How to automate keyboard backlight ON at boot
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Right now I am running a cooler Master keyboard on Kubuntu 16.04. At present I have to run
xset led 3
in Konsole in order to turn the keyboard on, which is a PITA.
How can I instruct the system to light the keyboard at boot, particularly before and after the login screen?
boot keyboard backlight
asked Jan 7 at 18:56
Timbot2000
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Right now I am running a cooler Master keyboard on Kubuntu 16.04. At present I have to run
xset led 3
in Konsole in order to turn the keyboard on, which is a PITA.
How can I instruct the system to light the keyboard at boot, particularly before and after the login screen?
boot keyboard backlight
asked Jan 7 at 18:56
Timbot2000
162
I would put the command in/etc/rc.localbut you can also use acronjob with@reboot. See: askubuntu.com/questions/228304/…
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 19:31
Can I enter the command as is, or should I enter a pathway for an *.sh file?
– Timbot2000
Jan 7 at 20:12
You can enter the command as is. A*.sh(script) file is typically only used for multi-line commands. When usingcronyou must find out the directory name to prefix the command. ie usewhich xsetreturns:/usr/bin/xsetwhich is the exact command format you need to use. The simpler method is just to put the command in/etc/rc.localrather than usingcron.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 20:23
Sorry WinEunuuchs2Unix, entering it in the rc.local file failed to enact the command at startup. What do we try next?
– Timbot2000
Jan 8 at 2:49
Sorry the rc.local didn't work out. I've posted an answer which I hope does work.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 8 at 3:42
add a comment |
Right now I am running a cooler Master keyboard on Kubuntu 16.04. At present I have to run
xset led 3
in Konsole in order to turn the keyboard on, which is a PITA.
How can I instruct the system to light the keyboard at boot, particularly before and after the login screen?
boot keyboard backlight
asked Jan 7 at 18:56
Timbot2000
162
Right now I am running a cooler Master keyboard on Kubuntu 16.04. At present I have to run
xset led 3
in Konsole in order to turn the keyboard on, which is a PITA.
How can I instruct the system to light the keyboard at boot, particularly before and after the login screen?
boot keyboard backlight
boot keyboard backlight
asked Jan 7 at 18:56
Timbot2000
162
asked Jan 7 at 18:56
Timbot2000
162
asked Jan 7 at 18:56
Timbot2000
162
asked Jan 7 at 18:56
Timbot2000
162
asked Jan 7 at 18:56
Timbot2000
162
162
I would put the command in/etc/rc.localbut you can also use acronjob with@reboot. See: askubuntu.com/questions/228304/…
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 19:31
Can I enter the command as is, or should I enter a pathway for an *.sh file?
– Timbot2000
Jan 7 at 20:12
You can enter the command as is. A*.sh(script) file is typically only used for multi-line commands. When usingcronyou must find out the directory name to prefix the command. ie usewhich xsetreturns:/usr/bin/xsetwhich is the exact command format you need to use. The simpler method is just to put the command in/etc/rc.localrather than usingcron.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 20:23
Sorry WinEunuuchs2Unix, entering it in the rc.local file failed to enact the command at startup. What do we try next?
– Timbot2000
Jan 8 at 2:49
Sorry the rc.local didn't work out. I've posted an answer which I hope does work.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 8 at 3:42
add a comment |
I would put the command in/etc/rc.localbut you can also use acronjob with@reboot. See: askubuntu.com/questions/228304/…
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 19:31
Can I enter the command as is, or should I enter a pathway for an *.sh file?
– Timbot2000
Jan 7 at 20:12
You can enter the command as is. A*.sh(script) file is typically only used for multi-line commands. When usingcronyou must find out the directory name to prefix the command. ie usewhich xsetreturns:/usr/bin/xsetwhich is the exact command format you need to use. The simpler method is just to put the command in/etc/rc.localrather than usingcron.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 20:23
Sorry WinEunuuchs2Unix, entering it in the rc.local file failed to enact the command at startup. What do we try next?
