Author Topic: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Bluetooth Keyboard (Updated PCB/Vendors) (Read 35495 times)

keebibi · « **on:** Mon, 18 July 2022, 09:17:59 »

Minimi40
A lidded polycarbonate 40% keyboard

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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

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keebibi · « **Reply #1 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.

plag · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 18 July 2022, 10:34:22 »

This is adorable. I bet it sounds lovely as well. Glwic

Homiezoned · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 18 July 2022, 11:21:25 »

oooo it's cute

caroeggu · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 18 July 2022, 12:16:31 »

this looks really cute!! GLWIC.

jackrabbit · « **Reply #5 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

keebibi · « **Reply #6 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!

keebibi · « **Reply #7 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

Thank youu!

keebibi · « **Reply #8 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!!

shamb · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 18 July 2022, 20:40:01 »

clickyblob · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 19 July 2022, 00:38:07 »

Any idea what keycaps are on the jade green render? The colours are beautiful.

keebibi · « **Reply #11 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!

codecoffeecode · « **Reply #12 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?

keebibi · « **Reply #13 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!

keebibi · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 20 July 2022, 15:15:49 »

Edited post to make note that we're working on another PCB!

keebibi · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 25 July 2022, 11:43:01 »

Edit: vendors announced!

nasp · « **Reply #16 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

keebibi · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 01 August 2022, 10:38:16 »

UPDATE (8/1/2022) - KeyBee collab renders added, Minimi40 renders added, solderable layout added.

cryoverkiltmilk · « **Reply #18 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.

croatoanlp · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 01 August 2022, 12:15:16 »

I would also like to see an ortho PCB

keybo_hobo · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 02 August 2022, 04:16:25 »

Yeah lidded wireless ortho sounds lika a dream board=)

haplopoda · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 02 August 2022, 04:19:25 »

Seconding (fourthing?) ortho as well!

Sent from my GM1900 using Tapatalk

deaad_pixel_design · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 02 August 2022, 21:16:17 »

Super interested

NamesReed · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 05 August 2022, 13:05:42 »

Super neat concept, definitely interested.

keebibi · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 15 August 2022, 09:12:22 »

Update: Added renders

delacruxkeys · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 27 August 2022, 04:16:58 »

SUPER interested! will definitely be getting one. maybe for R2 consider an ortho layout?

nickthaskater · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 02 October 2022, 03:36:17 »

Any ETA on the GB/delivery?

Nevrest · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 02 October 2022, 06:59:42 »

Love this board, looks amazing.

mul7i · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 02 October 2022, 12:33:05 »

looks like something i would actually bring out and use

keebnewb · « **Reply #29 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?

Happylomo · « **Reply #30 on:** Sat, 08 October 2022, 06:31:40 »

Love this! watching the thread

fauxLeather · « **Reply #31 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.

eigenstasis · « **Reply #32 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

crookey · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 19 October 2022, 06:23:07 »

I want to eat dosirak.

keebibi · « **Reply #34 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

mr_foggy · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 02 October 2023, 16:39:55 »

any news about this?

CONIN · « **Reply #36 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.

Mecxs · « **Reply #37 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.

News:

Author Topic: [IC] Minimi40 - Lidded 40% Bluetooth Keyboard (Updated PCB/Vendors) (Read 35495 times)