https://hackaday.io/project/185991-the-8bit-keyboard Hackaday.io Hackaday.io Projects Recently Updated Most Likes Newest Project Lists Discover Contests Courses Stack More Courses Tutorials Events Hackerspaces Profiles Hackaday.com Tindie Marketplace [ ] Sign up Log in Close 0% 0% The 8bit keyboard. This keyboard inputs characters in 8bits. HIGEDARUMAHIGEDARUMA Following Follow project Liked Like project Become a Hackaday.io member Not a member? You should Sign up. Already have an account? Log in. Sign up with Github Sign up with Twitter OR [ ] [ ] [*] Remember me [ ] [captcha] Sign up Forgot your password? Just one more thing To make the experience fit your profile, pick a username and tell us what interests you. Pick an awesome username [link] hackaday.io/ [ ] [complete-c] Your profile's URL: hackaday.io/username. Max 25 alphanumeric characters. Pick a few interests Projects that share your interests People that share your interests We found and based on your interests. Choose more interests. OK, I'm done! Skip Join this project Similar projects worth following 94 views 3 comments 9 followers 7 likes * Description * Details * Files 0 * Components 0 * Logs 0 * Instructions 0 * Discussion 3 View Gallery 94 3 9 7 Team (1) * HIGEDARUMAHIGEDARUMA Join this project's team * ProtoPedia completed project hardware keyboard This project is submitted for * Odd Inputs and Peculiar Peripherals This project was created on 06/20/2022 and last updated 5 days ago. Description This keyboard inputs characters in 8bits. Details How to use. Key Input "a" is the ASCII code 0x61 ( 011000001 ).If you set it with the keyboard, it will look like this. 1. Set the "a" ( HEX: 0x61, BIN: 01100001 ) key. 2. Press the key button. "a" is sent. Multiple inputs You can press multiple keys at the same time by using the stock button. *Press the key button to release the stock. 1. Set the "shift" ( HEX: 0x81, BIN: 10000001 ) key. 2. Press the stock button. 3. Set the "a" ( HEX: 0x61, BIN: 01100001 ) key. 4. Press the key button. "A" is sent. However, if you set "A" ( 0x41 ), you can set "a" ( 0x61 ) without the need for a "shift" ( 0x81 ) key. Key Lock With a key lock, you hold down a stocked key. *When you unlock the key, the stock will be released. 1. Set the "shift" ( 0x81 ) key. 2. Press the stock button. 3. Lock the key. 4. Set the "a" ( 0x61 ) key. 5. Press the key button. "A" is sent 1. Unlock the key. 2. Press the key button. "a" is sent. DEMO Enjoy this project? Share Discussions [ ] [Post comment] [ ] Log In/Sign up to comment Become a Hackaday.io Member Create an account to leave a comment. Already have an account? Log In . Sign up with Github Sign up with Twitter OR [ ] [ ] [ ] [captcha] Sign up [9266911621] bgolab wrote a day ago * point I would add small lcd display to show the char before sending it out;) Are you sure? yes | no [2672351501] Wing Tang Wong wrote 2 days ago * point wait.. what about support for unicode? Are you sure? yes | no [4849271629] AIRPOCKET@rastaman vibration wrote 5 days ago * point It's amazing what you can achieve with only 11 keys. That's a 10% mechanical keyboard. I love this so much! Are you sure? yes | no Similar Projects [submission] The 2018 Hackaday Prize [9719811529] USB hid keyboard ... etc. for Raspberry PI Project Owner Contributor mini (Pi)QWERTY USB keyboard bobriciusbobricius [submission] The 2018 Hackaday Prize [8576331521] Just another keyboard design, but unlike other ones that one is thought for fast one armed typing. Project Owner Contributor One arm keyboard cybercowcybercow [4291991619] A modular magnetic key hanger to organize your keys in an artistic way. Project Owner Contributor Hexagon honeycomb key holder Awesome MakesAwesome Makes [8620701529] A custom 136 key mechanical keyboard, inspired by the Sun Type 5 keyboard, and the classic phone dial-pad. Project Owner Contributor Sundial Keyboard Jesse Robinson (beacon)Jesse Robinson (beacon) Does this project spark your interest? Become a member to follow this project and never miss any updates [ ][ ] [ ] [captcha] Become a member Going up? About Us Contact Hackaday.io Give Feedback Terms of Use Privacy Policy Hackaday API (c) 2022 Hackaday By using our website and services, you expressly agree to the placement of our performance, functionality, and advertising cookies. Learn More Ok, I agree [impression] Yes, delete it Cancel Report project as inappropriate You are about to report the project "The 8bit keyboard.", please tell us the reason. [ ] [Report] Send message [Hello, I really lik] Your application has been submitted. [Send] Remove Member Are you sure you want to remove yourself as a member for this project? Project owner will be notified upon removal. Remove Nevermind