Compatible operating systems Savant Elite2 uses generic HID (human interface device) drivers provided by the operating system. It can be operated and programmed without any special drivers in most environments supporting USB devices, including the following operating systems with an available USB port:
Windows
Mac OS X
Linux
Android
Chrome
Jack equipped model (FP30AJ) offers a fourth input using long-cabled single pedal or hand trigger.
In Play Mode the Savant Elite2 emulates a generic keyboard and mouse. In Programming Mode it emulates a generic keyboard and removable disk. Programming Mode requires generic OS support for a removable disk, plus a text editing program or app that can edit and save a file as “plain text” or “simple text.” Most word processing and text editing programs have this capability.
Macintosh OS X notes: OS X doesn’t support middle mouse button without using a third party driver such as that found at www.usboverdrive.com. Also, modifier actions from one USB device cannot modify the input of a second USB device due to limitations designed into the Apple operating system. Example: Shift, Control, Command, or Option keystrokes programmed into the foot pedal cannot modify the input of a separate USB keyboard or mouse. However, a key sequence like ‘Cmd-W’ or ‘Cmd-Shift-left arrow’ will work on a Macintosh if the entire sequence of keystrokes has been programmed into the foot pedal.
Dimensions
Width: 10.75 inches
Depth (front-to-back): 7 inches
Max height: 1.25 inches
Weight: 2.50 lbs
Shipping weight: 3 lbs
Cable length: 9 feet 1 inch
Activate mouse clicks. Three pedals factory configured to perform mouse button actions (Left pedal = left button, middle pedal= left button double click, right pedal = right button).
Program any key action and/or macro. Re-programmable on any computer or tablet with a USB port to perform keyboard actions, macros, or to re-assign mouse button action.
Jack equipped model (FP30AJ) offers a fourth input using long-cabled single pedal or hand trigger.
Recessed programming switch accessible from underside of unit, except on waterproof units. Programming Mode also accessible by holding a pedal briefly while connecting USB cable to open virtual removable disk.
Pedals are front-hinged and rounded for easy triggering, made from black, glass-reinforced nylon.
Low profile design, combined with heavy steel base prevents unit from accidentally moving on the floor.
Outer two pedals are adjustable by moving slightly closer together.
Adjustable activation force.
External green and red status LEDs.
Technology behind the driverless programming The Savant Elite2’s unique driverless all-platform programmability is based on the transient creation of a virtual removable disk in programming mode. On that disk resides a tiny simple-text file which defines the actions of up to 3 pedals and 4 input jacks covering all the various configurations of Savant Elite2 devices. Virtually any text editing program can be used to edit the pedal/jack assignments and then re-save the file as “plain text” or “simple text.” Backup files can be stored with different names and in different locations. Only the file named “pedals.txt” located in the “active” folder on the Savant Elite2’s virtual disk drive is used to assign the actions.
