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Electromechanical vs Keycap - What's the difference?

electromechanical | keycap |

As an adjective electromechanical

is related to both electricity (or electronics) and mechanics.

As a noun keycap is

the part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.

electromechanical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Related to both electricity (or electronics) and mechanics.

    • Related terms

    * electrical * mechanical * mechanoelectrical * mechatronic

    Derived terms

    * microelectromechanical * nanoelectromechanical

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    keycap

    English

    (wikipedia keycap)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.
  • * 1985 , Keith Rathmill, Robotic Assembly
    • A two-station robotic assembly system for inserting keycaps into keyboard arrays has been designed and constructed.
  • * 2003 , Michael Miller, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Upgrading and Fixing Your PC
    • If necessary, remove the keycaps to clean the switches underneath.
  • * 2007 , Glen E Clarke, Ed Tetz, CompTIA A+ Certification All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies
    • Adding heat can cause even further damage to the keyboard. You can disassemble some keyboard models by removing the keycaps and the case screws...