Key Map & Shortcuts - Virtual Controller Supply

Keyboard Layout

The image below shows the full keyboard layout. Each key is labeled with a number, which is referenced in the keymap tables on this page.

Understanding Key Types

The keyboard is a composite USB device, meaning that some keys act like a standard keyboard, while others act like a joystick or gamepad-style input.

🔵 Blue Numbered Keys

These keys behave like normal keyboard keys. You can use them anywhere on your system, including text fields, message dialogs, and within CRC.

🔴 Red Numbered Keys

These keys behave like joystick button inputs. CRC has been specifically programmed to recognize these inputs and map them to their intended STARS functions.These keys have no functionality outside of CRC.

Keymap

For fuctions that reference CRC, consult the ‘STARS Keys’ section of CRC’s STARS Documentation for more information.

Row 1

Key #	Key Text	Function
1	[Blank]	Beacon code readout or “beaconator” key, as discussed in CRC documentation
2	`CNTR`	Refer to CRC documentation
3	`MAPS`	Refer to CRC documentation
4	`WX`	Refer to CRC documentation
5	`CORE`	Refer to CRC documentation
6	`SIGN ON`	Opens the connection dialog
7	`BRITE`	Refer to CRC documentation
8	`LDR`	Refer to CRC documentation
9	`CHAR SIZE`	Refer to CRC documentation
10	`SHIFT`	Refer to CRC documentation

Row 2

Key #	Key Text	Function
11	`DCB`	Refer to CRC documentation
12	`RNG RING`	Refer to CRC documentation
13	`RANGE`	Refer to CRC documentation
14	[Blank]	Equivalent to keyboard `TAB` key
15	`PREF SET`	Refer to CRC documentation
16	[Blank]	Activates the controlling session; use after the `SIGN ON` key
17	[Blank]	No Function
18	[Blank]	No Function
19	`SITE`	Refer to CRC documentation
20	`MODE`	Refer to CRC documentation

Row 3

Key #	Key Text	Function
21	`CLEAR`	Equivalent to keyboard `ESC` key.
22	`BACK SPACE`	Equivalent to keyboard `BACKSPACE` key.
23	`SPACE`	Equivalent to keyboard `SPACE` key.
24	`ENTER`	Equivalent to keyboard `ENTER` key.

Row 4

Key #	Key Text	Function
25	`INIT CNTL`	Refer to CRC documentation
26	`TRK RPOS`	Refer to CRC documentation
27	`TRK SUSP`	Refer to CRC documentation
28	`TERM CNTL`	Refer to CRC documentation
29	`HND OFF`	Refer to CRC documentation
30	`FLT DATA`	Refer to CRC documentation
31	`MULTI FUNC`	Refer to CRC documentation
32	`F8`	Refer to CRC documentation
33	`Δ`	Refer to CRC documentation
34	`.`	Equivalent to keyboard `.` key.

Row 5

Key #	Key Text	Function
35	`F9`	Refer to CRC documentation
36	`F10`	Refer to CRC documentation
37	`CA`	Refer to CRC documentation
38	`F12`	Refer to CRC documentation
39	`F13`	Refer to CRC documentation
40	`F14`	Refer to CRC documentation
41	`TGT GEN`	Refer to CRC documentation
42	`F16`	Refer to CRC documentation
43	`IFR +`	Equivalent to keyboard `+` key.
44	`VFR /`	Equivalent to keyboard `/` key.

Row 6

Key #	Key Text	Function
45	`A`	Equivalent to keyboard `A` key.
46	`BCN B`	Equivalent to keyboard `B` key.
47	`CFG C`	Equivalent to keyboard `C` key.
48	`DIS D`	Equivalent to keyboard `D` key.
49	`EMG E`	Equivalent to keyboard `E` key.
50	`FIL F`	Equivalent to keyboard `F` key.
51	`G`	Equivalent to keyboard `G` key.
52	`↖ 1`	Equivalent to numpad `1` key.
53	`↑ 2`	Equivalent to numpad `2` key.
54	`3 ↗`	Equivalent to numpad `3` key.

Row 7

Key #	Key Text	Function
55	`H`	Equivalent to keyboard `H` key.
56	`I`	Equivalent to keyboard `I` key.
57	`J`	Equivalent to keyboard `J` key.
58	`K`	Equivalent to keyboard `K` key.
59	`LDR L`	Equivalent to keyboard `L` key.
60	`MOD M`	Equivalent to keyboard `M` key.
61	`N`	Equivalent to keyboard `N` key.
62	`← 4`	Equivalent to numpad `4` key.
63	`5`	Equivalent to numpad `5` key.
64	`6 →`	Equivalent to numpad `6` key.

Row 8

Key #	Key Text	Function
65	`OFF O`	Equivalent to keyboard `O` key.
66	`PRE P`	Equivalent to keyboard `P` key.
67	`Q`	Equivalent to keyboard `Q` key.
68	`R`	Equivalent to keyboard `R` key.
69	`SYS S`	Equivalent to keyboard `S` key.
70	`TAB T`	Equivalent to keyboard `T` key.
71	`U`	Equivalent to keyboard `U` key.
72	`↙ 7`	Equivalent to numpad `7` key.
73	`↓ 8`	Equivalent to numpad `8` key.
74	`9 ↘`	Equivalent to numpad `9` key.

Row 9

Key #	Key Text	Function
75	`V`	Equivalent to keyboard `V` key.
76	`W`	Equivalent to keyboard `W` key.
77	`X`	Equivalent to keyboard `X` key.
78	`Y`	Equivalent to keyboard `Y` key.
79	`Z`	Equivalent to keyboard `Z` key.
80	`✱`	Equivalent to keyboard `*` key.
81	`MIN`	Refer to CRC documentation
82	[BLANK]	Equivalent to keyboard `SHIFT` key.
83	`0`	Equivalent to numpad `0` key.
84	[BLANK]	Equivalent to keyboard `CTRL` key.

VATSIM Shortcut Keys

As shown in the keymap tables above and in the image below, the STARS Keyboard includes hidden SHIFT, CTRL / Command ⌘, and TAB keys. These keys are provided to support common VATSIM and CRC shortcuts, such as direct messaging and command variations.

Note: The CTRL shortcut will automatically behave as Control on Windows or Command ⌘ on macOS, depending on your operating system.In some setups (such as those with certain USB hubs), automatic detection may not work correctly. In those cases, the key will default to behaving as a standard Control key.

​Keyboard Layout

​Understanding Key Types

🔵 Blue Numbered Keys

🔴 Red Numbered Keys

​Keymap

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​VATSIM Shortcut Keys

Keyboard Layout

Understanding Key Types

Keymap

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VATSIM Shortcut Keys