On 3/5/06, KY1K wrote: > Now you're talking Josh!!!!! > > I have been using google and found some pictures of what's inside a > keyboard. Many use multiple PCB's, with the keys on one large PCB and > the encoder chip on another. It's clear that I only need the encoder > pcb, which can be quite small. > > I'm not sure if the inputs have to be terminated once the keypad > connector is removed though. But, I'll take a look. > > Sure seems like there should be a software solution tho.....having to > add hardware to circumvent a software problem seems 'backwards' to me::> The thing is, I don't see it as a software problem. The devices in question (a keyboard wedge) is specifically designed to fit in between a keyboard and a computer. When you remove the keyboard....all bets are off. My guess is that the computer might freak out it if gets two devices identifying themselves on one port, so the wedge just doesn't identify itself. Josh -- A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist