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