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Happy Hacking Keyboard 2020 FAQs 

HHKB Professional Classic 
HHKB Professional Hybrid 

HHKB Professional Hybrid Type-S 

 

Question 

Answer 

What makes HHKB keyboards 
different than other keyboards? 

The HHKB was designed for programmers by programmers to provide a 
unique keying experience and to reduce hand and finger fatigue.  Unique 
characteristics include: 

 

Electrostatic Capacitive Switches

 – High-quality switches provide silky 

smooth key press and appealing sound, with a lifespan of up to 50 
million presses 

 

Compact Size

 – 60 keys.  40% smaller than standard keyboards.  Perfect 

for a mobile workforce and minimalist style 

 

Intelligent Key Layout

 – Designed by programmers for programmers to 

improve speed, accuracy and to reduce hand and finger fatigue - hands 
never need to leave the home row.   

 

High-Quality Frame and Keys

 – Keys are made of top quality PBT 

texturized to stay dry and resist shine.  Permanent sublimation dye 
symbols won’t fade.   

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Charcoal model: frame (ABS), key (PBT) 

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White model: frame (AES), key (PBT) 

 

Customizable

 – DIP Switch for customized user experience, adjustable 

feet in three different heights, options of printed or blank keycaps 

What’s different about the new 
HHKB Professional models versus 
the HHKB Professional 2 models? 

The new HHKB models include new features and enhancements that provide 
a modern keying experience.   

 

HHKB Professional Classic models now have the space bar made of high 
quality PBT and maintains all of the standard HHKB features fans know 
on love. 

 

HHKB Professional HYBRID and HYBRID Type-S models include: 

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Pairing with Fn keys 

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Full keymap customization software 

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2 ways to connect; USB Type-C and Bluetooth 

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Connect up to 4 devices via Bluetooth; PC, tablet, smartphone 

How can I find out all of the 
functions of the HHKB? 

Please refer to the User Manual to learn all of the DIP Switch settings, 
functions and ways you can personalize your keyboard.  You can also learn 
more in the User Manual found on 

hhkeyboard.us/userguides/

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What Operating Systems are 
supported? 

USB connection:  

 

Windows 7 

 

Windows 8.1 or later 

 

macOS 10.12 or later 

Bluetooth connection:  

 

Windows 8.1 or later 

 

macOS 10.14 or later 

 

iOS 11.4 or later 

 

iPadOS 13.0 or later 

Summary of Contents for HHKB Professional Classic

Page 1: ...ame AES key PBT Customizable DIP Switch for customized user experience adjustable feet in three different heights options of printed or blank keycaps What s different about the new HHKB Professional models versus the HHKB Professional 2 models The new HHKB models include new features and enhancements that provide a modern keying experience HHKB Professional Classic models now have the space bar ma...

Page 2: ...h 4 2LE The 4 2LE communicates differently with the device and also uses less energy What types of USB cable are required USB 2 0 Type C or higher Do the new HHKB keyboards support USB HUB No neither HYBRID models nor classic models accept USB Hub Can users switch from Bluetooth back to USB Yes the USB connection is the default connection However if a user is connected through Bluetooth but wants ...

Page 3: ...Switch The LED indicator light will flash For example LED is blue and turns on once for 1 second when USB is active The keyboard becomes disconnected when pressing Fn Q Fn Q is used when pairing a new device In this state if users press Fn X the pairing to new device will be cancelled and returns to the last connection What power supply is being used when the keyboard is plugged to the USB cord bu...

Page 4: ...ettings method that was used to set it up either external switches or using the software If you change an external DIP Switch after you change the mapping using the Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool software the keymap layout will be invalid and will return to the original setting The HHKB does not work since the PC turns off while updating the firmware Please update the firmware and then restart...

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