HHKB Addicts Anonymous (HAA)

[trenzafeeds]

what did the hhkb do to you? share your stories
what did not having an hhkb do to you? share your stories
how has your life changed since you started worshiping eiiti wada? share your stories

[raymogi]

It pretty much started my keyboard hobby. Goes with me wherever I go.

[demik]

it's the reason why I started looking at keyboards.

[beehatch]

im just shocked from the lack of edge in a trenza thread

[dgneo]

Getting my HHKB is what brought me back to Geek Hack. Had listed after one for a while but never wanted to drop the funds. One popped up on mechmarket local to me, made a trade, and the rest is history. Best keyboard I've used to date.

[piemancoder]

1. messed with my wallet
2. Made me really want one
3. After i buy hhkb, will be using rest of money to build shrine to him (assuming I like it)

[trenzafeeds]

im just shocked from the lack of edge in a trenza thread

hhkb gave me cancer

[rowdy]

I originally got my HHKB to us eon my server as it is small and can sit on the shelf with the server out of the way.

Now it is usually my main keyboard at home.

[Bucake]

eiiti wada?
i workship hasu

[osi]

i should lube my hhkb. Its been about 6 months since the last tune up

[kawasaki161]

what did not having an hhkb do to you? share your stories

I researched if I have to pay customs when bringing stuff back with me from the US. Turns out we can bring 430€ worth of stuff per person and don't have to pay any customs. It seems like I have to visit elitekeyboards and buy a HHKB since they are virtually impossible to find in EU.
Downside?
If the GB of the TK78 works out it will probably arrive while I'm in the US (I hope customs does not keep it, as my Grandparents can't pick it up in time), together with the 62/60 I want to get and my recent Zealios R3 order. I have no idea how I am going to explain 3 new keyboards in 2 weeks to my parents. Any advice?

[RobotMalcolmX]

what did not having an hhkb do to you? share your stories

I researched if I have to pay customs when bringing stuff back with me from the US. Turns out we can bring 430€ worth of stuff per person and don't have to pay any customs. It seems like I have to visit elitekeyboards and buy a HHKB since they are virtually impossible to find in EU.
Downside?
If the GB of the TK78 works out it will probably arrive while I'm in the US (I hope customs does not keep it, as my Grandparents can't pick it up in time), together with the 62/60 I want to get and my recent Zealios R3 order. I have no idea how I am going to explain 3 new keyboards in 2 weeks to my parents. Any advice?

Explain the differences to them and why they're all great in their own way.

[jabronni]

It made me critical of other keyboard layouts/designs. It also made me join GH.

[rainb1ood]

When I switch to my non hhkb work board, I keep typing \\\\\ when deleting words

[fohat.digs]

I am trying this thing out for the first time on the tour. The keys feel  GREAT  but the size is not for me. And black-on-black legends for a tester?

However, the thing that is making me insane is the lack of a Delete key. There is a key that says "Delete" but it is actually Backspace and I cannot find any combination of modifiers (eg  Fn+ or Alt+ or Shift+ or Ctl+ or whatever) that makes it go the other way. A Google search did not help either.

I use both Delete and Backspace all the time. Don't you guys ever make mistakes or change your minds?

[SpAmRaY]

I am trying this thing out for the first time on the tour. The keys feel  GREAT  but the size is not for me. And black-on-black legends for a tester?

However, the thing that is making me insane is the lack of a Delete key. There is a key that says "Delete" but it is actually Backspace and I cannot find any combination of modifiers (eg  Fn+ or Alt+ or Shift+ or Ctl+ or whatever) that makes it go the other way. A Google search did not help either.

I use both Delete and Backspace all the time. Don't you guys ever make mistakes or change your minds?

Mine is setup so FN + ~ is delete

https://elitekeyboards.com/proddata/doc/hhkbp2_basic_layout1500.png

[fohat.digs]

Mine is setup so FN + ~ is delete

Thanks, that works on this one.

Not an easy thing to figure out blind.

[jerue]

HHKB made me not want to use anything else again, except the keyboard I have at work (MS Sculpt Ergo), maybe my G80-1800 as well

Purple slider HHKB needs to be a regularly stocked product, only took me almost 2 years to see the light.

[rowdy]

When I switch to my non hhkb work board, I keep typing \\\\\ when deleting words

Stop making so many typing mistakes

[byker]

I want a BT HHKB to go with my hhkb. 

[jabronni]

I want a BT HHKB to go with my hhkb. 

I am trying this thing out for the first time on the tour. The keys feel  GREAT  but the size is not for me. And black-on-black legends for a tester?

However, the thing that is making me insane is the lack of a Delete key. There is a key that says "Delete" but it is actually Backspace and I cannot find any combination of modifiers (eg  Fn+ or Alt+ or Shift+ or Ctl+ or whatever) that makes it go the other way. A Google search did not help either.

I use both Delete and Backspace all the time. Don't you guys ever make mistakes or change your minds?

This is partially why I went with the lettered white caps first before going full blanks. I wanted to learn the layout fully before I risked not having a legend, but surprisingly everything came to me really quickly.

[trenzafeeds]

wow, sounds like many have been emotionally damaged by the hhkb, just like me

[LunarisDream]

hhkb gave me cancer

this tbh

[beehatch]

lunarisdream gave me cancer

this tbh

this too

[Mrs. Butter]

Ok, you guys seem like the right crowd to ask:

I'm considering asking a colleague to bring an hhkb back from Japan. Just to understand the hype (already have a silenced RF 87u and a Novatouch).

My question: should I get a hhkb BT, or a (silenced) pro 2 + Hasu controller?

[beehatch]

Ok, you guys seem like the right crowd to ask:

I'm considering asking a colleague to bring an hhkb back from Japan. Just to understand the hype (already have a silenced RF 87u and a Novatouch).

