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Offline Ethan Yu

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Newbie's question of healthcare keyboard
« on: Tue, 14 November 2017, 03:07:38 »
Just want to know if there's any keyboard meet the conditions below:
-Full size(with numerical keypad zone)
-IP65
-Fully sanitizable
-Backlight - Single color
-Doesn't have a drape that requires removal/cleaning

Not necessary to meet all but more would be better!
Any feedback will be appreciated ;)
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Offline Findecanor

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Re: Newbie's question of healthcare keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 14 November 2017, 03:39:45 »
Sure, there are several vendors that have silicone keyboards or membrane keyboards that satisfy IP65 but the key feel is horrible and often the layout has some quirk or two.

At this year's Computex, Gigabyte revealed their Aorus K9: a mechanical keyboard that is splash proof. The electronics inside can survive water and was displayed at Computex in a glass tank with water flowing over it. The switch modules can be detached and serviced but it is probably a bit sensitive to dust and grime and not that easy to clean.
I wouldn't try to clean the keycaps with alcohol because they are probably painted with laser-ablated legends.
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Offline Ethan Yu

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Re: Newbie's question of healthcare keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 27 November 2017, 04:21:58 »
Thanks a lot for the reply!!

But I do have some concern about the optical switch design.
I don't know if it's stable enough for medical usage...
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Re: Newbie's question of healthcare keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 27 November 2017, 06:38:56 »
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Re: Newbie's question of healthcare keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 27 November 2017, 09:15:45 »
Depending on the sanitation you're talking about.

Most keyboards will tolerate a swab down..

But if you want to rinse it or steam bath it..  There's nothing in the general consumer space that will withstand it.
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