB15S Keyboard Controllers are powered by +12 VDC usually from a wall transformer. The Q101, Q103, and Q137 Power modules provide DC power via a 6 pin female connector. The voltages available are +15VDC, -15VDC, and +5VDC - all well regulated. The keyboard controller has it's own internal regulator and only needs about 9VDC - 18VDC at less than 50ma. So you can provide power to the keyboard by a short cable from one of the modules. When you turn your system off, the keyboard will also go off.

Yeah, you can attach them, but they don't actually do anything. Kind of a bummer, too, since using that on-screen keyboard of theirs is kind of a pain -- we often aim off our letter when pressing the A button to type. If you've got the component cables you can "upscale" old games to 480p / EDTV. Not that it's going to look any better, but the display doesn't change back 480i or anything.

The DataHand mouse is built-in right at the tip of the operator's index fingers on the DataHand keyboard. One finger can be set to move the mouse slowly, and the other finger can be set to move it more quickly. Or, both can be set to the same speed. The speed of each mouse control module is independently adjustable. The DataHand mouse is shipped as a two-button mouse setting, but it can be set up as a three-button mouse.

Press the alt (or command) key and the required letter at the same time. These are the shortcut keys to be used when navigating.

Most people don't because they don't need them. Since they're running Linux, they can just telnet to any machine anyway unless it's broken. Lots of Beowulfs don't even have video cards in every node. Console access is generally only needed when the box is so broken it won't boot. Some people use serial ports instead even for this.

Yes. The Find Button is the default pushbutton for the application, so pressing the Enter-Key is the same as clicking on the Find button. Also, ^-F (Ctrl-F) and Alt-F are shortcuts for the Find button. You can search for a whole series of words without ever taking your hands away from the keyboard.

Yes, you will. The touchscreen will occupy one of the serial ports on your PC. You will still be able to use either a serial or PS/2 mouse and also the PS/2 keyboard without any conflicts. Most of our standard backplanes have 2 PICMG slots. Only 1 CPU card can be used. The other unused slot becomes an available ISA slot. We do offer other backplanes that are segmented. These backplanes will support up to 4 CPU cards installed in one system.

If there is no mouse/keyboard activity for 10 minutes, the computer will send a message to the screen, asking you if you are still there. If there is no reply, the computer will logout.

For EXS and Emagic effects plug-ins: see the same question in the Arrange window chapter of this FAQ. It's the extension Logics plugins settings use when you save them. Just place them in the appropriate directory: <Logic application folder>/Plug-in Settings/<plug-in name>. The purpose of this chapter is to help setting up the Evoc to run in Logic, and cover a number of points I found somewhat confusing after first trying out the Evoc.

You can control the scroll speed by the distance between the window frame and your mouse. Closer = slower.

Yes, the PhaseSpace system can greatly improve a player’s game interface. We have built several sample demonstration game interfaces using gloves and HMDs and numerous objects. Yes. We are working with several clients to improve HMD interfaces. PhaseSpace high resolution head tracking and real-time data streaming improve HMD visualization by reducing display latency and improving field of view accuracy.

No, the type of adapter on Microsoft's Bluetooth keyboard and mouse is suitable only for mouse and keyboard connectivity. Additional information about this type of Bluetooth adapter (i.e., TDK Systems' USB Bluetooth Adaptor) is available at http://www.tdksystems.com (follow the links to "products," Bluetooth).

Canm you remove the top LCD section and just leave the main section running with an external monitor? :) Yes, you can hook them up to external monitors, and a mouse just plugs right in. Not sure about removing the top tho... CCJ, I use my Laptop with an external monitor and use both screen. In Sonar, I put the audio mixer section on one screen, and the main sequencer window on the other. I don't know for Cubase and Logic, but I suppose they can do the same thing.