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input.device — Event Stream Merging

Overview

input.device merges events from keyboard, mouse, gameport, and timer into a single input stream that feeds Intuition. Input handlers can be installed at various priorities to filter, modify, or consume events.

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Handler Priority Levels

Priority	Consumer
100	System reserved
51+	Custom high-priority handlers
50	Intuition
20	Console.device
0	Default

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Commands

Code	Constant	Description
9	IND_ADDHANDLER	Add input handler
10	IND_REMHANDLER	Remove input handler
11	IND_WRITEEVENT	Inject an InputEvent into the stream
12	IND_SETTHRESH	Set double-click threshold
13	IND_SETPERIOD	Set key repeat period
14	IND_SETMPORT	Set mouse port type
15	IND_SETMTRIG	Set mouse trigger
16	IND_SETMTYPE	Set mouse type

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References

• NDK39: devices/input.h
• input_events.md — handler installation example