Author Topic: [TMK] HHKB Alt Controller with Mini-B/Type-C connector (Read 673975 times)

zhaochenhan1992 · « **Reply #650 on:** Sun, 21 March 2021, 22:38:02 »

Hi Hasu.
Recently I am working on a project, that need to use led light on alt controller of hhkb to show which key is pressed. I have a question of your firmware code. When in BT pairing mode, the right led light flash into red once per second, how can I change this, for example flash twice per second or not flash at all. I just tried to adjust all the corresponding code snippet about DDRE6 and PORTE6 in rn42_task.c, rn42.c. Unluckily, none of them works. Could you please tell me which part of the code related to the BT led light and how can I change the code to achieve turn off the led light during pairing mode. Thanks a lot.

hasu · « **Reply #651 on:** Sun, 21 March 2021, 22:53:33 »

Hi,
In sort answer, you can't change the behaviour basically from keyboard firmware, the red LED(D9) is controled directly by GPIO5(22) of RN42 module.

But I may be able to change or disable the GPIO5 using module commands. Check datasheet and references.
https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/bluetooth_cr_UG-v1.0r.pdf
https://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/en/RN42

EDIT:
what the PE6 pin controls is green(yellow) part(D9) of the dual color LED.
D9 is actually red/green dual LED. D10 is not populated on PCB, btw.

You can find schematics here.
https://github.com/tmk/HHKB_controller/blob/master/schematic/HHKB_controller_revG.pdf

zhaochenhan1992 · « **Reply #652 on:** Mon, 22 March 2021, 08:09:09 »

Thanks Hasu! Do I need some extra cable to connect to RN42 in order to visit the command mode? Or I can just connect keyboard via usb cable to my pc and use uart terminal interacting with RN42?

Quote from: hasu on Sun, 21 March 2021, 22:53:33

Hi,
In sort answer, you can't change the behaviour basically from keyboard firmware, the red LED(D9) is controled directly by GPIO5(22) of RN42 module.

But I may be able to change or disable the GPIO5 using module commands. Check datasheet and references.
https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/bluetooth_cr_UG-v1.0r.pdf
https://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/en/RN42

EDIT:
what the PE6 pin controls is green(yellow) part(D9) of the dual color LED.
D9 is actually red/green dual LED. D10 is not populated on PCB, btw.

You can find schematics here.
https://github.com/tmk/HHKB_controller/blob/master/schematic/HHKB_controller_revG.pdf

hasu · « **Reply #653 on:** Mon, 22 March 2021, 09:41:59 »

I think you can access to config mode of RN42 with hid_listen console. But this function is not be fully supported, you may have some trouble. Refer to this.
https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/master/keyboard/hhkb/rn42/RN42.txt#L102-L122

If this doesn't work you need to connect 3.3V-level UART cable to pinouts(RX,TX) on the pcb.

zhaochenhan1992 · « **Reply #654 on:** Mon, 22 March 2021, 13:23:15 »

Thanks Hasu. For the battery led, is it possible to turn it off by changing the firmware? While in the firmware Battery_led(off) seems to let the led always on in green.

hasu · « **Reply #655 on:** Mon, 22 March 2021, 18:25:52 »

Kind of. The batery LED is another green/red dual LED(D3). Green one is connected directly to USB power or Lipo battery, you can't control it at all. Red one always turns on during battery charging, you can control it by PF5 otherwise.

zhaochenhan1992 · « **Reply #656 on:** Wed, 24 March 2021, 17:42:05 »

Hi, Hasu. Sorry to bother you again. I met a bug of the hook_matrix_change() function. If I randomly press a key which leads to a matrix change, the hook_matrix_change() function would be excuted twiced. Have you ever met this problem when using hook?

zhaochenhan1992 · « **Reply #657 on:** Wed, 24 March 2021, 18:22:12 »

Quote from: zhaochenhan1992 on Wed, 24 March 2021, 17:42:05

Hi, Hasu. Sorry to bother you again. I met a bug of the hook_matrix_change() function. If I randomly press a key which leads to a matrix change, the hook_matrix_change() function would be excuted twiced. Have you ever met this problem when using hook?

Hasu, I know where the problem is, maybe you could update the code and fix the bug. https://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard/blob/6271878a021fcf578b71e2b7e97cd43786efa7dd/tmk_core/common/keyboard.c Line 137 and 138. In fact, the line 137 corresponds to the function

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void action_exec(keyevent_t event)
{
    if (!IS_NOEVENT(event)) {
        dprint("\n---- action_exec: start -----\n");
        dprint("EVENT: "); debug_event(event); dprintln();
        hook_matrix_change(event);
    }

there is already a hook_matrix _change(event),but in line 138 hook_matrix _change(event) is excuted again.
So just delete either of them.

hasu · « **Reply #658 on:** Wed, 24 March 2021, 18:25:11 »

Great! Open the issue on github.
I'll fix it later.

hasu · « **Reply #659 on:** Sun, 11 April 2021, 19:38:09 »

Revised price of controller and shipping rate

note96e · « **Reply #660 on:** Wed, 29 December 2021, 20:16:25 »

I want to switch layers and Bluetooth/USB at the same time.
I've tried changing the code, but is there another way?
https://github.com/note96e/tmk_keyboard/commit/7fbb65b431b65237d253a5d200fc814db56fe03a

hasu · « **Reply #661 on:** Wed, 29 December 2021, 21:56:03 »

It looks good. and I think it is right way.

note96e · « **Reply #662 on:** Wed, 29 December 2021, 22:41:46 »

Thank you, Hasu.
I'll buy the Bluetooth controller when it comes in.

hasu · « **Reply #663 on:** Thu, 30 December 2021, 00:18:37 »

Quote from: note96e on Wed, 29 December 2021, 22:41:46

Thank you, Hasu.
I'll buy the Bluetooth controller when it comes in.