– Timbot2000
Jan 8 at 2:49
Sorry the rc.local didn't work out. I've posted an answer which I hope does work.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 8 at 3:42
I would put the command in
/etc/rc.local but you can also use a cron job with @reboot. See: askubuntu.com/questions/228304/…– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 19:31
I would put the command in
/etc/rc.local but you can also use a cron job with @reboot. See: askubuntu.com/questions/228304/…– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 19:31
Can I enter the command as is, or should I enter a pathway for an *.sh file?
– Timbot2000
Jan 7 at 20:12
Can I enter the command as is, or should I enter a pathway for an *.sh file?
– Timbot2000
Jan 7 at 20:12
You can enter the command as is. A
*.sh (script) file is typically only used for multi-line commands. When using cron you must find out the directory name to prefix the command. ie use which xset returns: /usr/bin/xset which is the exact command format you need to use. The simpler method is just to put the command in /etc/rc.local rather than using cron.– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 20:23
You can enter the command as is. A
*.sh (script) file is typically only used for multi-line commands. When using cron you must find out the directory name to prefix the command. ie use which xset returns: /usr/bin/xset which is the exact command format you need to use. The simpler method is just to put the command in /etc/rc.local rather than using cron.– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 20:23
Sorry WinEunuuchs2Unix, entering it in the rc.local file failed to enact the command at startup. What do we try next?
– Timbot2000
Jan 8 at 2:49
Sorry WinEunuuchs2Unix, entering it in the rc.local file failed to enact the command at startup. What do we try next?
– Timbot2000
Jan 8 at 2:49
Sorry the rc.local didn't work out. I've posted an answer which I hope does work.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 8 at 3:42
Sorry the rc.local didn't work out. I've posted an answer which I hope does work.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 8 at 3:42
add a comment |
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Using "Startup Applications" instead of /etc/rc.local
Select the first option on your Launcher called Dash. Then type "startup" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select the option "Startup Applications" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select
Addand this screen will appear:
Make sure you enter the command as: /usr/bin/xset led 3
- I entered the comment as: Ubuntu 16.04 regular crash, Compiz segfault, error 4 in i965_dri.so, Fresh install but you don't need to.
Notes
I can't test this on my system because the Laptop's built-in keyboard and wireless keyboard both light up automatically.
You can't put xrandr commands in /etc/rc.local because it runs before a user logs in. xrandr commands can only be used after the user logs on.
answered Jan 8 at 3:41
WinEunuuchs2Unix
43.4k1075164
I can confirm, this actually works on Linux Mint 19.1
– Ronald
Dec 27 at 23:37
1
@Ronald Thank you for confirming. If I may be so bold it is customary to upvote answers you find helpful...
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Dec 27 at 23:58
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Using "Startup Applications" instead of /etc/rc.local
Select the first option on your Launcher called Dash. Then type "startup" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select the option "Startup Applications" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select
Addand this screen will appear:
Make sure you enter the command as: /usr/bin/xset led 3
- I entered the comment as: Ubuntu 16.04 regular crash, Compiz segfault, error 4 in i965_dri.so, Fresh install but you don't need to.
Notes
I can't test this on my system because the Laptop's built-in keyboard and wireless keyboard both light up automatically.
You can't put xrandr commands in /etc/rc.local because it runs before a user logs in. xrandr commands can only be used after the user logs on.
answered Jan 8 at 3:41
WinEunuuchs2Unix
43.4k1075164
I can confirm, this actually works on Linux Mint 19.1
– Ronald
Dec 27 at 23:37
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@Ronald Thank you for confirming. If I may be so bold it is customary to upvote answers you find helpful...
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Dec 27 at 23:58
add a comment |
Using "Startup Applications" instead of /etc/rc.local
Select the first option on your Launcher called Dash. Then type "startup" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select the option "Startup Applications" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select
Addand this screen will appear:
Make sure you enter the command as: /usr/bin/xset led 3
- I entered the comment as: Ubuntu 16.04 regular crash, Compiz segfault, error 4 in i965_dri.so, Fresh install but you don't need to.
