Hi,
my device is an Archos 7 home tablet based on Android 1.5. I connect
an external usb keyboard by means of a microusb host adapter.
I am developing a virtual keyboard for disabled users and I am writing
a scan mode for this input method; the virtual keyboard should be
detect a keypress from the external keyboard. How can I do it?
I am trying to create a onkeylistener, but it does not work.
Best regards,
Pinguinodaddy
I'm pretty sure you cant use a keyboard. Android doesnt have usb host support.
No, I sure that Android 1.5 has the usb host support. If I connect an external usb keyboard by means of a microusb adapter, this keyboard works perfectly.
I am having some problems when I try to detect an external keypress from my apps. How can I resolve the issue?
Best regards.
pinguinodaddy said:
No, I sure that Android 1.5 has the usb host support. If I connect an external usb keyboard by means of a microusb adapter, this keyboard works perfectly.
I am having some problems when I try to detect an external keypress from my apps. How can I resolve the issue?
Best regards.
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Hello
Would you please try
getResources().getConfiguration().keyboard != Configuration.KEYBOARD_NOKEYS
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Hope this works
hey guys,
im wondering if its possible to use the htc touch with an external keyboard.
i just ordered a mini usb to usb adapter.
now i want to use a computer keyboard to type on my touch.
if it doesnt work is there a bluetooth keyboard thats works with the elf/elfin?
many thanks in advance!
SHARPSH00TER said:
hey guys,
im wondering if its possible to use the htc touch with an external keyboard.
i just ordered a mini usb to usb adapter.
now i want to use a computer keyboard to type on my touch.
if it doesnt work is there a bluetooth keyboard thats works with the elf/elfin?
many thanks advance!
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bluetooth keyboard works but not usb keyboard because this device don't have usb host chip inside .
so this would work?
cgi.ebay.de/Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-for-Iphone-PS3-PDA-PC-New-/120643351922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item1c16e77572
The GNote has the ability to act as a USB host, which allows one to attach a flash drive directly to the Note as external storage.
Can we expect devs on the forum to develop USB drivers so we might use other peripherals such as keyboards and mice on the GNote?
I come from a Notion Ink Adam tablet which runs Froyo and was able to work with plug and play USB keyboards and mice.
Would be a very nice feature to hafe on the GNote.
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I don't have the NOTE yet, but on my present device I can attach a USB Keyboard directly to it and it works. I don't need any driver.
Did you test it before opening this thread?
Please confirm
Remark: And same for mouse!
My USB keyboard works fine
Tried several mice and one worked, most didn't (not sure the model name of the one that did, it as a Logitech, will be back in the store later this week and confirm).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYlfuNIGQsw bluetooth mouse works too
Yep BT keyboard mouse work also, amongst other things:
using usb mouse on note.
so you guys are saying that one can use a usb mouse on the note. i guess first you need an adapator or an usb mouse with a micro plug, then just plug and go.
I tested out my razer orochi BT mouse and it worked fine. Don't have any use for it yet until I get a small BT keyboard I can use.
Hi Pere,
To be honest. I read a review which stated that in practice with the OTG USB adapter only flashdrives and externally powered hard drives seemed to work and that the drivers for keyboards and mice would be needed for them to work.
This did not stop me from ordering the adapter, which still has to be delivered. Will obviously test myself once it arrives.
Would be delighted if one can plug in any USB keyboard.
Thanks for clearing it up.
Pere said:
I don't have the NOTE yet, but on my present device I can attach a USB Keyboard directly to it and it works. I don't need any driver.
Did you test it before opening this thread?
Please confirm
Remark: And same for mouse!
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litening said:
Hi Pere,
To be honest. I read a review which stated that in practice with the OTG USB adapter only flashdrives and externally powered hard drives seemed to work and that the drivers for keyboards and mice would be needed for them to work.
This did not stop me from ordering the adapter, which still has to be delivered. Will obviously test myself once it arrives.
Would be delighted if one can plug in any USB keyboard.
Thanks for clearing it up.
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That's the GSMarena review and they are quite incorrect. My USB keyboard works perfectly, as did the USB mouse I tried instore. You will of course need a USB OTG adapter.
NZtechfreak said:
Yep BT keyboard mouse work also, amongst other things:
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Anyone know what that gaming controller is called and where to get from thx.
NZtechfreak said:
That's the GSMarena review and they are quite incorrect. My USB keyboard works perfectly, as did the USB mouse I tried instore. You will of course need a USB OTG adapter.
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Nice!! Thank you.
