The point during key travel after a key is pressed where the switch resets, allowing it to be pressed again.

Also known as chatter, this happens when the input of a single key press registers multiple times. Most keyboards with mechanical switches that exhibit this trait are calibrated (either with hardware [..]

Standard key cluster used for direction/movement in PC gaming.

Most common connector type found on modern keyboards. Used for communications between the keyboard and PC/source device. Mechanical keyboards with detachable cables primarily use Mini-B or Micro-B USB [..]

Most common connector type found on modern keyboards. Used for communications between the keyboard and PC/source device. Mechanical keyboards with detachable cables primarily use Mini-B or Micro-B USB [..]

TenKeyLess, a form factor that doesn’t include the numerical keypad on the right side of the keyboard. Has all other keys typically found on a full size board, including the function row and navigatio [..]

Electrostatic capacitive switch with a hybrid design that makes use of a slider over a rubber dome. A light coil spring is used as the key actuation element. Read more…

A mechanical key switch that has a tactile bump that can be felt as feedback on actuation. Tactile switches can be either clicky (Cherry MX Blue) or silent, with no click on actuation (Cherry MX Brown [..]

Marks commonly found on keycaps created during the injection molding process where a material is inserted through channels.

Part used on the larger keys (enter, shift, spacebar etc.) of a keyboard. The purpose of a stabilizer is to prevent binding, keep the keycap level and reduce key wobble. The most commonly used stabili [..]