Preview on rooMax: Use XenceLabs Quick keys for Roon

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Hi out there,
I started this thread as a Pre Release Discussion on using XenCelans Quick Keys for Roon.

Currently I’m working on my implementation as part of rooExtend. I will call it rooMax. In the video I linked below you can see which functions are currently implemented. Please feel free to ask whatever your initerested in. I also will be happy for some further input that may be included in the final rooMax product.

rooExtend-Beta – Google Drive

Right now I have to stop developing for two weeks or so as me and my business moves back to Franconia (part of Bavaria). I hope that after two weeks all things will have settled down a bit to enable me continuing work on rooMax.

In-between I will be here in the thread to answer your questions and gather your ideas.

Best DrCWO

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This looks super-cool to me! What is the connectivity, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?

I can imagine using one control set for me and another one for my wife. Kind of like a hardware profile manager with different playlists, radio stations etc for the two of us. Maybe a third layer for common transport controls.

Can the font be changed, it looks a bit “basic”?

I would definitely consider buying this when ready, I’ve been looking for something similar for a while.

Kudos to you, sir!

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It connects with its own USB dongle. It has a wide range. I tested 10m without any issues. And the battery lasts loooong :+1:

You can setup as many button layers as you like. Six Buttons can be configured, volume and time are fixed. Also the orientation of the device can be set in the settings dialog.

Label Text ist limited to eight alphanumerical characters. The device don‘t offer graphic to be displayed.

Best DrCWO

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Can’t wait for this extension! My device just arrived, and it certainly feels like a high-quality piece of hardware to me. Based on this and your video, I will be purchasing a license on day one.

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This looks awesome. Bought my Quick Keys a few weeks and I too will purchase the extension as soon as it’s ready. Thanks so much for making this!

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Tasty, @DrCWO. Lots to love compared to the Quick Keys stock options:

  • Volume and track time display
  • Middle button enabled
  • Smooth switching of function sets
  • Checkmarks for enabled functions

Management options look fine as well. Gearing up to be amazing functionality. :smiley:

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I’m really excited about this one! I just received my Quick Keys. @DrCWO I’m curious, how will dongle connectivity work with rooMax? Will the dongle connect to the raspberry pi or will it need to connect to the Roon server host?

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The dongle goes to the Raspberry Pi where rooExtend resides.

Best DrCWO

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Please find my call for Beta Testers here :+1:

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My unit is ordered too…should arrive late next week. @DrCWO I assume the dongle can plug into any rooextend pi port and won’t mess with other remotes like roodial or roonuimo? Range is within room too ok I hope.

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Yes, just plug the dongle in a free USB port. It can coexist with all other controllers like SpaceMouse, Nuimo or Surface Dial.
Range is wide for Quick Keys, 10m in a room.