IR keyboard is a software which allows the use of an IR keyboard for Palm to be used with an Android device.

Obviously you will need :

• An Android device (a tablet or a phone)
• A Palm (any model would do, but it must have bluetooth support)
• An IR keyboard (it should work with the Palm)

Simply download this package , then :

• Install both files on the devices (prc on Palm, apk on Android)
• On the Android, go to the preferences/keyboard, then enable the “IR Keyboard”

Install is done. Now, to use the software, just :

• On Android, click on a text field to display the virtual keyboard.
• Put the Palm on your keyboard and launch the program.
• Connect the softwares (can be done from Palm or Android, either way).

That’s it. You should be able to type in any field using the keyboard. Have fun !

(Please note that this software is in an early development stage, and can still have some bugs. Please report any suggestion you have)

More informations on these blog posts :

• My IR keyboard for Android – Part 1
• My IR keyboard for Android – Part 2

1. RondaB says:

   November 27, 2012 at 6:02 am

   Do you have to always have the Palm with you to use the keyboard? Are you just connecting the keyboard to the Palm and transferring the keystrokes via bluetooth?

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2. RondaB says:

   November 27, 2012 at 6:59 am

   Nevermind. I found the original blog that included a diagram explaining exactly what I asked.

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3. Mark Frazier says:

   December 15, 2012 at 1:03 am

   Will this work for a Belkin IR foldable keyboard and and Acer Iconia A100 with Android 4.0.3?

   Thanks!

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   • Orabig says:

     January 9, 2013 at 10:32 am

     Well, I guess it will… At least, it should

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4. Franz says:

   March 24, 2013 at 10:30 am

   Nice concept! Would this work with a non-Android’s BT keyboard interface or are the two pieces of software completely interdependent?

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