The official Raspberry Pi keyboard includes three host USB ports for connecting external devices, such as USB mice, USB drives, and other USB-controlled devices.
Its micro USB port is for connection to the Raspberry Pi. Via the USB hub built into the keyboard, the Raspberry Pi controls, and provides power to, the three USB Type A ports.
Raspberry Pi keyboard features
The Raspberry Pi keyboard has three lock keys: Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock. There are three LEDs in the top right-hand corner that indicate which locks are enabled.
- Num Lock – Allows use of the red number keys on the letter keys, effectively creating a numeric keypad. This mode is enabled and disabled by pressing the Num Lock key.
- Caps Lock – Allows typing capital letters; press the Shift key to type lower-case letters in this mode. This mode is enabled and disabled by pressing the Caps Lock key.
- Scroll Lock (ScrLk) – Allows use of the cursor keys for browsing web pages and spreadsheets without the mouse. This mode is enabled and disabled by pressing the ScrLk key while holding the Fn key.
Raspberry Pi keyboard specifications
The official Raspberry Pi keyboard and hub (UK version) is a standard 79-key keyboard that includes an additional three USB 2.0 type A ports to power other peripherals.
Note: The keyboard is available in different language/country options - please
contact us if you require a non-UK keyboard.
- 79-key keyboard
- Three USB 2.0 type A ports for powering other peripherals
- Automatic keyboard language detection
- USB type- A to micro USB type B cable included for connection to compatible computer
- Ergonomic design for comfortable use
- Compatible with all Raspberry Pi products
