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Has anyone ever tried using a gaming keyboard to record keystrokes in VR? - me

Posted: Aug 28, 2010

That would be cool - NCMT

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No, but that would be interesting. I am looking into buying the Logitech G15. They have a new one out with alot more keys, but the G15 would be just fine with me. Such a neat keyboard with the little screen and everything. Awesome !

gaming keyboard - me

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I was looking at that one online. Looks really neat. I am going to go to a local store like Best Buy to check out some of their gaming keyboards and maybe talk to one of the associates there. I'll do anything to cut down on the amount of repeated keys I use in editing.

Please post what you learn - NCMT

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I'd be very interested in learning. And always looking for an excuse to buy that keyboard. Had never even thought about being able to use the macro keys to for editing. You are very smart. Please keep me posted. I'll be looking.

I sure will....thanks for the complement! - me

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I have been using one for about 2 months and I love it. (SM) - MAP

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I have the Logitech G11 which allowed up to 56 extra keys, but I do not use all of them yet.

One thing to consider in keyboards. There is a Microsoft gaming keyboard that has a detachable set of macro keys so you can put it on the left or the right side and it might be easier to get used to using the right-sided keyboard rather than the left. A plus on the Logitech keyboard is that fact that it has 2 USB ports at the top of the keyboard.

This keyboard has really improved my speed and definitely cuts down on the number of keystrokes I have to use. I use it for multiple VR commands, but also use it for punctuation, words the editor frequently leaves out (and - for some reason I have a hard time getting my hands in the right place to type "and" on regular keyboard).

Gaming keyboard - me

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Thanks for the tip! You don't by any chance work for Transcend do you?

Yes, I do and it works great with BeyondTxt. NM - map

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VR - me

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Great to know! Without being personal at all, can you give me an idea of how much your line count has improved since you have started using the keyboard?

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