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Title: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: ComradeSniper on Wed, 19 February 2014, 13:40:13

I'm having trouble finding a definitive explanation so I wanted to ask: what is the difference between the HHKB Pro 1 and Pro 2, and if I wanted to obtain a Pro 1 for collecting purposes, how difficult would it be? I've only seen one or two floating around on here.

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: AKIMbO on Wed, 19 February 2014, 14:24:24

Quote from: ComradeSniper on Wed, 19 February 2014, 13:40:13

I'm having trouble finding a definitive explanation so I wanted to ask: what is the difference between the HHKB Pro 1 and Pro 2, and if I wanted to obtain a Pro 1 for collecting purposes, how difficult would it be? I've only seen one or two floating around on here.

IIRC, the Pro1 doesn't have a USB hub and the USB-in connection is situated more towards the right-hand side of the board than on the Pro2.

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: hasu on Thu, 20 February 2014, 19:22:38

As AKIMbO said, Pro1 has no crappy hub, due to this you will have no problem even when hook up to iPad.
(http://i.imgur.com/Ej76oqUl.jpg)

Other than that, Pro1 has classy old green mold Topre proprietary sensor chip TP1683 instead of TP1684. This is a musthave for a Topre collector :D
(http://i.imgur.com/rJwha4Gl.jpg)

Though, if you are a HHK collector, I think you should go with PD-KB01 before Pro1.

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 20 February 2014, 20:23:04

Quote from: hasu on Thu, 20 February 2014, 19:22:38

As AKIMbO said, Pro1 has no crappy hub, due to this you will have no problem even when hook up to iPad.

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/Ej76oqUl.jpg)

Other than that, Pro1 has classy old green mold Topre proprietary sensor chip TP1683 instead of TP1684. This is a musthave for a Topre collector :D

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/rJwha4Gl.jpg)

Though, if you are a HHK collector, I think you should go with PD-KB01 before Pro1.

Whoa, thanks for the information. Id love to get one some day.  :thumb:

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: mashby on Fri, 28 February 2014, 13:59:38

Thanks for the information Hasu!  :thumb:

I was sad when I found the my HHKB Pro 2 wouldn't work with my iPad. I'll have to hunt up a Pro 1

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: minority on Thu, 24 July 2014, 10:29:45

Quote from: hasu on Thu, 20 February 2014, 19:22:38

As AKIMbO said, Pro1 has no crappy hub, due to this you will have no problem even when hook up to iPad.

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/Ej76oqUl.jpg)

Other than that, Pro1 has classy old green mold Topre proprietary sensor chip TP1683 instead of TP1684. This is a musthave for a Topre collector :D

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/rJwha4Gl.jpg)

Though, if you are a HHK collector, I think you should go with PD-KB01 before Pro1.

Could you tell the production date of this Pro1's? That's amazing!
I see some photos about Pro1's chip is changed to TP1684 on PCB... may be later version of Pro1?

(http://f.st-hatena.com/images/fotolife/i/ishikawam/20120323/20120323083715.jpg)

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 24 July 2014, 11:05:22

I have one from 2003 coming to me. I'll let you know which it has.

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Thu, 24 July 2014, 11:07:01

Quote from: dustinhxc on Thu, 24 July 2014, 11:05:22

I have one from 2003 coming to me. I'll let you know which it has.

Reunited and it feels so good!  :D

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: dustinhxc on Thu, 24 July 2014, 11:14:00

Quote from: Flyersfan1 on Thu, 24 July 2014, 11:07:01

Quote from: dustinhxc on Thu, 24 July 2014, 11:05:22

I have one from 2003 coming to me. I'll let you know which it has.

Reunited and it feels so good!  :D

Hahahaha ;) there is no staying away..

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: minority on Thu, 24 July 2014, 12:03:28

Quote from: dustinhxc on Thu, 24 July 2014, 11:05:22

I have one from 2003 coming to me. I'll let you know which it has.

TIA :thumb:

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: hasu on Thu, 24 July 2014, 23:02:33

Quote from: minority on Thu, 24 July 2014, 10:29:45

Quote from: hasu on Thu, 20 February 2014, 19:22:38

As AKIMbO said, Pro1 has no crappy hub, due to this you will have no problem even when hook up to iPad.

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/Ej76oqUl.jpg)

Other than that, Pro1 has classy old green mold Topre proprietary sensor chip TP1683 instead of TP1684. This is a musthave for a Topre collector :D

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/rJwha4Gl.jpg)

Though, if you are a HHK collector, I think you should go with PD-KB01 before Pro1.

Could you tell the production date of this Pro1's? That's amazing!
I see some photos about Pro1's chip is changed to TP1684 on PCB... may be later version of Pro1?

Show Image

(http://f.st-hatena.com/images/fotolife/i/ishikawam/20120323/20120323083715.jpg)

Mine is from 2003-05 rev.A0, i think this is first lot of PD-KB300. My another Pro1 from 2004-11 rev.A2 has TP1684 as same as photo you posted.

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: minority on Thu, 24 July 2014, 23:43:40

Quote from: hasu on Thu, 24 July 2014, 23:02:33

Quote from: minority on Thu, 24 July 2014, 10:29:45

Quote from: hasu on Thu, 20 February 2014, 19:22:38

As AKIMbO said, Pro1 has no crappy hub, due to this you will have no problem even when hook up to iPad.

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/Ej76oqUl.jpg)

Other than that, Pro1 has classy old green mold Topre proprietary sensor chip TP1683 instead of TP1684. This is a musthave for a Topre collector :D

Show Image

(http://i.imgur.com/rJwha4Gl.jpg)

Though, if you are a HHK collector, I think you should go with PD-KB01 before Pro1.

Could you tell the production date of this Pro1's? That's amazing!
I see some photos about Pro1's chip is changed to TP1684 on PCB... may be later version of Pro1?

Show Image

(http://f.st-hatena.com/images/fotolife/i/ishikawam/20120323/20120323083715.jpg)

Mine is from 2003-05 rev.A0, i think this is first lot of PD-KB300. My another Pro1 from 2004-11 rev.A2 has TP1684 as same as photo you posted.

Thanks!
The A0 version is awesome :cool:  Wish I can find one in the future~

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: dustinhxc on Fri, 25 July 2014, 00:27:03

Mine is an A0  :thumb:

Title: Re: HHKB Pro 1 vs Pro 2
Post by: minority on Fri, 25 July 2014, 00:44:10

Quote from: dustinhxc on Fri, 25 July 2014, 00:27:03

Mine is an A0  :thumb:

Happy Lucky keyboard  :thumb: