Azeron Gaming Keypad User manual

Gaming Keypad
Manual
MANUAL V4.0

Page | 1
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………….. 2
2. FEATURES / PACKAGE CONTENTS…………………..………. 3
3. DEVICE LAYOUT…………………………………….………………………. 4
4. ADJUST YOUR AZERON KEYPAD………………..….………… 5
5. INSTALLING SOFTWARE………………..……………………………. 6
6. HOW TO USE AZERON SOFTWARE…………………….…… 12
6.1. CALIBRATING THUMBSTICK………...…………..….. 12
6.2. INTERFACE OVERVIEW…………………………………… 12
6.3. BUTTON SETUP……………………………….………………. 13
6.3.1. Keyboard mode………………..………………… 14
6.3.2. Xinput button and Xinput trigger……. 14
6.3.3. Mouse mode……………..……………………….. 15
6.3.4. Joystick button………………..…………………. 15
6.3.5. Joystick D-pad mode……….………………… 16
6.3.6. Toggle analog stick mode…………………. 16
6.3.7. Macro……………………………….…………………. 17
6.3.8. No action mode………………..……………….. 18
6.4. THUMBSTICK SETUP………….……..……………………. 19
6.5 PROFILES…………………………………………………………… 22
6.6 SOFTWARE OPTIONS (ABOUT PAGE)……………. 24
7. HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE MANUALLY..………..……….. 27
8. TIPS AND TRICKS……………………………………………………………….. 29

Page | 2
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
INTRODUCTION
The Azeron gaming keypad is a simple Plug-and-Play controller that sets
up easily with our software. It can function as a joystick or as a keyboard
or in hybrid mode.
The keypad comes with 24 - 26 programmable buttons and an analog
thumbstick for complete control and maneuverability over your game.
Its ergonomic wrist pad, adjustable key towers and adjustable thumb
module delivers a perfect fit for your arm and minimized fatigue over
extended gameplay.

Page | 3
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
1. FEATURES
19 programmable buttons on towers
7 programmable thumb buttons
A programmable analog thumbstick
Adjustable button positions to fit your hand
Stable metal base with antislip silicon pads
Braided tower cables
2 meter (6.5 feet) braided USB cable
Programmable Teensy++ 2.0 brain
Easy accessible reset button
PACKAGE CONTENTS

Page | 4
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
2. DEVICE LAYOUT

Page | 5
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
3. ADJUST YOUR AZERON KEYPAD
By using the included Hex screwdriver, it is possible to adjust each key
tower position for your hand.

Page | 6
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
4. INSTALLING SOFTWARE
First you need to check if your computer recognizes Azeron keypad. Plug
in USB cable in PC. Go to Start –Control Panel –Devices and Printers, and
see if under Devices shows up Azeron keypad.
If it doesn’t, you will need to download Serial driver and install it.
We are constantly working on new features and improvements, so make
sure to go to our website (https://www.azeron.eu/downloads/) and
download the latest Azeron software.

Page | 7
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
When shipping out the keypad to you, it has already pre-installed latest firmware. So
by default you don’t need to install that. You need it only in case you have some
problems and need to reinstall the firmware. Go to HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE
MANUALLY for step by step guide.
Go to the directory where you downloaded the file, then double click on
Azeron-setup-vX.XX.X to install the software.
Sometimes Windows may prevent installation, because it is a new
software it doesn’t recognize:
Just click on the “More info” and then on “Run anyway”.
After that, the software will start to install. When it’s done, there will be
a shortcut icon on Desktop and in the Start menu.
Plug in the keypad USB cable of the keypad in PC and then launch the
Azeron software.
If you are not sure if your PC has the USB3.0 motherboard drivers installed, then we
would suggest to use USB 2.0 port to avoid unpredictable behavior of the keypad.

Page | 8
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
When opening Azeron software, there are 3 options what could show up:
A) When opening software, it may show this screen:
It means that the keypad requires firmware update. At the “Firmware
type” dropdown choose “PC (Base)”.
PC (Base) means that it will install the latest ‘normal’ firmware version. The other
option is XIM, which is a stripped down version of normal firmware for people who use
the Azeron keypad only on consoles via XIM device.
Click on “Update” at the bottom right corner.
There will be a loading animation as it downloads the newest version,
wait until you see the following screen:

Page | 9
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
Now take the included hex screwdriver and press the reset button. The
keypad will restart.
You should get the screen below saying the update is complete.
Click on “Done” below. Now you have the latest firmware installed in your
keypad.
In case you are having any problems with installing the firmware or want to update to
other version (not the latest one), then please go to HOW TO UPDATE FIRMWARE
MANUALLY section for step by step guide.

Page | 10
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
B) The second option when software opens up will look like this:
That means that everything is ready, the software and PC see the keypad
and everything is up to date. You are ready to configure your keypad to
your liking.

Page | 11
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
C) When opening software, the left side, where should be profiles is just
an empty white field
It means, that the software cannot see the Azeron keypad. You should
close the software, unplug USB cable, wait until Windows no longer see
the keypad, then plug in back the USB cable (make sure you are plugging
in the USB directly in PC and not via USB hub!), turn on software again.

