User Guide

User Guide

This comprehensive guide covers all features and functionality of the Idasen Desk Controller.

Table of Contents

• System Tray Interface
• Context Menu
• Settings Window
• Controlling Your Desk
• Hotkeys
• Advanced Features
• Best Practices

System Tray Interface

The application runs quietly in your Windows system tray, providing quick access to all features.

System Tray Icon States

The icon displays your desk's current height:

Unknown Height

Displayed when:

• Application just started
• Desk not yet connected
• Height hasn't been read

Known Height

Shows the actual desk height in centimeters, updated automatically when the desk moves.

Icon Interactions

• Left Click: Show/Hide the Settings window
• Right Click: Open the context menu

Context Menu

Right-click the system tray icon to access quick actions:

Menu Items

• Show/Hide Settings - Toggle the settings window
• Connect - Connect to your desk (shown when disconnected)
• Disconnect - Disconnect from your desk (shown when connected)
• Standing - Move to standing position
• Seating - Move to seating position
• Custom 1 - Move to custom position 1
• Custom 2 - Move to custom position 2
• Stop - Immediately stop desk movement
• Exit - Close the application

Note: Menu items for positions can be shown/hidden in Settings → General tab.

Settings Window

Access comprehensive settings by clicking "Show Settings" from the context menu or clicking the system tray icon.

General Settings

Desk Positions

Configure up to four preset positions:

Standing Position

• Your preferred standing height (typically 100-130 cm)
• Default hotkey: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ↑

Seating Position

• Your preferred sitting height (typically 60-80 cm)
• Default hotkey: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ↓

Custom 1 Position

• Additional custom position for specific tasks
• Default hotkey: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ←

Custom 2 Position

• Second additional custom position
• Default hotkey: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + →

For Each Position:

• Height Value: Set in centimeters
• Tray Checkbox: Show/hide in context menu

Tips for Setting Heights:

• Move desk manually to desired height
• Note the height from desk display
• Enter value in settings
• Or use arrow keys during move confirmation to fine-tune

Tray Menu Options

• Stop Command: Toggle visibility of Stop command in context menu

Hot Keys Settings

Global hotkeys work in any application, even when the settings window is closed.

Default Hotkeys:

• Standing: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ↑
• Seating: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ↓
• Custom 1: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ←
• Custom 2: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + →

Appearance Settings

Theme Selection

Choose from multiple color themes to match your desktop environment:

• Light themes for bright environments
• Dark themes for low-light conditions
• High-contrast themes for accessibility

Changes apply immediately without restart.

Advanced Settings

Log Folder

• Displays location of application log files
• Useful for troubleshooting
• Click to open folder in File Explorer

Settings File

• Shows where user settings are stored
• Each Windows user has separate settings
• Click to open folder in File Explorer

Desk Name

• Specify custom desk name if changed from default
• Default: App searches for devices starting with "Desk"
• Useful if you've renamed your desk

Desk Address

• Optional Bluetooth MAC address (as unsigned long)
• Enables faster connection
• Priority: Desk Name first, then Desk Address
• Find address in Windows Bluetooth settings or logs

Parental Lock

• Enabled: Locks physical desk controller
• When locked, pressing up/down buttons stops movement immediately
• Prevents unauthorized desk adjustments
• Useful in shared spaces or homes with children

Units Till Stop

• Fine-tunes stopping distance calculation
• Adjust if desk overshoots or undershoots target heights
• Higher value = earlier stop (before target)
• Lower value = later stop (may overshoot)
• Default value works for most users

Reset Settings

• Restores all settings to defaults
• Warning: This action cannot be undone
• You'll need to reconfigure positions and preferences

Controlling Your Desk

Methods of Control

There are three ways to control your desk:

1. System Tray Context Menu (right-click icon)
2. Settings Window Menu (left sidebar)
3. Global Hotkeys (keyboard shortcuts)

Move Action Flow

When you trigger a move command:

1. Confirmation Dialog Appears

   • Shows target height
   • Displays current height
   • Provides fine-tuning controls

2. Fine-Tune Position (Optional)

   • Press ↑ to increase target height
   • Press ↓ to decrease target height
   • Press ← or → to cancel
   • Each press adjusts by smallest increment

3. Confirm or Cancel

   • Click "Move" or press Enter to proceed
   • Click "Cancel" or press Esc to abort
   • Press ← or → to cancel

4. Desk Moves

   • Desk automatically moves to target height
   • Icon updates in real-time
   • Notification appears when complete

5. Position Saved

   • If you fine-tuned the height, new value is automatically saved
   • No need to manually update settings

Stop Command

To stop desk movement at any time:

• Right-click icon → Stop
• Press your Stop hotkey (if configured)
• Press physical buttons on desk controller

Hotkeys

Using Hotkeys

Global hotkeys work anywhere in Windows:

• No need to focus the application
• Works even when settings window is hidden
• Consistent experience across all applications

Hotkey Best Practices

1. Avoid Conflicts

   • Check that chosen combinations don't conflict with other apps
   • Test in your most-used applications

2. Memorability

   • Use logical combinations (e.g., ↑ for Standing, ↓ for Seating)
   • Keep combinations similar for easy recall

3. Accessibility

   • Ensure combinations are easy to press
   • Consider ergonomics for frequent use

Advanced Features

Desktop Notifications

The application provides informative notifications for:

• 🔄 Connecting: "Trying to connect to desk..."
• ✅ Connected: "Successfully connected"
• ❌ Failed: "Failed to connect"
• 📏 Movement Complete: "Desk reached target height"
• ⚠️ Errors: Connection issues, timeouts

Auto-Connect

The application automatically:

• Connects to your desk on startup
• Reconnects if connection is lost
• Remembers your last connected desk
• Handles connection failures gracefully

Per-User Settings

Settings are stored per Windows user:

• Each user can have different positions
• Custom hotkeys per user
• Individual preferences
• Shared desk, personal configuration

Position Visibility Control

Customize which positions appear in the context menu:

• Useful if you only use 2-3 positions
• Cleaner, more focused menu
• Positions remain accessible via hotkeys even when hidden

Best Practices

Ergonomics

1. Standing Position

   • Elbows at 90° when typing
   • Monitor at eye level
   • Feet flat on floor

2. Sitting Position

   • Feet flat on floor or footrest
   • Knees at 90°
   • Lower back supported

3. Alternating

   • Switch positions every 30-60 minutes
   • Use hotkeys for easy transitions
   • Set reminders if needed

Desk Maintenance

• Keep desk surface clear during movement
• Ensure cables have adequate slack
• Test emergency stop function
• Verify Bluetooth connection regularly

Application Usage

1. Start with Defaults

   • Try default positions first
   • Adjust after a few days of use
   • Fine-tune as you discover preferences

2. Use Hotkeys

   • Faster than menu navigation
   • More ergonomic
   • Builds muscle memory

3. Monitor Logs

   • Check logs if issues occur
   • Logs help diagnose connection problems
   • Location shown in Advanced Settings

Troubleshooting Tips

If something isn't working:

1. Check Bluetooth connection in Windows
2. Verify desk is paired
3. Restart application
4. Check log files
5. See Troubleshooting page

Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Action	Default Shortcut
Standing Position	Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ↑
Seating Position	Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ↓
Custom 1 Position	Ctrl + Shift + Alt + ←
Custom 2 Position	Ctrl + Shift + Alt + →
Show/Hide Settings	Click tray icon
Open Context Menu	Right-click tray icon

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