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Old August 11th 19, 04:23 AM posted to alt.comp.hardware
Paul[_28_]
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Default Hair-trigger keyboards?

Peter Jason wrote:
Hi, where can I find keyboards with heavy keys that do not go off with
the slightest touch? I make too many mistakes by just brushing over
the keys by mistake. Is there a special keyword for searching for
these heavier keys? I'm used to the old typewriter keys.


"long-travel" ?

https://www.gett-group.com/catalog/s...boards/desktop

A company would use terms like that, when they like to make
chiclet or membrane solutions as well.

The force versus displacement diagram makes a difference too.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckling_spring

https://www.amazon.com/Unicomp-Class.../dp/B01M29PYF4

And another item I look for, is how the letters are applied to the keys.

"Double shot keycaps"

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop...uct_list&c=424

"this keycap type is produced when two layers of plastic
are molded into each other. No printing necessary.

The end result is a key legend which will never fade or chip off
"

My current keyboard is only a few years old, is not double shot,
and "A", "S", "E" are already showing wear. In addition, the control
key tends to "bind" when pressed. It's not nearly as robust
a keyboard as the previous one (which is no longer made).

And there's such a thing as buying "too stodgy" a keyboard.

I have at least one keyboard here, where it's a bit tiring
to use. I wouldn't look forward to using it.

Paul