Homebrew HBKBLib - A 3DS Keyboard Library

[jbr373]

Hello everyone!

Today I'm showing you my first 3DS Project, the HBKB (HomeBrew KeyBoard) Library.
This Library is written in C++ and is intended for pretty much every Program designed around Keyboards, like Web Browsers and File Explorers.

The Keyboard looks like this:

If you include this Library in your Project, you'll be able to use the Keyboard with these 3 simple functions:
HBKB_CallKeyboard(touchPosition touch); = Call Keyboard (Write Graphics, check User Touch Position)
HBKB_CheckKeyboardInput() = Returns a std::string with the Input made by the User
HBKB_Clean() = Reset Keyboard

You can find more in the ReadMe File. Also included is a little Demo Program which shows how to use the Library. This .zip includes the Library Source Code, as well as the Demo Source Code.
I hope you find this Release helpful!

Compilation:
In case you don't have your DevkitPro installed in /usr/local/, you need to comment that out in the Makefile. The First 2 Lines, to be exactly.

Also, you can find a already compiled Version of the Library in the Source for the Demo Application, in case you get issues with compilation. The Library is in the "hbkb" Folder in the Demo Source.

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# UPDATE
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I updated the Library to Version 1.0.4.
This Update fixes an Issue with Key Spamming and Input Accuracy. Sorry if you had issues with it.

 

[Rinnegatamante]

I'll definitely going to change current lpp-3ds keyboard with this one, thanks for the release.

 

[Tjessx]

This could have saved me a lot of work,
Glad someone did this!
This will be useful

 

[Helreizer543]

I love it . Good Job!
I hate to Edit but nevermind

 

[Deleted User]

Hello everyone!

Today I'm showing you my first 3DS Project, the HBKB (HomeBrew KeyBoard) Library.
This Library is written in C++ and is in intended for pretty much every Program designed around Keyboards, like Web Browsers.

The Keyboard looks like this:

If you include this Library in your Project, you're able to use the Keyboard with 3 simple functions:
HBKB_CallKeyboard(touchPosition touch); = Call Keyboard (Wrtie Graphics, check User Touch Position)
HBKB_CheckKeyboardInput() = Returns a std::string with the Input made by the User
HBKB_Clean() = Reset Keyboard

You can find more in the ReadMe File. Also included is a little Demo Program which shows how to use the Library. This .zip includes the Library Source Code, as well as the Demo Source Code.
I hope you find this Release helpful!

How do I compile stuff?

 

[Helreizer543]

I wanted to add a little something for users that are trying to compile the library on windwos.
1. comment out the first 2 lines in the make file if your ctrulib is installed in the default location.
2. In the download rename, the folder "Library Source" to just "Library".
After that the library should compile.

 

[jbr373]

Glad to see you guys like it
And thanks Helreizer543, I forgot to remove that from the Makefile, I'll update the OP. There is a compiled version of the Library included in the Source for the Demo Application, in case someone wants to skip the Compilation or has issues with it.

 

[suloku]

I can't wait to see this in ctrxplorer!

 

[geocool]

Very nice. I was going to implement a keyboard library for my game engine but I may use this one now.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Simple, easy and clean. I like it. I especially like that it doesn't waste any space on the bottom screen, but is made to maximize the size of the buttons to make them easier to press.
If/when I get a good idea and decide to make a 3DS homebrew, I'll be sure to use this. Which may never happen, but you never know

 

[jbr373]

Found a Bug and updated the Library. In case you had any issues with Keys being entered too many times and being unable to tap the same Key twice, this Update fixes it

 

[Helreizer543]

Found a Bug and updated the Library. In case you had any issues with Keys being entered too many times and being unable to tap the same Key twice, this Update fixes it

Have you ever thought of having a github?

 

[Tjessx]

Github would be very heandy

 

[lolzvid]

Sorry for bumping this thread, but is there a command similar to "scanf"? It would help a lot when making apps with a lot of usage of the keyboard

 

[GoodCookie88]

How do I use this? PS:I'm a noob

 

[filfat]

How is this code licensed? MIT? GPL?

 

[cpasjuste]

Nice idea and work jbr373. I'll probably use it in my next project

 

[Chrisser_75]

Could someone test it if it work?

HBKBLib: iDroid Theme-Mod

Description:
A modern iOS 8 / Lillipop keyboard theme for @jbr373's HBKBLib (Ver. 1.0.4)

Preview:

TO DO:
It would be nice if someone could implement the HBKBLib, with this keyboard layout and give me a report.
done by: @Shadowtrance thx


Graphics:
Download here!

or Dropbox

 

[Shadowtrance]

Could someone test it if it work?

HBKBLib: iDroid Theme-Mod

Description:
A modern iOS 8 / Lillipop keyboard theme for @jbr373's HBKBLib (Ver. 1.0.4)

TO DO:
It would be nice if someone could implement the HBKBLib, with this keyboard layout and give me a report.

Graphics:
Download here!

Yep it works, and looks pretty good
How do we get the X and Tick to not exit the homebrew and instead have the tick act like enter and the X act like... umm i don't know, something else lol?

 

[Chrisser_75]

Yep it works, and looks pretty good
How do we get the X and Tick to not exit the homebrew and instead have the tick act like enter and the X act like... umm i don't know, something else lol?

Thanks!
E.g. change the x-function to an enter-function, place the "Enter"-Button on the right and the left button exit the homebrew.
[__exit__] & [__enter__] button?