Well I got the Phidget Encoder working good. Volume goes up and down, and when you push the button in it will mute then unmute. I plan on adding other things in for example hold button down for 5 seconds will restart the computer. This encoder can do alot for a small package.
Encoder
App starts min to tray
If you need to see it double click tray it works without focus and will work when you play games.
To use this app you need
1 x
PhidgetSensor Encoder - New Format (1052a)
1 x A working soundcard
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