G-Series Gaming Keyboards

[Deathcoffin]

Hi im looking to buy the G510 but i have some questions to ask before purchasing it. 

Firstly, i know the the G keys are programmable. But what about the rest of the default keys? Are all keys programmable too? 

And how does the macro work for programmed keys? If i program a key to type out the word "logitech" in notepad, will the word appear instantly? If yes, can i add some kind of delay inbetween the letters? And does it do looping too? 

Thanks in advance...

[bystander]

You can only program the G and M keys.  The M keys can only be programmed through Lua script, but the G keys can also use the macro program.

All macros and scripts will perform actions as if you were typing them, so it will press each key at a time.  However, without a delay between key presses, it will act as if it was all typed in nearly instant, so often you need to add delays between presses.

[Deathcoffin]

I see. Well then i shall hold off buying it then. I really need to program the default keys in some ways. Thanks for the info by the way.

[bystander]

AutoIt and AutoHotkeys are scripting programs that will let you do that.  They do require a bit more programming knowledge to use.

For gaming purposes, I recommend a G13, which let you program a large array of keys, and has a joystick for movement.

[Deathcoffin]

Yes i do know about those programs and it is the main reason why i am asking about the g510 if it can program the regular keys with its own software. I will look into the G13 but not too keen on a pad.