#hhkb — Public Fediverse posts
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New blog post: Keyboard Cleaning https://wlair.us.to/blog/2026/07/12/keyboard-cleaning/index.html #hhkb
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New blog post: Keyboard Cleaning https://wlair.us.to/blog/2026/07/12/keyboard-cleaning/index.html #hhkb
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omg, I've mapped some keys to resemble HHKB layout and my fingers already glued
here's xremap snippet
- name: HHKBImitation
remap:
Ctrl_R-LEFTBRACE: UP
Ctrl_R-APOSTROPHE: RIGHT
Ctrl_R-SEMICOLON: LEFT
Ctrl_R-SLASH: DOWN
Ctrl_R-K: HOME
Ctrl_R-COMMA: END
Ctrl_R-L: PAGEUP
Ctrl_R-DOT: PAGEDOWN
Ctrl_R-BACKSLASH: DELETEI have had Caps remapped to left Ctrl and backslash/backspace swapped, but I haven't expected those new arrow keys to be so natural :neocat_floof_explode:
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omg, I've mapped some keys to resemble HHKB layout and my fingers already glued
here's xremap snippet
- name: HHKBImitation
remap:
Ctrl_R-LEFTBRACE: UP
Ctrl_R-APOSTROPHE: RIGHT
Ctrl_R-SEMICOLON: LEFT
Ctrl_R-SLASH: DOWN
Ctrl_R-K: HOME
Ctrl_R-COMMA: END
Ctrl_R-L: PAGEUP
Ctrl_R-DOT: PAGEDOWN
Ctrl_R-BACKSLASH: DELETEI have had Caps remapped to left Ctrl and backslash/backspace swapped, but I haven't expected those new arrow keys to be so natural :neocat_floof_explode:
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i have a thing to complain about.
i have recently been getting into keyboards and alternative layouts. which is all well and good.
i have three keyboards: a #unicomp model m, a #corne , and a #hhkb .
the corne was already vial compatible, i was able to flash new firmware for my unicomp and that's just fine.
the hhkb. the hhkb only use a proprietary remapping tool, and my hhkb, the professional classic, is not supported for the arbitrary reason that it is the base model. -
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so i have been using my #unicomp model m after using my #hhkb for ages with my laptop and in many ways its a nicer experience. sometimes i miss the dedicated arrow keys. however. my model m is iso uk layout, the same as my laptop. but i have gotten really used to the hhkb american layout.
things like the escape key being closer, the backspace being above the enter, control on caps lock (by default, i use software to rebind it on my built in laptop keyboard and my unicomp).
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how on earth do people even use keyboards without number rows? and i thought my #hhkb was small
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My current temporary desktop setup: #HappyHackingKeyboard Professional 2 (electrostatic capacitive #Topre switches) with #Domikey #Orange #Dolch #doubleshot #keycaps
Edit: Just noticed on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Hacking_Keyboard that the #HHKB Pro 2 is now 20 years old — released in March 2006 — and the HHKB in general nearly 30 years, released in December 1996.
#MechanicalKeyboard #TeamReverseSpacebar #Thinkpad #Trackball #KPRepublic
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My current temporary desktop setup: #HappyHackingKeyboard Professional 2 (electrostatic capacitive #Topre switches) with #Domikey #Orange #Dolch #doubleshot #keycaps
Edit: Just noticed on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Hacking_Keyboard that the #HHKB Pro 2 is now 20 years old — released in March 2006 — and the HHKB in general nearly 30 years, released in December 1996.
#MechanicalKeyboard #TeamReverseSpacebar #Thinkpad #Trackball #KPRepublic
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A mini review of the #HHKB after using it for a bit over a year https://batsov.com/articles/2026/03/18/one-year-with-the-hhkb/
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A mini review of the #HHKB after using it for a bit over a year https://batsov.com/articles/2026/03/18/one-year-with-the-hhkb/
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One year after getting my #HHKB (Happy Hacking Keyboard) I'm still not sure whether I like it or not. I stand by my original opinion that the keyboard is good, but wildly overhyped.
Pros:
- looks great
- topre switches
- mac-friendly layout
- no caps lock (it's left control)Cons:
- Questionable layout choices (no dedicated arrows, ~ in an absurd position, \ and Del swapped)
- Tiny alt/opt keys
- No right control (there's definitely space for one)
- No advanced remapping capabilities (think QMK)
- I constantly have to wake it up and the sleep interval is not configurable (why doesn't any key press wake it up???)
- the battery hatch is ugly
- it doesn't switch to USB-C automatically when you plug it in...
