Configure Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 for Ubuntu 14.04

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The Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 is not working properly under Ubuntu 14.04. This post provides a solution, how to get the presenter working properly.

create the udev file (rules)

vim /etc/udev/hwdb.d/70-r400.hwdb

contents of +70-r400.hwdb+

# Logitech Presenter R400
keyboard:usb:v046DpC52Dd*dc*dsc*dp*ic*isc*ip*in00*
 KEYBOARD_KEY_070029=esc
 KEYBOARD_KEY_07003e=f5
 KEYBOARD_KEY_070037=b

update udev

sudo udevadm hwdb --update
sudo udevadm trigger /dev/input/event*

Reboot and happy presenting.

See also <a href=http://askubuntu.com/questions/565555/xubuntu-logitech-presenter-works-only-partialy”>http://askubuntu.com/questions/565555/xubuntu-logitech-presenter-works-only-partialy</a>