{"product_id":"keyboard-for-tab5","title":"Keyboard for Tab5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe M5Stack Tab5 Keyboard adds a full 70-key physical keyboard to the Tab5, providing responsive text entry and command input with support for multiple operating modes and low-latency key reporting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/m5stack-store\" title=\"M5Stack Store\"\u003eM5Stack\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTab5 Keyboard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e70-key\u003c\/strong\u003e physical keyboard input expansion module designed specifically for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m5stack-tab5\" title=\"M5Stack Tab5\"\u003eTab5\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt connects directly to the host via \u003cstrong\u003eTab5 Ext.Port1\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling a plug-and-play input experience. The module integrates an \u003cstrong\u003eSTM32F030C8T6\u003c\/strong\u003e main control chip, responsible for keyboard matrix scanning and communication processing. The preloaded firmware supports \u003cstrong\u003ethree operating modes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Normal, HID, and Character, adapting to different interaction requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe keyboard adopts a \u003cstrong\u003e14 x 5 matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e design, supports multiple simultaneous key presses, and provides a complete set of letters, numbers, symbols, and commonly used function keys such as Aa, Ctrl, Sym, Alt, Tab, Esc, and arrow keys. The device communicates with Tab5 via\u003cstrong\u003e I2C\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides an independent interrupt pin for low-latency real-time reporting of key events. Two onboard RGB LEDs can be used for full-colour status indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a compact structure and simple connection method, it is suitable for text input, command interaction, and various portable applications that require a physical keyboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses STM32F030C8T6 as the main control chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Tab5, plug and play via direct connection to the expansion port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree operating modes to meet diverse requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 x 5 matrix, supports multiple simultaneous key presses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete key layout with various commonly used function keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI2C communication with low-latency reporting through an interrupt pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard dual RGB LEDs for colourful status indication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide latches securely lock onto Tab5; two M3 screw mounting holes reserved on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact structure with strong adaptability for portable scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMCU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTM32F030C8T6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-key keyboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI2C Address\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0x6D (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRGB LED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x WS2812E-1313\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 5 PIN header, 2.54mm pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 3.3V@14.5mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRGB (white) maximum brightness: 3.3V@21.5mA\u003cbr\u003eInput (RGB off): 3.3V@14.5mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128.0 x 59.4 x 13.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.m5stack.com\/en\/products\/sku\/A164\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Documents\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDocuments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Keyboard for Tab5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"M5Stack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55831507468673,"sku":"A164","price":10.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/3274\/files\/keyboard-for-tab5-the-pi-hut-a164-1245787550.jpg?v=1782226600","url":"https:\/\/thepihut.com\/products\/keyboard-for-tab5","provider":"The Pi Hut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}