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ezstrobe · 03-14-2005, 07:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fred

Hi all,

in my opinion this device is the best input option for in-car use:

http://contourdesign.com/shuttlepro/...ombo_image.htm

You can program nearly any action on the buttons and the jogwheel and use it blind (which may not be the optimal way to drive a car, however

).

That device has some interesting features, but I have three worries that you might answer:

1) How big is this? Does it fit on a standard sized ashtray? I think I looke at the specs of this before and it seemed quite big.

2) Can the buttons fully emulate a keyboard press? I mean not just the Key-Down Messages, but also the repeat messages, and most importantly, the key release messages. This is essential for applications that perform different functions depending on whether a button is held down long vs short.

3) You actually have to connect this thing with a cord, don't you?

What is wrong with using a steering wheel IR remote (e.g., pioneer or blaupunkt) and an ir receiver or WinLirc? I use a Pioneer that gives me 11 buttons. And keep a small usb keyboard with integrated trackball for the cases where I have to type stuff.

03-14-2005, 07:57 PM	#65
ezstrobe Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by Fred Hi all, in my opinion this device is the best input option for in-car use: http://contourdesign.com/shuttlepro/...ombo_image.htm You can program nearly any action on the buttons and the jogwheel and use it blind (which may not be the optimal way to drive a car, however ). That device has some interesting features, but I have three worries that you might answer: 1) How big is this? Does it fit on a standard sized ashtray? I think I looke at the specs of this before and it seemed quite big. 2) Can the buttons fully emulate a keyboard press? I mean not just the Key-Down Messages, but also the repeat messages, and most importantly, the key release messages. This is essential for applications that perform different functions depending on whether a button is held down long vs short. 3) You actually have to connect this thing with a cord, don't you? What is wrong with using a steering wheel IR remote (e.g., pioneer or blaupunkt) and an ir receiver or WinLirc? I use a Pioneer that gives me 11 buttons. And keep a small usb keyboard with integrated trackball for the cases where I have to type stuff.