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Offline AKIron

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Re: Corsair Keyboard and other USB devices
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2024, 07:40:17 AM »
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Re: Corsair Keyboard and other USB devices
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2024, 01:52:10 PM »
Got my new keyboard. No more troubles with USB game controllers. $10 off coupon makes this Redragon K580 ATA a good deal for $55. Corsair is great but that issue was too much.
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Re: Corsair Keyboard and other USB devices
« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2024, 02:11:32 PM »
I would avoid plugging in USB devices that pull a lot of power (Ussually devices with moving parts or lights like USB fans and backlit keyboards and controllers) directly into your PC or an Unpowered USB hub. Even with a powered hub I would make sure it can push a lot of power if your device demands it.

I use a Sabrent 10-Port 60W USB 3.0 Hubs with Individual Power Switches and LEDs (HB-BU10) for my Virpil and Winwing Gear as most of it lights up. I plan on doing the same with a KINESIS Gaming Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical USB Keyboard (MX Silver) for the same reason .... it lights up and draws a lot of power for an input device.
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Re: Corsair Keyboard and other USB devices
« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2024, 02:34:21 PM »
I agree with the power part. That can certainly be an issue. Right now I have the new keyboard (rgb), both arduinos, and the Virpil throttle all plugged into the same externally powered usb hub. More of a test really as I'll be plugging the kb into the MB. The issues I had with the Corsair is gone. I'm happy.
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Re: Corsair Keyboard and other USB devices
« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2024, 02:39:14 PM »
You don't need a keyboard with macro keys to do macros but they are handy. A person might create a long complex password that nobody will guess and assign it to a macro key. Then for every passworded account use that password plus a few more keys unique to that account. That way you will have a virtually unbreakable password and if one account gets hacked the others won't be compromised.
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