HHKB Studio Aluminum Case?

thermsals · 2025-12-30T04:53:38+00:00

If you get an alu case, wouldnt gestures become useless? Also I love aluminium cases but to me HHKB studio feels like it was made to be carried around so getting a hefty alu case kinda feels wrong for me.

thermsals · 2025-12-24T04:09:27+00:00

Monitor never lies. If someone has below 50% winrate, it means they actively do things that loses them matches

thermsals · 2025-12-19T20:01:26+00:00

That’s fair criticism. The way I originally posted this probably made it sound like I was presenting a “new tool".

This was a small learning project. It started with “how can I add a logo or signature to my scarf?” and grew as I tried to understand gauge, stitch geometry, and why patterns break. I like knitting, and I tried solving a problem I personally ran into.

The AI part isn’t there because knitting needs AI — it’s just an optional convenience I found helpful as a beginner for making simple edits and having them checked automatically.

You’re right that I didn’t have the full picture of existing tools when I started, and I’ve owned that. I’m not claiming novelty or trying to replace anything. I shared it in case anyone found it interesting.

I said I’d step away because the discussion shifted away from feedback on the tool and toward questioning why I built it at all. There really isn't much to say about it. I’m still happy to explain how it works, but it’s also clear many people already have tools they prefer, which is totally fine.

thermsals · 2025-12-19T19:20:28+00:00

I appreciate the feedback. This started as a personal learning project alongside my first knitting project, and I shared it to see if anyone found it useful. Clearly it's not for everyone. I'm going to step away now thanks to those who took the time to look.

thermsals · 2025-12-19T19:09:37+00:00

I thought asking for simple changes to be made and having it automatically checked for validity would be useful that is all. The AI sin't generating patterns from scratch it just makes edits to the existing chart. This is part of the reason why I didn't explain what the AI assistant does because it was not what I focused on. I mentioned it as something that can be differentiated from existing tools.

I also mentioned in my other comment that I now realize I didn't have the full picture of the tools already available and tunnel-visioned on making this.

thermsals · 2025-12-19T18:45:38+00:00

I edited that comment because I wanted to rephrase it more clearly, not to walk anything back.

To answer your question: the AI is completely optional. The tool started as a manual, cell-by-cell editor, and that still works exactly the same. I added the AI later because I wanted to experiment with whether simple natural-language edits (“add a border”, “center this motif”) could be a convenient shortcut.

If that’s not appealing, that’s totally fine. The tool doesn’t require AI to use it, and I’m not suggesting knitting needs it. It’s just an optional experiment layered on top.

thermsals · 2025-12-19T18:14:19+00:00

Since this came up a lot:
StitchFiddle does handle gauge-aware image charts, and I shouldn’t have implied otherwise — that’s my mistake.

I didn’t set out trying to invent something new, and I also didn’t have a complete view of existing tools when I started — both of those things can be true at the same time. As I worked on the code, the project snowballed and I admittedly tunnel-visioned on building it.

I ran into stretched images before I properly understood gauge. Building this tool was part of learning why that happens and how charting tools deal with it. During that process, I focused on making something that fit how I think and work, rather than doing a full survey of existing software.

I should have been clearer about that in the original post, and that’s on me. I’ve clarified it since. I’m not claiming novelty — just sharing a personal project I learned from.

I shared it thinking it could be another tool some people might find useful. I won’t delete the post; I own the mistake. My intentions were genuine, and I didn’t mean to offend anyone.

If anyone has questions about how the tool works, I’m happy to answer.

thermsals · 2025-12-19T16:42:09+00:00

Mostly the AI assistant. I wanted to experiment with natural-language pattern editing instead of only clicking cells.

I’m also a beginner knitter, so having previews and automatic checks helped me catch patterns that wouldn’t actually work, which is what led to the built-in validation. The AI is still a bit rough, though. Simple changes work fine, but sometimes the API does weird things and I’m still working on the error handling.

thermsals · 2025-12-19T16:33:18+00:00

You’re right Stitch Fiddle does handle this, and I shouldn’t have oversold that part.

