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actuation force
Activation Point (or Operating Position) is the key travel distance where the key is actually recognized by the keyboard. Actuation force is the force required at this point. Put simply, it's how [..]
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tenkeyless
Term for keyboards that don't have a numeric keypad section and are therefore narrower and some say more ergonomic. Some have embedded number pads in the right portion of the main key cluster lik [..]
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#kro
While 6KRO and NKRO are by far the most common levels of mechanical keyboard 'key rollover' functionality, there are still other numbers used. The number represents how many keys you can pre [..]
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6kro
Currently, the most commonly seen 'Key Rollover' functionality of USB interfaced keyboards. 6KRO means you can push up to 6 keys + modifier keys (CTRL, ALT, etc.) at once and the keyboard wi [..]
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bottoming out
Bottoming out is pushing a switch all the way down.
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chattering
See "Key Bounce"
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click vs clack
'Click' is the noise made by the switch when activated and 'Clack' is the noise made when it bottoms out.
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clicky
Clicky switches make an audible 'click' when typing. Clicky switches are typically preferred by typists, but are noticeably louder than other mechanical switches. Use with caution near noise [..]
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compact layout
Some keyboards have approximately the same number of keys as a fullsize keyboard but are laid out in a different way to reduce width.
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double tap
Hitting the same key in rapid succession. See also 'Triple Tap'. Most commonly used in video games.
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