I used a program called KEYHOOK found here and an old piece of wire hooked to an alligator clip.Very simple

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: : I am attempting to hack a keyboard and need some advice. : : To map out the matrix you check for continuity between the : : mylar under the keys and the terminal on the encoder board. : : Can I use a test light continuity tester, a standard : : needle ohm-meter, or do I need a digital ohm-meter? : : The LED's are mounted on the PCB and I don't plan to use : : them. Does this mean that none of the terminals on the board : : carry voltage? If not, how can I tell? Would I check for : : continuity between the led solder points and the PCB terminals, : : between the hot lead of the keyboard connector, or something completely different? : : When it is wired up, is there any way to tell if its ok, besides the smoke test (plug it in and : : see if you see smoke!)? : : Please don't tell me to buy an I-PAC. I've seen it, it's : : very impressive and I may still order one, before this is : : over, but the keyboard should work for me and is essentially free!! : : Thanks in advance, : : Marshall

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