[lcdproc] keypad support

[Philip Pokorny]

Wade Hampton wrote:
> 
> Pieter De Troyer wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm not a real electronics hobbyist, so I plan to buy a Matrix-Orbital
> > LK404-55.
> >
> > My question is if it is possible to connect individual keys to the
> > LCD-unit, or does it only work with some specific keypads? The thing is I
> > want to build an interface with some keys but those keys are placed
> > individually, and not on a keypad of a kind...if you see what I mean...
> >From the page at matrixorbital, it appears to have a header to connect
> to a keypad matrix.  A quick glance did not show what pins would be used
> for the matrix, but if there are 16 pins, a good bet would be 8 out and
> 8 back in.

I given that the module is a -55 (55 keys), I think it's more likely
11x5 matrix.  Which are out or in should be documented in the manual...

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