Getting the extra keys on a Logitech Cordless Desktop Deluxe to work in Debian's X

Last tested May 16, 2004 - on X 4.3.0-dfsg in Debian Sid

Step 1

Append the following to the file /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/XKeysymDB: 



logitech_standby:10090000

logitech_mail:10090001

logitech_sms:10090002

logitech_webcam:10090003

logitech_mute:10090004

logitech_up:10090005

logitech_down:10090006

logitech_media:10090007

logitech_home:10090008

logitech_search:10090009

logitech_F1:1009000A

logitech_F2:1009000B

logitech_F3:1009000C

logitech_F4:1009000D

logitech_F5:1009000E

logitech_F6:1009000F

logitech_F7:10090010

logitech_F8:10090011

logitech_F9:10090012

logitech_F10:10090013

logitech_F11:10090014

logitech_F12:10090015






Make sure the values in the second row are unique for this file.





Step 2



Next, add this to ~/.xmodmap: 






keycode 187=logitech_F1

keycode 188=logitech_F2

keycode 118=logitech_F3

keycode 119=logitech_F4

keycode 120=logitech_F5

keycode 121=logitech_F6

keycode 122=logitech_F7

keycode 194=logitech_F8

keycode 195=logitech_F9

keycode 196=logitech_F10

keycode 215=logitech_F11

keycode 216=logitech_F12

keycode 236=logitech_mail

keycode 145=logitech_sms

keycode 146=logitech_webcam

keycode 160=logitech_mute

keycode 176=logitech_up

keycode 174=logitech_down

keycode 237=logitech_media

keycode 178=logitech_home

keycode 229=logitech_search

keycode 223=logitech_standby






You'll need to make sure the keycodes are identical on your system. Use
xev to determine the keycodes.



That's it, your extra Logitech Cordless Desktop Deluxe keys are now supported 
in the X Window System. In order for them to actually do something, 
you'll need to make your window manager aware of their existence. As I'm 
using Enlightenment, I'll describe what 
to do if you want that window manager to do something meaningful 
when you press those extra keys.



Step 3



Modify one of the keybinding sections in ~/.enlightenment/keybindings.cfg as such: 






__NEXT_ACTION

  __KEY logitech_webcam

  __EVENT __KEY_PRESS

  __ACTION __A_EXEC /home/frederik/scripts/e_launchOrMoveApp.sh Gqcam gqcam




  

  


Replace the last part with the executable of your choice. As you notice, you're able to pass variables to your command by adding them on the line.