Posted by Vaughnman on October 02, 1999 at 19:44:34:
I've just completed phase one of my stand alone keyboard hack.
It works great except that if I press the buttons assigned to CTRL, ALT & the space bar at the
same time, the computer goes into suspended mode.
I researched a little & found that if I deselect the box for allowing windows to manage power,
the problem won't occur.
But I've heard from several people that this may not be good for my system.
A little window warning me about battery life etc.. also poped up when I did this.
My question is:
Is there a way to stop the computer from suspending when pressing CTRL, ALT
& Space simultanteously while allowing window to manage power?
I'm sure that this is an elementary problem for some but I'm at a loss.
Please help; other than this the unit really works great.
If you want details on my project:
I purchased an MK2 control pannel from Gamemasters in Baton Rouge LA.
I chose not to modify the playing surface of the pannel for this phase (2Js, 5Bs each & 1&2Ps)
I simply hacked a PC Concepts keyboard ($0.99 cents with rebate from Office Depot/ Still
waiting for that rebate) to the original controls.
I know that this isn't a popular way to do it, but I managed to put the keyboard back
together after soldering a 25 connector ribbon cable to the matrix.
Since I still have full keyboard function, I did not have to build a splitter.
The MK2 pannel is huge & is open at the back so I have a handy place to store the keyboard.
It sits perfectly atop my computer desk at a height which allows stand up play.
Phase 2 will comprise of an new top pannel with custom overlay, trackball, very likely a spinner
& many, many more buttons.