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Ben modifies a keyboard so the WASD keys provide the same analog control of an Xbox controller. Ben takes apart a standard keyboard to install magnets, Hall effect sensors, and a modified Xbox controller to create a better gaming keyboard.
Ben modifies a keyboard so the WASD keys provide the same analog control of an Xbox controller. Ben takes apart a standard keyboard to install magnets, Hall effect sensors, and a modified Xbox controller to create a better gaming keyboard.
Ben shows how he tried to make the mini oscilloscope into a watch by adding some batteries.
Ben demonstrates the difference between the finer analog control offered by the Xbox controller and the limited digital control of the keyboard using the game Left for Dead 2.
Ben shows the features of the keyboard that are important for modifying it for digital control and explains why he chose it.
Preparing the keyboard for modification. Ben disassembles the keyboard.
A look inside the keyboard: Ben takes a closer look at the keyboard and makes a plan for modifying it.
Ben creates a compass with the magentas to find the north the and south ends of the magnets and explains why it's important to know.
Ben explains how the Hall effect sensors work and adds them to the keyboard.
Ben shows how the code works with the outputs of the Hall effect sensors.
Ben show how he wired the integrated circuit to the Xbox controller.
Ben prepares to test the keyboard with the game Left for Dead 2.
Ben shows how the modified keyboard works with Left for Dead 2.
Ben explains what we did in this episode and shows the finished analog WASD gaming keyboard
Ben rants and raves about gaming: Borderlands 2 and downloadable content
about 14 hours ago
@JessicaUelmen Maybe tomorrow after the geek dinner?
about 14 hours ago
#makerfaire So we probably have more Wisconsin beer than we are able to drink here at the Courtyard San Mateo. After party?
about 17 hours ago
Day 1 of Maker Faire complete! Great to see everyone!
about 19 hours ago
@johnmatson Oh that's OK. I found the pimple using my phone.
about 19 hours ago
Giant pneumatic robot hand that crushes things - awesome! Glove controlled. http://t.co/JfLE0SCCkr
about 20 hours ago
Portable shop bot cutting into table, runs off a windows 8 tablet on back. http://t.co/sbDLEF0Ik6
