Seeing as I have been here a couple weeks, and I still become confused daily by certain terms, acronyms or short-hand descriptions of items; I figured maybe it would be helpful to create a thread that had a listing of Geekhack common terms for future reference.
I also do not have enough specific knowledge to begin to provide a full list of these terms myself, so I am hopeful it can be updated over time based on others contributions. I would imagine it would be beneficial to categorize them as well.
(Just putting a list of terms right now to get started, will come back later and add definitions.)
Size Reference
120% ; This refers to a keyboard that has a larger size and more keys than the 100% size, such as a Model F or Terminal Model M - which have additional function keys.
100% ; The full size most people think of when referring to a keyboard. It includes the (is there a term for the normal alpha keys plus modifiers?), reverse T arrows, Home cluster, Number pad and Function key row; typically 101 or 104 keys total.
75%
60%
Size Reference - Alt
TKL (Ten Keyless); A keyboard that omits the number pad on the right side to reduce size.
TK (Ten Key); A keyboard that omits the arrow reverse T and Home cluster, but retains the number pad to reduce the overall size. Usually the arrow and home cluster functions are retained in an overlay on the number pad.
SSK (Space Saver Keyboard); The designation for the version of the Model M that does not include the number pad.
Switch Types
Cherry MX
Cherry MY
BS
ALPS
Topre
Capacitive
Classifieds
WTT; Want to Trade
WTS; Want to Sell
WTB; Want to Buy
LF; Looking For
MOQ; Minimum Order Quantity
MMQ; ?
Key Breakdown
Stem
Cap
Stabilizer
Spring
Hammer
Mount (PCB, Plate)
Interfaces
XT
AT
USB
PS2
ADB
Serial
Key Layout
101
104
86
ANSI
ISO
WinKeyLess
Key Sizes
Modifier
1x
1.25x
1.5x
2.0x
- 10x
Key Material
PBT
ABS
POM
Shining
Printing Types
Laser Etched
Laser Engraved
Dye-Sub
Top Print
Front Print
Double Shot
Feel
Linear
Tactile
Audible
Actuation Weight
Components
Plate
Case
Bezel
PCB
LED
Controller
Membrane
I know there is a lot I am forgetting, please feel free to contribute.
What is a switch sticker?
Also - if this would go better in the wikis, can attempt to re-locate there.