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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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