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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: ShangMingg on Thu, 08 November 2012, 21:33:43

Title: How to test functionality of a keyboard (when buying used)?
Post by: ShangMingg on Thu, 08 November 2012, 21:33:43

I believe that I've found a deal that may be to good to be true, involving a used mechanical keyboard (a few weeks old).

Is there any way to guarantee that the keyboard works? I'll bring my laptop to test the basic functionality of the keys, of course, but are there other methods such as some kind of software or specific physical keystrokes I can use to test?

Thanks!

Title: Re: How to test functionality of a keyboard (when buying used)?
Post by: jeroplane on Thu, 08 November 2012, 21:38:45

One popular key testing application is Aqua Key: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34670.msg641440#msg641440

Title: Re: How to test functionality of a keyboard (when buying used)?
Post by: Skull_Angel on Thu, 08 November 2012, 21:40:24

Could use Aquakeytest; you need to physically actuate the keys, but it'll record which keys you've pressed if they register (on-screen display).

edit: beaten to it!