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Title: Topre Hi-Pro on hhkb
Post by: phoxxii on Fri, 13 November 2015, 16:23:18

I was wondering if there is anyways to take realforce Hi profile keys and put them onto an HHKB? I've heard that they are not compatible but currently can't find any sources on this.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Topre Hi-Pro on hhkb
Post by: raymogi on Fri, 13 November 2015, 16:32:38

You have to take the hipro sliders as well and replace the sliders on the HHKB.

Title: Re: Topre Hi-Pro on hhkb
Post by: Bromono on Fri, 13 November 2015, 16:42:22

I don't think you can do this. The hhkb can only have its sliders replaced. The actual mounts that hold the sliders are built into the case.

The hipro requires those special mounts to accommodate the keys.

I don't see this working.

 :-[

Title: Re: Topre Hi-Pro on hhkb
Post by: phoxxii on Fri, 13 November 2015, 16:45:58

Quote from: Bromono on Fri, 13 November 2015, 16:42:22

I don't think you can do this. The hhkb can only have its sliders replaced. The actual mounts that hold the sliders are built into the case.

The hipro requires those special mounts to accommodate the keys.

I don't see this working.

 :-[

Do you mean the portion surrounding the stem that the keycaps click into? If yes I understand how this problem becomes unavoidable.

Thanks

Title: Re: Topre Hi-Pro on hhkb
Post by: Kudos on Fri, 13 November 2015, 17:22:15

I've put Hi-Pro caps on my HHKB. The different housing helps to stabilize the downstroke. Without it, there's a slight wobble. Aside from that, if you don't mind, it's viable.

Title: Re: Topre Hi-Pro on hhkb
Post by: Bromono on Fri, 13 November 2015, 17:25:37

Quote from: kudosgodspeed on Fri, 13 November 2015, 17:22:15

I've put Hi-Pro caps on my HHKB. The different housing helps to stabilize the downstroke. Without it, there's a slight wobble. Aside from that, if you don't mind, it's viable.

You rebel o.o

Title: Re: Topre Hi-Pro on hhkb
Post by: phoxxii on Sat, 14 November 2015, 13:44:12

Quote from: kudosgodspeed on Fri, 13 November 2015, 17:22:15

I've put Hi-Pro caps on my HHKB. The different housing helps to stabilize the downstroke. Without it, there's a slight wobble. Aside from that, if you don't mind, it's viable.

That's awesome to hear!

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Topre Hi-Pro on hhkb
Post by: Ryu on Tue, 17 November 2015, 21:31:38

As the other guys said, you can put Hi-Pro caps on HHKB, but not the converse.
(http://i.imgur.com/v0RADaPl.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/SWr7wHGl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/udLWes1l.jpg)