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[User Discussion] - Trading Keyboard
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| [2015-08-04 01:11:12] |
| Hieronymus - Posts: 51 |
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I've created a trading keyboard that works great w/ futures or forex. Thank you Sierra Chart team for making the best trading software out there. Here is a pic. All its missing (imo) is the ability to change the quoteboard symbols with a hotkey. There is a key that controls if the trading keys are on or off as well.
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| [2015-08-04 03:16:23] |
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Thank you for sharing this.
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| [2015-08-05 11:22:01] |
| Futures Operator - Posts: 239 |
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What a great keyboard, nice work. Could you share how you made this?
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| [2015-08-05 11:41:06] |
| User224651 - Posts: 28 |
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Yes, very cool. Can you shed some light as to how I can build one? |
| [2015-08-07 21:24:25] |
| Hieronymus - Posts: 51 |
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Yes, it's pretty easy, you don't build anything. It's just a Point of Sale keyboard you would see in a grocery store. Use the hotkeys Sierra Chart has and bind them to the keys on the keyboard. Also create macros for more complex scenarios. I rather wish I knew more (anything..) about programming because I want to do this : http://www.keyboardtrader.com/keyboard_4.html with Sierra Chart. My keyboard is like the ugly bastard stepchild compared to these, although it is outstanding for charting/drawing.
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| [2015-08-07 22:46:52] |
| User224651 - Posts: 28 |
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That is so cool....I never realized that you could just plug in a 2nd keyboard and hotkey away. Thanks for this insight. |
| [2015-08-10 00:19:43] |
| Futures Operator - Posts: 239 |
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Could you share the name/model, or link on where to purchase one with a layout like this, and with a key lock? And also any info on how you customized the keys to look like this?
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| [2015-08-10 15:50:01] |
| Hieronymus - Posts: 51 |
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Could you share the name/model, or link on where to purchase one with a layout like this, and with a key lock? And also any info on how you customized the keys to look like this?
It's a Logic Controls KB5000. The keys are just printed paper under the keycaps. I have 2 programmers working on software and am talking to a few keyboard companies to make some prototypes for a few platforms right now actually. It will be much better than using hotkeys/macros and a pos keyboard. |
| [2019-09-24 12:47:35] |
| NotIll - Posts: 118 |
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So how did this turn out? got the keyboards made? would love to get one.
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| [2019-09-26 04:16:44] |
| User90125 - Posts: 715 |
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would love to get one.
http://www.keyboardtrader.com/keyboard_4.html |
| [2019-09-26 07:08:46] |
| NotIll - Posts: 118 |
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Thank you for the link. Edit: they are charging fees per trade for a keyboard? a monthly sub.? for a keyboard that should be no more then 50$. transactional pricing? excel connectivity? that was a good laugh. thank you again. I wonder which trader sees a good deal in such a thing. Date Time Of Last Edit: 2019-09-26 07:14:35
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| [2019-09-28 04:46:04] |
| User183724 - Posts: 194 |
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a custom keyboard is pretty straight forward to build out of cherry switches arranged in whatever pattern you want. then you can use either an arduino or dissect a regular keyboard for the electronics to use in your custom board. lots of info on the internet about ..building custom keyboards
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| [2019-09-28 09:29:02] |
| NotIll - Posts: 118 |
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Thank you for your time @ User183724
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| [2019-09-28 16:23:01] |
| TapeReader - Posts: 89 |
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I use a custom keyboard in Sierra Chart to deploy and manage trading bots. Beyond using a customized keyboard you can also use a touch screen monitor in Sierra Chart chart... Touchscreens are fully supported by Sierra Chart https://sceeto.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003650431-SceetoBots-SceetoBoard-v2-4-Now-Available Date Time Of Last Edit: 2019-09-28 16:23:16
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| [2019-09-30 10:09:51] |
| User907968 - Posts: 838 |
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@ NotIll I use one of these, fitted with re-legendable key-caps. http://www.maxkeyboard.com/max-falcon-20-rgb-custom-programmable-mini-macropad-mechanical-keyboard-assembled.html Easy setup and combines well with SC, given that you can set hotkeys for such a variety of operations. |
| [2019-09-30 10:27:34] |
| NotIll - Posts: 118 |
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@TapeReader Thank you for the info, Decent options seem to be available. @User907968 Also thanks for this. I was wondering and was planning to ask SC support if these would work with SC. Which option did you buy if you mind sharing? I ask as I dont really understand all those options. Thanks again guys, this will mean much for me on the long run as I stalk trades alot and use my mouse arm way too much which couses strains. |
| [2019-09-30 11:18:22] |
| User907968 - Posts: 838 |
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@NotIll No problem, re- options, I chose the following (at the link previously posted): Switches = Cherry MX RGB Silent O-rings Installation = Yes Also, I tried out Cherry MX RGB Brown switches, but found that they were too noisy/clicky. For re-legendable key-caps, something like these: https://www.amazon.com/X-keys-Keycap-Cherry-Compatible-Transparent/dp/B00FYO8EDC I don't remember where I actually sourced mine. |
| [2022-11-13 13:17:18] |
| User379468 - Posts: 508 |
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Any updates on what you guys have done? Anyone else using a custom keypad for shortcuts, please share what you like/suggest. DM'ed, would love more info. |
| [2022-11-16 01:17:25] |
| User379468 - Posts: 508 |
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Anyone who has used a few thoughts between Logic Controls POS kb, Cherry LPOS/SPOS kb, cheap programmable gaming keypads, and the expensive Keyboard Trader keyboards?
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| [2022-11-16 08:18:35] |
| Tonkadad - Posts: 235 |
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076LZJ5JS/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1 Portable Mini keypad, effectively save desktop space. You can connect the keypad and a 104-key keyboard with the same computer at the same time, they will not interfere with each other. Date Time Of Last Edit: 2022-11-16 08:19:38
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| [2022-11-16 13:55:54] |
| Rui S - Posts: 198 |
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I use this one below: https://www.elgato.com/en/stream-deck-xl I think I couldn't trade without it anymore... ;-) Date Time Of Last Edit: 2022-11-16 16:31:00
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| [2022-11-16 14:27:25] |
| User379468 - Posts: 508 |
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Great stuff thanks, care to share pic/vid/how you guys use them?
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