# Helpful keyboard usage **URL:** \ **Category:** all things rabbit\ **Created:** [August 12, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392 "2024-08-12T15:10:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BlueNexus9](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/bluenexus9/32/3692_2.png) [@BlueNexus9](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/BlueNexus9)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/1 "2024-08-12T15:10:59Z")
Hi rabbit-team, Hi everyone, in some posts, a keyboard usage is mentioned for our rabbit r1. Today I have tested out **an USB A (female) to USB C (male) adapter** for our rabbits r1 to connect a _usb-keyboard_. My USB adapter was: ![1000127144](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/rabbit/original/2X/3/34e711c521f0926daeba39079900cff7343076cc.jpeg) In my company, which I am working for in the IT, I can use my rabbit with this adapter and a USB-keyboard now. ![1000127031](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/rabbit/original/2X/b/bc9348c9fb07d98c05e8f0d98aecfcb9273f8bc0.jpeg) It is a really good technical expand, so I can easily use the rabbit with prompts and do not disturb somebody. In a use case I could easily start a prompt/search for some laptop models with ‘beta rabbit’, which fulfill some criteria like budget, ram etc… I got very useful URLs/sources and some good laptop models. At home I will test a bluetooth keyboard, too. I have tried some bluetooth keyboards from Logitech, but without success. So I asked the rabbit for the right one: ![1000127152](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/rabbit/original/2X/4/4a176e02f4ea6693a28fa1a0141f8ae3be66819d.jpeg) Which bluetooth keyboards do you use? If I have tested the Logitech K380, I would like to give you an update here.🙂 Have a good day. ---
**Author:** ![rabbit](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/rabbit/32/59_2.png) [@rabbit](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/rabbit)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/2 "2024-08-12T18:16:36Z")
Thank you for sharing this with our community @BlueNexus9 , very helpful info to know! ---
**Author:** ![PaulBacon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/58f4c7/32.png) [@PaulBacon](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/PaulBacon)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/3 "2024-08-12T18:16:49Z")
I have only one bluetooth KB and that does not connect. It seems to be pretty flexible when it comes to USB keyboards, here’s my 1988 IBM model M keyboard connected using a PS/2-USB and and a cheap USB-A to USB-C connector. ![IMG_5746](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/rabbit/original/2X/2/2c7cec4b4876fa8abb3e49da4804ddb32b23ac2a.jpeg) Still, this means an extra keyboard on your desk, a very small screen and no way to copy / paste or use URLs. For me it’s more practical to have a window with perplexity or chatgpt open on my work computer. What benefit do you experience using this setup? ---
**Author:** ![leahcim](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/leahcim/32/3688_2.png) [@leahcim](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/leahcim)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/4 "2024-08-12T18:19:44Z")
Wouldn’t it be a bit more wireless just to connect a Bluetooth keyboard? 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![PaulBacon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/58f4c7/32.png) [@PaulBacon](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/PaulBacon)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/5 "2024-08-12T18:33:01Z")
As mentioned, my BT keyboard won’t pair. The R1 seems selective when it comes to BT keyboards. So it would be great to know which BT keyboard models do connect. My point was: for wired USB keyboards it connects with anything I find, so I don’t believe it’s very picky on what USB-C to USB-A converter you use, ---
**Author:** ![leahcim](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/leahcim/32/3688_2.png) [@leahcim](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/leahcim)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/6 "2024-08-12T18:33:05Z")
Easy… 😃 ![2024-08-12-20-28-06-877](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/rabbit/original/2X/e/eee21e0201651c88e7957e601b8e055c62861165.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Afaces](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/afaces/32/5729_2.png) [@Afaces](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/Afaces)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/7 "2024-08-12T21:43:45Z")
I use my **Keychron** **K8** , it works like a charm paired via Bluetooth, and with my Anker 737 Power Bank feels I could use the r1 all day long. ![IMG_20240812_234149_736](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/rabbit/original/2X/4/44de56b37b44ae8814a273c02c76b09bb162c76e.jpeg) Using Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow keys feels like cheating when using terminal mode 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![aavirash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ea924/32.png) [@aavirash](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/aavirash)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/8 "2024-08-12T22:08:41Z")
Thanks for sharing and keep em’ coming! ---
**Author:** ![RussOniPad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/russonipad/32/3933_2.png) [@RussOniPad](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/RussOniPad)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/9 "2024-08-12T23:16:36Z")
This one worked for me; [https://a.co/d/7x7kcZa](https://a.co/d/7x7kcZa) ---
