Elgato’s stream deck expands beyond the hardware

The Elgato Stream deck Extending into the hardware-ignorant platform. On Monday, the company unveiled the programmable shortcut device’s software version. Updated Stream Deck with Module, Ethernet Dock and Scissors-Switch keys for consolidation in third-party products and DIY projects.

Stream deck MK.2 scissors keys

There is a new version of the famous stream deck MK.2. The only difference is that this version removes the layer keys in favor of the scissors-switch. Scissors’ keys (found in most laptops, such as Modern MacBooks.

The price of stream deck MK.2 scissors is $ 150. The goods begin in early June.

Virtual Stream Deck

Virtual Stream Deck (VSD) is the software of classic devices. Like the hardware versions, the VSD has a familiar grid of programmable shortcut buttons. You will configure for a device like Stream deck MK.2 Or XL, you can also do for VSD. Place the interface anywhere on your desktop, pin for quick access or stimulate the mouse or stimulate with the hotkey.

Perhaps the Elgato VSD is limited to its devices owners to prevent its hardware business from cannibalism. Initially, it is only available to those with stream deck hardware or Corsair Peripherals (Zenin Edge and Schimeter Elite We Mouse). The VSD will soon be released to additional equipment owners, the company said.

VSD needs a despair. It works only when one of those convenient tools connect to your computer. Unfortunately, you cannot use it as a virtual stream deck re -ment, reflecting your shortcuts when you and your laptop are on the go. It was a missing opportunity.

Instead, it is full to stream the deck hardware when it is connected – the way to get more shortcuts than affiliation support. This is a method to get a stream deck activity without buying one of Corsair affiliated owners.

Regardless of the Virtual Stream Deck Stream Deck 7.0 Beta Software.

Stream deck modules

Stream deck modules can be built as a hardware that is not made of Elgato. So, hobby, startups and manufacturers can add OLED shortcut buttons in their DIY projects or products. The only difference is their more simple nature. Otherwise, they act similar to legacy stream deck products.

There is an aluminum chassis in the stream deck modules, “the custom mount, the machine or the production is ready to be dropped directly into the product.” They are available in six-, 15- and 32-key variants.

The coefficients start shipping today. You will pay $ 50 for $ 50 for the Six-key version, $ 130 for 15-key One and $ 200 per 32-key variant. (If you offer them for company, Elgato offers volume discounts.)

Elgato Network Dock

Elgato Network gives their own Ethernet connections to the Dock Stream decor devices. This allows shortcuts from the desktop for “custom installation, remote stations and more”.

Network Dock Power Over Ethernet (PEE) and non-PEE Non-PEE networks support both. You can set up its IP configuration on-devis.

Dock costs $ 80 in August and ships.