Wireless Charging Keyboard Hack

[@katej23]

This is fabulous! I just bought a wireless phone charger for my office and plugged it in, and wondered if i could do the same for my keyboard. Yours was the first video i came across after googling if it could be done, thank you! And yes things always take me so much longer than I expect too. I recently installed a dual arm monitor, and it took about 5 hours after moving, cleaning, adjusting etc etc! Subbed for more smart home hacks!

[@kalestarler]

Thanks for the sub!

[@DavidBartkiewiczFilms]

Was thinking about doing the exact same thing and this seems to be the only video around on the subject! Really great job :)

[@Shinzizzu]

Wow, this is so cool! More people need to see your video!! Thank you!

[@kalestarler]

Thank you!

[@furthings]

Considering doing something similar. Came from Reddit. Thank you for sharing, this and your other wireless charging video!

[@crit7514]

The thought he had was EXACTLY what I was wondering. Lately I've really gotten into making my setup and room look good, but I also want everything to be practical. That's why I got a mouse with a charging dock, magnetic wires for my phone, earbuds and headset, and bluetooth dongle for my controller with a charging dock. I don't want to see any wires, and I want the full convenience of wireless without the worry of having to charge them. There's a few options for wireless headsets as you can use magnetic wires, also the hyperx cloud flight S has chi charging and the Arctic pro has easily swappable batteries and charging dock. For mice I only know of one that has build in chi charging capabilities, the HyperX Pulsefire Dart. My thought on this technique would be instead of installing a wireless charger into the desk, if you have an opportunity to 3D print a stand with space for the chi pad so that you can just put the keyboard up on the stand and it will start charging.

[@kalestarler]

Wireless charging and magnetic wires FTW! You can also consider the magnetic heads for the mouse and keyboard if that "docking" charging thing works for you too

[@jfdigdi]

Best review i have ever seen.

[@quyrew]

This is really cool dude ! I was thinking of the same idea and i might do it on my own drevo blademaster pro. Only thing is to make sure of the position and not have regrets

[@kalestarler]

The plus point is that it is wireless, so you can still shift the keyboard around when you're using it :D

[@hyperobelisk9593]

I just thought of it today... (Can u charge a wireless keyboard?) And you just answered my question, really nice idea, if you start streaming on twitch I will follow you as well!

[@kalestarler]

Thanks!! I haven't needed to connect my keyboard by cable since that video. :D Might try the twitch thing soon, but maybe after a few pre-recorded gameplay sessions.

[@hyperobelisk9593]

@@kalestarler awesome man, ill root for u!

[@JustVictor72]

Dream monitor too! Awesome tips sensei🤩

[@kitmarshall4084]

very cool, i was thinking of using a keyboard pad, but your setup in nice

[@iiSoxSkillz]

Thank you very much for the hack! I wanted to try the same thing!

[@marcklee5175]

Sir, more tech life hacks please sir.

[@fidgetmuch]

I am wondering if this would work for the Cyberboard 3?

[@sohailkabir8030]

Does this mod applies to wireless mouse as well? My mouse is A4tech Bloody R90 Plus Naraka Edition!

[@issorden]

Hey! Is there a specific Wattage required for QI Usb receiver ? (5W, 10W ?)

[@kalestarler]

5V 1000mAH

[@zleipnirgoh5972]

Actually, rather than doing all these, why do just place the keyboard (with the receiver) on the wireless charger when u are not using the keyboard or when u go to sleep? I don't think the keyboard will run out of juice in a day right? A neat trick will be, how to get the MX master 3 to charge wirelessly or have a dock like the first MX mouse...hmmm...

[@kalestarler]

For mouse, you can consider a Logitech gaming series PowerPlay compatible mouse, works with their mousepads to charge wirelessly. Did consider the option of just "docking" the keyboard to charge when not in use, but then you might run into issues of forgetting to charge it, etc. This way I can keep it constantly powered but still wireless because the "dock" is built right into the desk :D

[@zleipnirgoh5972]

@@kalestarler Yup. Saw that but I'm more of a MX user haha... shucks they didn't consider that for the MX series. They might be using G to test the market. Very likely it will be the future.

[@voqzmk2]

Hi, is there a input lag or any delay with wireless keyboards? I already have a wireless Mouse but I just dont know if headsets and keyboard are good

[@kalestarler]

No noticeable lag or delay. I also have the wireless Steelseries Arctis 7 headset, all of them work great for me for gaming

[@kyangyan]

Is the charging fast? I want to do this with my Anne Pro 2 :

[@kalestarler]

It’s good. A keyboard requires a lot less power compared to a phone, I think, hence it charges almost like normal as if it was still on cable. I don’t really keep track of it because I leave the keyboard “connected” to the Qi charger most of the time though

[@kyangyan]

I see, thank you!

[@umg6114]

Very nice project. Is that possible to change also for Mouse G502 lightspeed. I have same your mouse and I don't like to use a cable to charge and also mouse pad from Logitech its's very expansive

[@kalestarler]

For a mouse it doesn't make sense to put it on a qi receiver pad since the mouse needs to glide around - the best solution is probably still Logitech's mousepad. What I did instead is use one of those magnetic connectors for my mouse, since it doesn't require charging as often. When it does I will just let it snap to the same cable I use for most of my devices

[@AstigsiPhilip]

Question: Is your Qi receiver gets hotter? Is it reasonable for its heat?

