Cipulot HHKB, Realforce, and Leopold EC PCBs

We are extremely happy to be partnering with Cipulot to bring several replacement EC PCBs for Topre keyboards such as the Realforce R1 TKL series, HHKB Professional 2, HHKB Classic/Hybrid (Pro-3), FC660C, FC980C and several aftermarket cases. The PCBs are QMK and VIA compatibility, and also offer calibration, actuation customization, and rapid trigger built right into the VIA compatibility.

Information

EC Pro X

At a glance- Designed be used with the EC Pro-2 Hub or EC Pro-3 daughterboards inside of HHKB Professional 2 and HHKB Professional Classic/Hybrid (Often called Pro 3).

• Support for ANSI and ISO layouts
• QMK and VIA support
• Calibration, actuation customization, and rapid trigger available within VIA after flashing new firmware

For full support of this PCB, please see Cipulot’s documentation.

Layout Support

EC Pro 2 Hub Daughterboard

At a glance – Designed to be used with the EC Pro-X PCB inside of HHKB Professional 2 and some aftermarket Pro 2 compatible cases. Featured 2 external facing USB-A 2.0 ports and 1 internal only USB-A 2.0 port.

• QMK and VIA (after flashing) support
• USB hub with 2x USB 2.0 ports facing outwards where the stock board has cutouts
• One additional internal only USB 2.0 port for low powered devices such as dongles

For full support of this DB, please see Cipulot’s documentation.

EC Pro 3 Daughterboard

At a glance- Designed to be used with EC Pro-X PCB inside of Heavy Grail Pro 3 and HHKB Classic/Hybrid (Often called Pro 3).

• QMK and VIA (after flashing) support

For full support of this DB, please see Cipulot’s documentation.

RF R1 8-9Xu PCB

At a glance- At Designed to be a drop in replacement for the Realforce R1 family of TKL keyboards (86u, 89u, etc). Also works in some Norbaforce and other aftermarket cases.

• Support for ANSI, ISO, and JIS layouts
• QMK and VIA support
• Internal support for JST cable, USB-C cable, and stock 4-Pin RF cable
• Calibration, actuation customization, and rapid trigger available within VIA (after flashing)

For full support of this PCB, please see Cipulot’s documentation.

Layout Support

EC660C PCB

At a glance- At Designed to be a drop in replacement for the Leopold FC660C and aftermarket cases that use that assembly.

• Support for ANSI and ISO layouts
• QMK and VIA support
• Internal JST header
• UCB-C connectivity via daughterboard
• Calibration, actuation customization, and rapid trigger available within VIA

For full support of this PCB, please see Cipulot’s documentation.

Layout Support

EC980C PCB

At a glance- At Designed to be a drop in replacement for the Leopold FC980C and aftermarket cases that use that assembly.

• Support for ANSI and ISO layouts
• QMK and VIA support
• Internal JST header
• UCB-C connectivity via daughterboard
• Calibration, actuation customization, and rapid trigger available within VIA

For full support of this PCB, please see Cipulot’s documentation.

Layout Support