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Brad:

A quick question just for re-assurance.

I'm in the final stages of building a jukebox. I'm using a keyboard hack for control interfacing. My problem is that my soldering skills are very sub-par =( I've managed to hook the thing up but due to my soldering effort I believe I have more than likely crossed some of the keys on the circuit. I tested all the inputs and on some keys I get multiple characters. However I have completed the matrix and have a total of 32 unique working inputs. This is more than enough for my purposes.

Does anyone see any problem with using this? I have no issues in Windows so is it safe to use this hack until I get around to doing another correct one.

Cheers for any input.

Brad

spystyle:

I don't think you'll find many keyboard hack enthusiasts these days, but I am one :)

Though KeyWiz eco weighing in at $20 is hard to beat

Anyway, to answer your question :

When the keyboard hack is plugged in and notepad is open does it produce characters all by itself (as if keys were stuck on a keyboard)

If not, good, try it out on your juke.

If yes, bad, but try it on your juke anyway, it *might* work.

Cheers,
Craig


Brad:

Oh I agree with the keyboard hack. I'm only using it due to the Happs jukebox keypanel which is matrixed.

I actually have a Minipac I was saving for a rainy day but will instead use that in my next cab conversion which has been collecting dust in the garage for 12 monthe due to low funds.

I tested the board with the above results. No phantom keypresses which is why I think I'll be okay.

$20.00 is $20 U.S. The problem for us Aussies is exchange rates and freight costs. It is usually damn cheap for people in the U.S. but here we pay a premium =(

Cheers,

Brad

spystyle:

Hi Brad,

Coincidentally, I mail CDs to Australia weekly, it's only about 30% more cost than mailing within my own country (USA).

I bet someone could mail you a keywiz eco for less than $10 US

If you are unable to get one mailed to you feel free to PM me, I would mail one to you.

Cheers,
Craig


Kremmit:

Nothing wrong with a keyboard hack on a juke.  The problems they present for gaming all revolve around hitting several keys at once, which isn't going to happen much on a juke, and even if it does, how bad can it be?  You get the wrong song, boo-hoo- not like accidentally exiting your world-record game after 6 hours of play time.

Of course, there's the effort vs the cost to consider, but if you've got the time, why not?  :dunno

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