deskthority

Sound is a complicated thing and not just determined by material. Shape also has a dramatic effect, so if you are going down a full custom route pay attention particularly to small gaps between the plate and the casing.

I'd also read section 4 of this post: https://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=2 ...

In case you haven't come across it already, there is an interesting article on the HP labs website that explains what this keyboard is used for: it is an input device to the HP 5360A computing counter. https://www.hpl.hp.com/hpjournal/pdfs/IssuePDFs/1970-03.pdf

The keyboard is basically a device ...

Good suggestions Willy, I have updated the original post as per your suggestions. Thanks for pointing these mistakes out!

Hi All,

I have been trying to find some information on which materials are used in keyboard plates, and why. I have found a lot of discussion and a lot of people sharing their experience trying different materials. I am amazed and encouraged to see the range of thinking going on, and the ideas ...