Alternate keyboard layouts probably? For different language support
Normal_Ad_2337
Dvorak?
bwalker362
As others have said, probably support for other language layouts
Terminthem
That’s where you attach the GameShark
Extension_Avocado856
To add on to what others are saying, it’s probably cheaper to have just one line producing the same board over and over again and taking the loss in parts than creating two seperate assembly lines for the two layouts.
jsaranczak
Those are for typing silent letters in words
Henriquelj
Place one of those rubber domes on top of them and try!
patrdesch
Probably so they can use the same PCB for ANSI and ISO keyboard layouts.
siraliases
Secret knights Templar keys
JaggedMetalOs
Probably US vs EU style enter key layout, with some other layout I don’t know that splits right shift to add an extra key.
Are they unused or are they there for testing the board before shipping?
SoggyMorningTacos
That’s so you can attach WiFi and Bluetooth
betajunk
probably for iso enter
maasneotek
One of them is the “Any key” I hear so much about…
Vengeance5051
Some things just don’t matter …..
Ryukenden123
Speed holes
suck_these_00
If a new alphabet is discovered, they can add a new key.
Dr_Catfish
Cryllic? They have 6 extra letters
satansniper
Something not commonly talked about with components is how the boards need to be able to be interfaced with just one time during manufacturing and that’s it. They come in the form of TP (Test Points) or data IO points for programming. The manufacturer will monitor voltages and whatnot to see if it’s working right at that specific test point, or they use a machine that automatically holds a pin against this spot to send data to specific places under specific conditions. All of this information of which is usually heavily guarded by those respective companies for fear of having their design stolen and made money on. So basically you end up with these exposed points that look like something but really it’s just what’s left behind. I’m assuming this is a Smart Keyboard with an LCD or something. I mean the two AAA’s isn’t promising of that, more of just a simple BT keyboard. But even then, Bluetooth is a caveman-era smart capability. It still counts. Manufacturer has to program the frequency or test PA for radio transmission per FCC standardization. That’s how they obtain the little sticker or imprint with FCC ID (which is required by law)
In conclusion, these aren’t buttons my guy; even if you soldered keycaps to it.
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Alternate keyboard layouts probably? For different language support
Dvorak?
As others have said, probably support for other language layouts
That’s where you attach the GameShark
To add on to what others are saying, it’s probably cheaper to have just one line producing the same board over and over again and taking the loss in parts than creating two seperate assembly lines for the two layouts.
Those are for typing silent letters in words
Place one of those rubber domes on top of them and try!
Probably so they can use the same PCB for ANSI and ISO keyboard layouts.
Secret knights Templar keys
Probably US vs EU style enter key layout, with some other layout I don’t know that splits right shift to add an extra key.
https://preview.redd.it/gavj1fx2l68f1.png?width=181&format=png&auto=webp&s=9660a164ffe5ca14cc60d448b36f5d49f90bf2bf
Are they unused or are they there for testing the board before shipping?
That’s so you can attach WiFi and Bluetooth
probably for iso enter
One of them is the “Any key” I hear so much about…
Some things just don’t matter …..
Speed holes
If a new alphabet is discovered, they can add a new key.
Cryllic? They have 6 extra letters
Something not commonly talked about with components is how the boards need to be able to be interfaced with just one time during manufacturing and that’s it. They come in the form of TP (Test Points) or data IO points for programming. The manufacturer will monitor voltages and whatnot to see if it’s working right at that specific test point, or they use a machine that automatically holds a pin against this spot to send data to specific places under specific conditions. All of this information of which is usually heavily guarded by those respective companies for fear of having their design stolen and made money on. So basically you end up with these exposed points that look like something but really it’s just what’s left behind. I’m assuming this is a Smart Keyboard with an LCD or something. I mean the two AAA’s isn’t promising of that, more of just a simple BT keyboard. But even then, Bluetooth is a caveman-era smart capability. It still counts. Manufacturer has to program the frequency or test PA for radio transmission per FCC standardization. That’s how they obtain the little sticker or imprint with FCC ID (which is required by law)
In conclusion, these aren’t buttons my guy; even if you soldered keycaps to it.
ISO, ANSI, etc.
Launching nukes