K6/K8/K15
The CAN-Bus Keypads Series
Compact,
fully customizable,
water and dust proof.
K6, K8 and K15 are compact keypads based on CAN-Bus protocol.
The devices are water and dust resistant and can be installed both inside and outside the cockpit.
They are fully customizable and proposed with a wide range of interchangeble inserts.
The keypads are available in six versions:
   Connectable to
AiM master devices
Other devices
AiM master devices
Other devices
AiM master devices
Other devices
   Pushbuttons
6 programmable keys
8 programmable keys
15 programmable keys
   Backlight
RGB with dimming option
   Connection
AiM CAN 5 pins
Binder 712
USB CAN 7 pins
Binder 712
AiM CAN 5 pins
Binder 712
USB CAN 7 pins
Binder 712
AiM CAN 5 pins
Binder 712
USB CAN 7 pins
Binder 712
   Materials
Rubber silicon and PA6 GS30% reinforced
   Dimensions
97.4 x 71.4 x 24 mm
127.4 x 71.4 x 24 mm
157.4 x 104.4 x 24 mm
   Weight
120 g
150 g
250 g
   Waterproof
IP67
Common features:
Reconfigurable buttons
Programmable RGB LEDs
LED backlit rings and icons
Momentary, toggle and multi-status
2 blinking mode
Wide range of inserts
CAN-Bus system compatible
Vertical or horizontal mount
Status restore option
K Keypads | AiM EXPANSION
Connectable to the AiM master devices such as dashes, dash loggers and PDMs through the AiM Expansion CAN Bus (go the the section).
K Keypads OPEN | OPEN VERSION
Freely configurable through USB, using the AiM software RaceStudio 3, they can be connected through CAN to every external device (go to the section).
K KEYPADS AiM EXPANSION FEATURES
K Keypads can be connected to the AiM master devices such as dashes, dash loggers and PDMs.
They can be freely configurable as an expansion using the AiM software RaceStudio 3.
The pushbuttons can be:
MOMENTARY
The pushbutton status is ON when the pushbutton is pushed.
TOGGLE
The pushbutton status changes from ON to OFF every time the pushbutton is pushed.
MULTISTATUS
The pushbutton value changes from 0 to a MAX Value every time the pushbutton is pushed.
 
RGB LEDs
RGB LEDs are the best choice in low visibility conditions.
Every pushbutton can be enlightened in 1 of 8 different colors, solid or blinking, according to the configuration defined by the user.
AVAILABLE RGB LEDs COLORS
It is possible to configure a pushbutton for incrementing or decrementing the K6/K8/K15 LEDs brightness.
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
In addition to the primary functionality of the buttons, K6/K8/K15 buttons can be setup for managing the AiM display connected to the devices.
 
INTERCHANGEABLE INSERTS
It is possible to choose among a wide range of inserts available; with 72 elements easily interchangeable, you'll have the possibility to create different configurations with the same K6/K8/K15 keypad based on any needs.
(see the complete list)
OPEN VERSIONS FEATURES
K Keypads, just like GPS09c or ACC 2, are available in "Open Version". These keypads can be easily configurable via USB with AiM software RaceStudio 3 for transmitting the data via CAN to every external device.
The "Open Versions" can also be used as an AiM Expansion, without any issues or limitations.
The pushbuttons can be:
MOMENTARY
The pushbutton status is ON when the pushbutton is pushed.
TOGGLE
The pushbutton status changes from ON to OFF every time the pushbutton is pushed.
MULTISTATUS
The pushbutton value changes from 0 to a MAX Value every time the pushbutton is pushed.
 
RGB LEDs
RGB LEDs are the best choice in low visibility conditions.
Every pushbutton can be enlightened in 1 of 8 different colors, solid or blinking, according to the configuration defined by the user.
AVAILABLE RGB LEDs COLORS
It is possible to configure a pushbutton for incrementing or decrementing the K6/K8/K15 LEDs brightness.
CAN MESSAGES CONFIGURATION
The status of the pushbuttons is transmitted at fixed frequency or/and when it changes.
The CAN messages as frequency, IDs, baud rate, endian and contents can be freely configured.
The status of every pushbutton at the power OFF can be hold at the next power ON.
K6/K8/K15 Open Keypads can manage a CAN INPUT protocol, in order to give a feedback, trough the color LEDs, based upon the information received.
 
INTERCHANGEABLE INSERTS
It is possible to choose among a wide range of inserts available, with 72 elements easily interchangeable, you'll have the possibility to create different configurations with the same K6/K8/K15 keypad based on any needs.
(see the complete list)
FOLLOW THE ROGER CADDELL FREE ONLINE SEMINARS ABOUT K8
The webinar guest has been Robbie Yeoman, AiM Sports Chief Tech Officer.
Please note that you can find ALL the seminars and much more on the AiM Sports YouTube page.
FOLLOW THE ROGER CADDELL FREE ONLINE SEMINARS ABOUT OPEN SYSTEMS
The webinar guests have been Bryc Talley, AiM Sports Technician, and Robbie Yeoman, AiM Sports Chief Tech Officer.
Please note that you can find ALL the seminars and much more on the AiM Sports YouTube page.