Notes
I can't test this on my system because the Laptop's built-in keyboard and wireless keyboard both light up automatically.
You can't put xrandr commands in /etc/rc.local because it runs before a user logs in. xrandr commands can only be used after the user logs on.
answered Jan 8 at 3:41
WinEunuuchs2Unix
43.4k1075164
I can confirm, this actually works on Linux Mint 19.1
– Ronald
Dec 27 at 23:37
1
@Ronald Thank you for confirming. If I may be so bold it is customary to upvote answers you find helpful...
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Dec 27 at 23:58
add a comment |
Using "Startup Applications" instead of /etc/rc.local
Select the first option on your Launcher called Dash. Then type "startup" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select the option "Startup Applications" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select
Addand this screen will appear:
Make sure you enter the command as: /usr/bin/xset led 3
- I entered the comment as: Ubuntu 16.04 regular crash, Compiz segfault, error 4 in i965_dri.so, Fresh install but you don't need to.
Notes
I can't test this on my system because the Laptop's built-in keyboard and wireless keyboard both light up automatically.
You can't put xrandr commands in /etc/rc.local because it runs before a user logs in. xrandr commands can only be used after the user logs on.
answered Jan 8 at 3:41
WinEunuuchs2Unix
43.4k1075164
Using "Startup Applications" instead of /etc/rc.local
Select the first option on your Launcher called Dash. Then type "startup" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select the option "Startup Applications" and a screen similar to this will appear:
Select
Addand this screen will appear:
Make sure you enter the command as: /usr/bin/xset led 3
- I entered the comment as: Ubuntu 16.04 regular crash, Compiz segfault, error 4 in i965_dri.so, Fresh install but you don't need to.
Notes
I can't test this on my system because the Laptop's built-in keyboard and wireless keyboard both light up automatically.
You can't put xrandr commands in /etc/rc.local because it runs before a user logs in. xrandr commands can only be used after the user logs on.
answered Jan 8 at 3:41
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I can confirm, this actually works on Linux Mint 19.1
– Ronald
Dec 27 at 23:37
1
@Ronald Thank you for confirming. If I may be so bold it is customary to upvote answers you find helpful...
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Dec 27 at 23:58
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I can confirm, this actually works on Linux Mint 19.1
– Ronald
Dec 27 at 23:37
1
@Ronald Thank you for confirming. If I may be so bold it is customary to upvote answers you find helpful...
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Dec 27 at 23:58
I can confirm, this actually works on Linux Mint 19.1
– Ronald
Dec 27 at 23:37
I can confirm, this actually works on Linux Mint 19.1
– Ronald
Dec 27 at 23:37
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1
@Ronald Thank you for confirming. If I may be so bold it is customary to upvote answers you find helpful...
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Dec 27 at 23:58
@Ronald Thank you for confirming. If I may be so bold it is customary to upvote answers you find helpful...
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Dec 27 at 23:58
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I would put the command in
/etc/rc.localbut you can also use acronjob with@reboot. See: askubuntu.com/questions/228304/…– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 19:31
Can I enter the command as is, or should I enter a pathway for an *.sh file?
– Timbot2000
Jan 7 at 20:12
You can enter the command as is. A
*.sh(script) file is typically only used for multi-line commands. When usingcronyou must find out the directory name to prefix the command. ie usewhich xsetreturns:/usr/bin/xsetwhich is the exact command format you need to use. The simpler method is just to put the command in/etc/rc.localrather than usingcron.– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 7 at 20:23
Sorry WinEunuuchs2Unix, entering it in the rc.local file failed to enact the command at startup. What do we try next?
– Timbot2000
Jan 8 at 2:49
Sorry the rc.local didn't work out. I've posted an answer which I hope does work.
– WinEunuuchs2Unix
Jan 8 at 3:42