I've been using the Logitech K400 wireless mini keyboard for all of my LinuxCNC projects. I use it as a keyboard, but I also use the keyboard with the hot keys as an oversized pendant. I love not fighting a cord.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DKZTMG The K400 isn't waterproof, but they hold up fairly well. I haven't drowned it in coolant, but the occasional chips fall off when I turn the keyboard off, invert it. and swipe across the keys to free loose chips. I haven't destroyed one yet, they're holding up very well, they have plenty of range (even with the USB dongle plugged into the PC in a sealed metal electrical panel), and the battery life is insanely long. They're cheap enough that I consider them disposable. I bought a couple of extras that I haven't needed yet. I just learned that there's a silicone overlay that should make the K400 much more resistant to chips and coolant and other shop abuse. It gets good reviews, so I'll order one and try it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DE7SHII On 10/21/2014 12:06 AM, Dave Cole wrote: > FWIW, I bought a higher end Logitec wireless and mouse recently and it > is advertised as being "coffee proof". Apparently it is designed to > flow the coffee or whatever through the keyboard and out the back. > > Here is another one that is "washable". > http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2408789,00.asp > > I have a couple of these K120 keyboards and they are "spill resistant" > and they work fine and seem to last a long time in nasty environments. > In fact I just looked and I am typing on one now! > http://www.logitech.com/en-sg/product/keyboard-k120 > > And here is the best thing about the K120 keyboards; $8.00 at > Walmart. Just a little more than dirt cheap. > http://www.walmart.com/ip/15050908?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000583154&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40880018312&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=77345774449&veh=sem > > Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Comprehensive Server Monitoring with Site24x7. Monitor 10 servers for $9/Month. Get alerted through email, SMS, voice calls or mobile push notifications. Take corrective actions from your mobile device. http://p.sf.net/sfu/Zoho _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
