⌨️ Let’s Press “A” On the Keyboard
You tap the A key.
What happens next?
Here’s the journey:
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The keyboard sees which key you pressed
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It turns that into a number (like 65 for A)
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It sends the number as bits to the computer
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The computer stores or shows the letter on the screen
Fast, right?
It takes less than a blink.
🧠 The Keyboard Sends Codes
Your keyboard is like a mini computer.
Each key has a tiny chip underneath. When you press it:
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It sends a signal
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That signal is a scan code
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The main computer listens for that code
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It turns it into a letter, number, or command
💬 What Happens If You Hold the Key?
It keeps sending the signal!
So your screen might show:
AAAAAAAAAAAAA
Each A is a new group of bits.
Even holding down a key creates more and more bytes.
🔍 Why This Matters
You might just be typing…
But inside the computer:
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Bits are flying
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Bytes are stored
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Programs respond
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Files get written
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And memory lights up
All from your finger tapping a key.