From 5ed7a6a5a6be960e015f902462dc76fa5fad86ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dogplanet Studios <68692588+Dogleader6@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2023 01:35:05 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update README.md fixed typo and added caveats section for issues that can require an extra purchase --- README.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0d5f2f3..9e52b01 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,6 +7,12 @@ Our USB-C to USB-A is great if you're using a USB-A port (but make sure it's a * A Raspberry Pi Mouse is also supported if plugged in, eg: https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/raspberry-pi-mouse?variant=29390982119507 +# Caveats + +Sometimes the computer cannot power the pi enough, especially if you're overclocking. In this situation it is recommended to try a splitter such as: this one. + +# info + This project started out life as a gist - https://gist.github.com/Gadgetoid/5a8ceb714de8e630059d30612503653f Thank you to all the people who dropped by with kind words, suggestions and improvements. @@ -46,7 +52,7 @@ Pi 400 KB supports the official Raspberry Pi Mouse VID:PID = 093a:2510 by defaul ### Autostart ``` -sudo cp pi400kb /usr/sbin/pi400kb +sudo cp pi400kb /usr/bin/pi400kb sudo systemctl edit --force --full pi400kb.service ``` From 5a5379a1141d5af42c0e844d59c94c2bd1249a65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dogplanet Studios <68692588+Dogleader6@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2023 01:45:34 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update README.md added a few more additions --- README.md | 8 ++++++-- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9e52b01..ce7ae51 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,9 @@ # Raspberry Pi 400 as a USB HID Keyboard & Mouse -Hook your Pi 400 up to your PC somehow, using a USB Type-C cable into the *power* port. -Anker make good ones- I used a 3m white one for my tests. +Hook your Pi 400 up to your PC somehow, using a USB Type-C cable into the *power* port of the pi. +Anker make good ones- I used a 3m white one for my tests. + +You cannot use the usb-a ports of the pi, it must be the usb-c power port! Our USB-C to USB-A is great if you're using a USB-A port (but make sure it's a *high power* one): https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/usb-c-to-usb-a-cable-1m-black @@ -11,6 +13,8 @@ A Raspberry Pi Mouse is also supported if plugged in, eg: https://shop.pimoroni. Sometimes the computer cannot power the pi enough, especially if you're overclocking. In this situation it is recommended to try a splitter such as: this one. +Whether or not it will work while plugged into your pc depends on the system and the specific port used. + # info This project started out life as a gist - https://gist.github.com/Gadgetoid/5a8ceb714de8e630059d30612503653f