What started usbbutton?
The project behind usbbutton started when I was building a photobooth for a friend’s wedding. Despite searching online, I couldn’t find a simple arcade button that would trigger a ‘space’ keystroke for less than £100. So I decided to make my own.
Then I thought, why not see if anyone else would be interested in buying one?
How does a usbbutton work?
Our usbbutton uses a USB 2.0 connector, and will work with both Mac and PC. Your computer will recognise the usbbutton as a keyboard, pushing the button will trigger the keystroke you select just as if it was being typed on a regular keyboard.
They work great for triggering popular photobooth software, such as DSLRbooth and Sparkbooth. Just make sure you choose the right button to press when you order!
Not sure which keystroke you need? See our FAQ.
Need extra buttons for your professional lighting controller? The usbbutton works great for that too.
Who makes my usbbutton?
All of our usbbuttons are put together by hand in Winchester, UK. We keep a small stock of the most popular buttons, others will be made to order. Please allow us 1-3 working days for us to dispatch your button.
If you need your order urgently, please contact us to see if we can get your order moving more quickly.
FAQ
What keystroke should I select?
It’s completely up to you. However, to help you choose, we know that people often use the below keystrokes with popular photobooth software:
DSLRBooth – Space
Sparkbooth – Space or Enter
Photoboof – F12
Please check with your software provider before ordering your button!
Can you help with a custom button request? e.g. longer cable, different colour
We are happy to give it a go! Drop us a message via our contact us page, as we will get back to you ASAP!