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Title: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Bluetooth Keyboard (Updated PCB/Vendors)
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 18 July 2022, 09:17:59: Minimi40
A lidded polycarbonate 40% keyboard

(https://i.imgur.com/GckQ6EI.jpg)

IC FORM (https://forms.gle/VSgM3idM1xJWATcT9)
Discord Server (https://discord.gg/9fSCfX9dPY)

The Minimi40 is inspired by bento boxes, and is designed to be light and portable.
The lid doubles as a wrist rest.

(https://i.imgur.com/JZ737BR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iznuV6r.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/En5Cyek.jpg)

Specs

(https://i.imgur.com/BTw4PQE.png)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/42gs3mb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XVQ2gDD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ja4d759.jpg)

Black

(https://i.imgur.com/4CuDy8e.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bqIDcwa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kCPk1AX.jpg)

White

(https://i.imgur.com/iznuV6r.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YFuKWn0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/En5Cyek.jpg)

Jade Green

(https://i.imgur.com/xhHOHgr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SlJKtN8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/K1X7xR8.jpg)

Cobalt Blue

(https://i.imgur.com/0pporCK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OSbS2zz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1ZmOg7s.jpg)

Lavender

(https://i.imgur.com/dy5rdsh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ef5jWCW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ley2lVi.jpg)

Pale Pink

PCB

(https://i.imgur.com/2JUD7Mz.jpg)

Staggered

(https://i.imgur.com/BJE9z1s.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/sjTY2wa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E7XICSZ.jpg)

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 (https://discord.gg/9fSCfX9dPY).

Injection molded prototypes will be made & sent out to creators before GB sale.

Renders by Zetina and Beesley

IC FORM (https://forms.gle/VSgM3idM1xJWATcT9)
Discord Server (https://discord.gg/9fSCfX9dPY)
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 18 July 2022, 09:21:21: Prototype Pictures

Please note that this prototype design has been revised; the prototype is 3D-printed ABS and not injected moulded polycarbonate. An updated prototype is on the way.

(https://i.imgur.com/EtZ7l1Q.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XcTZ6z2.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: plag on Mon, 18 July 2022, 10:34:22: This is adorable. I bet it sounds lovely as well. Glwic :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: Homiezoned on Mon, 18 July 2022, 11:21:25: oooo it's cute
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: caroeggu on Mon, 18 July 2022, 12:16:31: this looks really cute!! GLWIC.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: jackrabbit on Mon, 18 July 2022, 15:28:50: How does the lid secure to the bottom case? Is it the elastic band mentioned in the parts list? Love the design btw, GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 18 July 2022, 16:28:15: Quote from: jackrabbit on Mon, 18 July 2022, 15:28:50
How does the lid secure to the bottom case? Is it the elastic band mentioned in the parts list? Love the design btw, GLWIC

Yep! The elastic band will secure it on. Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 18 July 2022, 16:28:34: Quote from: pepperonichicken on Mon, 18 July 2022, 10:34:22
This is adorable. I bet it sounds lovely as well. Glwic :cool:

Thank youu!
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 18 July 2022, 16:29:09: Quote from: caroeggu on Mon, 18 July 2022, 12:16:31
this looks really cute!! GLWIC.

Thank uu!!

Quote from: Homiezoned on Mon, 18 July 2022, 11:21:25
oooo it's cute

Thankss!!
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: shamb on Mon, 18 July 2022, 20:40:01: dibs
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: clickyblob on Tue, 19 July 2022, 00:38:07: Any idea what keycaps are on the jade green render? The colours are beautiful.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: keebibi on Tue, 19 July 2022, 14:51:08: Quote from: clickyblob on Tue, 19 July 2022, 00:38:07
Any what keycaps are on the jade green render? The colours are beautiful.

The keycaps are ones I'm planning on designing!
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: codecoffeecode on Tue, 19 July 2022, 20:26:20: Hey, I saw this at the meetup in Seattle the other day! Looks like a neat little board. Any chance the board could support split space or more minivan-like bottom row layouts?
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard
Post by: keebibi on Tue, 19 July 2022, 20:28:25: Quote from: codecoffeecode on Tue, 19 July 2022, 20:26:20
Hey, I saw this at the meetup in Seattle the other day! Looks like a neat little board. Any chance the board could support split space or more minivan-like bottom row layouts?

