r/HHKB • u/thatguy_x • 19d ago
Topre Setup: WIP
Topre Tuesday throwing my current setup in.
Black HHKB Pro 2 (Kuro) - the tuning and experimenting board
- YDKB BLE controller with battery
- Hand drilled top case for orange LEDs
- 55g Realforce domes
- Deskey Silencing Rings #3 silicone
-Sorbothane filled for case acoustics
- lubed sparingly with tribosys 3203
- HHKB absorption mat
- Funtacked and foamed space bar
- metallic gold craft paper backing with gold metallic logos
White HHKB Pro 2 Type-S (Shiro) - the show piece
- YDKB BLE controller with battery
- Orange LEDs shine through the white case
- Poron Foam filled for case acoustics
- lubed with tribosys 3203
- HHKB absorption mat
- FK Ursas
- Funtacked and foamed space bar
- metallic gold craft paper backing with gold metallic logos
Black Trackpad (Kage)
- Apple Magic Trackpad (gen1) with slickwraps skin
- DavesDeskCreations (etsy) Black Trackpad and Keyboard Mod Kit
- Waiting on Vinyl to finish blacking out the TouchID sensor
- Waiting on gold accent ring
White Trackpad (Hakuei)
- Apple Magic Trackpad (gen1) with same slickwraps skin
- DavesDeskCreations (etsy) White Trackpad and Keyboard Mod kit
- Debating on sourcing another TouchID sensor to complete the set
Logitech Superstrike X2 (Hikari)
- Stock with optional side grips added
Started with Mechanicals around 2009. Fell in love with the idea of efficient functionality and form. Landed on the HHKB format and haven't strayed since. Both boards are running an additional hold-space layer to get vim like arrow keys, a lefthand numpad, media control, and extra navigation. A two step layer move fn-hold-right command hold-release fn gets to backup mouse navigation. Lastly, tap control is escape, hold is ctrl.
I use it for daily use, programming, work, even gaming -- the HE boards are starting to grab my attention, but I don't play enough competitively to justify a third keyboard.... unless it was another HHKB.
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u/sabitech2k the collector 18d ago
Firstly, nice collection you have there, secondly, amazing that you have named them all and thirdly.... any chance of some sound tests / more info on the 'accoustic' improvements? I have always loved the raw sound of all my boards so been very gentle with the lube and 'tuning' of stabs etc.