VERY Mini Keyboard Solution --Cheap! - Page 7

Grayscale · 01-29-2005, 02:14 PM

i've got a playstation style controller thats usb. its pretty sweet, has a dpad. the reason i have it though is i riped it apart and am using the circuitry on it as an interface. im putting buttons on my console that controls volume, next track, pause, etc. the custom software im writing uses directx directinput to poll button presses on the usb gamepad, it is a very simple and well-working solution. i love usb now

kasemodz · 01-29-2005, 04:24 PM

btw has anyone started to mod the keyboard making it wireless perhaps? Has anyone found a schametic to make any keyboard wireless?

Grayscale · 01-29-2005, 04:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kasemodz

btw has anyone started to mod the keyboard making it wireless perhaps? Has anyone found a schametic to make any keyboard wireless?

beyond my scope...way beyond it

cavramair · 01-29-2005, 04:41 PM

Man, this thing is great. The cord is long enough to move it around in the car. I dont see why you would want it wireless, then ya either gotta charge it or change the batteries.

A few pics of the new thumbpad.

Arathranar · 01-29-2005, 04:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kasemodz

btw has anyone started to mod the keyboard making it wireless perhaps? Has anyone found a schametic to make any keyboard wireless?

We just need wireless usb to become mainstream...

tj!2k4 · 01-29-2005, 05:08 PM

Here's what I meant about the clip fitting on my shiftknob. Works perfectly to enter a destination address while I'm stopped. =)

Grayscale · 01-29-2005, 05:23 PM

lol i see you ripped your console is ripped out like mine. i should take pix of the progress of my flush mounting of the keypad but im too lazy. i think i'll finish it up tonight, if i have time. it's gonna be sweet guys. but that clip idea is really cool! are you ever going to bondo your screen?

mp3oplecarrier · 01-29-2005, 05:24 PM

So who else from over here is after one of these?

old_lou · 01-29-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mp3oplecarrier

So who else from over here is after one of these?

Count me in

fallnangel · 01-29-2005, 05:36 PM

success!!finally got one had to drive for 30 min but worth it

.glad i got a warranty seems kinda flimsy.

edit.but for $15 keyboard that doesnt need drivers and that small, u cant complain.

kasemodz · 01-29-2005, 05:39 PM

well if someone could find a schematic for a wireless keyboard receiver and emitter, ill be willing to make it and post info.

Grayscale · 01-29-2005, 06:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kasemodz

well if someone could find a schematic for a wireless keyboard receiver and emitter, ill be willing to make it and post info.

i googled for a whille, and i dont think there is one.

tj!2k4 · 01-29-2005, 06:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Grayscale

lol i see you ripped your console is ripped out like mine. i should take pix of the progress of my flush mounting of the keypad but im too lazy. i think i'll finish it up tonight, if i have time. it's gonna be sweet guys. but that clip idea is really cool! are you ever going to bondo your screen?

Thanks =)

I might bondo the screen, but first on my list of priorities is getting the damage fixed from being sideswiped, so the project is kinda on hold until that's settled. =(

Next on the to-do list for the carputer is resolving some minor electrical items such as amp turn-on delay, installing fuses, etc. Once I get to the point where I can bolt the computer into the dash, I'll be able to put the console bezel back, and then I'll know whether or not I'll bondo the screen.

Edit: That glidepoint you mounted came out real nice, can't wait to see how you mount the keyboard.. If I actually had a real armrest I might attempt it as well.. lol

TruckinMP3 · 01-29-2005, 07:41 PM

Damn, EB online charges shipping and tax... I thought online was not taxed unless you lived in the same state.

Arathranar · 01-29-2005, 07:46 PM

Same state as any outlet. EB probably has outlets in a lot of states.