explit | # 981 | 2015-01-19, 13:53 | Report

Hello guys, don't know, if its been alredy discussed here...
It is possible to use the +5V and -GND Pins for Inductive charging pad, if they are alredy connected to the TOHKBD Bottom Circuit ?

In other words, can i solder 2 wires to this pins, if they will be alredy used for TOHKBD ?

THanks

dirkvl | # 982 | 2015-01-19, 14:13 | Report

There is no room for such components in the casing that connects to the phone, nor is there in the keyboard part.

If you want to however make a different disconnectable part with qi charging in it yourself, yes that is possible.

dirkvl | # 983 | 2015-01-19, 14:21 | Report

Contact pads are here! Just waiting for assembly tool to be made.


New PCBs and casings





Assembly of mockup


This PCB and casing fit like a glove, so for now I will assume this is the final design. I have to wait however on the first actual keypads and domesheets to confirm everthing.

epninety | # 984 | 2015-01-19, 15:07 | Report

Too late now, but it occurred to me last week that if the contact pad had an extra terminal for 5V, (and a fet switch, or even just a schottky diode internally; something to protect the circuit) then the same case back part of TOH could be used to either mount TOHKBD, or provide the basis of a solid, simple dashboard mount with charging capability.

Something I might have a play with once my TOHKBD arrives...

Dave

dirkvl | # 985 | 2015-01-19, 15:30 | Report

Check. 6 contact pads.

Also check. 5.5V schottky diode in the phone.

Yes, checkedy-check.

And given the fact that all files will be shared, you will have everything you need! Happy hacking

Roland684 | # 986 | 2015-01-20, 12:48 | Report

As a Motorola droid (3) owner I know Motorola had all kinds of docking stations and matching phone profiles for the different docking stations. Sort of like what the Jolla has a other halves.
Put the phone in your night stand dock and it will charge and show a dim alarm clock, put it in you car dock and it will launch the satnav.

I doubt anybody changes their other half when they go to bed or go driving. It should have been something easy with magnets

I'm looking forward to building a magnetic docking station connecting to the six contact pads. although I am told charging the phone won't be possible.

dirkvl | # 987 | 2015-01-20, 12:52 | Report

By who?!?!?

fill | # 988 | 2015-01-20, 13:22 | Report

I've tried searching the thread, so I hope this question hasn't already been answered,

Will it be possible/probable to have keyboard shotcuts for swiping/OS maneuvers? Like Ctrl + -> = Swipe right, and Alt + Tab = go to application window?

dirkvl | # 989 | 2015-01-20, 13:42 | Report

The place for such and more quick questions: webchat.freenode.net/?channels=jollatohkbd

quick answer: yes.
will it be there: maybe, i don't know, we'll see.

kimmoli | # 990 | 2015-01-20, 21:44 | Report

Emulating swipe gestures will be PITA to implement, but not impossible.
The Alt-Tab = go to homescreen is in same category. I have studied few different possibilities to implement it, but nothing solid yet.