README.md |
USB_Laptop_Keyboard_Controller
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This repo contains all the files that are needed to make a USB keyboard from an old laptop keyboard.
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See the "Instructable" at this address
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See the YouTube video at this address
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A PDF version of the Instructable with additional informatuion is in the directory with this README file.
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The directory tree is given below:
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Eagle_Board Folder
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Keyboard_Scanner EagleCad circuit board file for Teensy LC & 3.2. Can be fab'ed by OSHPark or DirtyPCBs (among others).
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Blank_Key_Lists Folder
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Keyboard_with_number_pad Lists all keys on a keyboard with a number pad. Used when running the Matrix_Decoder code.
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Keyboard_without_number_pad Lists all keys on a keyboard without a number pad. Used when running the Matrix_Decoder code.
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Teensy_Continuity_Tester Folder
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Matrix_Decoder_LC Teensyduino file for Teensy LC continuity tester. Code sends 2 pins numbers when key is pressed.
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Matrix_Decoder_3p2 Teensyduino file for Teensy 3.2 continuity tester. Code sends 2 pins numbers when key is pressed.
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Example_Keyboards Folder
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Instructions for Modifying the Teensyduino LC code Word file with LC instructions and translation table.
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Instructions for Modifying the Teensyduino 3p2 code Word file with 3.2 instructions and translation table.
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Laptop_Keyboard A separate Folder for each laptop keyboard, containing the following:
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Text file with FPC pin connections. The results from running the Matrix_decoder code.
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Word file with key matrix table and any additional information. Use this table if using the TMK routine.
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Teensyduino file to make a USB keyboard. Matrix table already incorporated into a simple homebrew routine.
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Each of the Laptop Keyboards listed below have been tested and documented in their own folder:
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Dell Inspiron 1525 - Keyboard Part Number D9K01
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Dell Latitude 131L - Keyboard Part Number V-0511BIAS1-US
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Dell Latitude X1 - Keyboard Part Number 0M6607
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Dell Latitude D630 - Keyboard Part Number DP/N 0DR160
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HP Compaq Presario 2100 - Keyboard Part Number AEKT1TPU011
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HP Compaq Presario V4000 - Keyboard Part Number NSK-H3L01
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HP Pavilion DV9000 - Keyboard Part number AEAT5U00110
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Sony Vaio PCG-K25 - Keyboard Part Number KFRMBA151B
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Sony Vaio VPCCW - Keyboard Part Number 148754321
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Sony Vaio VPCEA - Keyboard part number A-1765-621-A
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Sony Vaio VPCEB4 – Keyboard part number A-1766-425-A