paulrickardsJan 18

Has anyone ever seen an iPad accessory that emulates a keyboard but provides only a single programmable button? I'd love to see one that can emulate the missing home button from older iPads.

I'm aware of the AssistiveTouch option with the floating menu of buttons.

#iOS #iPad

Show threadvga256Jan 18

@paulrickards i haven't tried this, but here's a thought: one of those cheapo BT shutter release buttons seems to fit the task. what i can't figure out is if the target button is configurable somehow

https://www.xenvopro.com/pdp/shutterbug/

edit: after more research, it's hardlocked to the volume-up button. too bad.

Show threadpaulrickards

@vga256 Thats a good idea, and maybe there’s something like it that can be programmed.

Ideally, I’d like it to attach to the USB-C port so it’s more or less where the home button was. I’d even be ok with it being built into an iPad case for rigidity making it a few mm longer/wider. Plus, no extra battery to charge.

Jan 18 at 11:28pmIceCubesApp
Show threadDerTobiJan 19
@paulrickards @vga256 If the standard USB HID class is supported (e.g. regular keyboard): The tinyUSB lib could be used on a cheap MCU, which would be a very flexible solution.