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Keyboard

Main menu key: k

Use Cardputer as a USB or BLE HID keyboard to send keys to the host. This App cannot return to the menu with ESC — use BtnGO.

Screenshots

USB / BLE

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Hosts list

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Help

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Shortcuts

Mode and exit

KeyAction
Fn + uUSB HID
Fn + bBLE HID
Fn + pBLE host list (switch / pair)
BtnGOExit to main menu (and disconnect BLE)
hHelp

BLE host list (Fn+p)

Stores up to 5 paired hosts; only one connected at a time.

KeyAction
15 / ; , . /Select slot
Enter / SpaceSwitch to that host (disconnect current; on the target, tap Cardputer KB in Bluetooth)
nNew pairing (needs free slot; rejects reconnect from old hosts)
rRename current slot alias (Enter saves; empty name shows MAC again; ` cancels)
dDelete current slot pairing
p / hClose list

Fn layer (Help page 2)

KeyAction
Fn + `Esc
Fn + BackspaceDelete
Fn + ; , . /Arrow keys
Fn + 10F1–F10
Fn + - =F11 / F12
Fn + A/aCapsLock
Fn + modifiersRight-side modifier mapping (see Help)

Usage

  1. Use a cable for USB, or Fn+b for BLE keyboard then pair on the host (Fn+pn).
  2. Multiple hosts: Fn+p opens the list, select a slot, Enter to switch. reconnecting #N means waiting for the target PC to auto-reconnect (usually within a few seconds; otherwise tap Cardputer KB in Bluetooth again).
  3. New pairing with n: rejects old hosts grabbing the link, then search/pair on the new PC.
  4. Type normal characters directly; function keys use the Fn layer.
  5. Always exit with BtnGO (disconnects BLE); avoid confusing it with Esc sent to the host.

Sparks for M5Stack Cardputer