Finding the keyboard that fits

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I've been looking for a full backlight slim keyboard for a while, in the style of a laptop keyboard, but I can't seem to find anything that fits those requirements ( It can be max 40cm wide ),

 

I'm looking for something like these ( chicklet ), but they seem impossible to find ( they seem to be considered "cheap" alternatives on the desktop side ), could one maybe be converted to usb ? Or are there portable keyboard like it ?

 

[minibois]

So you're looking for those chicklet keys too? (Those flat ones, as opposed to regular desk keyboard ones)

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So you're looking for those chicklet keys too? (Those flat ones, as opposed to regular desk keyboard ones)

Yes

[Curufinwe_wins]

I've been looking for a full backlight slim keyboard for a while, in the style of a laptop keyboard, but I can't seem to find anything that fits those requirements ( It can be max 30cm wide ),

 

I'm looking for something like these, but they seem impossible to find, could one maybe be converted to usb ? Or are there portable keyboard like it ?

 

Just letting you know that that example you have there is probably 40 cm wide.

[STRMfrmXMN]

Look up the Perixx Periboard 411

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Just letting you know that that example you have there is probably 40 cm wide.

Jesus I have been derping all along,

 

I've swapped the length and width ( my design was 41 deep by 31 wide, and it's the other way ) can't beleive I didn't notice.

 

I'l modify the thread, I still need a keyboard, but it has to be 40cm wide

[PineappleHolidays]

Look up the Perixx Periboard 411

Man perixx has a lot of interesting stuff

 

I'l look at them, but I really want a keyboard with a keypad

[STRMfrmXMN]

Man perixx has a lot of interesting stuff

 

I'l look at them, but I really want a keyboard with a keypad

You can get one separate and have it plugged in for when you need it.

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You can get one separate and have it plugged in for when you need it.

The thing is that I need to fit in the bag, and the bag is 35x25cm, so 40cm is already pushing it ( but it works as I tested it with a piece of cardboard ) ( I have to put the keyboard in diagonally for it to fit )

[KaminKevCrew]

Why does it have to be backlit?

[PineappleHolidays]

Why does it have to be backlit?

Convenience + it gurarantees that the keyboard is at least of a certain quality

[KaminKevCrew]

Convenience + it gurarantees that the keyboard is at least of a certain quality

It doesn't guarantee anything about quality. And honestly, if you can touch type, there is really no need for backlighting. 

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It doesn't guarantee anything about quality. And honestly, if you can touch type, there is really no need for backlighting. 

That's true, but backlight is a big positive, If the keyboard is perfect in every other way but isn't backlight, then that will be fine, but I have yet to find a full chiclet keyboard that is ~40cm wide,

 

http://www.amazon.fr/Redragon-K502-R%C3%A9tro-%C3%A9clairage-Commutable-Couleurs/dp/B00SKR7D7S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1439368616&sr=8-2&keywords=Redragon+Karura+K502

 

This one is the closest ^^

 

 

http://www.amazon.fr/Razer-Deathstalker-Clavier-Gaming-AZERTY/dp/B00AN50B9M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1439369253&sr=8-1&keywords=razer+deathstalker

 

 

This one is massive ^^

 

 

Keeping in mind that I'm probably going to take the keyboard appart to place it in an enclosure, so I can always just cut the excess plastic of the keyboard

[KaminKevCrew]

snip...

Take out the backlighting, and this is exactly what you want: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5D52WA4804&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Home+Gadgets-_-9SIA5D52WA4804&gclid=Cj0KEQjw3auuBRDj1LnQyLjy-4sBEiQAKPU_vcGRlY-ACKwHHKlB9WBg02FbS42BxUzdIrK2Yx6nVDYaAgyt8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

The actual product page is this: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10809&cs_id=1080903&p_id=9276&seq=1&format=2

 

For some reason, monoprice is out of stock, but newegg isn't, lol!

 

Also, I realize you're in belgium, just try to find it in the EU? Maybe an ebay seller will sell one to you?

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Take out the backlighting, and this is exactly what you want: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5D52WA4804&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Home+Gadgets-_-9SIA5D52WA4804&gclid=Cj0KEQjw3auuBRDj1LnQyLjy-4sBEiQAKPU_vcGRlY-ACKwHHKlB9WBg02FbS42BxUzdIrK2Yx6nVDYaAgyt8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

The actual product page is this: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10809&cs_id=1080903&p_id=9276&seq=1&format=2

 

For some reason, monoprice is out of stock, but newegg isn't, lol!

 

Also, I realize you're in belgium, just try to find it in the EU? Maybe an ebay seller will sell one to you?

Man that's a perfect size,

 

I'l see if I can maybe get one to test, as it looks quite ugly and low quality, but at 8$ it's worth the try.

 

 

 

 

@STRMfrmXMN

@Curufinwe_wins

@Minibois

@KaminKevCrew

 

Would you consider adapting a laptop keyboard to usb a feasable thing ? looking online, it seems hard / impossible, but there are barebone laptop's that have multiple keyboard options.