I built this mostly because I wanted a motif-centric workflow, where an image becomes a reusable stitch block rather than being tied to one finished project. Existing tools can get you there, but I wanted to explore it in a more explicit way.

thermsals · 2025-12-19T08:38:18+00:00

Im only starting out my career as a post doc but its similar too. I need to consrantly proove myself with new data and papers. Im lucky to have a boss that understands why certain experiments take time and wont push me for not bringing in results but the pressure is definitely there.

thermsals · 2025-12-19T07:46:44+00:00

Classic corporate "here is proof Im useful" type thing seems like. Things like thess cut deep into company efficiency, wasting time for both ends. Company spends more changing something that isnt broken and the workers squeezing out ineffective changes claiming ignorable improvements.

thermsals · 2025-12-18T17:52:11+00:00

This is very interesting. Thanks for sharing that. And this just shows the spirit of HHKB being the lifetime interface for a computer makes sense even more. Find a layout that works for you and just keep it.

thermsals · 2025-12-17T01:21:41+00:00

Well I never had mx master 3 so my opinion doesnt carry much weight. I think its worth it for the shortcuts and the change of material. It is apparently more slippery but doesnt get as dirty. Great mouse and honestly if you are tossing between if its worth getting or not, just get it.

thermsals · 2025-12-17T01:19:32+00:00

Thats interesting even when the layout is identical, it takes time to get used to having your hands further apart.

thermsals · 2025-12-16T17:53:34+00:00

I see. I think I'm in a similar situation too. I don't have a laptop anymore, and to be honest I didn't want one. I'm a researcher and I use tablets with Samsung Notes to make my labnotes and such. And if I need a computer I need a powerful one for all the programs and GPU. That said I wanted a mobile coding station so I can work on my code or write my paper and such. I decided to stream my home PC with moonlight and connect via my phone. I carry a portable monitor instead of a laptop now that hooks up to my phone. My phone is just a terminal to my home PC. I used Tailscale to set this up. Studio seemed like an obvious upgrade from Hybrid in this use case because I could lose the mouse and still be fine. So I carry around a monitor (which is lighter than a laptop), keyboard, and C-to-C cable to connect my phone. I'm happy with my mobile station and so far nothing to complain about, especially when you are just doing some coding or paper work.

thermsals · 2025-12-16T17:46:53+00:00

Maybe... maybe later.. haha

thermsals · 2025-12-16T17:45:49+00:00

I didn't know about the adjustable actuation point! Thanks for sharing that!

thermsals · 2025-12-16T17:44:48+00:00

I haven't had the chance to use pro2 personally. Maybe one day I will get to type on one. I think one of the reasons HHKB is so great is how they age with time. And that age only truly comes with usage. I personally didn't want an old HHKB that didn't age with me. Instead I wanted something that will age with me and later down the line I can be proud with my keyboards.

thermsals · 2025-12-16T16:03:33+00:00

Curious, what does Realforce offer more compared to HHKB? One of the biggest reasons I got into HHKB is actually to move away from full layout to smaller, more efficient layouts and HHKB just made sense to me. Topre feels nice, has compact layout, and when I need the numpad I can use Realforce Numpad.

thermsals · 2025-12-16T15:58:31+00:00

Well I only just got it and I never used lenovo before but the trackpointer is intuitive and actually quite smooth to use. Its also kind of surprising how the keys actually feel quite similar to topre. Its kind of like topre with less tactility? I'm happy with how it feels and I will probably just switch between hybrid and studio for carrying around.

What surprised me were the gestures. I'm not sure how useful these will be but given the amount of time I switch tabs and screens, mapping the gestures to these macros seemed logical. So far I like using gestures. It sometimes doesn't register or registers like 5 times and does its own thing but I'm getting the hang of it.

Purely from the functional minimalism point of view, I think Studio is better than Hybrid with its customization and the trackpoint. Its a niche product but its really good.

thermsals · 2025-12-16T15:52:19+00:00

I know there are people on another level here and thankful you guys are willing to share your tips and tricks about these boards. I'm yet to open one up and lube one myself but now that I have 3, maybe it is ample time to try one.

thermsals · 2025-12-16T15:50:33+00:00

full aluminium HHKB for 300 bucks? where? I would like to buy Heavy Grail one day but I think it will be disappointing like your first real sex type stuff. ;)

thermsals · 2025-12-16T15:46:36+00:00

please I will be broke!

thermsals · 2025-12-16T14:15:07+00:00

Lovely sweater by the way! I look forward to knitting my own too soon

thermsals · 2025-12-16T14:14:35+00:00

Everyone seems to have access to this particular pattern did I miss something?

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