The rest of the keys were programmed and tested. Only the M key failed to test. This was likely a case of a bad connection on the bottom of the board. Aside from that missing key and no "Enter" key, everything else in this paragraph was typed on the prototype keyboard. This makes it the first blog to be written by the project itself. The next keyboard, which will include an "Enter" key, will be able to write the entire post.
The malfunctioning M key was going to wait for the next trip to the hackspace to get fixed but a soldering iron was handy in the hotel room. A make-shift soldering station was arranged with an inexpensive iron, a soaked rag, and a paper napkin on top. Fortunately, a fine tip was available for the iron.
While soldering the connection for the M key, it seemed like a good idea to reprogram the second Spacebar key on the right-hand side to become an Enter key. So that's what happened, and just like that, the keyboard had everything but number and some symbols. Programming different mode will become important so things like a ten-key pad will be available when changing modes.
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
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2018-04-26
Mostly functional keyboard setup
The malfunctioning M key was going to wait for the next trip to the hackspace to get fixed but a soldering iron was handy in the hotel room. A make-shift soldering station was arranged with an inexpensive iron, a soaked rag, and a paper napkin on top. Fortunately, a fine tip was available for the iron.
Soldering station in a pinch
While soldering the connection for the M key, it seemed like a good idea to reprogram the second Spacebar key on the right-hand side to become an Enter key. So that's what happened, and just like that, the keyboard had everything but number and some symbols. Programming different mode will become important so things like a ten-key pad will be available when changing modes.
Duplicate Spacebar reprogrammed as an Enter key
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com/
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2018-04-26
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