Camera Change button

bobdylan21221 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 03:09 PM

Is it possible when in camera mode to use the volume button to take the picture instead of having to hit the small box on the screen?

i hate having to hold the camera with one hand to take a picture

**TheBundo** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 03:33 PM

I'm looking to use a button too. Maybe the Rhodium Keyboard Controller will allow that. I just haven't SEARCHED into it too much. You might try looking into that popular app. I've been too busy to get into that app yet.

A button is also needed when using some barcode readers, as they don't go fully into the camera app, but say to press the button, which makes those apps useless.

Personally, I have no issue using 2 hands

Austin808 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 06:24 PM

This would be great, but I have not found a way to control the camera. If so I could then map the button using Keyboard config.

Edit: I think I might have found a way to use Mortscript and Keyboard control to do this.

Update:
I was able to assign the long press for the volume up just for the camera app to send the enter key.

Now you can take the picture by holding down the volume up key.

**TheBundo** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin808

This would be great, but I have not found a way to control the camera. If so I could then map the button using Keyboard config.

Edit: I think I might have found a way to use Mortscript and Keyboard control to do this.

Update:
I was able to assign the long press for the volume up just for the camera app to send the enter key.

Now you can take the picture by holding down the volume up key.

Can you upload the files, or specific directions? This sounds great

Austin808 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-16-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBundo

Can you upload the files, or specific directions? This sounds great

Add a key to Keyboard config (I used Vol Up)
Rule: *
Keymode: Single/double click, long press
Event: Click
Action Default key action

Event: Double Click
Action Default key action

Event: Long Press
Action Default key action

Click on the + sign on the Rule line.
Pull out the stylus, then navigate to the camera app, then put the stylus back in.

Key mode: Single/double click, long press
Event: Click
Action: None

Event: Double Click
Action: None

Event: Long Press
Action: Emulate key press
Key: 13 Enter
Send to: OS

Hope this helps.

goobergob · #6 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 03:16 PM

Thanks Austin for that. I've been looking for something like this but have never added a key to the Keyboard config. Could you or someone explain it from the start (ex: where is the keyboard config file)? I did a quick search and didn't see how to either.

Thanks in advance!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin808

Add a key to Keyboard config (I used Vol Up)
Rule: *
Keymode: Single/double click, long press
Event: Click
Action Default key action

Event: Double Click
Action Default key action

Event: Long Press
Action Default key action

Click on the + sign on the Rule line.
Pull out the stylus, then navigate to the camera app, then put the stylus back in.

Key mode: Single/double click, long press
Event: Click
Action: None

Event: Double Click
Action: None

Event: Long Press
Action: Emulate key press
Key: 13 Enter
Send to: OS

Hope this helps.

**japper88** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 03:34 PM

thanks that's awesome, i works perfectly now, the volume up key only acts just like a camera button with just one quick push, no need to do long push or any of that crap! and the best part is it operates normally when not in the camera program!!!

goobergob · #8 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japper88

thanks that's awesome, i works perfectly now, the volume up key only acts just like a camera button with just one quick push, no need to do long push or any of that crap! and the best part is it operates normally when not in the camera program!!!

Japper88, could you post how/what you modified? I haven't have mapped any keys before. Thanks!

**japper88** · #9 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goobergob

Japper88, could you post how/what you modified? I haven't have mapped any keys before. Thanks!

Which version of Rhodium Keyboard Controller do you have? I am using version 1.4?
If you don't have it I attached it
EDIT: if you don't have sdkcerts already installed I've attached that as well
(just install both cabs, you might need a soft reset after both install to get everything rolling)
The file will be located in you settings menu (start -> settings -> keyboard config)

version 1.4 looks different than version 1.3 (which is what the previously posted instructions have)

goobergob · #10 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japper88

Which version of Rhodium Keyboard Controller do you have? I am using version 1.4?
If you don't have it I attached it.
The file will be located in you settings menu (start -> settings -> keyboard config)

version 1.4 looks different than version 1.3 (which is what the previously posted instructions have)

I installed 1.4 but when running keyboard config (on stock rom), i get the error "Can't find appropriate keyboard drive running. Please make sure you are using right driver and it is currently running". Any ideas which driver i need to have?

Thanks!