Spacebar like key component?

#1

Hello,

I need a spacebar-like key I can plug into Axoloti, anyone knows where to find or search for one?

I am trying to emulate the wrist-key on this image:

Thank you very much.

#2

If you are looking for USB solution, I think it would be a pitty to take up the USB port for one single button. But okay, if you don't plan to use the USB port for anything else, I guess it's not an issue :slight_smile:

#3

Not exactly the dimensions of a spacebar, but the function is there:

#4

i think axoloti only supports usb-midi. keyboard support was very experimental at best at some point. i would either:

-build my own spacebar key and buy a cheap momentary switch and connect that to the spacebar and read the status of the switch via a GPIO on axoloti

-take apart an old unused keyboard and mount a switch underneath the spacebar (or even use the stock "switch", this will be part of a key matrix though and maybe not that easy to work with for you)

#5

Yeah makign something that resembles a spacebar, but not uses the USB port is probably the best choice :slight_smile:

#6

Thank you @jaffasplaffa and @lokki for your answers.

And yes, I want to go via GPIO not USB.

Any momentary switch you could reccomend that works well with Axoloti and that would make it easy to mount a spacebar like key ?

How would you 'build' a spacebar key? 3D print ? a mere plastic rectangle ? I've got some nylon pieces around.

Thank you

#7

pretty much any momentary switch should work, check your local supplier for a suitable one.

as for the spacebar, me personally i would go for wood since i like the feel of it. i would probably add 2 small springs on the bottom to get some rebound action...