**Author:** ![BlueNexus9](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/bluenexus9/32/3692_2.png) [@BlueNexus9](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/BlueNexus9)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/10 "2024-08-13T19:45:49Z")
Special thanks to you ‘@rabbit team’ for your great (community) work here.👍 :listeningrabbit: I am happy if I can support you with tests, experiences, ideas, etc., too.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BlueNexus9](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/bluenexus9/32/3692_2.png) [@BlueNexus9](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/BlueNexus9)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/11 "2024-08-13T19:56:24Z")
Hi @PaulBacon , thank you for sharing your keyboard setup. 👍 It is very interesting to see an USB adapter with a PS/2-USB adapter, too. > The question about the benefits with an extra keyboard: I can use my keyboard setup to not disturb my coworkers in my company by entering prompts etc compared to speak the prompts into the rabbit r1. Additional the rabbit r1 offers us Wolfram Alpha, Perplexity and ChatGPT in one device compared to have the best choice for my prompts compared to open one browser window/task in my laptop. Here I can use easily the rabbit hole too for the results. In many cases I do not copy the prompts results, because I can easily work with the answers/results on the rabbit r1 screen. In my opinion this keyboard setting is useful.🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BlueNexus9](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/bluenexus9/32/3692_2.png) [@BlueNexus9](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/BlueNexus9)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/12 "2024-08-13T20:01:11Z")
Hi @Afaces , no problem to sharing this.👍 Yours is also great. 👍 Thank you for sharing a compatible bluetooth keyboard model. You have a good setup, too. :weatherrabbit: ---
**Author:** ![BlueNexus9](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/bluenexus9/32/3692_2.png) [@BlueNexus9](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/BlueNexus9)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/13 "2024-08-13T20:05:23Z")
Hi @RussOniPad , thank you for sharing an other keyboard model. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![nzwaneveld](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/nzwaneveld/32/4300_2.png) [@nzwaneveld](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/nzwaneveld)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/14 "2024-08-14T07:52:17Z")
I connected a low cost bluetooth keyboard that I got from Amazon. Description: Ultra-Slim Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard, Rechargeable Portable Keyboard, Travel Keyboard Compatible Android, Windows, iOS, Universal Keyboard for iPhone, for ipad, for Samsung, Tablet, Laptop There is a whole bunch of them (looking identical), so I’m assuming that it is a OEM product that is reselling under different brand names. Link: [https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Bluetooth-Rechargeable-Compatible-Universal/dp/B0D1TC6S8V/?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Slim-Bluetooth-Rechargeable-Compatible-Universal/dp/B0D1TC6S8V/?th=1) ---
**Author:** ![nzwaneveld](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/nzwaneveld/32/4300_2.png) [@nzwaneveld](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/nzwaneveld)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/15 "2024-08-14T08:12:21Z")
I also connected my Logitech MK540 Wireless Keyboard to the r1. It comes with a USB receiver (USB A) which I connected to the r1 using a USB A Female to USB C male adapter. I got this keyboard on Amazon: [https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-MK540-Advanced-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B086K2DFZG/](https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-MK540-Advanced-Wireless-Keyboard/dp/B086K2DFZG/) ---
**Author:** ![BlueNexus9](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/bluenexus9/32/3692_2.png) [@BlueNexus9](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/BlueNexus9)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2024, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/16 "2024-08-14T13:23:28Z")
Hi @nzwaneveld , great to have and see other two keyboards, which will connect with our rabbits. Thank you for your info. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![leahcim](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/leahcim/32/3688_2.png) [@leahcim](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/leahcim)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/17 "2024-09-08T10:15:05Z")
![IMG_20240908_121046](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/rabbit/original/2X/b/bee2ba6f38bbc5de5ce5d0d769dac2fecea3810e.jpeg) Found the best setup for me! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![RaineSilverlock](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/rainesilverlock/32/5279_2.png) [@RaineSilverlock](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/RaineSilverlock)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/18 "2024-09-08T11:00:41Z")
The projection keyboard is truly unique and portable, but the feel of pressing it depends on the material of your desktop. ---
**Author:** ![leahcim](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/leahcim/32/3688_2.png) [@leahcim](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/leahcim)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/19 "2024-09-08T14:49:43Z")
I have fingers like sledgehammer. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Wolf2600](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/wolf2600/32/4850_2.png) [@Wolf2600](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/u/Wolf2600)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392/20 "2024-09-08T17:49:00Z")
What mode do you have your R1 in here? I’m not familiar. [Next page](https://forum.rabbitcommunity.tech/t/helpful-keyboard-usage/13392.md?page=2)