Bluetooth controller is not in stock but I can make it on make-to-order basis.
Its price is 75USD now due to recent price rise of electronic components, especially Bluetooth module.
Assembly process will start after making payment and takes one week or so.

Email me if you are still interested.

TheNeonKnight · « **Reply #664 on:** Thu, 13 April 2023, 13:04:40 »

Hey Hasu! Is there any plans to do a revision of these with a new controller such as stm32 or RP2040? Would certainly lower the cost and allow for larger internal storage for things like VIAL

hasu · « **Reply #665 on:** Thu, 13 April 2023, 18:04:35 »

No plan at this time.

Quote from: TheNeonKnight on Thu, 13 April 2023, 13:04:40

Hey Hasu! Is there any plans to do a revision of these with a new controller such as stm32 or RP2040? Would certainly lower the cost and allow for larger internal storage for things like VIAL

sporkus · « **Reply #666 on:** Fri, 19 May 2023, 16:23:02 »

Does qmk work on this board?

hasu · « **Reply #667 on:** Fri, 19 May 2023, 23:19:58 »

Quote from: sporkus on Fri, 19 May 2023, 16:23:02

Does qmk work on this board?

Probably . It should work.
Just note that I won't support QMK and can't help you when you are in trouble. But this won't be a problem in most cases.

hasu · « **Reply #668 on:** Tue, 30 May 2023, 01:24:07 »

I found that the bluetooth module was back in stock in a shop with 50% higher price than before.

You can order bluetooth controller if you don't mind its cost.
The controller is assembled after your payment and it takes a week or two to be shipped.

Thanks

hasu · « **Reply #669 on:** Tue, 28 November 2023, 01:29:53 »

Type-C USB Controller for Pro1 is available now.

See the first post. Thank you

TheOtherAdam · « **Reply #670 on:** Tue, 02 January 2024, 22:10:07 »

Hey Hasu

Are you still selling these?

Cheers
Adam

mohawk1367 · « **Reply #671 on:** Wed, 03 January 2024, 07:46:50 »

Quote from: TheOtherAdam on Tue, 02 January 2024, 22:10:07

Hey Hasu

Are you still selling these?

Cheers
Adam

they should be

TheOtherAdam · « **Reply #672 on:** Sun, 07 January 2024, 04:01:23 »

Quote from: mohawk1367 on Wed, 03 January 2024, 07:46:50

Quote from: TheOtherAdam on Tue, 02 January 2024, 22:10:07
Hey Hasu

Are you still selling these?

Cheers
Adam

they should be

I emailed the email address in the first post on 2nd Jan and haven't heard back, maybe he is away!

Edit: Yup away, my controller is on its way.

websitelover · « **Reply #673 on:** Tue, 16 January 2024, 13:38:17 »

Hello,

For anyone wondering about the current EMS shipping time:

I ordered on 1/12/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) and got my controller on 1/16/2023, I live in NY, USA.

Shipping time is great, the controller is awesome, and my Pro 2 is now wireless and USB-C without any modifications to the port holes. Thank you, Hasu!

Djankie · « **Reply #674 on:** Sat, 17 February 2024, 12:33:11 »

Any battery available for the pro 2? Everything seems to be sold out...

hasu · « **Reply #675 on:** Mon, 19 February 2024, 03:20:23 »

It is difficult to find proper Lipo battery recently.

These seem to fit in the cavity but it may be too thick a bit, perhaps.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124445009690
https://ja.aliexpress.com/item/4001270844363.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2jpn

online · « **Reply #676 on:** Sun, 08 September 2024, 10:10:54 »

Hi, I have a JP Pro 2 Alt Controller with mini B from a few years back. Can I just buy the Type-c conversion PCB?

hasu · « **Reply #677 on:** Sun, 08 September 2024, 18:05:43 »

assuming your HHKB model is PD-KB420*, you can order a 'Type-C USB Controller for ProJP [48USD]'.
check first post and email me.
thanks

Quote from: online on Sun, 08 September 2024, 10:10:54

Hi, I have a JP Pro 2 Alt Controller with mini B from a few years back. Can I just buy the Type-c conversion PCB?

B_127 · « **Reply #678 on:** Fri, 18 October 2024, 12:38:09 »

Hi Hasu.
I have a hhkb pro bt jp(KB620B). Is there any way to make it support both usb connection and BT? Thanks.

hasu · « **Reply #679 on:** Sun, 20 October 2024, 23:11:16 »

Hi,
I have no solution for PD-KB620B unfortunately.

deip · « **Reply #680 on:** Sat, 10 May 2025, 07:24:59 »

Hi, just sharing my feedback. In 2024 I ordered a Mini-B USB Controller for Pro2 for my HHKB pro2 (KB400B).
If I remember well I received the controller like 2 weeks after my order at my place in France.
Considering it comes from Japan, it was pretty fast!
Some days ago I took the time and I finally installed it into my HHK. Went pretty well.
Installation in the chassis easy, nothing difficult. (Literally unscrew unplug the stock controller, swap it, plug, screw and that's it).
I flashed my custom keymap firmware using QMK, for ref keyboard is hhkb/ansi/32u4
No issue, works like a charm.
I can only recommend it! This Hasu controller is really a nice piece of hardware

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Author Topic: [TMK] HHKB Alt Controller with Mini-B/Type-C connector (Read 673975 times)