Post ATKhl9S4tytorpi2W8 by Idcrafter@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #ATDvYwSBHMrXCUuUbo by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T01:49:55Z
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I've been using small keyboard remote things made for HTPCs as a wirelesskeyboard/mouse for embedded systems I work on. It's far easier to change asmall USB dongle than replugging a couple of wires. And it's a really compactkeyboard/mouse so it doesn't clutter up my desk very much.Normally I use SSH to access these systems, but sometimes you need a localkeyboard for getting around in a TTY.I'm sure I'm not the first one to realize how perfect these remote keyboardthings are for this...
(DIR) Post #ATDvqsLDJ81JeuCd8K by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T01:53:09Z
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Here's a short demo using one with my docked #Librem5 running #postmarketos
(DIR) Post #ATDw03lSCo6Fh3r7Wy by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T01:54:49Z
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I use it when doing #steamdeck development too! (It's arguably more helpful in desktop mode...) @igalia
(DIR) Post #ATDwVjr1lZX5D5ZItE by frigginglorious@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T02:00:32Z
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@craftyguy What kind of dev do you do on Steam Deck? I've been loving my steam deck and I kinda wanna start building stuff for it!
(DIR) Post #ATDx2jk1CvciPq1b1M by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T02:06:30Z
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@frigginglorious my dayjob is doing OS integration / development on SteamOS
(DIR) Post #ATEIZuvyiBDBivHX2u by frigginglorious@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T06:07:48Z
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@craftyguy oh no shit that's an awesome dayjob! I really like my steam deck. And I'm the kind of guy who prides himself on finding things to hate about consumer products.... And everything else.Anyway. Please accept a digital pat on the back. Cuz I believe you guys are doing God's work over there!
(DIR) Post #ATEmMW42ra1bS2a5B2 by me@chrichri.ween.de
2023-03-03T11:40:55Z
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@craftyguy@freeradical.zone Interesting, thanks for sharing!would be even better if it would support bluetooth alsohaving a switched-off monitor connected to get into docked mode is something that didn't come to my mind, yet (in PureOS the on-screen keyboard shows even if an external keyboard is connected without a monitor connected)I like the stand the L5 is sitting in. Are you happy with it and if so, which brand is it?
(DIR) Post #ATFB1d9hnh1aDXMljU by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T16:17:49Z
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@me Here's the stand, I have a couple. Fairly simple things... https://www.nulaxy.com/products/nulaxy-a4-cell-phone-standYeah they do make Bluetooth keyboard remote things too, but often times Bluetooth isn't functional / up yet (e.g. pre-OS boot), so having a boring RF adapter is useful there. It basically just always works, as long as USB is functional.
(DIR) Post #ATFBWLAwhRL9Qkae0W by stacyharper@soc.punktrash.club
2023-03-03T16:22:10.827162Z
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@craftyguy wow this remote looks way better than those I have! Mouse with gyroscope looks great?
(DIR) Post #ATFBWLl6X0GPEtVWMq by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T16:23:25Z
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@stacyharper ya, I mean, I'm not going to be playing games with this gyro mouse... but it's good enough to do some basic navigation, and it doesn't require me to be right in front of the device using a mouse on a table.
(DIR) Post #ATFHmGtB0KP6UhG4Z6 by 1ace@mastodon.gamedev.place
2023-03-03T17:33:22Z
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@craftyguy oh nice, I didn't know these were a thing. Could be useful for these test devices where you need to type like 10 keys every few hours and have to have a whole extra keyboard on your desk just for that 😅I had a quick look and there's one called Zedo F40 which looks similar (and is much cheaper than I expected!); what's yours?
(DIR) Post #ATFJGIwK2nKFUoc9ey by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T17:49:52Z
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@1ace yeah exactly! I rarely need a keyboard/mouse on most things, and it's annoying to keep a full keyboard/mouse around for it.I have a Rii MX6 from ebay (IIRC)
(DIR) Post #ATFJOoXQRh8foV1j9s by stacyharper@soc.punktrash.club
2023-03-03T16:24:15.466169Z
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@craftyguy would you share a reference URL where we can buy it?
(DIR) Post #ATFJOpGnizR25EFxsu by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-03T17:51:36Z
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@stacyharper here's the one I have: http://www.riitek.com/product/mx6.htmlBut I think there are several others. I actually found this one when looking for a new remote to use with Kodi. Then I realized it's also useful for dealing with random devices I play with :P
(DIR) Post #ATKhl9S4tytorpi2W8 by Idcrafter@fosstodon.org
2023-03-06T08:18:12Z
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@craftyguy cool. It is similar to LG smarttv's magic mouse but fully opensource
(DIR) Post #ATU9pnC1dLB4Q4qEWe by craftyguy@freeradical.zone
2023-03-10T21:45:13Z
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@frigginglorious thanks but I just started on the project fairly recently and can't really take credit for anything yet. Some of my colleagues, like @berto and @ebassi , have already done a lot of great work in SteamOS (not to mention the awesome work of dozens of others that also deserve praise...)