[PX3] Mini Wireless Keyboard

[Joel Black-2]

Wondering if anyone has tried this mini wireless keyboard with their PX3:

https://www.adafruit.com/products/1737?gclid=Cj0KEQjwh428BRCnvcyI-5nqjY4BEiQAijebws3eF9yt7A1so9Xw44_K2fCnlGD2uOQ6gPBS8FtpPMoaAgfi8P8HAQ <https://www.adafruit.com/products/1737?gclid=Cj0KEQjwh428BRCnvcyI-5nqjY4BEiQAijebws3eF9yt7A1so9Xw44_K2fCnlGD2uOQ6gPBS8FtpPMoaAgfi8P8HAQ>

Yes, I know there is a list on Elecraft’s website, but it is not all inclusive and does not seem to include many “mini” wireless keyboards.

Thanks,
Joel - W4JBB
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[Joe Stone (KF5WBO)]

I haven't used the Adafruit keyboard, however, I will offer a word of caution ... it wouldn't appear this keyboard has an "Insert" key.  An Insert key is currently required in order to leverage the new PX3 "scratchpad" feature (which is excellent).  The scratchpad feature can be used to substitute his:callsign in transmitting stored text messages.

Paul has promised to fix this issue by offering an alternative to the Insert key (e.g., Alt-i, Ctrl-i, ...).

I'm very fond of the Anker wireless keyboards, however, Anker no longer offers compact 2.4 GHz wireless keyboards.  They only offer bluetooth compact keyboards.  2.4 GHz wireless is clearly falling out of favor.

73's

Joe Stone
KF5WBO

[Don Wilhelm]

I personally don't have a problem with USB wired keyboards. Since the
keyboard will be located close to the P3/PX3, the cord is not a problem
for me.  It goes straight back from the keyboard and is routed to the
back of the P3, so it is not in the way of anything on the desk.

I do use a wireless keyboard and mouse on my media computer, but that is
because the computer is located more than 10 feet away from where I want
to operate the keyboard and mouse.

The list of wired USB keyboards that work is greater than the list of
wireless.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/11/2016 10:37 AM, Joe Stone (KF5WBO) wrote:
> I haven't used the Adafruit keyboard, however, I will offer a word of
> caution ... it wouldn't appear this keyboard has an "Insert" key.  An Insert
> key is currently required in order to leverage the new PX3 "scratchpad"
> feature (which is excellent).  The scratchpad feature can be used to
> substitute his:callsign in transmitting stored text messages.
>
>

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[Joel Black-2]

I suspected this was indeed a 2.4 GHz keyboard. After contacting the seller, they confirmed it.

Noting the lack of an INSERT key (thanks Joe, KF5WBO), I think I will go ahead and order it to pair with my PX3. Don, I appreciate the wired keyboard advice but I’m not sure that will lend itself well to how I want to lay out my operating position once it’s finished.

Thanks,
Joel - W4JBB

> On Jul 11, 2016, at 05:38, Joel Black <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Wondering if anyone has tried this mini wireless keyboard with their PX3:
>
> https://www.adafruit.com/products/1737?gclid=Cj0KEQjwh428BRCnvcyI-5nqjY4BEiQAijebws3eF9yt7A1so9Xw44_K2fCnlGD2uOQ6gPBS8FtpPMoaAgfi8P8HAQ <https://www.adafruit.com/products/1737?gclid=Cj0KEQjwh428BRCnvcyI-5nqjY4BEiQAijebws3eF9yt7A1so9Xw44_K2fCnlGD2uOQ6gPBS8FtpPMoaAgfi8P8HAQ>
>
> Yes, I know there is a list on Elecraft’s website, but it is not all inclusive and does not seem to include many “mini” wireless keyboards.
>
> Thanks,
> Joel - W4JBB

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[Bob N3MNT]

The recently released firmware  beta 1.45 now offers a second option for the insert function therefore the lack of an insert key is no longer an issue.  Note: there is a minor bug in beta 1.45 which looks like it should be corrected this week.