Yep, we've gotten a lot of feedback about that and are working on it!
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard (New Layout Coming Soon!)
Post by: keebibi on Wed, 20 July 2022, 15:15:49: Edited post to make note that we're working on another PCB!
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard (Vendors Announced)
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 25 July 2022, 11:43:01: Edit: vendors announced!
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Polycarbonate Keyboard (Vendors Announced)
Post by: nasp on Tue, 26 July 2022, 11:35:37: Make this compatible with the Neuron and there would be lots of options for folks that want a different PCB: Brick, Cervello, Cerebral, Crest40 and so forth.

Thanks for considering
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (Collab & Layout Update)
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 01 August 2022, 10:38:16: UPDATE (8/1/2022) - KeyBee collab renders added, Minimi40 renders added, solderable layout added.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (Collab & Layout Update)
Post by: cryoverkiltmilk on Mon, 01 August 2022, 11:43:21: I adore this case design, but I'm still inclined to stick with ortho only, or at least a PCB layout with all keys 1.75u or lower. I have a deep and unabiding enmity for stabs.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (Collab & Layout Update)
Post by: croatoanlp on Mon, 01 August 2022, 12:15:16: I would also like to see an ortho PCB
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (Collab & Layout Update)
Post by: keybo_hobo on Tue, 02 August 2022, 04:16:25: Yeah lidded wireless ortho sounds lika a dream board=)
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (Collab & Layout Update)
Post by: haplopoda on Tue, 02 August 2022, 04:19:25: Seconding (fourthing?) ortho as well!

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Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (Collab & Layout Update)
Post by: deaad_pixel_design on Tue, 02 August 2022, 21:16:17: Super interested
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (Collab & Layout Update)
Post by: NamesReed on Fri, 05 August 2022, 13:05:42: Super neat concept, definitely interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 15 August 2022, 09:12:22: Update: Added renders
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: delacruxkeys on Sat, 27 August 2022, 04:16:58: SUPER interested! will definitely be getting one. maybe for R2 consider an ortho layout? :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: nickthaskater on Sun, 02 October 2022, 03:36:17: Any ETA on the GB/delivery?
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: Nevrest on Sun, 02 October 2022, 06:59:42: Love this board, looks amazing.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: mul7i on Sun, 02 October 2022, 12:33:05: looks like something i would actually bring out and use :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: keebnewb on Sun, 02 October 2022, 15:07:43: Love this idea as a travel board! It's probably too early but I was just curious if for the elastic closure and the pouch that comes with it, will the colors match the case colors?
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: Happylomo on Sat, 08 October 2022, 06:31:40: Love this! watching the thread
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: fauxLeather on Sun, 09 October 2022, 00:15:39: I like this, brings some great portability to 40%. I had a cheap lidded 60% case that I liked, but always wanted a more premium option. Very clean.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: eigenstasis on Mon, 17 October 2022, 12:02:16: keeping an eye on this one ^-^ agree with others about adding an ortho option, whether that be the brick pcb or something else. glwic
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Keyboard (New Renders)
Post by: crookey on Wed, 19 October 2022, 06:23:07: I want to eat dosirak.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Bluetooth Keyboard (Updated PCB/Vendors)
Post by: keebibi on Mon, 23 January 2023, 17:05:52: NEW UPDATES:
Added vendor list (including Ashkeebs as Canadian vendor)
Updated renders
Updated specs and info
Etc, etc
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Bluetooth Keyboard (Updated PCB/Vendors)
Post by: mr_foggy on Mon, 02 October 2023, 16:39:55: any news about this?
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Bluetooth Keyboard (Updated PCB/Vendors)
Post by: CONIN on Mon, 18 December 2023, 14:42:17: Quote from: mr_foggy on Mon, 02 October 2023, 16:39:55
any news about this?
About to ask the same.
Title: Re: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Bluetooth Keyboard (Updated PCB/Vendors)
Post by: Mecxs on Wed, 20 December 2023, 01:17:12: Keebibi has been streaming updates on twitch, but not recording VODs, so ... ???

The discord is somewhat active. They have been polling layout choices last month. Seems they are still intending to run the project.