Keyboard Mechanical Design

[Merlin Zener]

David Halliday (Volt Computer) wrote:
> 
> Also, there are some books on Harpsichord making that go into good
> detail regarding making your own keyboard.  Once you get a source of
> decent wood, access to a table saw and build the jigs needed, it
> doesn't
> seem that hard to do - just time consuming.
> 
> You could probably use either MicroSwitches ( brand namefor a common
> sealed snap-action switch ) or some form of optical sensing for the
> contacts...
> 

or if you were *really* keen, you could etch some coils into a
pcb under the key like the Ensoniq VFX/SD series. Seems cool to me,
nice progressive response curves, and virtually "roadie proof" :))



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