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Offline U47

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HHKB USB Port Location Mod
« on: Tue, 08 December 2015, 00:52:51 »
Hi gang,

I seem to remember reading somewhere of someone modding their HHKB to move the USB port to the side. This would be useful when I use it over top of the built-in keyboard in my laptop.

Anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Looking on Digikey doesn't leave me feeling hopeful a small panel-mount USB B Mini connector is out there.
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Offline hasu

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Re: HHKB USB Port Location Mod
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 12 December 2015, 08:14:48 »
I did with a small breakout board like this.
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9966
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Offline U47

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Re: HHKB USB Port Location Mod
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 14 December 2015, 11:27:16 »
That's perfect! Thanks, Hasu!
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Offline Latin00032

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Re: HHKB USB Port Location Mod
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 14 December 2015, 18:05:30 »
How does this move it to the side?
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Offline U47

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Re: HHKB USB Port Location Mod
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 15 December 2015, 00:36:27 »
Quote from: Latin00032 on Mon, 14 December 2015, 18:05:30
How does this move it to the side?

Dremel, drill press, 4 nuts and bolts, solder and wires. I'm already using Hasu's controller, which has solder pads easily accessible.
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