Which is faster, more responsive and requires less strain?

[Grey.Wolf]

I want to build a gaming keyboard that has clicky (like mouse clicks) buttons, speed, reliability, and comfort. There is not standard that fits these requirements yet and I think that a combination of arcade technology with keyboard technology will give me the materials needed to make what I want.

I've done research into different types of keyboards, including gaming keyboards. I also looked into arcade parts like the hyper mode buttons that respond to rapid fire button presses.

There are the mushy dome-style keyboards that aren't responsive for gaming. There are the old-fashioned spring-loaded keyboards that nostalgia addicts laud, but actually require too much strain. There are the mechanical switch keyboards that are said to be the most responsive and reliable. There are the arcade buttons that are said to be responsive, reliable, and better than western brands (Sanwa). I was thinking if it's possible to employ that arcade technology for typing/gaming keyboards.

Many keyboards come with a keylock, which prevents simultaneous button presses. Gaming keyboards like the Zboard allow up to over 7 buttons at the same time, which isn't enough for a gaming keyboard. Do arcade buttons have a limitation on how many can be pressed at the same time? Is it possible to make the directional components work with buttons instead of a arcade stick using arcade parts?

I was wondering which is faster, more responsive and require less strain (to push and execute typing, commands, gaming, etc).

 

[MammothMan]

I don't think it'll work like you would believe it would. The accuracy of an arcade stick is designed around the stick and it's movements. They can be fine tuned to be extremely precise, which you can't get with a keyboard button set.

However, a keyboard with an arcade stick jutting out, now that'd just be original.