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  2. List of keyboard switches - Wikipedia

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    Actuation force Spring force Actuation point Total travel Mounting type Factory lube SMD LED compatibility Key stroke lifespan Drop x Invyr Kailh Holy Panda [22] MX Type stem Tactile N/A 67 g 67 g 67 g 1.2 mm 4.0 mm Plate mounting No Yes 80 million Drop Kailh Halo True [23] MX Type stem Tactile N/A 60 g 54 g 100 g 1.9 mm 4.0 mm

  3. Computer keyboard - Wikipedia

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    The keyboard sends the key code to the keyboard driver running in the main computer; if the main computer is operating, it commands the light to turn on. All the other indicator lights work in a similar way. The keyboard driver also tracks the Shift, alt and control state of the keyboard.

  4. Miniature snap-action switch - Wikipedia

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    Comparison of some different switches. A miniature snap-action switch, also trademarked and frequently known as a micro switch or microswitch, is an electric switch that is actuated by very little physical force, through the use of a tipping-point mechanism, sometimes called an "over-center" mechanism.

  5. Buckling spring - Wikipedia

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    The coil spring tensed between the keycap and a pivoting hammer buckles (i.e. kinks or collapses) at a certain point in its downward traverse, providing auditory and tactile feedback to the keyboard operator. Upon buckling, the hammer is pivoted forward by the spring and strikes an electrical contact which registers the key press.

  6. Pointing stick - Wikipedia

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    On a QWERTY keyboard, the stick is typically embedded between the G, H and B keys, and the mouse buttons are placed just below the space bar. The mouse buttons can be operated right-handed or left-handed due to their placement below the keyboard along the centerline.

  7. Action (piano) - Wikipedia

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    Manufacturers of electronic keyboards, synthesizers, and digital pianos have used various designs to recreate the feel of an acoustic piano. The simplest electronic keyboards, sometimes known as synth-action, use springs to restore each key to its resting position, similar in concept to a computer keyboard, but providing the least realism. [9]

  8. Apex Tool Group - Wikipedia

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    Apex Tool Group is an American supplier of hand tools and power tools. It was formed as a joint venture of Cooper Industries and Danaher by the merger of Cooper Tools and Danaher's Tools and Components segment. In October 2012, Danaher and Cooper sold Apex to Bain Capital for about $1.6 billion.

  9. AIM-9 Sidewinder - Wikipedia

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    The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a short-range air-to-air missile.Entering service with the United States Navy in 1956 and the Air Force in 1964, the AIM-9 is one of the oldest, cheapest, and most successful air-to-air missiles. [3]