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how detect an external usb keyboard

Hi,
my device is an Archos 7 home tablet based on Android 1.5. I connect
an external usb keyboard by means of a microusb host adapter.
I am developing a virtual keyboard for disabled users and I am writing
a scan mode for this input method; the virtual keyboard should be
detect a keypress from the external keyboard. How can I do it?
I am trying to create a onkeylistener, but it does not work.
Best regards,
Pinguinodaddy

I'm pretty sure you cant use a keyboard. Android doesnt have usb host support.

No, I sure that Android 1.5 has the usb host support. If I connect an external usb keyboard by means of a microusb adapter, this keyboard works perfectly.
I am having some problems when I try to detect an external keypress from my apps. How can I resolve the issue?
Best regards.

pinguinodaddy said:
No, I sure that Android 1.5 has the usb host support. If I connect an external usb keyboard by means of a microusb adapter, this keyboard works perfectly.
I am having some problems when I try to detect an external keypress from my apps. How can I resolve the issue?
Best regards.
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Hello
Would you please try
getResources().getConfiguration().keyboard != Configuration.KEYBOARD_NOKEYS
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Hope this works

Can't get USB wireless keyboard to work

Hey guys, I'm working on a Ubuntu port to my a500 but I can't seem to get my wireless keyboard to work. I have a combo wireless keyboard and mouse that works off of one usb plug; the mouse works but the keyboard won't type anything. It's a logitech mk320. Any help is appreciated-
Thanks

Im using a Logitech MK220 wireless combo with no problems at all. Mouse and keyboard with a single usb dongle. See if it works on your pc if you havent, check batteries and stuff.

ickata said:
Im using a Logitech MK220 wireless combo with no problems at all. Mouse and keyboard with a single usb dongle. See if it works on your pc if you havent, check batteries and stuff.
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Well, it does work on pc, I'm typing with it right now. I just bought it- batteries are fine. Like I said, mouse works on tablet but not the keyboard... any other ideas?

sorry not sure if u already fixed ur issue but I just bought a MK220 and it works fine with my N8010 . tips: restart the andorid while the logitech reciever is plugged in. if it doesnt work for some odd reason, take out the batteries of the mouse and plug in the reciever and restart. (this will not pair the mouse)
hope it works,

[Q] micro usb port hosting

Basically, I just want to know if you can use a keyboard with it that has a micro USB plug. Thanks in advance if you can help me out.

I believe the manual says it supports USB input devices. Mouse and keyboard should work fine.

Nospin said:
I believe the manual says it supports USB input devices. Mouse and keyboard should work fine.
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Great! Thank you for the speedy answer.

Yes you definitly can
Nexus 7 Manual said:
You can connect a keyboard, mouse, or even a joystick or other input device to your tablet via USB or Bluetooth and use it just as you would with a PC.
You may need an adapter to connect the keyboard or other device to your tablet's USB port. To connect more than one USB Device at the same time, usa a powered USB hub to reduce the drain on your tablet's battery.
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Can heartily recommend the Apple Keyboard actually, it pairs up nicely to my Galaxy Tab. That plus a BT mouse and I'm gtg for support issues if I'm out and about. USB connectivity would be good, but the BT solution for keyboards opens up a fair few decent choices. Not tried other keyboards, but the Apple one works as it's so thin to slip in a light bag.

[Q] How do you connect a bluetooth keyboard with a usb to a nexus 10?

Hi
I want to be able to also connect my bluetooth keyboard with USB to my nexus 10 device.
My device is rooted and I have an OTG cable.
When I connect the bluetooth keyboard to my nexus 10 from micro-usb --> USB --> micro-USB my device recognizes the USB connection but not the type of connection (no driver). So it doesn't see that it's a keyboard. I was wondering whether one of you smart IT people knows how to make my Nexus recognize a bluetooth keyboard, it does recognize a normal usb keyboard.
I already googled it (and searched on this forum) but I couldn't find a solution.
Thank you in advance for your attention and time.
If you are wondering why --> it's because I think a bluetooth keyboard will drain more battery than a usb keyboard.

Tangonaf said:
Hi
I want to be able to also connect my bluetooth keyboard with USB to my nexus 10 device.
My device is rooted and I have an OTG cable.
When I connect the bluetooth keyboard to my nexus 10 from micro-usb --> USB --> micro-USB my device recognizes the USB connection but not the type of connection (no driver). So it doesn't see that it's a keyboard. I was wondering whether one of you smart IT people knows how to make my Nexus recognize a bluetooth keyboard, it does recognize a normal usb keyboard.
I already googled it (and searched on this forum) but I couldn't find a solution.
Thank you in advance for your attention and time.
If you are wondering why --> it's because I think a bluetooth keyboard will drain more battery than a usb keyboard.
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Are you sure the keyboard works as a USB keyboard when connected? Usually the USB port on bluetooth keyboards is only for charging which might be why you haven't had any luck...

chaosdefinesorder said:
Are you sure the keyboard works as a USB keyboard when connected? Usually the USB port on bluetooth keyboards is only for charging which might be why you haven't had any luck...
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Oh I guess it only connects to the accu then
Thank you

Tangonaf said:
Oh I guess it only connects to the accu then
Thank you
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one way to check this would be to plug the USB cable into a PC and see if the keyboard works there or not?

Connecting External keyboard to Lenovo A3000

Hi Guys,
Did anyone tried connecting external USB keyboard to Lenovo S3000 or do we have an option to connect a an external keyboard here..If yes which is the best keyboard to get
Cheers,
Sam

mbsam2003 said:
Hi Guys,
Did anyone tried connecting external USB keyboard to Lenovo S3000 or do we have an option to connect a an external keyboard here..If yes which is the best keyboard to get
Cheers,
Sam
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Practically, any keyboard that does not require any special drivers will work. I used a USB mouse recently and it worked fine. I think it will work with almost every consumer use keyboard. I'd have tested it with my wireless keyboard if I hadn't broken my USB OTG cable.