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Python Source Code: Raspberry Pi USB Numeric Keypad -- evdev test
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KeyPad Events.py
from evdev import InputDevice,ecodes,KeyEvent
k=InputDevice('/dev/input/keypad')
for e in k.read_loop():
if (e.type == ecodes.EV_KEY) and (KeyEvent(e).keystate == 1):
if (KeyEvent(e).keycode == 'KEY_NUMLOCK'):
continue # we don't care about the NumLock state
else:
print KeyEvent(e).scancode, KeyEvent(e).keycode
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More details on my blog at http://wp.me/poZKh-5DL

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woodie commented Jun 14, 2021

I was thinking about wiring up a matrix keypad (to some free GPIO pins) for my MIDI keyboard project, but your blog post inspired me to invest a bit more energy int the USB keypad.

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