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Title: HHKB-MX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 12:14:45
I got this one a while back and posted a short review of it but it was lost during that r00tw0rm episode so here it is again.  Black switches (my fave), Aikon controller, unique layout, recessed USB port, odd size spacebar, etc.   I forgot which spings it has so will have to check on that.


IIRC, it came from OTD (not sure how many were made).


3 layer Acrylic case


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07221.jpg)


Controller


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07242.jpg)


Recessed mini USB port


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07246.jpg)


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07244.jpg)


Bottom/underneath with feet attached


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07264.jpg)


With LEDs on


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07274.jpg)


Odd size spacebar


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07372.jpg)


Next to a Leopold tkl (for size comparison)


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07375.jpg)


Weighing in at 2.02 lbs so it's pretty light compares to other Korean customs


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/KMAC/DSC07254.jpg)


As you can see, I'm not much on words (but big on smilies  :))  ).  Please let me know if you have any question.  :)
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: Viz on Mon, 28 January 2013, 12:17:31
Damn, that's sexy.
Any more info on the OTD?
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 12:18:11
I'll see if I can find some.  :)
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 28 January 2013, 12:32:39
Unique board.  Certainly not how I would design it if I were to create one, but it looks cool.
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: longweight on Mon, 28 January 2013, 12:45:30
Interesting....
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: boost on Mon, 28 January 2013, 12:56:57
Very nice keyboard you got there reaper!!
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 13:06:17
^ Thanks but I like yours better. lol  :)
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 28 January 2013, 13:22:03
I have been looking for info on this for a long time, though I found the true HHMX (MX version of the HHKB) on OTD the other day... :P
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 14:00:00
Sometimes I think it's just a name they give to any custom keyboard in general (I've seen a few different variations of HHMX around).
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: Acetrak on Mon, 28 January 2013, 14:14:02
Nice review and pics reaper. Any additional information with regards to its layout? Is there a 2nd fn layer? I'm assuming this is programmable? ;D
Title: Re: Re: HHMX
Post by: boost on Mon, 28 January 2013, 14:25:24
^ Thanks but I like yours better. lol  :)

Wait wut?
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: Rafen on Mon, 28 January 2013, 20:47:02
I really like the look of that. I would love to find an acrylic case for a ducky full-size.  Did you do the work yourself of have someone else do it?
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:18:48
That board came fully assembled so nope.  I couldn't even if I wanted to (no soldering station, no skills, etc). lol
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:22:37
Is anyone else bothered by the gap where the cable goes?
Title: Re: Re: HHMX
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:28:33
That board came fully assembled so nope.  I couldn't even if I wanted to (no soldering station, no skills, etc). lol
You can't solder? :O
Title: Re: Re: HHMX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:33:20
That board came fully assembled so nope.  I couldn't even if I wanted to (no soldering station, no skills, etc). lol
You can't solder? :O


Nope.  Not yet anyway.  Been meaning to learn but just don't have the time.  :-[
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: Rafen on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:35:55
I had to learn on the fly one day when I pulled a stem out of a plate mounted switch while changing keys. Its actually easier than you think. :)
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:38:08
Yah, that's what everyone told me.  I just gotta get a soldering station first and practice!  :)
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: Rafen on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:40:05
I bought a cheap iron from my local radio shack and it worked fine. I would like to get a station but wouldn't use it enough to spend good money on one.
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:40:28
If you were closer I'd teach ya. :)
Title: Re: HHMX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 21:44:48
I bought a cheap iron from my local radio shack and it worked fine. I would like to get a station but wouldn't use it enough to spend good money on one.


Cool, thanks!  I'll go check out some at a nearby RadioShack.


If you were closer I'd teach ya. :)


Haha, thanks for the offer and sherryton's also offered me the same thing...  I may just take him up on that lesson (since he's closer and all).


