Raspberry Pi Bluetooth Keyboard

Will a raspberry pi work with one of these? New Mini Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard with CD for iPad 2 iPhone 4G 4S PS3 PC | eBay or something similar ?

gadget.iom over 10 years ago

You may run into some issues based on the experiences from this article: http://www.correlatedcontent.com/blog/bluetooth-keyboard-on-the-raspberry-pi/
An easier approach if you are looking for a wireless keyboard may be something lie this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-4G-Wireless-Mini-Keyboard-Remote-Touchpad-for-Smart-TV-MX-M6-M8-Android-TV-Box-/371202424342?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_KeyboardsMice&hash=item566d637e16
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to gadget.iom

Thanks i am building a raspberry pi portable and was wondering if i could use my embedded Bluetooth chip to occasionally use a touchscreen

http://www.element14.com/community/thread/38433/l/raspberry-pi-style-i-pod-touch-pi-pod
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

sorry keyboard not touch screen
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gadget.iom over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

you may need some drivers to use the Bluetooth keyboard functionality.
This is entirely feasible when you have a working system. The reason for my wireless keyboard suggestion was the driverless operation capabilities.
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Problemchild over 10 years ago

Should be OK, you will need to use a supported Bluetooth adapter on the RPI or download the driver for your device.
Remember that many small BT keyboards whilst they work mostly OK sometimes have issues with the extra weird key presses for standard keys and also they are not suitable for long term use as they are tiring on the hands.
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Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Problemchild

Thanks could you give me a link to a good one to buy
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amgalbu over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

I used this one and it works like a charm
Not very handy when you have to type a lot, but it's ok for occasional work

http://it.farnell.com/adafruit-industries/922/miniature-wireless-usb-keyboard/dp/2301653?ost=wireless+keyboard&categoryId=700000005176
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Former Member over 10 years ago

i see this is wireless but is it BT
i really want a BT one so i can connect my raspberry pi to other devices and occassional use a BT keyboard
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gadget.iom over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

The datasheet says "not bluetooth".
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amgalbu over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

Sorry my mistake. This is not bluetooth
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