BB Q20 Keyboard with trackpad, USB/I2C/PMOD
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BB Q20 Keyboard with trackpad, USB/I2C/PMOD
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A BB Q20 Keyboard with trackpad in a portable format. Easily add a QWERTY keyboard to your project!
A BB Q20 Keyboard in USB/PMOD/Qwiic format with a injection molded clear plastic case.
This is the evolution of our previous BBQ10 PMOD board. We took all the feedback from that board and improved on the design in every way.
We added a Qwiic/Stemma QT connector, we added USB HID support, we changed to a Q20 keyboard, which gave us four extra buttons, and the optical trackpad that works as a USB HID Mouse. And we decided to put the whole thing into a custom-designed injection molded clear plastic case for better usability and durability, as well as that retro 90s look.
Details
The board uses the Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU to poll the keyboard and trackpad and put the key press information into a FIFO.
You can use the I2C interface to read the FIFO, reconfigure the chip, and change the keyboar backlight.
In addition to that, the board also has a USB Type-C socket, and when connected to a desktop computer (Windows/Linux/MacOS), a smartphone (iOS/Android), or a SBC (Raspberry Pi, etc), it enumerates as a USB HID Keyboard and Mouse combo!
The firmware can be configured over USB using the Vendor Class interface.
The I2C interface is compatible with the old BBQ10 module, you can use the same libraries to interface this board: - Arduino library - CircuitPython library
Note: This board is not 5V-tolerant!
What you get
- The BBQ20KBD board+keyboard assembled with an injection molded clear plastic case
- Reference leaflet
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| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | $30.00 |
| 5-9 | $26.50 |
| 10-24 | $25.00 |
| 25-49 | $22.50 |
| 50+ | $21.00 |
Review Breakdown
Average Ratings
Product:
(5.00)
Documentation:
(4.86)
Shipping:
(4.86)
Communication:
(4.86)
Incredible portable, plug-and-play keyboard with trackpad
This is a great portable keyboard that is plug-and-play with USB-C. The keyboard and trackpad are the flagship quality that one would expect from BlackBerry. Arturo's transparent case is comfortable and the brass screw inserts are indicative of the overall quality. The PCB layout and assembly look clean and professional.
The BB Q20 was plug-and-play with my Windows 10 laptop. I increased the speed of the trackpad in Windows settings. The internet is fun and comfortable sitting back in the chair, away from the laptop's keyboard. I have a few projects in mind.
The shaped keys make typing fast and don't require looking at the keyboard. I haven't used a BlackBerry keyboard for ages. But after using the BB Q20 for about 15 minutes, and looking down at the keyboard from time-to-time, I am getting the groove back.
5 stars.
Great Keyboard Combo
Great, recommended
Important advantage is the firmware: reconfigurable, building and flashing is easy, so mapping custom key like Escape or Tab is no time (check github repo for details). Maybe even QMK?
Keyboard itself is well thought for such a niche product, recommended!
Highly recommend Arturos BB Q20, changed my work day.
Works great, feels good!
I haven't had any issues using it over USB on my computer or android phone.
Recommend
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