https://wiki.keyboard.institute/ 2026-04-06T06:11:28+00:00 https://wiki.keyboard.institute/ https://wiki.keyboard.institute/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2024-02-03T01:56:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:active_converter&rev=1706925365&do=diff Active Converter An active converter refers to a computerized device designed to fully convert a keyboard's protocol and port, typically into USB. Commercial offerings can be found online, but they are often sold at a higher price compared to passive converters. Some users may prefer to make their own converters using off-the-shelf hardware as an alternative to commercial adapters. text/html 2023-12-29T12:15:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:alternate_action&rev=1703852157&do=diff Alternate action An alternate action switch is a switch that alternates between the 'on' and 'off' state each time it is pressed. This is in contrast to a momentary switch, which only enters the 'on' state while depressed. terminology:switch-terminology text/html 2023-12-28T12:12:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:clicky_switch&rev=1703765577&do=diff Clicky switch A clicky switch is a switch that has audible feedback generated at actuation. Most clicky switches are also tactile switches, but this is not guaranteed. terminology:switch-terminology text/html 2023-12-28T01:22:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:contact_module&rev=1703726534&do=diff Contact module A contact module is a self-contained assembly which supports and contains the contact arrangement within a metal contact switch. They are used by several manufacturers, and often colloquially (and incorrectly) referred to in the community as text/html 2025-11-01T21:28:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:dye-sub&rev=1762032536&do=diff Dye-sublimation is a method of imprinting plastics/keycaps using a dye. text/html 2025-11-01T21:52:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:dye-sublimation&rev=1762033938&do=diff Dye-Sublimation Description A method of legend creation where heat is used to impregnate that material with dye. text/html 2023-12-30T16:56:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:firmware&rev=1703955393&do=diff Firmware The term firmware refers to the software embedded into a device's memory. Converter Firmwares Firmware Compatible MCU Link Notes Pandrew's QMK Converter ATmega32U2 ATmega32U4 GitHub Download QMK Converters — GitHub Configurator TMK ATmega32U2 text/html 2023-12-15T19:01:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:gold_key&rev=1702666860&do=diff Gold key Pericom MX7100 A Gold key is a key used to access single-keypress alternate functions on some DEC-type keyboards. It is not a modifier, it functions similarly to QMK's “One Shot Keys” functionality. terminology:keyboard-terminology text/html 2023-12-29T17:15:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:internal_converter&rev=1703870106&do=diff Internal Converter An Internal Converter refers to any converter, typically an Active Converter, hidden inside a keyboard's case. ---------- Examples [Array][Array][Array] terminology:conversion-terminology text/html 2025-11-01T22:09:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:keycap-terminology&rev=1762034969&do=diff Keycap Terminology Terminology describing different keycap and legend creation methods. Legend Creation | | | | | | | text/html 2024-02-03T01:56:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:passive_converter&rev=1706925410&do=diff Passive Converter A passive converter refers to a simple device designed to merely change the port of a keyboard's cable. This excludes the translation of the keyboard's protocol, which is a task usually done by an active converter instead. Thanks to their simplicity, passive converters are often more affordable than active converters, but their practical uses can be very limited. text/html 2023-12-29T17:13:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:start&rev=1703870008&do=diff Terminology | | | Create a new page in this category: text/html 2023-12-28T17:44:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:stem&rev=1703785472&do=diff Stem The stem is the part of a keyboard switch that moves up and down the switch housing, usually pressing on a contact or causing some other event (like hall effect sensing or magnetic induction) to close the circuit. Most, but not all keyboard switches have a stem. text/html 2023-12-28T12:18:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.keyboard.institute/doku.php?id=terminology:tactile_switch&rev=1703765910&do=diff Tactile switch A tactile switch is a switch that has a noticeable change in resistance during the keypress, usually around the actuation point. This is sometimes accompanied with audible feedback, which creates a clicky switch. terminology:switch-terminology