I used some sloppy math to operate the modifier keys, like shift, Alt, Ctrl, and GUI, but I should have controlled the four bits independently. I looked up how to write bits in an integer and tried the bitWrite() function with a Ctrl key in mode0. When it worked to press the key, I copied it over to the release, and when that worked, I updated the rest of the code.
My next task was writing strings from the keyboard, which differed from pressing and releasing keys. The code came from an Adafruit example meant to type data from a serial port, but I hard-coded several macros to open the "Run" prompt, then launch webpages or programs like, "notepad.exe" and "calc.exe."
Last, I updated the volume keys to use the proper volume controls instead of relying on an AutoHotkey macro. I also found a key for the calculator, so I corrected that. I am happy with the keyboard for now, but I can do better in the future.
Mute code on feedback and shown on screen
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2023-06-26
My next task was writing strings from the keyboard, which differed from pressing and releasing keys. The code came from an Adafruit example meant to type data from a serial port, but I hard-coded several macros to open the "Run" prompt, then launch webpages or programs like, "notepad.exe" and "calc.exe."
Last, I updated the volume keys to use the proper volume controls instead of relying on an AutoHotkey macro. I also found a key for the calculator, so I corrected that. I am happy with the keyboard for now, but I can do better in the future.
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
Completed projects from year 8
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.
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2023-06-26
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