I’ve already spent a lot of time emphasizing the benefits of membrane switch use compared to discrete key switch use. Now I’m going to emphasize it some more. If you understand the concept of what a membrane switch is and does, and if you understand the concept of what a switch panel or keyboard with discrete switches is and does, it should be easy to discern the benefits and drawbacks of each variety. Let’s start with the keyboard in front of you (if you’re reading this on a mobile phone, imagine that you’re using a laptop or desktop). If it’s light enough in the room where you are Continue reading →