I've written an application for an embedded pc which requires input from a keyboard. The application would automatically start after boot up.
I would like to do it as user-friendly as possible and for this I need to rebuild and modify the keyboard. Some of the keys should be connected to a rotary switch instead (for example, the arrow-keys). Then, if the rotary switch is in a certain position this will be the same as one of the keys is pressed.
This solution would work perfect for my application but not for the boot up of the pc. Most computers thinks there is something wrong if a key is pressed during boot.
Is there an 'electronic' (not software) way to go around this?
Thanks,
Kristian
I would like to do it as user-friendly as possible and for this I need to rebuild and modify the keyboard. Some of the keys should be connected to a rotary switch instead (for example, the arrow-keys). Then, if the rotary switch is in a certain position this will be the same as one of the keys is pressed.
This solution would work perfect for my application but not for the boot up of the pc. Most computers thinks there is something wrong if a key is pressed during boot.
Is there an 'electronic' (not software) way to go around this?
Thanks,
Kristian