Two more questions, one of them for people using not standard English keyboard ( French, Spanish and so on...) does the keys layout meet with the written characters? I mean: symbols as ;/"? are in different keys? or does they match with the written ones?
The second question or test: Can we use a Host USB to connect together both keyboard and mouse simultaneously to the note!?
Who will be the first in test?
Thanks in advance
Good question! I would like if one could answer that as well.
I guess it would require a OTG usb cable + USB hub. Does the Note support for a USB hube? I mean, would the USB host in the Note allow that?
Also, if it works with an USB hub, then I guess you would be able to both output screen to hdmi, charge and use USB keyboard/mouse at the same time?
An Italian coleague has already answered the USB hub question with this video: And yes, we can!
Regarding the simultaneous connection of mouse, keyboard and HDMI would be great but I'm afraid that there are technical reasons to doubt that it's possible...
What about the special signs question? Any idea?
NZtechfreak said:
Yep BT keyboard mouse work also, amongst other things:
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I am super curious about what showed after 4:00 is that windows or some theme looks like windows?
If Note can operate windows that would be wonderful!
NZtechfreak said:
You will of course need a USB OTG adapter.
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Could somebody explain what exactly is a 'USB OTG Cable' ?
Is it just a cable with a male micro usb plug at one end, and female std. USB plug at the other end ?
Or it needs some magic electronic add-on inside ?
Thanx in advance
All PS\2 keyboards and mouses works great too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1440077
If you use a USB keyboard, does that mean you can't connect it to a monitor as well? You need a bluetooth keyboard to do NZtechfreak's setup, correct?
Basically, I just want to know if you can use a keyboard with it that has a micro USB plug. Thanks in advance if you can help me out.
I believe the manual says it supports USB input devices. Mouse and keyboard should work fine.
Nospin said:
I believe the manual says it supports USB input devices. Mouse and keyboard should work fine.
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Great! Thank you for the speedy answer.
Yes you definitly can
Nexus 7 Manual said:
You can connect a keyboard, mouse, or even a joystick or other input device to your tablet via USB or Bluetooth and use it just as you would with a PC.
You may need an adapter to connect the keyboard or other device to your tablet's USB port. To connect more than one USB Device at the same time, usa a powered USB hub to reduce the drain on your tablet's battery.
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Can heartily recommend the Apple Keyboard actually, it pairs up nicely to my Galaxy Tab. That plus a BT mouse and I'm gtg for support issues if I'm out and about. USB connectivity would be good, but the BT solution for keyboards opens up a fair few decent choices. Not tried other keyboards, but the Apple one works as it's so thin to slip in a light bag.
Hi
I want to be able to also connect my bluetooth keyboard with USB to my nexus 10 device.
My device is rooted and I have an OTG cable.
When I connect the bluetooth keyboard to my nexus 10 from micro-usb --> USB --> micro-USB my device recognizes the USB connection but not the type of connection (no driver). So it doesn't see that it's a keyboard. I was wondering whether one of you smart IT people knows how to make my Nexus recognize a bluetooth keyboard, it does recognize a normal usb keyboard.
I already googled it (and searched on this forum) but I couldn't find a solution.
Thank you in advance for your attention and time.
If you are wondering why --> it's because I think a bluetooth keyboard will drain more battery than a usb keyboard.
Tangonaf said:
Hi
I want to be able to also connect my bluetooth keyboard with USB to my nexus 10 device.
My device is rooted and I have an OTG cable.
When I connect the bluetooth keyboard to my nexus 10 from micro-usb --> USB --> micro-USB my device recognizes the USB connection but not the type of connection (no driver). So it doesn't see that it's a keyboard. I was wondering whether one of you smart IT people knows how to make my Nexus recognize a bluetooth keyboard, it does recognize a normal usb keyboard.
I already googled it (and searched on this forum) but I couldn't find a solution.
Thank you in advance for your attention and time.
If you are wondering why --> it's because I think a bluetooth keyboard will drain more battery than a usb keyboard.
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Are you sure the keyboard works as a USB keyboard when connected? Usually the USB port on bluetooth keyboards is only for charging which might be why you haven't had any luck...
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Are you sure the keyboard works as a USB keyboard when connected? Usually the USB port on bluetooth keyboards is only for charging which might be why you haven't had any luck...
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Oh I guess it only connects to the accu then
Thank you
Tangonaf said:
Oh I guess it only connects to the accu then
Thank you
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one way to check this would be to plug the USB cable into a PC and see if the keyboard works there or not?