Limited Stock
Limited Stock

Type-B

$450.00
Version
PCB
Quality
Due to the requirement of a 6u spacebar, we are unable to offer the Fall Sale Bundle for this keyboard.

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Prototype-B Information

This sale is for prototype Type-B keyboards. These are not compatible with the EC kit, and have a prototype engraving on the bottom. Please use the images in the listing for more a reference for this engraving.

Note: Some of the tops have infilled color, this is not present in the production or prototype units.
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Type-B

The Type-B by bababaul is a fresh take on the HHKB layout. Featuring an integrated USB hub, true HHKB layout, and introducing Hotdog Mount.

While prototype extras are being sold, no addons will be available.

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Full Keyboard Details

Kit Contents
  • Aluminum top and bottom case
  • Sandblasted brass inner weight
  • Brass outer weight
  • Red alu plate
  • Solder or hotswap PCB
  • Daughterboard, USB hub PCB, and connector cables
  • 50A O-ring (for hotdog mount)
  • 6u stab wire
  • Hardware for assembly
  • AKB feet
  • Microfiber cloth
  • Carrying case
Specs
  • 7 degree typing angle
  • Sub 18mm front height
  • Integrated USB 2.0 hub
  • Two brass weights
  • Hotdog mount
  • 1.2mm PCB
  • Aprx 1.2kg built
  • Fixed 6u bottom row
  • Hotswap and Solder PCB support off-centered and centered 6u spacebars

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Features

True HHKB

USB Hub

Hotdog Mount

By using small strips of an o-ring, hotdog mount is a fantastic combination of gasket strip and o-ring mounting. Alternatively, you can opt for the classic top mount.

Internals

Covering the inside and protecting the multiple daughterboards and cables is a brass plate. This helps with the acoustics, as well as providing some heft to the board.

Some images of the keyboard are shown with an infilled logo. For the GB units, the engravings will not be infilled.

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QC Disclaimer

A Stock units should not have any external scratches or egregious marks seen when built. Any internal flaws and marks (including hook marks) that are not seen when built do not constitute a B Stock unit.

When raw or thinly coated, brass will oxidize and patina naturally. Small blemishes and discolorations may be visible.

Screw holes are not fully anodized or coated, and small marks near the hole opening might be present.
Photo and Render Disclaimer

We try to use as many real pictures as we can to represent the keyboard as best as possible, however to supplement these photos we use renders occasionally. These renders may vary slightly compared to the final product.

Colors in the final product may vary since renders are done under idealistic artificial lighting.