[@kalestarler]

It died after about 10 months, I think because of heat. Normally most of the other KZbinrs cut a whole in the table from the bottom, so at least one side is fully exposed to air and can cool down somewhat. But because I cut in from the top, then covered it in vinyl, I think it heated up more than usual. The second qi charger I use with my phone is still ok though, but that one I typically only charge for short periods throughout the day, unlike the one for the keyboard which is used for long stretches. You can take a look at my alternative solution for the keyboard here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rQh4Wri5qiga8

[@dldldldldldl]

Turned out great!

[@culleyy4437]

Do you think the wireless charger would work if I place it under a mouse mat?

[@kalestarler]

Yes it would! I'm currently testing it with one of those XL size mats that cover both keyboard and mouse. But you would need to make sure the distance to the table surface is as thin as possible. My mat is about 3mm thick - I've also moved my charger right to the table surface to reduce that distance - I think about 5mm is the limit for mine. If you get a better wireless charger, the distance in between could be more forgiving.

[@culleyy4437]

kalestarler Thanks for the reply... I have a mouse mat the size of my desk and I am thinking about sitting the charger on top of the desk and place the mat over the top? Hopefully you can’t see the cable running underneath the mat then.

[@kalestarler]

Culleyy The keyboard might not be level on that though? I suppose you could place some rubber feet maybe that is the same height as the charger below the mat as well to level it out for the keyboard

[@armanaliarmanali4182]

How to buy this product

[@kalestarler]

Gotta DIY. So far I haven't seen any keyboards on the consumer market that come with the qi charging built-in.

[@duardo7396]

The drevo bladermaster pro is really good?

[@kalestarler]

I like it! It hits all the markers for me: can pick my preferred Cherry MX switch type, can do both wired and wireless (1ms response) modes, full RGB, tenkeyless. All for less than 100USD

[@duardo7396]

@@kalestarler Can you help me? Where you bought yours? is that on amazon it says "used", but I dont know if there are any being sold how new.

[@kalestarler]

It looks like it is only available brand new from Amazon UK and there aren't many pieces left. :(

[@hamsteregg6919]

Does this make your keyboard off balance? Meaning, if I type on either far side of the keyboard will it wobble? It’s the only issue I see with implementing this into my setup.

[@kalestarler]

No issues with my keyboard previously - the qi receiver is thinner than the keyboard's feet. If yours are thinner, maybe can consider modding them a bit to be thicker

[@DefYesJuju]

Literally thought of the same idea as yours and found your video on search, sadly my keyboard's usb c port is on the most left side (anne pro 2) so it'll be an awkward spot for the wireless charger

[@kalestarler]

Might still work! The other alternative you can try is something like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rQh4Wri5qiga8 I tried an alternative to a qi charger through a "dock connector" lol. Honestly though when I'm gaming, the keyboard is shifted more to the left so it isn't really connected. But I keep it in the "center" position when I'm working in the day

[@Daaaaaaavid]

The funny thing is no keyboards manufacturer out there came to the idea yet, amazing! They are putting new 200$ keyboards out there each year and none of them with Qi, HOW COME?!

[@kalestarler]

I asked myself that every now and then too. Lol...

[@princesscarrot9951]

Wow! Cool!

[@DefYesJuju]

I heard now theres long range wireless chargers made for under table, but more pricey

[@kalestarler]

Yup, like this one: www.kewlabstech.com/ Honestly I'm a little skeptical still, but if I get a chance (maybe with my next desk), I might give it a try

[@bx5003]

Can it work for all keyboard like g915 tkl

[@kalestarler]

Yes, it should! I think the G915 TKL uses a micro-usb connector though, so you should probably look for a micro-usb Qi receiver.

[@bx5003]

kalestarler thanks a lot

[@bx5003]

kalestarler oh wait how does it work so do you have to charge the battery or does it last forever

[@kalestarler]

It’s basically wireless charging for your keyboard, same as when you put your phone on a Qi charger - if you keep the keyboard over the right spot, it will keep charging, if you shift it away, it will stop

[@bx5003]

kalestarler but is it unlimited or do you have to charge it

[@cmonbmw]

Great job!

[@kalestarler]

Thank you!

[@javalijavardo5411]

Well done!!

[@kalestarler]

Thank you!

[@maximusstorm1215]

"And it has the Cherry MX blues..." Me: Fucking vomits all over myself, my dog, my bed; whole room is covered in vomit. Either way, amazing set up and cable management, great hack. My cable management is awful, I don't care enough to improve it but I wish I did:') My keyboard is 3300MaH and lasts about 5 days or more but something like this would be nice even if my keyboard has good battery life. May consider it in the future, great video...thanks!

[@kalestarler]

My current keyboard is the NuPhy Air75, also with gateron low profile blues. 😂 The only other keyboard build I had, I was using Durock T1 switches. Loved those too. Do it. It's super worth it to be able to easily charge the keyboard lol. Will likely be doing another video soon to update on my current wireless charging setup with the NuPhy...

[@gagak84]

what keyboard is that.. nice

[@kalestarler]

It's this one! www.drevo.net/product/keyboard/blademaster-pro Doesn't seem to be in production anymore though. Check out the wireless charging keyboard hack I did on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIjceGiwfdeSbJI

[@gerhartgaming]

Fucking fantastic buddy

[@kalestarler]

Thank you!