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geekhack Community => Input Devices => Topic started by: nuclearsandwich on Thu, 16 April 2015, 17:27:19

Title: Who knows what: Wireless USB
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Thu, 16 April 2015, 17:27:19

I never really thought of wireless USB devices as being that great. The USB receiver takes up a port constantly whereas Bluetooth leaves your computer free to connect to other things.

However, while exploring Surface + mechanical KB as an alternative to a clamshell laptop, I realized that USB receiver based wireless devices work as USB devices on the machine. This is important because they don't need to be paired or have any other ceremony performed before they're operational. Which is a big deal when your OS requires a password before it can boot.

I've been using a Matias Secure Pro and I'm missing my more compact and custom layouts. Does anyone here know of wireless USB systems for DIYers?

Title: Re: Who knows what: Wireless USB
Post by: tbc on Sun, 26 April 2015, 19:15:49

this might not be what you're looking for, but GON uses logitech unifying receivers to make wireless boards.

not really 'kosher', but if you're DIYing, i don't imagine that to be an issue.

Title: Re: Who knows what: Wireless USB
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Sun, 26 April 2015, 19:53:13

Quote from: tbc on Sun, 26 April 2015, 19:15:49

this might not be what you're looking for, but GON uses logitech unifying receivers to make wireless boards.

not really 'kosher', but if you're DIYing, i don't imagine that to be an issue.

Do you have a link to more information on this?

Title: Re: Who knows what: Wireless USB
Post by: tbc on Sun, 26 April 2015, 20:06:33

oh :(

i thinkmi misunderstood what was going on in the video.  derp.

but maybe it'll still be of some use to you.

Title: Re: Who knows what: Wireless USB
Post by: JPG on Sun, 26 April 2015, 20:22:49

Look at Arduino stuff. I never used one, but while looking at them I saw some shield that do the wireless usb thing (even bluetooth if needed).