Minimi40
A lidded, wireless, injection molded 40% keyboard.
The Minimi40 is a portable keyboard with a lid that doubles as a wristrest.
Overhauled IC with major updates!
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Minimi40
A lidded polycarbonate 40% keyboard
The Minimi40 is inspired by bento boxes, and is designed to be light and portable.
The lid doubles as a wrist rest.
Specs
Supports wired & Bluetooth modes
Top mount with POM, PC, FR4, and alu plates
Two layouts: staggered and ortholinear
Hotswap and soldered PCB options
0 degree typing angle
Injection moulded
ABS/Polycarbonate blend material
QMK/VIA support
Colors
Black
White
Jade Green
Cobalt Blue
Lavender
Pale Pink
PCB
Staggered
Ortholinear
1.6mm thick PCBs with hotswap and solder options.
All will be compatible with the bluetooth module.
Bluetooth module
Developed by Wolf, the bluetooth module will be pre-certified and available for everyone to use.
It will enable QMK/VIA compatibility while in Bluetooth mode. Currently under development.
KeyBee Collab Edition
The exclusive KeyBee Collab edition features a brass top and polycarbonate lid and bottom.
Vendors
USA: KeyBee
Canada: Ashkeebs
South Korea: GEONWORKS
China: zFrontier
Southeast Asia: PantheonKeys
Oceania: ALL CAPS
Europe: KEYGEM
UK: proto[Typist]
Pricing & GB Info
Pricing TBA, aiming for under $149
GB Date TBA
Pricing goal includes:*
Keyboard (including lid)
One PCB
One plate
Optional foam kit
Screws
Cable
Travel pouch
Strap to secure the lid
Feet
Battery
Bluetooth module
*subject to minor changes
Prototypes
Currently finished multiple rounds of prototyping with 3D printed models.
Typing test available on my discord. Injection molded prototypes will be made & sent out to creators before GB sale.
Renders by Zetina and Beesley
So, what changed?
TLDR; a lot.
Main vendor: KeyBee/Otakeebs → Cannonkeys
Mounting style: Top mount → Leaf-spring/tray/gasket hybrid
Case material: Polycarbonate → ABS
Design: Previous design → More rounded edges & bottom logo
Colors: Black, white, pale pink, jade, lavender, cobalt → Black, white, pink, sage, lavender (cobalt has been dropped)
Collab Edition: Canceled.
Layout: Layout changes for staggered ver.
Firmware: QMK → ZMK for wireless PCBs
PCB Options: Depending on vendor/region, PCBs will be available with built-in wireless functions or a plug-and-play module.
Sales Method: Pre-order then in-stock for Cannonkeys (still being confirmed with other vendors)
Pricing: Aiming for under $100!
Keycaps: Keycap bundles will be available as add-ons. They will be available in PBS profile.
Current Progress
When I first posted this IC over two years ago, the hobby was in a very different place. A lot of ideas I had for this board weren’t feasible until very recently. Progress was also slow as I struggled with health issues and other life circumstances. Now, I’m finally able to say we’re nearing a point where the board can be sold fairly soon. A lot of changes have also happened, but the spirit of the board remains the same. I wanted to sincerely thank anyone who has waited for this board, and to those who are seeing it for the first time, welcome!
Here’s the current progress:
• The mold has been tooled for the keyboard, and preliminary samples have been made.
• The manufacturer is working on the surface flaws.
• Color samples have been confirmed!
• Color samples for most of the add-on PBS keycaps have been confirmed. Kitting is still underway.
• Non-modular ZMK PCBs have been prototyped and are working. Same for wired QMK PCBs.
• The module versions are underway.
• Manufacturer prototypes of miscellaneous parts will soon be underway (plate, feet, etc)
• Renders of the final design will be uploaded soon.
• Pictures of prototypes and confirmed photo samples will also be uploaded soon.
• Electrocapacitive PCBs are being designed.
Case Renders:
Coming soon!
Planned Kit Contents:
Case
Choice of PCB
Plate (pre-orders will be able to choose, in-stock will come with a PC plate by default)
Silicon feet for lid
Bump-ons
Carbon fiber leaf spring
Adhesive gaskets
Carrying pouch
Elastic strap
Mini coiled cable
Screws/stand-offs
(add-on) Keycap set
(add-on) Foam kit
Subject to change.
New PCB Specs
Staggered Layout (default keymap)
Ortholinear Layout (default keymap)
Each layout will be available in FOUR configurations:
ZMK, wireless, hotswap, non-modular version, 1.6mm
ZMK, wireless, hotswap, module version, 1.6mm
QMK, wired, solder, non-modular version 1.6mm
QMK, electrocapacitive, wired PCBs by Cipulot QMK PCBs will be VIA compatible, and ZMK PCBs will be compatible with ZMK Studio. EC PCBs will use QMK.
Newest Prototype Pictures:
Photos are from the manufacturer.
Older Prototype Pictures:
These were temporary colors. The transparent neon green case is injection molded and the opaque light green is 3D printed ABS.
The injection molded version photos are from the manufacturer. The 3D printed version photos are by Haldus.
Older Prototype Typing Test:
Courtesy of Haldus. Using HMX Hyacinth V2 and KAM Li’l Dragon.
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Thank you to: Upas, Keyreative Zhao, Keyreative Ice, Geon, NARZ, Ebastler, Zetina, Haldus, Cipulot, and many more!
