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Arduino keyboard event

Can I read each keyboard key as it is pressed ?

I find that Serial.read() waits for a carriage return before Serial.available() is > 0

Is there another command that will allow the code to read each key as it is entered ?

Serial.read inherits from the Stream library, so you might try Stream.read or Stream.peek.

Also have a look at .readBytes in both libraries.

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sidwelle

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mccarl, starting think your right.

Can you suggest an emulator that is comes with a windows box, or do I need to go out and download one.
Either way, can you suggest something light and free ?

Thanks

mccarl

No, I don't think Windows comes with anything "out of the box". You will have to find and download something. I would start with Putty. I haven't really done a lot of "serial" stuff for a while, but I remember using Putty for some stuff that I've done in the past. (As well as using it everywhere for SSH terminal access)

sidwelle

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I did finally think of the Terminal Emulation that we used at my previous job, it was 'HyperTerminal' by HillGrave.
I did find a copy to download and it does work, but needs some config and the trial runs out in 30 days.

Downloaded Putty from its site and installed. Looks a lot better.
I need to do some more work on it, but it may be the way to go.

mccarl

Wow, HyperTerminal! That brings back some long forgotten memories 😅

Great news, it sounds like you are making progress. Let us know if you need anything else.

sidwelle

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FYI, the write up on 'HyperTerminal' stated that it was distributed with windows up until Win'7
Then they went to the more improved product 'HyperAccess' <-- Even more expensive !