My question: should I get a hhkb BT, or a (silenced) pro 2 + Hasu controller?

pro 2 + Hasu controller
pro 2 + Hasu controller
pro 2 + Hasu controller
pro 2 + Hasu controller
pro 2 + Hasu controller

[Sifo]

made me less active on geekhack

[Mrs. Butter]

But whyyyyy Beehatch.

[demik]

But whyyyyy Beehatch.

programmable, doesnt have that ugly ass battery pack.

[trenzafeeds]

But whyyyyy Beehatch.

programmable, doesnt have that ugly ass battery pack.

also type s is a waste of money btw

[Bucake]

depends. not everyone wants to spend the time adding in rings himself.
the time you spend adding in rings yourself could also be spend working for some money to get a type-s. and hypersphere rings aren't that cheap either..

[Fire Brand]

Ok, you guys seem like the right crowd to ask:

I'm considering asking a colleague to bring an hhkb back from Japan. Just to understand the hype (already have a silenced RF 87u and a Novatouch).

My question: should I get a hhkb BT, or a (silenced) pro 2 + Hasu controller?

Hhkb bt if you plan to use it on Bluetooth as far as those that have used it it's seems to be massively improved over the normal hhkb and does not need to be charged constantly like a hasu modded one, but if you plan to not use the BT aspect I wouldn't bother paying the extra for it, and again type s is preference I don't think it needs to be silenced

Downside to bt hhkb is no type s
Downside to pro 2/type s with hasu mod is it requires charging every 12 hours or so

[beehatch]

I think you forgot to mention how the hhkb bt is ugly as **** with that battery pack.

[Mrs. Butter]

I think you forgot to mention how the hhkb bt is ugly as **** with that battery pack.

I've read that it's a bit heavier as a result of the batteries though and that, therefore, the hhkb is less prone to wobble/move while typing.

Going back to looks - yes, I agree with you Beehatch that the hhkb looks better without batteries (plus BT version is only available in black).
Still, that BT functionality looks very tempting. Mmm.

[jabronni]

I think you forgot to mention how the hhkb bt is ugly as **** with that battery pack.

I've read that it's a bit heavier as a result of the batteries though and that, therefore, the hhkb is less prone to wobble/move while typing.

Going back to looks - yes, I agree with you Beehatch that the hhkb looks better without batteries (plus BT version is only available in black).
Still, that BT functionality looks very tempting. Mmm.

Weight and sliding around hasn't been an issue at all for me (non-BT HHKB). I wouldn't worry about that unless you type super hard and at an angle for some reason.

Well, if you want a white HHKB then just get Hasu's controller. The shape of the BT is a disgrace.

[demik]

But whyyyyy Beehatch.

programmable, doesnt have that ugly ass battery pack.

also type s is a waste of money btw

Retail? Totally agree. I'd only get it if some other poor sucker paid for it and was selling for it cheaper.

[itzmeluigi]

I just bought a HHKB Pro1, was that a good move compared to just buying a second HHKB Pro2?

[mason]

My black HHKB was just delivered 

I don't know why I turned down the stock one and went with a Type-S a year ago 

[trenzafeeds]

I just bought a HHKB Pro1, was that a good move compared to just buying a second HHKB Pro2?

variety is the spice of life

[Belfong]

my hhkb magnified my OCD even more. I find myself changing key caps almost every week, as though there was a calling inside me to keep on rotating the caps. It is strangely calming to spend that 10-15 minutes of changing keys. Maybe I am too stressed at work and at home!

[trenzafeeds]

my hhkb magnified my OCD even more. I find myself changing key caps almost every week, as though there was a calling inside me to keep on rotating the caps. It is strangely calming to spend that 10-15 minutes of changing keys. Maybe I am too stressed at work and at home!

this kind of problem is what this thread as for... thank you for sharing friend, we see you.

[Belfong]

and now the BT model is calling for me. Help me! Talk me out of it!

[trenzafeeds]

and now the BT model is calling for me. Help me! Talk me out of it!

I don't know man... that big pack on the back is a little ugly imo

[Belfong]

and now the BT model is calling for me. Help me! Talk me out of it!

I don't know man... that big pack on the back is a little ugly imo

you don't like butts?

[trenzafeeds]

you don't like butts?

I like my butts butt-shaped, not battery pack shaped

[ineph]

Well I use too much the ctrl key so I'm not regret by not having one 

[appleonama]

Alright the HHKB circle jerk is going overboard. I was doing it for fun but now you guys are taking it too far. yes, the HHKB is nice but its alright at best.

It's all about the rfuw 55g fk ya'll

cherry fo lyfe, I will be burning an hhkb in honor of this thread.

[Belfong]

Alright the HHKB circle jerk is going overboard. I was doing it for fun but now you guys are taking it too far. yes, the HHKB is nice but its alright at best.

It's all about the rfuw 55g fk ya'll

cherry fo lyfe, I will be burning an hhkb in honor of this thread.

videos or gtfo    )

[appleonama]

Alright the HHKB circle jerk is going overboard. I was doing it for fun but now you guys are taking it too far. yes, the HHKB is nice but its alright at best.

It's all about the rfuw 55g fk ya'll

cherry fo lyfe, I will be burning an hhkb in honor of this thread.

videos or gtfo    )

soon ™

[trenzafeeds]

Alright the HHKB circle jerk is going overboard. I was doing it for fun but now you guys are taking it too far. yes, the HHKB is nice but its alright at best.

It's all about the rfuw 55g fk ya'll

cherry fo lyfe, I will be burning an hhkb in honor of this thread.

new side affect of my addiction: hhkb is straining my relationship with other forum members