Hi guys, I have a question, I found a micro keyboard to pair with raspberry pi.
This is the keyboard:
http://www.lindy.co.uk/keyboar.....840.html
Do you think this might work fine with raspi?
Thank you
Raspi and Lindy micro Keyboard
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404 - Document Not Found on the provided link.
Any standard USB keyboard "should" work ok, as long as it doesn't draw too much power due to built-in USB hub, backlighting, etc.
Any standard USB keyboard "should" work ok, as long as it doesn't draw too much power due to built-in USB hub, backlighting, etc.
I'm looking for a micro wireless keyboard integrating a trackpad, I found this for 30 euro.
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wow, the listed price is over twice that. At any rate the question with any wireless keyboard is, whether the "wireless" part is supported under Linux. If it is, then I assume you'd be ok. The page says "compatible with USB enabled operating systems and PS3" which *might* mean it appears to the PC as a standard USB keyboard. If so, you'd be OK on the software side, but you also need to make sure it draws less than 100 or 150 mA, if you want to plug into the Pi USB port directly, without using a separately powered USB hub.
Yes you are right, because it should be seen as HID to work under linux.
But I can't know that before the deal ends.
But I can't know that before the deal ends.
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Lenovo mini wireless keyboard with trackball N5901 it's a nice option to for about 30 euro from Cina and HK on eBay
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the Lindy keyboard is showing as £75, yet a very similar keyboard is available on ebuyer for £18 :-O
http://www.ebuyer.com/247588-x.....-rf240-50k
I have a logitech bluetooth keyboard and when paired with the logitech dongle runs as a HID keyboard and works fine on the PS3 and a PC BIOS, I suspect these will work in a similar way. I can pair the BT keyboard with the PS3 directly, but it's a pain if I want to quickly plug it in somewhere else, so I pair the dongle and move that around as needed.
I also stumbled on the below links a few weeks ago, if you want some background reading! They contain a bit more info on some (all?) of the logitech dongles and switching them to HCI mode from the default HID mode:
http://code.google.com/p/lbtservice/
http://www.nynaeve.net/?p=5
http://www.ebuyer.com/247588-x.....-rf240-50k
I have a logitech bluetooth keyboard and when paired with the logitech dongle runs as a HID keyboard and works fine on the PS3 and a PC BIOS, I suspect these will work in a similar way. I can pair the BT keyboard with the PS3 directly, but it's a pain if I want to quickly plug it in somewhere else, so I pair the dongle and move that around as needed.
I also stumbled on the below links a few weeks ago, if you want some background reading! They contain a bit more info on some (all?) of the logitech dongles and switching them to HCI mode from the default HID mode:
http://code.google.com/p/lbtservice/
http://www.nynaeve.net/?p=5
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lindy is never the cheapest [unless you find a bargain]
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i have this keyboard, it's ok with Linux, Mac and Pc. i'm waiting my Raspberry Pi.
http://www.lemondenumerique.co.....board.html
http://www.lemondenumerique.co.....board.html
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markb said:
Yes, I believe there are Olivetti drivers.
Does any know if this keyboard will work with the Pi?
Yes, I believe there are Olivetti drivers.
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If your looking for small then this can't be beat.
http://www.casatech.eu
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markb said:
Yes, this will support the Pi - just place the board on top of the platen and it will support it just fine.
Drivers must be installed manually, of course, since there is no auto-installer
Does any know if this keyboard will work with the Pi?
Yes, this will support the Pi - just place the board on top of the platen and it will support it just fine.
Drivers must be installed manually, of course, since there is no auto-installer
The best things in life aren't things ... but, a Raspberry Pi comes pretty darned close! 
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -- W.B. Yeats
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -- W.B. Yeats
The best things in life aren't things ... but, a Raspberry Pi comes pretty darned close! 
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -- W.B. Yeats
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -- W.B. Yeats
http://www.ipazzport.com/produ.....tlist.html is where I bought mine. I got the wired one at the bottom and just love it! Wired is good enough for my purposes and was cheaper. I am looking forward to using this with my RPi... in about two... more... months... (weep!)
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These keyboard are so cool 
I still love the new lenovo n5902 because it's backlit and has an optical mouse but this one is impressive http://unisen-usa.com/16.html
I still love the new lenovo n5902 because it's backlit and has an optical mouse but this one is impressive http://unisen-usa.com/16.html
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Quick question guys if you don't mind.
I'm wanting to pick up a Rii Mini Keyboard, and was looking at the Bluetooth model, but are you able to tell me if this'll work fine in the Pi? It's just a dongle you plug in, but I assume it'll depend on the drivers etc...
I'm actually using OpenELEC XBMC if that makes any difference...
I'm wanting to pick up a Rii Mini Keyboard, and was looking at the Bluetooth model, but are you able to tell me if this'll work fine in the Pi? It's just a dongle you plug in, but I assume it'll depend on the drivers etc...
I'm actually using OpenELEC XBMC if that makes any difference...
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