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Alternative Keyboard for Pocket BASIC Computer

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Hi guys,

Are there any alternatives to the xbox chatpad in the Pocket BASIC Computer e.g. one that interfaces with the arduino's RX pin without being programmed manually?

Thanks

Usama

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  • You could also use only the pcb  of a ps/2 keyboard and make a small matrix with small tactile switches (just only for the keys you need) . its just a lot of work to figure out the connections on the keyboards pcb.

    ..going further: you could add a ps/2 connector on the outside of your Pocket computer and use your pocket computer as keyboard of a regular PC. like Dual-typing in both units at the same time...--> this way you could simultaniously write BASIC code, and "record" it on your pc.

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  • You could also use only the pcb  of a ps/2 keyboard and make a small matrix with small tactile switches (just only for the keys you need) . its just a lot of work to figure out the connections on the keyboards pcb.

    ..going further: you could add a ps/2 connector on the outside of your Pocket computer and use your pocket computer as keyboard of a regular PC. like Dual-typing in both units at the same time...--> this way you could simultaniously write BASIC code, and "record" it on your pc.

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