What is a mechanical keyboard and how does it work?

As the name suggests, a mechanical keyboard is a type of keyboard that is characterized by the fact that each key is controlled by an independent micro switch. This switch is usually called an "axis". Depending on the micro switch, mechanical keyboards can be divided into many types, such as the traditional brown axis, blue axis, white axis, black axis, red axis, as well as Romer-G and optical axis.

Working Principle:

Physical Mechanical Switch: The working principle of mechanical keyboard is to achieve key triggering and feedback through physical mechanical switches. Each key is equipped with an independent mechanical switch, which consists of a spring and a switch.

Key Trigger: When the key is pressed, the spring is compressed and the switch is switched, triggering the action of the key. This physical triggering method makes the triggering of mechanical keyboards more reliable and direct.

Triggering force and triggering point: Each mechanical switch has a specific triggering force and triggering point. This means that the user needs to press a certain force to trigger the switch, and at a certain point in the key travel, the switch will complete the triggering action. This design allows users to choose different types of switches according to their preferences and needs to get the best feel and feedback.

Durability: Each mechanical switch has an estimated lifespan, and usually fails after hundreds of thousands or even millions of key presses. This makes mechanical keyboards more durable than other types of keyboards and the first choice for many professional users and gamers.

In addition, mechanical keyboards have higher durability and reliability than other types of keyboards, such as membrane keyboards. Each mechanical switch usually has a long service life and usually fails after hundreds of thousands or even millions of keystrokes. Therefore, mechanical keyboards are often considered the first choice by professional users and gamers.

Summary: A mechanical keyboard is a type of keyboard that uses independent mechanical switches, which has the characteristics of good feel, strong durability, and fast response speed. Its working principle relies on the independent mechanical switch of each key, and the circuit is triggered by pressing the key to generate an input signal.