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Why are they called Switches and not Buttons? (lemm.ee)
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In a switch you get on/off, but a button returns to the original setting.

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[-] static09@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

There are many types of switches. The inner workings of a mechanical keyboard switch are just one example of them.

Here are some links to help understand what's happening in a keyboard switch and the different types of switches.

Types of switches (general):
https://www.electronicshub.org/switches/

Difference in keyboard switches (with animations):
https://www.thekeyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/

A (maybe) over-comprehensive guide to keyboard switches:
https://switchandclick.com/mechanical-keyboard-switch-guide/

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