Dont know how realistic it is, but figures are really impresive.
https://twitter.com/dtvresearch/status/1460984171388620806?s=20
How To Use A Mouse And Keyboard On Stadia (Google Chromecast with Google TV) S905X3 SoC - Not without it's flaws, any help appreciated.
Keyboard Working In Stadia, Chromecast with Google TV ESO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FluGDHGcUs
Essentially giving yourself the power of a super computer with wonderful graphics, for about $100, plus an extra $60 for the android tv bluetooth board, logitech k600 which is optional, you can use a regular usb keyboard or wireless. I like the andro board for debugging purposes.
Everything you need can be bought from most any major retailer, such as, Walmart, Target, Best Buy.. Keep in mind if you want to purchase these items same day in such establishments, you pay a "Convenience Fee", so if you are patient, you can order online and save yourself cash.
I went through some Boss Level Nerd videos (in a good way) to find this method and I'm going to share it for free to you! No sponsored links, but if you want to support the Bosses I am piggy backing off of, their links will be below and saved on a txt document for anyone interested to DL.
Through Trial and Error I was able to deduce a few things that were not pointed out in the original referenced videos, that may help those reluctant to try this.
And I Mean Trial and Error, I bricked my first CC by literally deleting the bootloader on accident lol and I soft bricked my latest copy by downloading a file too big for the CC.. It only has 4gb stock mem and that doesnt take into account the system's file size... anyway. A Factory Reset was able to remedy this.
Parts Needed to Use Keyboard on Stadia Chromecast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eu3qP-R4Yo
So the main component of this setup is what is called a "USB-C 8-IN-1 Hub", the second most important part is to have the chromecast with Google Tv (the one with a remote) as currently the chromecast ultra that came to stadia founders is not compatible with this method. (i suspect this is a firmware issue... i will investigate further another day)
The final most Important part is to get a proper USB C Power Adapter and an extra USBC cable if you need one. You need 35 watts or higher for your power adapter if you want to be able to run high end peripherals, like a razer mouse and keyboard, and or web cams, etc. I tried to boot this setup with a regular usbc adapter, it worked with a bare bones keyboard / mouse, but not with my higher end razer peripherals.
How to build the rig:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mx_TeM4Z5w
Plug your google chromecast into the tv, attach the usb-c end (which is the display adapter) of the "USB-C 8-IN-1 Hub" into the Chromecast.
Now plug a USBC cable into the "POWER"USB-C Port of the "USB-C 8-IN-1 Hub" an at the end of that USBC cable, attach your 35 watt or greater power adapter and plug it into the wall.
Next setup chromecast, I'm not going over that here, there's plenty of guides on this..
You will also need a browser on your Chromecast, I am using chrome, it is unstable, and should be used only for debugging purposes or with the presence of mind that you will have to reinstall it through file explorer upon each use until I build upon it further.
I chose to side load chrome bc i know nothing about the browsing apps natively on the CC and am skeptical, I have too much I want to share with y'all to research them.
DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS BUILD OF CHROME IF YOU DONT HAVE A MOUSE
Chrome, Latest Stable Build:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VHG0cLkiElTZqZXnaDNkZQ1egVznnn6p/view?usp=sharing
You can use the tv app browsers, you do not need to use chrome. Use at your own discretion.
Go to stadia.google.com
Connect your controller, it can be any controller
Load up your game, in this case ESO, and now the keyboard works to type, there are still problems but I'm working through them. Perhaps someone can build upon this faster than me and find the solution?
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That's it, nothing else to it.
Viva La Stadia!! xD
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All my videos on one playlist for your leisure:
How To Use Keyboard On Stadia Chromecast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eu3qP-R4Yo&list=PLErzGEIjyUlzkkdf-48GaEjV5oB34O9T3
Theorycrafting "The Stadia Box" Fair warning, there is cursing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0vXg0H46Nk&list=PLErzGEIjyUlyK17F2JZ3ZKjo-7WcK2xKG
All my refs, i.e., all the videos and links I read to get this far
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rgCdVvkMh8v9st2FYMoB08J7qYs9QpzY/view?usp=sharing
Where I'm at now...
I need to root either my CC or my Shield. I have one final idea for a MitM attack on the CC, as I feel like looking at the bootloader is the wrong path. We still have a working browser and are able to side load apps to the CC. Lets work with that.
Any help to make the keybindings work right would be appreciated esp if it could be done without Root.
Peace and Love,
Jen
Edit
After using this for the past week I'm returning it, the corner of the remote digs into the palm of my hand and makes using the remote unbearable after a while. This likely only affects those with larger hands.
I was looking for a better remote for the CCwGTV as I can't stand the tiny remote it comes with and happened upon the G20S PRO (pictured below). It works perfectly over Bluetooth and all buttons including air mouse and Google Assistant work out of the box.
The remote also came with a 2.4ghz dongle for use on other devices which may not include Bluetooth.
The remote is backlit and has clicky buttons if you like that sort of thing, I prefer the buttons on the factory remote as they are quieter but I can certainly live with the clicks.
It has a $5 off coupon currently which makes it $15, personally I don't think it's worth $20 but fifteen is a good price.
Here is the link on Amazon but it can also be purchased from AliExpress and likely other China locations.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JSX4JLB
NOTE
I tried it on my Hisense H8G which uses some sort of non-standard remote mappings and the Assistant button wouldn't work and the home button also wouldn't go home. The microphone still worked if you manually click any voice search button on the home screen or inside an app, the home button can be fixed with button mapper but not the Assistant button.
My advice don't buy this for a Hisense Android TV.
