Date of Award
Fall 1999
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
First Advisor
Nagurka, Mark
Second Advisor
Marklin, Richard
Third Advisor
Nigro, Nicholas
Abstract
This thesis describes the development of a special-purpose test rig for the measurement of stiffness and damping characteristics of computer keyboard keys. The ultimate aim of the project is to gain a more complete understanding of the tactile "feel" of computer keyboard keys by quantifying their mechanical impedance. To achieve this goal, a PC-based test rig has been designed to perform both static and dynamic tests. During the tests, the key is depressed and released by the test rig which measures the contact force and key displacement during the keystroke. The objectives of the measurement and data analysis system, and a description of the hardware and software configuration, including the detailed techniques of data acquisition and motion control, are presented.
Recommended Citation
Liu, Kai, "Design of a Test Rig for Measurement of Stiffness and Damping Characteristics of Computer Keyboard Keys" (1999). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 5018.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/5018