Getting a controller to work with a new protocol is often a trial, and I was relieved how well the ESP32 connected as a wireless keyboard. The credit goes to T-vK and their GitHub repo. They also provided libraries for ESP32 mouse and gamepad emulation. I found their page through an Instructable.
When I connected to my computer, my code kept closing windows because the last function was pressing escape with a light touch, then alt+F4 with a hard touch. The behavior was erratic, so I investigated and discovered that I neglected to connect Vcc to the central copper strip. The missing wire could also be the culprit behind my misbehaving IR sensors. Thankfully, I haven't removed them yet.
I tried some more testing on the infrared aerials, including increasing and decreasing the delay times. These devices have a feature/bug where they will fall back to a known level if they detect constant light sources, which is probably helpful for ignoring sunlight but not detecting a continuous HIGH signal.
Discoverable keyboard
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2021-05-28
When I connected to my computer, my code kept closing windows because the last function was pressing escape with a light touch, then alt+F4 with a hard touch. The behavior was erratic, so I investigated and discovered that I neglected to connect Vcc to the central copper strip. The missing wire could also be the culprit behind my misbehaving IR sensors. Thankfully, I haven't removed them yet.
I tried some more testing on the infrared aerials, including increasing and decreasing the delay times. These devices have a feature/bug where they will fall back to a known level if they detect constant light sources, which is probably helpful for ignoring sunlight but not detecting a continuous HIGH signal.
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
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on 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.
2021-05-28
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