![]() ![]() Recording can be stopped and restarted during any session where the app remains active and the output file will contain all recorded actions. When the shift key is pressed, during a recording session, the option to 'Stop Recording' is displayed, illustration(3). The space bar still operates as a space key while it displays the recording status. ![]() Tapping the space bar while it displays 'Start Recording' will release the shift key and start the recording process, the space bar will display 'RECORDING', illustration(2). The record function is only available when the keyboard layout is set to UK. When the shift key is pressed the space bar becomes the 'record' key, illustration(1). The trackpad facility can be used during a recording session but mouse movements or button activities will not be recorded. The app must be on the keyboard screen to start recording. It displays the current setting as a flag, illustrations (3) & (4), tap to change. When the shift key is pressed this becomes the UK/US keyboard layout selector. Tap this to invoke the trackpad style mouse function. In the bottom left hand corner there is a key displaying a mouse icon, illustration(1). Pressing and holding the 'SuperKey' toggles it in and out of 'AltGr' mode, illustration(5), providing accents which appear when the 'AltGr' key is latched. This also latches and can be used in conjunction with all the other keys to provide shortcut commands on both the Windows and Apple Mac operating systems. This is the SuperKey and performs the same functions as the Windows Winkey and the Apple Command key. The keyboard has a key, to the right of the space bar in illustration(1), which is a composite of the Apple and Windows logos. Tapping any of these keys a second time releases them. These keys will change to red when they are latched, illustration(5). Most keyboard functions replicate a normal keyboard but some keys lock without being 'held' so that 'CTRL+ALT+DEL' can be invoked sequentially with one finger. You may now use the app to control your device and record macros. If the connection failed an error report will be displayed, just try again, occasionally it takes more than one attempt. ![]() The app will return to the keyboard layout and if the connection was successful, the bluetooth symbol will turn green. Tap on the device in the listing to connect. This will bring up the available paired devices list as shown in illustration(2). Press the key in the top left corner with the red bluetooth symbol on it. When you open the app you will be presented with the keyboard layout in illustration(1). Instructions on how to use it are available here:-Įnsure the Engineers Buddy hardware is connected to the computer and paired with your Android device. *The Commander Macro Player app is available here:. Far more convenient than carrying a keyboard and mouse around. The Engineers Buddy hardware, is small and light enough, to clip onto a key ring or belt loop. The app is also ideal for technicians who work on kiosk systems, tills or servers with no keyboard attached. Recording creates a file that can be played back, through the same bluetooth module, using the free Commander Macro Player app*, thereby providing process automation, without the need to install software on the host system. It uses bluetooth communication to turn any Android phone/tablet into a wireless keyboard and track pad control, with the ability to record all keystrokes. The module will work with any HID compliant device or operating system, such as Windows, Mac or Linux. This Android application works in conjunction with the Enginners Buddy keyboard and mouse emulator hardware module. ![]() This instructable explains how to use the Engineers Buddy, keyboard, mouse and macro recorder. ![]()
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