microsoft / microsoft/pxt-maker
HID extensions doesn't work as expected.
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Description
Describe the bug
Code with HID based extensions i.e. keyboard, mouse, gamepad doesn't work unless I add a pause in on start block.
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Goto maker.makecode.com and create a new project.
- select any board with usb host supported like feather M0 express.
- add any of the HID extensions i.e. keyboard, mouse, gamepad.
- add a block from the extension to the
on startorforeverblock. - pair and upload the code to the board.
Expected behavior
OS should recognize the respective device and should function as expected.
Actual behaviour
OS doesn't recognize any device.
workaround
just add a pause of atlease 100ms on the on start block
potential fix
the board should wait for HID to initialize before starting the code.
Desktop (please complete the following information):
- OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Browser Chrome
- Version 81.0.4044.122 (Official Build) (64-bit)
Additional context
test code:
not working
working
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Research direction
Start with the linked non-working and working MakeCode test projects, then trace how HID extensions initialize before the on-start code runs. Confirm the behavior on a USB-host-supported board and verify that keyboard, mouse, or gamepad devices are recognized without adding a pause.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- embedded-iot
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100