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 [..]

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 [..]

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 [..]

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 [..]

Bottoming out is pushing a switch all the way down.

See "Key Bounce"

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 [..]

Hitting the same key in rapid succession. See also 'Triple Tap'. Most commonly used in video games.

Ghosting is when a unintended key press is sent (a "Ghosted" character). This is normally handled in firmware by limiting the number of simultaneous key presses. "Anti-Ghosting" is [..]

Happy Hacking Keyboard sold by PFU systems and using Topre switch technology.