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Title: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: rockhawksam on Sat, 12 April 2014, 18:34:48
I find myself constantly hitting "\" or "]" instead of backspace when I use my mac laptop keyboard, and when I use my Ducky Shine. Is there any way to remap the keys on both of these keyboards?
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: Pacifist on Sat, 12 April 2014, 18:36:48
ahk
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: hcry4 on Sat, 12 April 2014, 18:37:48
Should probably just replace your other keyboards with HHKBs.
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: riotonthebay on Sat, 12 April 2014, 18:46:39
ahk

Please stop putting the absolute minimal amount of effort into answering questions.

What's ahk?

AutoHotKey. If you're on OS X you can use KeyRemap4Macbook. Something similar surely exists for Linux as well. They're all programs that intercept incoming keycodes at a low level and translate them – regular applications don't know the difference.
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 12 April 2014, 19:04:25
I love Autohotkey. It's a very useful bit of software. It's also fairly easy to use.
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: Frenir on Sat, 12 April 2014, 19:16:44
KeyTweak is also a possibility it has profiling as well.
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: Pacifist on Sat, 12 April 2014, 19:19:27
ahk

Please stop putting the absolute minimal amount of effort into answering questions.

What's ahk?

AutoHotKey. If you're on OS X you can use KeyRemap4Macbook. Something similar surely exists for Linux as well. They're all programs that intercept incoming keycodes at a low level and translate them – regular applications don't know the difference.

You can just Google search ahk. Its literally the first thing that pops up. OP asked for a program, I gave him a program.

Even if I said autohotkey, OP would have to put that into google to get a download link. Saves me time, no difference for OP
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: ideus on Sat, 12 April 2014, 19:30:38
I have read some problems with the latency of key chords under Autohotkey? Any experiences?
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: dustinhxc on Sat, 12 April 2014, 19:33:48
ahk

Please stop putting the absolute minimal amount of effort into answering questions.

What's ahk?

AutoHotKey. If you're on OS X you can use KeyRemap4Macbook. Something similar surely exists for Linux as well. They're all programs that intercept incoming keycodes at a low level and translate them – regular applications don't know the difference.

These are the 2 programs I use as well! Good post!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: Schwarz on Sat, 12 April 2014, 19:33:53
Sharpkeys > Autohotkey. Lower level (windows registry)
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: ideus on Sat, 12 April 2014, 19:35:43
Sharpkeys > Autohotkey. Lower level (windows registry)


Sharpkeys works at the registry, however it can only remap keys, for chords you should go with Autohotkey, and it requires a module (interpreter) running in RAM, that is why it takes a few milisecs to react on calls to the interpreted API.
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: Polymer on Sat, 12 April 2014, 23:01:53
You'll be able to switch back and forth with the HHKB if you give it enough time...

Rather than hack my way to something consistent, I just tried going back and forth between it and another keyboard and at first it was a real pain...enough to where even though I really liked my HHKB, I considered selling it because it was becoming really inconvenient...

At some point it just clicked and now it is completely normal to switch back and forth.....I'm not sure how or why that happens but it does...It is like getting used to driving on both the right and left hand sides of the road...You eventually get used to switching back and forth (if you're in a situation where you do). 
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: rockhawksam on Sat, 12 April 2014, 23:04:23
ahk

Please stop putting the absolute minimal amount of effort into answering questions.

What's ahk?

AutoHotKey. If you're on OS X you can use KeyRemap4Macbook. Something similar surely exists for Linux as well. They're all programs that intercept incoming keycodes at a low level and translate them – regular applications don't know the difference.

You can just Google search ahk. Its literally the first thing that pops up. OP asked for a program, I gave him a program.

Even if I said autohotkey, OP would have to put that into google to get a download link. Saves me time, no difference for OP
To be fair I did think you were groaning at my question by typing "ahk," but then again I am a noob when it comes to keyboard software so idk
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: rockhawksam on Sat, 12 April 2014, 23:06:42
You'll be able to switch back and forth with the HHKB if you give it enough time...

Rather than hack my way to something consistent, I just tried going back and forth between it and another keyboard and at first it was a real pain...enough to where even though I really liked my HHKB, I considered selling it because it was becoming really inconvenient...

At some point it just clicked and now it is completely normal to switch back and forth.....I'm not sure how or why that happens but it does...It is like getting used to driving on both the right and left hand sides of the road...You eventually get used to switching back and forth (if you're in a situation where you do).
Thanks, you've convinced me to go this route!
Title: Re: Finally got an HHKB, now how do I reconfigure my other keyboards to this layout?
Post by: demik on Sun, 13 April 2014, 00:07:30
Sell other keyboards. Buy more hhkb.