Anyone using a programmable keypad?

[Virtual-Chris 682]

I bought one of these hoping to use it for view controls... but the programmable keys are not being registered reliably by MSFS 2020.  Anyone else have a programmable key pad?  Is it playing nicely with MSFS?  

Edited August 20, 2020 by Virtual-Chris

[wardp 19]

I've got the same problem with a Logitech G13 keypad. MSFS2020 shows the G13 in the Controls section but does not register any key presses, it works perfectly though in P3D.

[Virtual-Chris 682]

14 hours ago, wardp said:

I've got the same problem with a Logitech G13 keypad. MSFS2020 shows the G13 in the Controls section but does not register any key presses, it works perfectly though in P3D.

Thanks. I was thinking of looking at a different key pad, but it sounds like that won’t help. 

[Pathfinder633 223]

Sorry I can't help, but following this thread as I also need to find something to use for views....as I don't have a POV hat switch on my re-worked joystick

 

[Virtual-Chris 682]

10 hours ago, Pathfinder633 said:

Sorry I can't help, but following this thread as I also need to find something to use for views....as I don't have a POV hat switch on my re-worked joystick

 

Update...

I found my most often needed keys are ATC and some view controls. 

Using any num pad like the one I have above, you can use the numbers (numlock on) for ATC and then use some of the other keys (numlock off) for view controls. Then you can use the numlock button to toggle between modes. It’s not ideal as key 5 is not usable with numlock off, for example, but most others can be used. 

I’m going to keep looking for a better programable keypad and see what I can find. Meanwhile, if anyone else finds a good candidate, please share. 

Edited August 23, 2020 by Virtual-Chris

[anitelite 41]

Hi guys

I need the same thing.  I bought a USB keypad like the first picture shows, but my computer just "sees" it as an extension of my existing keyboard.  I see that Amazon has some gaming programmable keypads that are relatively inexpensive.  Any thoughts on that ?

Thanks

 

 

[Pathfinder633 223]

12 hours ago, Virtual-Chris said:

Update...

I found my most often needed keys are ATC and some view controls. 

Using any num pad like the one I have above, you can use the numbers (numlock on) for ATC and then use some of the other keys (numlock off) for view controls. Then you can use the numlock button to toggle between modes. It’s not ideal as key 5 is not usable with numlock off, for example, but most others can be used. 

I’m going to keep looking for a better programable keypad and see what I can find. Meanwhile, if anyone else finds a good candidate, please share. 

Glad that works for you chris, In my case though it wont help, I need an actual hat switch, Flight Sim wont allow mapping that function to keys