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Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool - For HYBRID Type-S and HYBRID Models
The Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool lets you customize the keymap on HYBRID Type-S and HYBRID models.* By running this tool, you can also update the firmware on HYBRID Type-S and HYBRID models.
*The keymap customization function is not available for Classic models.
How to Use
- Download and install the "Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool."
- Connect your keyboard with a USB cable, and run the "Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool." Please note, this tool will not run via Bluetooth connection.
Download
Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool
Platform | Version | Size (MB) | Download |
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Windows | v1.3.0 | 3.6MB | Download HHKBKeymapTool_130.exe |
macOS | v1.3.0 | 6.61MB | Download HHKBkeymapTool_130ma.dmg |
Supported Operating System
- Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
- Windows 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit)
- Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit)
- Windows 11 (64-bit)
- macOS 10.14 or later (inclusive of macOS 13)
Update History
Windows
Oct. 25, 2022: Version 1.3.0
- Updated to support the HYBRID TYPE-S SNOW Model (PD-KB800YSC and PD-KB800YNS)
May 28, 2020: Version 1.1.0
- Keymap switch to "Kana","かな(Mac)","英数(Mac)" settings is made possible when using with Japanese OS.
Dec. 10, 2019: Version 1.0.0.21
- Tool Published
macOS
Oct. 25, 2022: Version 1.3.0
- Updated to support the HYBRID TYPE-S SNOW Model (PD-KB800YSC and PD-KB800YNS)
May 28, 2020: Version 1.1.0
- Tool Published
The tool is displayed in Japanese, English, and Chinese (Simplified)*.
*Note, English is set for this tool when the tool is used in an environment that is in an unsupported language.
The latest firmware for HYBRID Type-S, HYBRID, and Classic models can be downloaded below. Note, there are two types of firmware, so please download the correct firmware according to your keyboard.
- HYBRID Type-S and HYBRID (US Layout and Blank Keycaps)
- Classic
Please note, the Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool is required when updating the firmware.
How to Update
- Download the latest firmware as shown below.
- Connect your keyboard with a USB cable, and run the "Happy Hacking Keyboard Keymap Tool."
- Click "Updating the firmware."
- Click "Read the firmware" and select the firmware file downloaded in Step 1.
- Click "Write to HHKB."
It takes about five minutes to update the firmware. Please don’t let your computer go into sleep mode during the update.
Download
Happy Hacking Keyboard Firmware
HHKB Model | Firmware Version | Date | Size (KB) | Download |
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HYBRID Type-S/HYBRID (US Layout and Blank Keycaps) | A0.46 | May 28, 2020 | 276KB | Download HHKB800_FW_A046.hfb |
Classic | A4.29 | May 28, 2020 | 64KB | Download HHKB410_FW_A429.hfb |
Update History
HYBRID Type-S/HYBRID (US Layout and Blank Keycaps)
May 28, 2020:A0.46
- Bug fix to address problem faced for being unable to enter pairing standby mode from the USB connection state.
- Bug fix to address problem faced when pressing two [Fn] keys simultaneously and on releasing one, the other "Fn" key, still held on, is released as well.
- Bug fix to address the problem faced with the keymap other than the left [◇] key, is also being overwritten, when switched over to DIP SW4
Jan. 30, 2020: A0.41
- Fixed issue in which pressed key(s) stop working and are not properly recognized when pressing on specific combination of keys.
- Fixed issue in which users could not switch between devices when pressing [Fn]+[Control]+number key under certain conditions.
Dec. 10, 2019: A0.36
- Firmware Published
Classic
May 28, 2020: A4.29
- Bug fix to address problem faced when pressing two [Fn] keys simultaneously and on releasing one, the other "Fn" key, still held on, is released as well.
Dec. 10, 2019: A4.26
- Firmware Published