6/10/2023 0 Comments Hhkb layout![]() This includes the “delete” by default backspace key, with the ~ key above it, and the ESC key next to 1. I have learned to appreciate all the little HHKB layout differences. The hardest thing to adjust to was the slightly different sized alt and super keys on the left (due to the missing fn key). However, I had prepared myself for this change over the last few years by only using the right fn key and the fn arrow keys. The HKKB Pro does have a few difference in layout when compared to the lite version (the pro does not have a bottom left fn key, or any dedicated arrow keys). It was a bit tricky to get accustomed to at first, but that was several years ago at this point. What I like LayoutĪs already mentioned, I love they HHKB layout. I placed the order and within a few days, it was on my doorstep (well, the neighbor’s, but that’s an issue with our post…). Eventually, I decided on the dark gray because it matches everything else I own, whereas the white board would drastically stick out. I knew I wanted printed key-caps, and that made the white board very appealing. I didn’t know if I wanted to get the black or white model. The one thing I did contemplate about was which color to get. Once I decided on the HHKB, (and it was approved by my wife :P ), I purchased it on Amazon. However, after waiting months for the planck, and noticing I kept comparing everything to the HHKB, I realized I would eventually end up with an HHKB anyway, and decided to just go for it now. My main reasons for not getting it originally was that it is a good bit more expensive than the majority of mechanical keyboards on the market. I started researching it again and learning about how I could program the layers to have a layout I would like… and eventually realized I just kept re-creating the infamous HHKB layout. With my planck order canceled, and a refund imminent, I started to look at other options again. I thought the order cancellation was something you opted in to do, but it was actually an opt out situation… so my lack of response had my order canceled, pre-maturely ending my planck experience. The planck got delayed so much, that they eventually allowed people to cancel their order and receive a refund. Unfortunately, the planck drop had several delays, but as I previously stated, I didn’t waiting. So I joined the drop.Īfter joining, I purchased a soldering kit so that I could construct the keyboard once it finally shipped. So, you can actually customize and hack together the firmware, which was very appealing to me. The Planck is fully open and the firmware C code is available on Github for modification. When I say programmable, I don’t mean that you can just bind some keys. While I was waiting for a Pok3r drop… something interesting caught my eye on Massdrop… the Planck keyboard… The planck is a keyboard kit that you solder together to create a programmable, ortholinear, 40% keyboard. Additionally, I knew that I wanted to stick with a small, minimalist layout, so I exclusively looked at 60% keyboards, with the occasional 40% board catching my eye. They are quiet enough I could still reasonably use them in an office, but still had the nice tactile bump that I love (more than what I experienced on the Browns). After purchasing and playing with a switch tester, I confirmed that I would likely enjoy MX clear switches best. I searched long and hard, looking at different layouts designs, and learning about the various switch types (mostly the commony cherry MX switches). Time for a Mechanical KeyboardĪfter years of using the standard rubber dome HHKB lite, I wanted to finally switch to a true mechanical keyboard. I enjoyed the layout so much, that years later when I needed to replace a keyboard at work, I had them order me a HHKB lite (again, the Pro was very expensive). However, as a broke college student, I opted for the much cheaper lite version to test out. This is when I first learned about the HHKB. To be kind to my wrists, I wanted something that was optimized at the hardware level for my heavy CTRL key use. ![]() ![]() By senior year, I found myself sitting in front of an Arch Linux install, configured with a tiling window manger to organize the scattering of VIM and VIM-like terminal applications I used every day. In college, I started diving deeper down the rabbit hole, learning more about shells, window managers, and programming. I started using Linux during my senior year of high school. My Computer (HHKB lite included) during my senior year of college
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