 

I would imagine that most laptops have the microcontroller for the keyboard built into the motherboard of the laptop

 

 

Adapting something like this http://www.replacedirect.be/product/P0095311/hp-laptop-toetsenbord-be-incl-frame/pn/535798-A41.html?utm_source=beslist.be&utm_medium=prijsvergelijk&utm_campaign=beslist.be&utm_content=15355-649B78BB-5CE9-430C-BFF1-47430E01CF63&kwd_id=15355-649B78BB-5CE9-430C-BFF1-47430E01CF63

[STRMfrmXMN]

Man that's a perfect size,

 

I'l see if I can maybe get one to test, as it looks quite ugly and low quality, but at 8$ it's worth the try.

 

 

 

 

@STRMfrmXMN

@Curufinwe_wins

@Minibois

@KaminKevCrew

 

Would you consider adapting a laptop keyboard to usb a feasable thing ? looking online, it seems hard / impossible, but there are barebone laptop's that have multiple keyboard options.

 

I would imagine that most laptops have the microcontroller for the keyboard built into the motherboard of the laptop

 

 

Adapting something like this http://www.replacedirect.be/product/P0095311/hp-laptop-toetsenbord-be-incl-frame/pn/535798-A41.html?utm_source=beslist.be&utm_medium=prijsvergelijk&utm_campaign=beslist.be&utm_content=15355-649B78BB-5CE9-430C-BFF1-47430E01CF63&kwd_id=15355-649B78BB-5CE9-430C-BFF1-47430E01CF63

Laptop keyboards are PS2 adapted somehow into the motherboard of a laptop. Check the device manager on a Windows laptop to see what I mean.

 

I would think it's possible but you would more than likely need soldering skills as well as a shit-ton of adapters to make it work.

[KaminKevCrew]

Laptop keyboards are PS2 adapted somehow into the motherboard of a laptop. Check the device manager on a Windows laptop to see what I mean.

I would think it's possible but you would more than likely need soldering skills as well as a shit-ton of adapters to make it work.

If they are ps/2 with a different plug, that would be a very, very easy fix. I can't imagine it would be terribly hard to setup a laptop with a new controller... Plenty of people have done that with teensy arduinos before.

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Laptop keyboards are PS2 adapted somehow into the motherboard of a laptop. Check the device manager on a Windows laptop to see what I mean.

 

I would think it's possible but you would more than likely need soldering skills as well as a shit-ton of adapters to make it work.

soldering / tinkering I have  

 

I just don't have the datasheets,

adapters,

or coding knowledge

 

I was just hoping that barebones laptops would use internal usb or something like that ( PS2 can carry the RGB for the keyboards ? )

[STRMfrmXMN]

soldering / tinkering I have

 

I just don't have the datasheets,

adapters,

or coding knowledge

 

I was just hoping that barebones laptops would use internal usb or something like that ( PS2 can carry the RGB for the keyboards ? )

I dunno exactly how this works TBH but from what I know most laptop keyboards are PS2. RGB can't be carried over PS2 AFAIK? Don't know for sure.

Maybe ask @TheProfosist or @Charger since then do keyboard making things?

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If they are ps/2 with a different plug, that would be a very, very easy fix. I can't imagine it would be terribly hard to setup a laptop with a new controller... Plenty of people have done that with teensy arduinos before.

I have an arduino and a raspberry pi,

but it would be best if I didn't have to dedicate one to the keyboard.

 

That said, I do have an old laptop keyboard from a ~2012 laptop, but it has a lot of connections ( not just the few you would expect )

 

I'l go for a search online for a few tutorials, maybe I'l be lucky

[Charger]

I dunno exactly how this works TBH but from what I know most laptop keyboards are PS2. RGB can't be carried over PS2 AFAIK? Don't know for sure.

Maybe ask @TheProfosist or @Charger since then do keyboard making things?

 I dont even own a keyboard that is even back lit so i don't know. I see no point in flashy lights i just touch type.

 

I have an arduino and a raspberry pi,

but it would be best if I didn't have to dedicate one to the keyboard.

 

That said, I do have an old laptop keyboard from a ~2012 laptop, but it has a lot of connections ( not just the few you would expect )

 

I'l go for a search online for a few tutorials, maybe I'l be lucky

you wouldnt want to use an arduino or a raspberry pi but a teensy 2.0 or a pro micro they are small arduino / arduino compatible boards. You can get a pro micro for like $5 from china on ebay. As for if you can make it work no idea but maybe.

if you just want a laptop style keyboard get an apple keyboard or one of the thinkpad usb keyboards

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 I dont even own a keyboard that is even back lit so i don't know. I see no point in flashy lights i just touch type.

 

you wouldnt want to use an arduino or a raspberry pi but a teensy 2.0 or a pro micro they are small arduino / arduino compatible boards. You can get a pro micro for like $5 from china on ebay. As for if you can make it work no idea but maybe.

if you just want a laptop style keyboard get an apple keyboard or one of the thinkpad usb keyboards

I don't think an adapter is ideal ( for my scenario )

 

I was hoping to find a good looking / nice keyboard ( the end idea is to offer it to my brother ) with the laptop

[spwath]

The apple keyboard?

 

Razer Deathstauker?

[spwath]

 I dont even own a keyboard that is even back lit so i don't know. I see no point in flashy lights i just touch type.

 

Because "#yologamerswag420mlgl33tg8mer"

 

But yeah, stupid.

I don't have a backlight keyboard either