Hardware keyboard emulator with serial input?

Question

Hi all,

I'm after a keyboard wedge that is controllable via rs-232 (or usb). Does anyone know of anything that is already available on the market?

I need to control a computer from another via its keyboard port.

I know it would make a fun project with a HC705 - but I'm trying to avoid picking up the soldering iron.

Appologies if this isn't the most appropriate newsgroup - slim pickings on my server I'm afraid.

Cheers, Brad

Neil Kurzman · Accepted Answer

You should be able to Get a full software Wedge. It can get chars form the Com Port a dump them in the keyboard buffer. If it is windows check MSDN to a window group. I think there is an API to put chars in the buffer.

Meindert Sprang · Answer

the ComwindowAssuming the OP runs PC hardware and Windoze.....Meindert

Andrew Jackson · Answer

Google for "PS/2 RS232" gives:    Andrew

bcg · Answer

Well said Meindert.I need real scan codes going to a machine thats not a PC and not running windows.Thanks for the reply anyway.

bcg · Answer

Thanks.I had a google and came across vetra, but using different keywords, produced a result that didn't lead me to that product. I only ended up seeing the opposite - ps/2 to serial.It seems Hagstrom electronics also offer a range of keyboard devices as well.Cheers,Brad

Bob McConnell · Answer

PERCOM makes several devices that can be used as wedges. They originally were just drivers for bar code readers. They have multiple inputs and output combinations, including standard PC keyboard (wedge) options.

Bob McConnell N2SPP

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