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Multiple keyboards
fogman:
I am in the final stages of a rotating control panel, but am having problems locating a keyboard. One thought was to get a few mini keyboards and mount them above the CPs on the up slope side, like a flexible Eumax. The problem is that I would need 3 of them and don't know if Windows can handle three different keyboards. They will not have simultaneous key presses, but I am worried that with three keyboards and the Ipac, the CPU will get confused.
Anyone have advice on this...either has had three keyboards conected or knows whether windows can handle it????
Thanks in advance...
NY_in_TX:
why do you need a keyboard on the cp?
your ipac should be able to do everything just fine. mount one if you have to, or better yet get a wireless so you don't have to see it.
ny
fogman:
I want the cabinet to also run new games, even though I would not use a mini keyboard for this. Also, it will be a jukebox and it would be more convenient to use the keyboard to sort down the list, as my MP3 collection is quite large.
I agree that I probably only need the keyboard on on panel...also, I was thinking about placing an illuminated keyboard between the CP and the monitor...Then I would only need the one.
dmsuchy:
I have a Zippy mini keyboard and it works off USB so you could easily plug as many as you want into your USB hubs. Also its really cool lookin cause the keys are lit up blue like my track ball! I got it for around 30 bucks shipped.
NY_in_TX:
cool, I like dmsuchy's idea. use that cool looking keyboard if you want it to be permanent.
maybe a keyboard panel? ehh, seems like such a waste of one of your panels. Although PC gaming just isn't the same for me without a mouse and keyboard...it also isn't the same if I'm not sitting down, dribbing coke down my shirt. :P
Good luck, I'm sure it'll turn out great.
ny