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by aswanson 2535 days ago
Each button has a unique code. It's packetized as usb or Bluetooth & sent to your pc. That's it.
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simonh 2535 days ago
Can you describe to me the architecture and components of a typical keyboard USB interface chip, both internal to the chip and external?
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aswanson 2535 days ago
Sure. Behold the power of hypertext: http://www.sprintek.com/en/products/keyboard_ic/SK5100.aspx
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simonh 2534 days ago
The whole point of this thread is discussing how engineers used to keep the entire design of the system in their heads, even the CPU. Being able to point to a repository of tech specs really isn't the same thing.
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