- rarely it loses connection with my computer (e.g. once per 6 months) and I need to redo the setupIt's a good keyboard for sure (any keyboard with Topre switches is pretty good by default), but in some ways it feels like a step back from my beloved Leopold FC660C that it replaced. My guess is that mostly people hype the HHKB mostly because they've never touched another Topre keyboard or are more forgiving about poor layout choices and configuration options than me.
If someone makes a real modern keyboard with Topre switches I'll likely immediately dump the HHKB.
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One year after getting my #HHKB (Happy Hacking Keyboard) I'm still not sure whether I like it or not. I stand by my original opinion that the keyboard is good, but wildly overhyped.
Pros:
- looks great
- topre switches
- mac-friendly layout
- no caps lock (it's left control)Cons:
- Questionable layout choices (no dedicated arrows, ~ in an absurd position, \ and Del swapped)
- Tiny alt/opt keys
- No right control (there's definitely space for one)
- No advanced remapping capabilities (think QMK)
- I constantly have to wake it up and the sleep interval is not configurable (why doesn't any key press wake it up???)
- the battery hatch is ugly
- it doesn't switch to USB-C automatically when you plug it in...
- rarely it loses connection with my computer (e.g. once per 6 months) and I need to redo the setupIt's a good keyboard for sure (any keyboard with Topre switches is pretty good by default), but in some ways it feels like a step back from my beloved Leopold FC660C that it replaced. My guess is that mostly people hype the HHKB mostly because they've never touched another Topre keyboard or are more forgiving about poor layout choices and configuration options than me.
If someone makes a real modern keyboard with Topre switches I'll likely immediately dump the HHKB.
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It's been a while since I've read such a good, in-depth review! This write-up on the Epomaker Hack59 (an HHKB-inspired mechanical keyboard) is a gem. Covers all the important bits. #MechanicalKeyboards #Keyboard #HHKB #Epomaker
https://gadgetoid.com/2025/09/07/epomaker-hack59-hhkb-inspired-mechanical-keyboard/
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たんぽぽとかキレイごと言っても、これでは黄変 #キーボード ではないか
"HHKBカラーキートップ、第3弾発表！
さて、『蒲公英』なんと読むでしょうか？
https://dig-it.media/thundervolt/article/859379/
『芥子（からし）』だと予想してたんですが、違いましたねｗ
#HHKB #PFU"
https://x.com/ThunderVolt_mag/status/1894206360948281516 -
Having memorised a lot of #emacs shortcuts over the last couple of months (e.g. M-x tetris!), the #HHKB has pushed me to learn some basic word navigation - mainly to avoid using the arrow keys, which I still find fiddly on a 60-key. But the more I learn about Emacs, the more I regret not learning it years back. And, FWIW, HHKB and Emacs is an awesome match.
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Having memorised a lot of #emacs shortcuts over the last couple of months (e.g. M-x tetris!), the #HHKB has pushed me to learn some basic word navigation - mainly to avoid using the arrow keys, which I still find fiddly on a 60-key. But the more I learn about Emacs, the more I regret not learning it years back. And, FWIW, HHKB and Emacs is an awesome match.
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On the hardware side of my dev setup I made 2 changes:
Switched from #Realforce TKL keyboard to #HHKB Pro Hybrid Type-S. Those #topre switches are endgame, and while I had the same ones in the Realforce, the overall feel of HHKB, its layout, size, weight, feels great. It forced me to start using ctrl in caps-lock position due to its layout, which is something I wanted to try in the past but never had enough will. Should have done this earlier, because it feels great.
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On the hardware side of my dev setup I made 2 changes:
Switched from #Realforce TKL keyboard to #HHKB Pro Hybrid Type-S. Those #topre switches are endgame, and while I had the same ones in the Realforce, the overall feel of HHKB, its layout, size, weight, feels great. It forced me to start using ctrl in caps-lock position due to its layout, which is something I wanted to try in the past but never had enough will. Should have done this earlier, because it feels great.
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The #keyboard enthusiast in me really enjoyed this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAo_URRIAiA
I've finally ordered an #HHKB to see if the hype is real for myself. I have serious doubts that it will be an improvement over my Leopold FC660C, but YOLO! 😅
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The new #HHKB has a pointing stick.
With my limited experience I've never found it to be efficient.
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Vacation Linux desk 😎
#HHKB, #GPD_Win3 running #blackarchlinux, iPad Pro used as second screen with #Deskreen.
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On my train back to Paris, hacking/coding in #circuitpython on my #Serpente_R2 (@arturo182).
The #GPDWin3 runs #BlackArchLinux and my #HHKB makes coding more comfortable 😅
The train has WiFi, but prefer to use my smartphone's hotspot when needed.
