I'm not looking for anything super complex, and I'd prefer something I can program directly instead of having it "memorize" my steps. In fact, if Windows itself allows for some simple macros, that would be great. For example, I'd like to assign the CTRL-ALT-G combo to a single function key. I might also want some short text messages assigned to other function keys for quick replies to comms. The most advanced thing I could see doing is having a key to bring up the subsystem panel on a targeted ship (which is a bit of a pain normally). Ideally this macro software would be program-specific, as I don't want ED macros interfering with my day-to-day use of my laptop.
What macro software are you using?
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VoiceAttack
I am entertaining this idea, but I'm not always in an environment that is conducive for me talking out loud to my computer. But as long as you brought it up, does Voice Attack rely on the Internet for its speech recognition (like Alexa, Siri, etc.) or is it all done locally on my machine?
Another option I'm looking at is using an Arduino with Bluetooth to build a small control panel with physical buttons that translate to key presses. This obviously is a bit more involved than any macro software I might run in the meantime.
I use VoiceMacro, a freebie (although I donated to it after finding it so useful) . I only use it for keyboard macros, though. I don't care about the voice features. It's easy to set up and works just fine.
http://www.voicemacro.net/
http://www.voicemacro.net/
Macros can be activated by voice, keyboard, mouse, and flight sticks. Voice recognition doesn't require an internet connection, just training. ED, however requires an internet connection
AHK is my tool of choice.
Its free and EXTREMLY powerfull.
Takes a while to learn it though.
www.autohotkey.com
Its free and EXTREMLY powerfull.
Takes a while to learn it though.
AutoHotkey
Free keyboard macro program. Supports hotkeys for keyboard, mouse, and joystick. Can expand abbreviations as you type them (AutoText).
Voiceattack (VA) is extremely powerful and useful too, but if that's somehow not enough, AutoHotkey (AHK) functions and scripts can also be called from inside VA. With VA one can easily define keyboard shortcuts and macros and everything imaginable all the way to calling and controlling other programs or coding inline C# or VB functions. The more I use VA the more I like it and more and more things I do with it. Highly recommended.
I used to use 10" tablet and Roccat Power-Grid as an external command (and macro) panel for Elite, but that's obsolete now because of VA.
Voiceattack registration is 10$, AHK and Power-Grid are free.
I used to use 10" tablet and Roccat Power-Grid as an external command (and macro) panel for Elite, but that's obsolete now because of VA.
Voiceattack registration is 10$, AHK and Power-Grid are free.
Same boat with HOSSI.
Using AHK https://www.autohotkey.com/
It is free but takes time to learn how to use it. I only use 3 macros to control my power pips. Here's my script in case you want to give it a try.
Using AHK https://www.autohotkey.com/
It is free but takes time to learn how to use it. I only use 3 macros to control my power pips. Here's my script in case you want to give it a try.
Code:
#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
; #Warn ; Enable warnings to assist with detecting common errors.
SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir% ; Ensures a consistent starting directory.
#SingleInstance Force
return
#IfWinActive, Elite - Dangerous ;script will only works in Elite Dangerous
;Ctrl + w, prioritize speed
^w::
Send {Down}
Sleep 50
Send {Up}
Sleep 50
Send {Up}
Return
;Ctrl + d, prioritize weapon
^d::
Send {Down}
Sleep 50
Send {Right}
Sleep 50
Send {Right}
Return
;Ctrl + a, prioritize shield
^a::
Send {Down}
Sleep 50
Send {Left}
Sleep 50
Send {Left}
Return
Voice Attack uses your PC Windows provided voice recognition software.
As noted it just takes you talking to it, repeating phrases so that it can learn your words. The more times you do this the better.
I really like VA for playing with my Oculus Rift as you can not see the keyboard. However I will mention that if you are in a wing then any thing you say will be transmitted to your group.
This can be annoying to the others as you shout, "Power to weapons", "Balance power", "next fire group" and so on.
I find that the HCS voice packs add a lot of fun to Voice Attack though.
dayrth
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This.
VA can do just about anything you need. Doesn't have to be voice activated, you can assign a key/button. Very simple to programme and use at the basic level, but can be very powerful when you get in to it.
For what it's worth I use Voice Attack, but purely as a macro package (i.e. I don't speak to my computer - a) because I play early morning and don't want to wake the family up and b) because I feel like a bit of a prat doing so. I'm not using VA at all extensively but you can certainly use it to program key/buttons sequences exactly as you describe (e.g. to pre-program a quick comm's response button).
AHK is for the more sophisticated issues.
I'm currentyl finetuning a AHK script that parses through the journal and the various status files in a 200ms cycle, evaluates and compared certain events, creates a set of status flags and strings based on that, send these out over a com interface, which I then use to light up leds and print messaged on lcd-displays.
Like a blinking yellow light if I haven't requested a docking permit since entering the no-fire-zone.
I'm currentyl finetuning a AHK script that parses through the journal and the various status files in a 200ms cycle, evaluates and compared certain events, creates a set of status flags and strings based on that, send these out over a com interface, which I then use to light up leds and print messaged on lcd-displays.
Like a blinking yellow light if I haven't requested a docking permit since entering the no-fire-zone.
Interesting, but the problem that i can see is that you musn't press anything while the script running. This is based on experience. I have another script that auto search and select jump destination in galaxy map, very convenient when running multiple hop trade run. It takes information from whatever text i copied (which is saved in the memory) then pasted it in the search field. But if i press some key that can actually interrupt the process then it will fail for sure. This happen on my automated chat message as well.
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I'm going to try that tomorrow.
Why not bind a push to talk button? Works well with TS on push to talk and VA on PTT bound to a different button.