Cool Idea for an input device

R3l0ad · 01-08-2004, 04:26 PM

Check this out, its an interesting idea for an input device, granted the price is a little high, but not a bad idea if you can afford it or find it else where!!

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&sku=P55-2002

bjm2020 · 01-08-2004, 04:28 PM

Can't you just buy a regular keypad and program it to do things with girder?

R3l0ad · 01-08-2004, 04:40 PM

I don't know, I've never pursued that, I just figured that maybe somebody would possibly find use for something of this nature!!! But if you can great!!!

wizardPC · 01-08-2004, 06:00 PM

i've thought about getting one of those or something like it for a while, but its too darn expensive

e_fractal · 01-08-2004, 07:32 PM

My local Wal-Mart had the standard USB keypad used for laptops for under $10 on clearence.

As long as its USB I think you could set it up in girder to do whatever you want. If it's ps/2 its possible, but only if you dont plan on using a regular keyboard too.

I have a little project going to play mp3's in my room. I've been using a 350mhz PC with a bulky 14" monitor. I'm taking the guts out and using an old 70's stereo as a case and adding a 7" lcd screen. I have myHTPC and 4am music console for software. For navigation I was going to hack a keyboard and mount some buttons near the screen, but one of these might be easier

Stuff I do while waiting for my carPC parts to get here from Hong Kong ...