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Does this Dell keyboard have USB inputs? - datguy.dev - Nov 25, 2017
Greetings,
Sorry, this may seem dumb, but does this Dell keyboard have USB inputs? Like some keyboards you may plug a mouse into etc. I would plan to use that as a power source for a DIY project. I don't have that specific keyboard around atm though and can't find an image.
Thanks,
![[Image: dell-l100-standard-keyboard-154268.jpg]](https://img.audiofanzine.com/images/u/product/normal/dell-l100-standard-keyboard-154268.jpg)
RE: Does this Dell keyboard have USB inputs? - Breeze26509 - Nov 25, 2017
I'm 100% sure that keyboard doesn't have USB inputs.
If it has to be a Dell keyboard, the SK-8135 has 2 USB ports on the back.
RE: Does this Dell keyboard have USB inputs? - datguy.dev - Nov 25, 2017
(Nov 25, 2017 08:23 PM)Breeze26509 Wrote: I'm 100% sure that keyboard doesn't have USB inputs.
If it has to be a Dell keyboard, the SK-8135 has 2 USB ports on the back.
I see what you mean with the other model of keyboard and the inputs. I deal with these shitty Dell pre-builts all day at work. I shit you not, some can take 5-10 minutes to show any display. When they do, I miss the freaking bios screen while working on other things! So it's super not productive and really annoying.
I was thinking of using an Arduino Nano and a servo that clips to the top of the keyboard that just hits the stupid button for 10 minutes. Power it via a usb input. But I guess I'm going battery operated as those are the keyboard available. Can't change them. There is quite a distance between the computer and keyboard as well.
Thanks for the help.
RE: Does this Dell keyboard have USB inputs? - Targus - Nov 27, 2017
(Nov 25, 2017 08:23 PM)Breeze26509 Wrote: I'm 100% sure that keyboard doesn't have USB inputs.
I literally have this keyboard right in front of me, no USB ports.
..assuming that this keyboard still uses the PS/2 port.