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Offline QuincyJones

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Throwing a teensy inside a dell quietkey
« on: Mon, 13 June 2016, 22:20:00 »
I'm thinking about doing this, mainly to give me a function layer but never done anything like this before. Would I simply wire up the connectors where the membrane matrix meets the board to the teensy?
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Offline Darkshado

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Re: Throwing a teensy inside a dell quietkey
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 13 June 2016, 23:07:19 »
Easier: make a PS/2 to USB converter with that Teensy / other suitable dev board.

You need to solder the PS/2 connectors according to your fimware's instructions. You could do this internally and install the board permanently inside, or use a PS/2 connector and have a removeable adapter that'll work on all of your PS/2 boards.

Check out Soarer's and TMK as good starting points.

N.B. I haven't done this specific project myself yet.

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Re: Throwing a teensy inside a dell quietkey
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 14 June 2016, 05:16:46 »
I suppose that's an idea - thanks! there's some space inside but not sure whether there'll be enough! Teensy's are so expensive in the UK though sadface
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Re: Throwing a teensy inside a dell quietkey
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 14 June 2016, 05:26:22 »
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Re: Throwing a teensy inside a dell quietkey
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 14 June 2016, 08:00:31 »
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