The 8bit keyboard

A keyboard for inputting with bits.

The future input that appeared in old Sci-Fi movies has been reproduced in modern times.

Key Input

"a" is the ASCII code 0x61 ( 011000001 ).If you set it with the keyboard, it will look like this.

1. Set the "a" ( HEX: 0x61, BIN: 01100001 ) key.
2. Press the key button.

"a" is sent.

Multiple inputs

You can press multiple keys at the same time by using the stock button.*Press the key button to release the stock.

1. Set the "shift" ( HEX: 0x81, BIN: 10000001 ) key.
2. Press the stock button.
3. Set the "a" ( HEX: 0x61, BIN: 01100001 ) key.
4. Press the key button.

"A" is sent.

However, if you set "A" ( 0x41 ), you can set "a" ( 0x61 ) without the need for a "shift" ( 0x81 ) key.

Key Lock

With a key lock, you hold down a stocked key. *When you unlock the key, the stock will be released.

1. Set the "shit" ( 0x81 ) key.
2. Press the stokc button.
3. Lock the key.
4. Set the "a" ( 0x61 ) key.
5. Press the key button.

"A" is sent.

6. Unlock the key.
7. Press the key button.

"a" is sent.

substrate

The configuration is simple because it only has switches and LEDs.

Housing

MDF is processed with a laser cutter and a natural wood sticker is attached.