AAC Keys for Mac OS X.

What is the AAC Keys Application?

AAC Keys is a keyboard and mouse emulation program for Microsoft Windows-based and Macintosh computers.

AAC Keys receives commands through your computer's serial port and translates them into keystrokes and mouse moves, giving you full control of your computer from another device. AAC Keys implements the common GIDEI (General Input Device Emulating Interface) commands

AAC Keys has been designed to work with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4, and Windows 2000 operating systems.

A Macintosh version was developed following the introduction of OS X . (Earlier Macintosh operating systems included SerialKeys.) The Macintosh version was developed by computer science students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania under the supervision of Dr. Blaise Liffick.

How do I get AAC Keys for my Mac OS X ?

Download the program by holding <SHIFT> while clicking on the link below and saving the program.

Move (or save) the program file into the directory where you want to keep it.  Suggested locations are "C:Program Files" or "C:Windows".  However, you may choose another location if you wish.

The Macintosh version is available in English only at this time. If you find it useful, please consider a donation to The AAC Institute. However, this is not required.

Click here to download the Read Me First instructions for AAC Keys for Mac.
http://www.aacinstitute.org/Resources/ProductsandServices/AACKeys/AACKeysForMacReadme First.pdf

Click here to download the AAC Keys for Macintosh

http://www.aacinstitute.org/Resources/ProductsandServices/AACKeys/AACKeys.html

Changes made in Version 1.2.0
Dan Yocom, Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Now correctly runs on MacOS 10.2-10.3.8 (1.1.1 would crash on OS less than 10.3.9.)
Fixed bug that somethimes caused a crash when selecting a serial port.
Compiled as a Universal Binary. It should now run natively on both PowerPC and Intel based Macs.

What cable do I use with the Mac?

You will connect your device using the MTI+ cable or also known as the  11977-1. 

If you are using a USB Mac, you must purchase a Keyspan USB Twin Serial Adapter. Plug the adapter into the USB port on the computer. Plug the round end of the cable (11977-1) into the adapter and the other end of the cable into the connector that has the picture of a computer above it.

How do I use AAC Keys?

Double-click on the AAC Keys program icon. The first time you run AAC Keys, a help file is saved to your drive in the same folder the program file is located. AAC Keys then starts your web browser and loads this file. This help file includes basic instructions for getting up and running as well as some common troubleshooting tips.

How do I get more help?

AAC Keys is a free unsupported program. It has been designed and tested to be easy to use and to work with many types of computers and operating systems.

If you have trouble getting AAC Keys to work, and the troubleshooting tips in the help file do not resolve the situation, your best chance of obtaining help is through a local computer resource person.