mechanical keyboard science popularization series, mainly introduces the arrangement of mechanical keyboards, that is, the layout of mechanical keyboards. I hope it will be helpful for everyone to choose a mechanical keyboard that suits them, especially when choosing key positions.
The assembly of a mechanical keyboard refers to the assembly sequence of the keyboard, which can be understood as the number of key positions and key layout of the mechanical keyboard. The most common number of keys is 104 and 87, which is commonly referred to as 100% of keys and 80% of keys (the number of keys is based on 104 keys). In addition, there are 61 keys, 82 keys, 84 keys, 92 keys, 101 keys, etc. Basically, the keys are deleted or integrated between keys based on the 104 keys, giving users more choices.
104 or 108 key
Traditional layout is the most standard layout method. The keyboard has a full function and comes with a numeric keypad, which can take into account both the features of gaming and office. As long as there is enough space, you will definitely not be wrong to buy a keyboard with standard keys. The only disadvantage of a standard keyboard is that it takes up a lot of space, and of course it has more keys, so the cost will be relatively high. The keyboard with
87 key
87 key is also the most commonly used mechanical keyboard. Based on the 104 key position, the keys in the numeric keyboard area were cut off. Mainly to reduce the space occupied by mechanical keyboards. The other keys and the 104 keys are consistent.
92 or 96-fix
This kind of keyboard arrangement mainly removes the control area, that is, the direction keyboard area, and the direction keys are replaced by other keys, mainly to take into account both functions and space. It can only take up space by a little larger than the 87 key. However, there are fewer mechanical keyboards for this type of key position because fewer people use them.
82 or 76 key
This kind of keyboard removes the numeric keypad based on the 104 key keyboard, and integrates the direction keyboard area into the main keypad, removing some function keys, similar to the 96 key and 92 key, which is a key integration and adapts to different needs. Basically a custom mechanical keyboard.
61 key
This type of mechanical keyboard is rarely seen and used. Only the main keyboard area is retained, and the direction keys and numeric keyboard areas are removed. When using it, you need to customize the keys yourself, such as the arrow keys, etc. This type of keyboard is difficult to use, and it is not very suitable for some scenarios where a large number of numbers are input and the use of keys in the F-zone keys.