Page | 12
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
5. HOW TO USE AZERON SOFTWARE
6.1. CALIBRATING THUMBSTICK
If you will be using your keypad for first time or just recently reinstalled
software or firmware, then you will need to calibrate the thumbstick.
Here is steps on how to do it:
Plugin the USB cable of keypad to your PC. Open the Azeron software.
Go to About page. And press on button “Calibrate analog joystick
hardware” and carefully follow the instructions on screen.
6.2. INTERFACE OVERVIEW
There are 2 profile types available on-board and software. On-board
profiles are saved in the keypad memory (so you can use the keypad
on other PC or consoles and it will work with the saved settings). If you
are using only on-board profiles, then Azeron software doesn’t need
to run while gaming, it is used just to setup buttons. If you are using

Page | 13
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
software profile, then the Azeron software needs to run in the
background while playing the game.
6.3. BUTTON SETUP
When pressing button on the keypad, the corresponding button will light
up in the Azeron software.
To setup buttons, click on the button you wish to setup, then choose
between several modes:
Keyboard
Xinput button
Xinput trigger
Mouse buttons
Joystick buttons
Toggle analog stick mode

Page | 14
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
Macro
or No action.
6.3.1. Keyboard mode
For keyboard mode you can setup any keyboard button to be used on
Azeron keypad. It is also possible to setup button combinations on one
key press.
Only buttons not possible to setup currently are Right side modification buttons, they
will always default to the Left side Shift, Ctrl or Alt. But this will be included in future
software updates.
6.3.2. Xinput button and Xinput trigger
Xinput allows the Azeron keypad button to act as an Xbox controller
button or trigger.
Under Xinput button it is possible to setup:
Home
Start
X, Y, A, B
Right Bumper, Left Bumper
Push Right analog stick
Push Left analog stick

Page | 15
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
Back
D-pad right, left, down and up
Under Xinput trigger it is possible to setup:
Right trigger
Left trigger
6.3.3. Mouse mode
Under mouse mode the Azeron keypad button can act as a mouse
buttons:
Left click
Right click
Middle click
Back
Forward
6.3.4. Joystick button
In joystick button mode the keypad will act as a joystick button (direct
input of generic gaming controllers). If you are using Azeron keypad on
consoles through XIM device, then you need to setup all buttons as
joystick buttons.
Upon receiving your Azeron keypad or after reinstalling firmware by default the second
profile in on-board memory will have all buttons setup as joystick buttons. So you can
use Azeron on console via XIM adapter straight out of box.

Page | 16
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
6.3.5. Joystick D-pad mode
In Joystick D-Pad mode the button can be setup as any function of the D-
Pad (Up, Right, Down Left, Left, and also diagonally, for example Right Up
or Left Down). This also will act as direct input of generic gaming
controllers.
6.3.6. Toggle analog stick mode
On the keypad there is only one thumbstick, but you can setup a button
to switch between two thumbstick settings. In Toggle R/L Joystick mode,
a button press will toggle between 2 settings in the 6.4. THUMBSTICK
SETUP.
If thumbstick is setup as an analog stick, then it will switch between Left
and Right analog stick of controller.
If thumbstick is setup as a keyboard (WASD for example), then you can
setup also what keyboard buttons will be on the second thumbstick (for
example QWES).

Page | 17
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
Mode Toggle R/L joystick while held down works the same as mode
above, but the second thumbstick settings will work only while button is
held down.
6.3.7. Macro
It is possible to setup macros on keypad buttons. When choosing Macro
mode for the button, it is possible to program several keyboard
keypresses, mouse buttons and delays in the sequence you wish. You can
also choose how long is the keypress and delays in milliseconds.

Page | 18
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
Macro function is available only in software profiles! Currently it is not possible to save
Macro in on-board memory due to the Teensy PCB limitations.
We are planning to add more advanced macro functionality in future software
updates.
6.3.8. No action mode
In No action mode the button will be “empty” and do nothing.

Page | 19
GAMING KEYPAD | Manual
6.4. THUMBSTICK SETUP
Thumbstick has several modes –it can act as analog stick or as a keyboard
buttons or a mix of both.
Xbox360 analog stick will work the same as an Xbox controller analog
stick. It has 360° movement and analog capabilities like if you move the
thumbstick a little, then a character in video game will walk slowly, but if
you move it to the outer edge, then character will start running.
This mode will work with any game that support Xbox controller and in the same
time can work together with mouse and keyboard binds. You can see the list of
games that support such simultaneous input here:
https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/List_of_games_that_support_simultaneous_in
put
If a game doesn’t support simultaneous input or is supported only partially, then the
game user interface may flicker between Xbox controller and keyboard&mouse
interface when trying to use Azeron keypad together with mouse. In that case you
can setup analog stick with keyboard keybinds, such as WASD to have better gaming
experience.
Analog joystick mode will work as generic joystick analog stick with a
direct input. It will work in games that are compatible with any controller,
not only Xbox controller, but the same as with Xbox360 analog stick
mode, the game has to support simultaneous input.