Title: Re: SHMX
Post by: reaper on Mon, 28 January 2013, 22:53:39
Damn, that's sexy.
Any more info on the OTD?


Here you go...


http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=album&wr_id=92935&sca=&sfl=wr_subject%7C%7Cwr_content&stx=%EC%8D%B0%EC%96%B4%ED%91%9C (http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=album&wr_id=92935&sca=&sfl=wr_subject%7C%7Cwr_content&stx=%EC%8D%B0%EC%96%B4%ED%91%9C)


http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=album&wr_id=94943&sca=&sfl=wr_name%2C1&stx=%ED%94%BC%EC%9A%94%EC%BD%94 (http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=album&wr_id=94943&sca=&sfl=wr_name%2C1&stx=%ED%94%BC%EC%9A%94%EC%BD%94)


And I fixed the title to reflect its correct name.


Title: Re: SHMX
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 29 January 2013, 01:13:01
Its confusing, its referred to as the SHMX in some places and HHMX in others, but there is also the HHKB layout in MX called the HHMX. seems like either name overlap, or language barrier or something similar.
Title: Re: SHMX
Post by: reverkiller on Thu, 31 January 2013, 18:35:02
This has an extra key on top, right? I think it looks a little odd, but its probably the most unique looking keyboard I've seen. Good review!
(As per usual, I am jealous :)) )
Title: Re: SHMX
Post by: reaper on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:57:13
Heh, thanks and my review is kinda short.  I can post more impression of it in a few days.  And who knows, you might see some on sale in Classifieds soon.  :)
Title: Re: Re: SHMX
Post by: boost on Thu, 31 January 2013, 20:33:49
Heh, thanks and my review is kinda short.  I can post more impression of it in a few days.  And who knows, you might see some on sale in Classifieds soon.  :)

Looking forward to more info on this and will be camping the fs section:))
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: evolyn on Wed, 13 February 2013, 15:36:10
good work :) looks fine
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: zoolzoo on Wed, 13 February 2013, 17:48:05
I really like how the USB input is indented.
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: noons on Sun, 03 March 2013, 09:53:30
I really like how the USB input is indented.

Yea pretty cool..
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: zenuty on Tue, 05 March 2013, 16:06:32

wow

i like red color and arcrylic
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: drdoooom on Sat, 30 March 2013, 17:32:36
absolutely gorgeous board!
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: Pacifist on Sun, 05 January 2014, 14:37:54
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 06 January 2014, 00:38:03
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.

How did you find this old thread?
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 06 January 2014, 07:03:13
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.

How did you find this old thread?

magic?
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 06 January 2014, 22:37:59
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.

How did you find this old thread?

magic?

Hmmm.

Now everyone knows about it!
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 06 January 2014, 22:43:09
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.

How did you find this old thread?

OP of Simple Questions
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 06 January 2014, 22:46:25
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.

How did you find this old thread?

OP of Simple Questions

Holy crap people actually use that!! captain should be proud.
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 06 January 2014, 22:55:19
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.

How did you find this old thread?

OP of Simple Questions

Holy crap people actually use that!! captain should be proud.

People do. Its reaaaaally helpful
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 06 January 2014, 22:58:47
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.

How did you find this old thread?

OP of Simple Questions

Holy crap people actually use that!! captain should be proud.

People do. Its reaaaaally helpful

I never read OP's in any thread....its one of my rules....
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 06 January 2014, 23:57:13
Loving that unique layout.

That's such a smart place to put the controller, spacebar has so much empty space :))

Also TK layout, just beautiful.

How did you find this old thread?

OP of Simple Questions

Holy crap people actually use that!! captain should be proud.

People do. Its reaaaaally helpful

I never read OP's in any thread....its one of my rules....

That explains a lot :p
Title: Re: HHKB-MX
Post by: zed on Tue, 04 February 2014, 09:27:52
I dislike and like the split function keys. Sure it looks cool, but I feel like I would get sick of it really quick.