Remap a Ctrl key for WebBrowser-based SSH

tamsanh · 01-09-2011, 04:13 PM

Hello,

I was wondering if there was any possible way to remap the Kindle keyboard to make it send a CTRL key keycode over its web browser when the 'alt' key is pressed.

The reason I ask is that I've just recently installed shellinabox on my linux webserver, and have been lightly enjoying my Kindle's new psuedo-SSH powers (it's like Ajaxterm). However, a huge set back for me is the lack of a CTRL key on the Kindle. I use a screen/dvtm combination of CLI program management, and the CTRL key is an absolute necessity to use these programs.

So, is there a way to switch that rarely-used Alt key on the Kindle to emulate a CTRL key press? Or, some other alternative way to get that CTRL key?

tamsanh · 01-09-2011, 08:34 PM

Well, if anyone is following in my footsteps, I think I found a solution.

Instead of remapping the entire kindle3 keyboard, it's much easier to just change the mod keys associated with the screen and dvtm commands.

Thus:

Code:

screen -x -e\,a

Makes it so that when you press , you can then follow it with a screen command. To send a normal comma you type ,a

This is important because, by using

Code:

dvtm -m ,

within a screen window, you can control both screen and dvtm via the Kindle.
As one might guess, in order to control the dvtm, one must type ,a[command]; where [command] is whatever dvtm command you would like to use.

Also, in order to send a normal comma to the dvtm window, simply type a comma twice. Thus I'm pretty sure that ,a,a will get you a normal comma.

Comma is used simply because it is the first thing always selected by the Sym button on the K3.

Jophish · 01-10-2011, 07:43 AM

If you are looking for a terminal for the kindle, I can highly recommend kiterm. There is no key that can't be reached!

tamsanh · 01-14-2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jophish

If you are looking for a terminal for the kindle, I can highly recommend kiterm. There is no key that can't be reached!

Oh wow! This is great!
I can't believe I missed this (I regularly read hackaday).

I'm sorry, but could you explain how I run it on the kindle? I've gotten it jailbroken, but his instructions of "run the program" are vague.

01-09-2011, 04:13 PM	#1
tamsanh Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle3	Remap a Ctrl key for WebBrowser-based SSH Hello, I was wondering if there was any possible way to remap the Kindle keyboard to make it send a CTRL key keycode over its web browser when the 'alt' key is pressed. The reason I ask is that I've just recently installed shellinabox on my linux webserver, and have been lightly enjoying my Kindle's new psuedo-SSH powers (it's like Ajaxterm). However, a huge set back for me is the lack of a CTRL key on the Kindle. I use a screen/dvtm combination of CLI program management, and the CTRL key is an absolute necessity to use these programs. So, is there a way to switch that rarely-used Alt key on the Kindle to emulate a CTRL key press? Or, some other alternative way to get that CTRL key?

01-09-2011, 08:34 PM	#2
tamsanh Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle3	Well, if anyone is following in my footsteps, I think I found a solution. Instead of remapping the entire kindle3 keyboard, it's much easier to just change the mod keys associated with the screen and dvtm commands. Thus: Code: screen -x -e\,a Makes it so that when you press , you can then follow it with a screen command. To send a normal comma you type ,a This is important because, by using Code: dvtm -m , within a screen window, you can control both screen and dvtm via the Kindle. As one might guess, in order to control the dvtm, one must type ,a[command]; where [command] is whatever dvtm command you would like to use. Also, in order to send a normal comma to the dvtm window, simply type a comma twice. Thus I'm pretty sure that ,a,a will get you a normal comma. Comma is used simply because it is the first thing always selected by the Sym button on the K3.

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01-10-2011, 07:43 AM	#3
Jophish Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle 3	If you are looking for a terminal for the kindle, I can highly recommend kiterm. There is no key that can't be reached!

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