Darts Scorer with USB numberpad input

[mikeyb7]

Hi,

I’d like to build a darts scorer but have a question regarding how I can input the scores.

I have a couple of TM1637 to display the scores and I’ve seen a 4*4 matrix keypad I can use for the input, but the problem is I want to have a chunky keypad like the ones we used to have in the pub. You know, the ones that give a satisfying noise as you enthusiastically smashed in your high score of 26 after a couple of beers.

From what I’ve read i can connect an older ps/2 numberpad using the 4 pins but I’m finding these hard to find and I can’t connect a newer usb number pad (which are much easier to find).

Does anyone have any ideas how I can use a chunky usb number pad as part of this project? I’m think my best option might be to get a rpi zero as they have a micro usb input but they’re much more expensive?

Thanks for any ideas!
Mike

[xfpd]

If I understand; I would call those keypads "full stroke" and you can buy individual keys or keypads "out there". Here is a link with DIY hardware and programming code.

Very few wires for a numeric keypad for Arduino

The "linkview" shows a film keypad. The inside of the page shows this...

... which landed me upon a Pinterest of fullstroke keypads...

Custom Macro Mechanical Keypad | Arduino, Keyboard, Arduino projects