First look at the first PinePhone keyboard development units, these have some mechanical issues, and the pcb design might not be final. But at least some keypresses work :D
  • freelikegnu
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    4 years ago

    despite the key press issues, it looks really great. I hope that operating systems can recognize that a keyboard is attached and prevent the on-screen kb from appearing. Since the KB has a battery, can the battery be removed from the phone for a little space to put things like lora, NFC, etc? I almost wish the kb also included a pointing device but that could make the keys too cramped.

      • rootinitOP
        1·
        4 years ago

        They could have included a Thinkpad like nub, but I think there might be patent issues.

        I recall almost all laptops had those at some point. IBM must have been making some good money off of that if that is the case.

      • freelikegnu
        1·
        4 years ago

        From the Pinephone wiki:

        The pogo pins provide access to an interrupt line, power inputs/outputs and an I2C interface.

        so I2C, but no USB data unfortunately. But hey, it’s not like a sensible linux distro would not be capable without a mouse!