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3.6 KiB
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98 lines
3.6 KiB
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Alternative Controller for HHKB Pro
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I wanted to add some features like vi cursor and mouse keys to my [HHKB][HHKB] but its controller is not programmable and firmware source code is not open, of course. This means customizing this keyboard needs to replace original controller with programmable one.
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This controller can work with HHKB **Professional**, **Professional** 2, **JP** and **Type-S**.
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See [this thread][AltController] in geekhack.org.
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[HHKB]: http://www.pfu.fujitsu.com/hhkeyboard/
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[AltController]: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=12047.0
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##Features
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* Customizable keymap
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* More keymap layers(more Fn keys)
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* Mouse keys
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* USB NKRO
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See README of [tmk_keyboard] for more.
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[tmk_keyboard]: http://github.com/tmk/tmk_keyboard
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###Pros
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* No risks: Everything is all reversible
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* No need for PCB trace patching, case cutting or any other destructive mod
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* Can keep original controller intact
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* Can change all HHKB behavior as you like
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###Cons
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* Void your warranty
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* Lose USB hub function of Pro2
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##DISCLAIMER
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I'm not a professional of electronics nor MCU programming. This may damage your HHKB.
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And my English writing is poor, I'm not sure I can convey my notions accurately.
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##Documents
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See [doc/HHKB.txt](doc/HHKB.txt) and files under [doc/](doc/) for internal of HHKB and this controller.
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##Build Firmware & Program
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See [this document](../../doc/build.md) first.
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### Configuration
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If your target is **HHKB JP** you need to set `HHKB_JP` build option in `Makefile` or use `Makefile.jp` instead of `Makefile`.
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If you use other than **TMK Alt Controller Board** set proper `MCU`, `BOOTLOADER_SIZE` and other build options in `Makefile` and `config.h`. At least PJRC Teensy requires changing `BOOTLOADER_SIZE` to 512.
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### Build
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Several version of keymap are available in advance but you are recommended to define your favorite layout yourself. Just `make` with `KEYMAP` option like:
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$ make KEYMAP=[hasu|hhkb|spacefn|<name>]
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$ make -f Makefile.jp KEYMAP=[jp|<name>] # for HHKB JP
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### Program
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First, push reset button on board to start bootloader.
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This command programs the controller with [dfu-programmer] if the tool is installed and configured properly.
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$ make dfu
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$ make -f Makefile.jp dfu # for HHKB JP
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Or you can also use [FLIP] command to program. Also the tool should be installed and configured properly. FLIP GUI application is also available.
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$ make flip
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$ make -f Makefile.jp flip # for HHKB JP
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Use [Teensy Loader] if your controller is Teensy/Teensy++.
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##Keymap
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To define your own keymap create file named `keymap_<name>.c` and see [keymap document](../../doc/keymap.md) and existent keymap files.
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##Hardware
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You have some options for hardware. Development boards with USB AVR family(ATMega32U4, AT90USB1286) like Teensy will work while MegaAVR with [V-USB] library is also cheaper option for DIY.
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###1. TMK Alt Controller Board
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Design files are available at [Keyboard Controller Board for HHKB(KiCad project)](https://github.com/tmk/HHKB_controller) and see [Controller Distribution thread](http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56494.0) if you get an assembled one.
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###2. PJRC Teensy
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See [this thread](http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57008.0).
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###3. V-USB version
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See [V-USB controller for HHKB](doc/V-USB.md).
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[LUFA]: http://www.fourwalledcubicle.com/LUFA.php
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[PJRC]: http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/usb_keyboard.html
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[dfu-programmer]: http://dfu-programmer.sourceforge.net/
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[FLIP]: http://www.atmel.com/tools/FLIP.aspx
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[Teensy Loader]: http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader.html
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[V-USB]: http://www.obdev.at/products/vusb/index.html
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