I've got a wired USB keyboard that I really like. I know it is a long shot, but is there a way to turn it into a wireless (maybe even Bluetooth) keyboard through some sort of adapter or hack?
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depending how good you are with a soldering iron and circuit design you might be able to make a Frankenstein keyboard by sacrificing another wireless keyboard, but the end result probably would not be pretty. so unless you are very attached to this keyboard it i doubt it would be worth it.
0I developed a wireless converter for wired USB keyboards since I never saw this convertor except Bluetooth adapters. I wanted to make a wireless converter for fast pairing.
I created a converter using USB host MCU (pic24fj128gb106) and RF IC (nRF24L01). I built a USB dongle using RF IC, the built in MCU and USB controller (nRF24LU1P).
You can check a demonstration of the wireless converter on YouTube.
This converter is not for sale, I just made for my requirement. I tested it using a wired USB keyboard.
5Go to handheldsci.com and find their Bluetooth Keyboard Adapter (). I have one and it works great. Very handy and unique device.
1Here's an example of a 'wireless USB hub'. Bulky, but if you REALLY like the keyboard it might work for you. :)
Note: this one doesn't say it supports keyboard specifically, and probably won't work in the BIOS, or with anything other than Windows.
2Officially, no, not really, but you can have a look at this article to see if it is something that might be possible for the model of keyboard you have.
