Subj : Bluetooth Keyboard
To   : Ky Moffet
From : Barry Martin
Date : Mon Aug 05 2024 08:54:00


Hi Ky!

 >   EV> In a Aldi weekly ad I saw a BT Folding Keyboard priced at $9.99
 >   EV> USD. None were there when I visited the Store tho
 >   EV> I was wondering if a CTRL key would be on it.
 > Yes: one at the lower left under the Shift key.
 KM> Or over where you expect the spacebar to be, seen that too.
 
Yes: I have seen some strange positionings.  Or as you said in an 
earlier message one has to do some strange key controtion to get the 
desired output like "Function_Control_Upper-Shift".


 > I didn't see a manufacturer nor model number; does say can be ordered
 > online but the online price may be different.  USB-C charging with sleep
 > mode to save battery life (didn't indicate how long for either).
 KM> Keyboards run a long time on a charge. Usually months.
 
It's the mouse that's a battery-eater!  Keyboard: single AAA; mouse - 
two AA.


 > Do note the keyboard spacing is going to be different from a regular
 > keyboard, so even if near-regular size key pads then your positioning
 > will be 'off'.
 KM> Oh, it can be a lot more off... my PinePhone keyboard measures
 KM> 3x6 inches, but is usable enough... and the antique Windows phone
 KM> had a real keyboard that's only 1x3" but was actually pretty nice
 KM> to type on... it's better if they're some large fraction off, not
 KM> just a little off.
 
Yes: with a greater error from standard one has to pay more attention to
where the fingers are landing.  ...I mor or less wanted to raise some of
those details to Ed for things one might not think of.


 > No touchpad.  ...I have a tiny (roughly 4" x 6" IIRC) device which has a
 > keyboard on one side and a touchpad on the other (whichever side is up
 > is activated).  OK for typing a few letters but I wouldn't want to do
 KM> That is an interesting gadget. The sort of thing to leave by the
 KM> phone, or the Pi. :)
 
Right: in this case the Pi rarely needed a keyboard nor mouse and not 
much space for them so the tiny wireless keyboard was perfect.  ...I 
have been putting an identifier on the dongle and keyboard and/or mouse 
to keep track of the set.  I generally use a number cut from an 
adhesive-backed strip I think was originally used to identify cable 
runs. 


 > more then a sentence.  I use it with a Raspberry Pi downstairs where I
 > don't need a lot of keyboard action.  Connects via dongle plugged in to
 > the USB port.  Can give more details if of interest -- just throwing it
 > out there as an alternative.

 KM> I'd like to see what it looks like!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800666542148.html -- seems to be the 
least expensive currently but I didn't check shipping, multiple 
quantities, etc.  ...I'm going to send that to you via e-mail as they 
have a sale expiring shortly.








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