object.type

Overview

A string that specifies what kind of device is connected to the system. Possible values are:

• "keyboard"
• "mouse"
• "stylus"
• "trackball"
• "touchpad"
• "touchscreen"
• "joystick"
• "gamepad"
• "directionalPad"
• "steeringWheel"
• "flightStick"
• "guitar"
• "drumSet"
• "dancePad"
• "unknown"

Example

-- Called when a key event has been received.
local function onKeyEvent( event )
    if event.device then
        print( "Device Type: " .. event.device.type )
    end
end

-- Set up the above function to receive key events.
Runtime:addEventListener( "key", onKeyEvent )