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== Keyboard ==
 
== Keyboard ==
 
{{see also|Keyboards}}
 
{{see also|Keyboards}}
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As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the Corsair K70 PRO TKL.
  
 
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| [[#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY || US-International QWERTY
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| Size || 80% (TKL)
 
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| Key Switches || Cherry MX Red || CORSAIR OPX Optical-Mechanical
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| [[Keyboards#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY
 
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| Actuation Force || 45cN || 45cN
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| Key Switches || Corsair MGX v2
 
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| Polling Rate || 1000Hz || 8000Hz
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| Actuation Force || 30-55cN
 
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| Chassis || Black anodized aluminum || Black anodized aluminum
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| Polling Rate || up to 8000Hz
 
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| USB Pass-through || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes (USB 2.0) || style="background-color:#F99;" | No
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| USB Pass-through || style="background-color:#F99;" | No
 
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| Multimedia Controls || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes, using Function keys
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| Multimedia Controls || style="background-color:#FFB;" | Yes<ref group="fn">Dedicated volume knob, playback control via Function keys</ref>
 
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| Backlight || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes, [[keyboard|can be switched on/off per key]]. Red || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes, controlled by iCue software
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| Backlight || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes (RGB)
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| Button response time || 1ms || ..
 
 
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<references group="fn" /> <!-- Automatically list notes/references in the table above -->
Please see our [[keyboards]] page for detailed information about using the keyboard backlight for experiments.
 
 
 
 
 
===Keyboard Layout===
 
The keyboard mapping in Windows is set to United States-International. Installed languages are Dutch and English, the default is Dutch. To switch between languages or keyboard mappings, click the 'language and keyboard' icon in the tray and choose the option that you prefer.
 
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[[File:ChooseLanguageSettings.png|thumb|none]]
 
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NOTE: one thing you should keep in mind is the fact that, when you change the active keyboard input language, this is done for the application which is currently opened. If you open another application, the input language used is the default one and you will have to switch it again.
 
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Special characters: press " followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get ä, ë, ï, ö, ü<br/>
 
Press ' followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get á, é, í, ó, ú.<br/>
 
Press ` followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get à, è, ì, ò, ù.<br/>
 
Press ^ followed by a, e, i, o, or u to get â, ê, î, ô, û.<br/>
 
Press ' followed by c to get ç.<br/>
 
Press ~ followed by n to get ñ.<br/>
 
Pressing ", ', `, ^ or ~ followed by spacebar will result in a single ", ', `, ^ or ~. Most likely, you can just continue typing: if the next character doesn't exist with an accent character, ", ', `, ^ or ~ will preceed the next character; for example pressing ' followed by s will result in the expected 's.<br/>
 
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Press and hold AltGr (right Alt on our lab keyboard), then press s, and you will get ß as result.<br/>
 
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Tip: if you think it is annoying that a single press on ' or " does not result in the character, think that you probably also need a ' or a " at the end of a string. Then, press ', or " twice to get double quotationmarks. Then use the left arrow to move the carret between the quotation marks and type the string between the quotation marks.
 
  
 
== Mouse ==
 
== Mouse ==

Revision as of 14:54, 3 February 2026

Lab computer
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Typical lab setup

Lab Computer

All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a Dell Workstation. The current model is the Pro Max Tower T2, of which you can view the simplified specifications below.

Ask a member of the TSG if you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research, or if you are still working with an older computer, check the name on the front or top of the case.

Image: 200 pixels
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 new
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (20C, 20T, 5.5Ghz)
Memory size 32GB
Graphics Card Intel® Graphics iGPU

Software

See also: System Image

Keyboard

See also: Keyboards

As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the Corsair K70 PRO TKL.

Image: 200 pixels
Corsair K70 PRO TKL
Size 80% (TKL)
Keyboard Layout US-International QWERTY
Key Switches Corsair MGX v2
Actuation Force 30-55cN
Polling Rate up to 8000Hz
USB Pass-through No
Multimedia Controls Yes[fn 1]
Backlight Yes (RGB)
  1. Dedicated volume knob, playback control via Function keys

Mouse

Labs are equipped with a Logitech G203 mouse as standard.

Image: 100 pixels
Logitech G203
Features
Handedness Ambidextrous
Weight (g) 85
Connection
Wireless No
Cable Length / Wireless Range (m) 2.1
Interface USB 2.0
Tracking
Tracking Technology Laser
Resolution 200 - 8000 dpi
Max. Acceleration (g) >25
Max. Velocity (m/s) >5
Responsiveness
USB Data Format (bits/axis) 16
Polling Rate (Hz) 1000
Sleep Mode Disabled

Mouse Sensitivity

The sensitivity of the Logitech mice can be changed by pressing the DPI button(s), located below the scroll wheel (G203). A window should pop up on screen telling you the current DPI level (dots per inch). If you want to set the sensitivity at a custom value or wish to prevent participants from changing the sensitivity level (accidentally or otherwise), please consult the TSG.