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# USB_Laptop_Keyboard_Controller
This repo contains all the files that are needed to make a USB keyboard and a KVM from an old laptop.
See the YouTube keyboard video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1PheqSNNP8
See the YouTube KVM video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5-dYo2jt14
See the keyboard "Instructable" at https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-USB-Laptop-Keyboard-Controller/
See the KVM "Instructable" at https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Portable-KVM-Crashcart-From-Recycled-Laptop-Pr/
Marcel's Python matrix generator program has been modified for the Teensy 3.2 and 4.0. His repo is forked here:
https://github.com/thedalles77/USB_Laptop_Keyboard_Controller-1
All files and folders in my repo are listed below:
Keyboard_Scanner_Eagle_Layouts Folder
Keyboard_Scanner.brd EagleCad circuit board file for Teensy LC or 3.2.
Keyboard_Scanner_LT.brd EagleCad file same as above with 2 bit Level Translator for touchpad Clock and Data
Keyboard_Scanner_LT_0p5.brd EagleCad file same as above except made for a 0.5mm pitch FPC connector
Keyboard_Scanner_Dual.brd EagleCad file is for keyboards with dual FPC cables
Keyboard_Scanner_4p0.brd EagleCad file for Teensy LC or 4.0
Keyboard_Scanner_LC_thruhole.brd EagleCad file for Teensy LC with 26 pin thru hole FPC connector
Keyboard_Scanner_.....2020-02-26.zip Zipped gerber files for PJRC fabrication
Note that the Lenovo Thinkpad T61 Eagle files are in the Example_Keyboards Folder
Blank_Key_Lists Folder
Keyboard_with_number_pad.txt Lists all keys on a keyboard with a number pad.
Keyboard_without_number_pad.txt Lists all keys on a keyboard without a number pad.
Commodore_64 Folder
Teensy LC code and key list files developed by Olga for a Commodore 64, see Readme file.
GRID 1550 Folder
Teensy LC code for a GRID 1550 UK keyboard and roller-shaft mouse. PDF describes project.
IBM T43 Folder
Teensy 3.2 code and KiCad layout for an IBM Thinkpad T43 keyboard developed by Nat. PDF describes project.
T Caschy Folder
HP Jornada and Atari Portfolio keyboard files developed by T Caschera
Teensy_Continuity_Tester Folder
Matrix_Decoder_LC.ino Teensyduino file for Teensy LC continuity tester.
Matrix_Decoder_3p2.ino Teensyduino file for Teensy 3.2 continuity tester.
Matrix_Decoder_4p0.ino Teensyduino file for Teensy 4.0 continuity tester.
Matrix_Decoder_LC_alternate.ino Alternate code allows exclusion of grounded pins.
Matrix_Decoder_3p2_alternate.ino Alternate code allows exclusion of grounded pins.
Matrix_Decoder_4p0_alternate.ino Alternate code allows exclusion of grounded pins.
Matrix_Decoder_French Folder has above files but sends a shift key along with the number key.
Example_Touchpads Folder
Touchpad_3p2.ino Teensyduino file for Teensy 3.2 touchpad controller.
Touchpad_LC.ino Teensyduino file for Teensy LC touchpad controller.
Touchpad_pinout_testing.pdf Describes how to find the clock, data, power, and ground.
Example_Keyboards Folder
Instructions for Modifying the Teensyduino LC code.pdf PDF file with LC instructions.
Instructions for Modifying the Teensyduino 3p2 code.pdf PDF file with 3.2 instructions.
Instructions for Modifying the Teensyduino 4p0 code.pdf PDF file with 4.0 instructions.
Laptop_Keyboard A separate Folder for each laptop keyboard, containing the following:
Text file with FPC pin connections. The results from running the Matrix_decoder code.
PDF file with key matrix table and any additional information.
Teensyduino code that makes a simple homebrew USB keyboard routine.
Each of the Laptop Keyboards listed below have been tested and documented in their own folder:
* Dell Inspiron 1525 - Keyboard Part Number D9K01 - This includes Marcel's Python results
* Dell Latitude 131L - Keyboard Part Number V-0511BIAS1-US
* Dell Latitude X1 - Keyboard Part Number 0M6607
* Dell Latitude D630 - Keyboard Part Number DP/N 0DR160 - this includes the basic and Pi KVM
* HP Compaq Presario 2100 - Keyboard Part Number AEKT1TPU011 - This includes Marcel's Python results
* HP Compaq Presario V4000 - Keyboard Part Number NSK-H3L01
* HP Pavilion DV9000 - Keyboard Part number AEAT5U00110 - This includes Marcel's Python results
* Sony Vaio PCG-K25 - Keyboard Part Number KFRMBA151B
* Sony Vaio VPCCW - Keyboard Part Number 148754321
* Sony Vaio VPCEA - Keyboard part number A-1765-621-A
* Sony Vaio VPCEB4 Keyboard part number A-1766-425-A
* Sony Vaio P - Keyboard part number N860-7885-T001
* Lenovo ThinkPad T61 - Keyboard part number 42T3177 (Teensy 3p2 and Teensy LC folders)
* Toshiba T1200
* MSI GE63 Raider RGB 8RE