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Matrix Keyboard API
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Matrix keyboard scanning with support for 4x4 to 16x8 configurations and real-time key detection
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The Matrix Keyboard API provides comprehensive support for matrix keyboard scanning with configurable
dimensions from 4x4 up to 16x8. Features real-time key detection and efficient scanning algorithms.
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<li>• 4x4 to 16x8 matrix sizes</li>
<li>• Configurable column and row pins</li>
<li>• Real-time key state detection</li>
<li>• Debouncing and filtering</li>
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<li>• Hardware-accelerated scanning</li>
<li>• 8-column internal layout optimization</li>
<li>• Extended row pin support (>8 rows)</li>
<li>• Key indexing: row * 8 + column</li>
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<pre class="bg-gray-900 rounded p-4 overflow-x-auto"><code class="text-gray-300">pub fn configure_matrix_keyboard(
&mut self,
width: u8,
height: u8,
column_pins: &[u8],
row_pins: &[u8],
) -> Result<()></code></pre>
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<pre class="text-gray-300"><code>// Configure 4x4 matrix keyboard
let column_pins = [5, 6, 7, 8]; // Column pins
let row_pins = [1, 2, 3, 4]; // Row pins
device.configure_matrix_keyboard(4, 4, &column_pins, &row_pins)?;</code></pre>
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<pre class="bg-gray-900 rounded p-4 overflow-x-auto"><code class="text-gray-300">pub fn read_matrix_keyboard(&mut self) -> Result<()></code></pre>
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<p class="text-gray-300 mb-4">Updates the internal key state array with current key states.</p>
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<pre class="text-gray-300"><code>// Monitor for key presses
let mut previous_states = vec![vec![false; 4]; 4];
loop {`{`}
device.read_matrix_keyboard()?;
for row in 0..4 {`{`}
for col in 0..4 {`{`}
let current_state = device.matrix_keyboard.get_key_state(row, col);
if current_state != previous_states[row][col] {`{`}
if current_state {`{`}
println!(\"Key PRESSED at ({`{`}{`}`}, {`{`}{`}`})\", row, col);
{`}`}
previous_states[row][col] = current_state;
{`}`}
{`}`}
{`}`}
std::thread::sleep(std::time::Duration::from_millis(50));
{`}`}</code></pre>
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Matrix keyboards use an 8-column internal layout with key indexing: <code>row * 8 + column</code>
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<pre class="text-gray-300"><code>// Key positions in 4x4 matrix:
// Row 0: Keys 0, 1, 2, 3
// Row 1: Keys 8, 9, 10, 11
// Row 2: Keys 16, 17, 18, 19
// Row 3: Keys 24, 25, 26, 27
// Access key at row 1, column 2:
let key_index = 1 * 8 + 2; // = 10
let key_state = device.matrix_keyboard.get_key_state(1, 2);</code></pre>
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<li>• Use pull-up resistors on column pins (10kΩ typical)</li>
<li>• Connect diodes to prevent ghosting in large matrices</li>
<li>• Keep matrix wiring short and organized</li>
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<li>• Poll at 50-100ms intervals for responsive feel</li>
<li>• Implement debouncing for mechanical switches</li>
<li>• Track previous states to detect press/release events</li>
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