1. Comparison of spring weights between Cherry MX and Korean springs. People have talked about what they feel like, but I don't think anyone has done a scientific comparison yet
1. Comparison of spring weights between Cherry MX and Korean springs. People have talked about what they feel like, but I don't think anyone has done a scientific comparison yet
3. Talk about the different switch designs, Cherry MX, Topre, ALPS, Hall Effect, and more!Yeah, for the engineer science, studying the different switches could be really great and some gif and image of them could (i think) be interesting.
2. The Keyboard Matrix! Discuss how people have tried to solve the NKRO issue, etc etc
I wrote a 20 page paper about the possible business benefits of using specialized mechanical keyboards instead of cheap rubber domes.
I wrote a 20 page paper about the possible business benefits of using specialized mechanical keyboards instead of cheap rubber domes.
Cool! Could I read it? PLLEEAAASSSEEE. Won't share it with anybody else, but I would be curious about your reasoning. Perhaps I can convert my colleagues who just think I'm a "nerd", while they are complaining about RSI etc themselves... Ironic.
I wrote a 20 page paper about the possible business benefits of using specialized mechanical keyboards instead of cheap rubber domes.
Cool! Could I read it? PLLEEAAASSSEEE. Won't share it with anybody else, but I would be curious about your reasoning. Perhaps I can convert my colleagues who just think I'm a "nerd", while they are complaining about RSI etc themselves... Ironic.
Tp4 would also like to read this paper..Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/baa60776.gif)
OP, did you check this thread? --> https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55099.msg1236269#msg1236269
Also, research into switch/spring mechanics FTW. You should get a lot of info on what contact mechanisms are used to get the switches to send a non-ambiguous signal. This is well researched and documented.
IMVHO living hinges are a nice subject that is totally overlooked, they have a huge lot of cycles and are near absolutely stiff in desired axes.
You can focus on reducing size, too. Get some small microswitches with different actuation forces (ride local auction site or sth), see if you can give them mechanics that make them comfy for typing. There is a thread here in "making stuff together" forums archive where people discuss using mouse switches for keyboards... and in the Conchi build thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=70144.msg1687450#msg1687450) intrio is actually using similar switches to build a VERY custom keyboard.
Look at timon37's datahand build in the archives, he's using these also.
As for layouts/working principles, I like this one a lot: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=74463.0
And you might want to raid sites like google patents or freepatentsonline for some wicked stuff.
Anyway, good luck! :) Especially if you get to make original research.
Make that four of us. Sounds like an awesome read. I think you should just post the whole paper in a thread. :thumb:I wrote a 20 page paper about the possible business benefits of using specialized mechanical keyboards instead of cheap rubber domes.
Cool! Could I read it? PLLEEAAASSSEEE. Won't share it with anybody else, but I would be curious about your reasoning. Perhaps I can convert my colleagues who just think I'm a "nerd", while they are complaining about RSI etc themselves... Ironic.
Tp4 would also like to read this paper..Show Image(http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/baa60776.gif)
Hey can I get in on this too? Need some reading material and what else is better than ****ting on rubber domes :))
Just to announce that keyboard studies is real and happening :) My topic will be key chattering
Just to announce that keyboard studies is real and happening :) My topic will be key chattering
I find this a fascinating topic. Another would be force curves for various springs. A lot of manufacturers just list 1 number for the resistance at actuation and unfortunately this give you very little info about how the keystroke feels.