[GB] Pomelo, Minivan Universal

[fruitykeeb]

Pomelo - Universal Minivan Keyboard by Fruit

Rev 1 Prototype pictured, some changes have occurred since.

Group Buy: February 7th - March 7th, 2022

Details

• Layout: Minivan (12.75u) WKL / Full
• Mounting: Top Mount - Coriander and Hull Compatible
• Materials: 6061 Aluminum
• Colors: Lilac, Navy, and Grey
• Front Height: ~18.3mm front edge, ~21.5mm EKH
• Angle: 5 Degree Typing Angle
• Price: $260 USD + sh @ Fruitykeeb (worldwide)
• QTY: Up to 250 Units

Options

Colors Available

• Lilac - 2715 C
• Navy - 282 C
• Dark Grey - 10 C

Color References

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 Navy Blue  -  Lilac  - Dark Grey - Silver (Clear)

Standard Keyboard Kit

• Pomelo Keyboard
• Top Case Anodized in Color Chosen
• Bottom Case Anodized Clear
• Pen Insert Anodized Clear
• Daughterboard + Cable
• Custom USB-C to JST Cable for non-DB PCBs
• Hardware and Bump-ons
• Fruitykeeb Carrying Case

Extras Available

• Omnibus PCB by Aeternus.co @ $30 ea
• Universal or WKL Top Piece @ $120 ea
• Pen Insert @ $60 ea

Plates

• FR4 Universal Plate @ $15 ea
• FR4 Half Plate @ $15 ea
• FR4 Edge Plate @ $15 ea
• FR4 Minibaen Plate @ $15 ea
• Beadblast Aluminum Universal Plate @ $30 ea
• Beadblast Aluminum Half Plate @ $30 ea
• Beadblast Aluminum Edge Plate @ $30 ea
• Beadblast Aluminum Minibaen Plate @ $35 ea
• Polish Brass Universal Plate @ $60 ea
• Polish Brass Half Plate @ $50 ea
• Polish Brass Edge Plate @ $60 ea
• Polish Brass Minibaen Plate @ $65 ea
• Polish Stainless Steel Universal Plate @ $60 ea
• Polish Stainless Steel Half Plate @ $50 ea
• Polish Stainless Steel Edge Plate @ $60 ea
• Polish Stainless Steel Minibaen Plate @ $65 ea

Timeline

• Group Buy: February 7th - March 7th, 2022
• Shipping: May-June 2022

Updates: https://fruitykeeb.xyz/blogs/updates/pomelo
Current Status: With Anodizer (As of May 23rd)


Questions?

Feel free to ask any questions here or in my Discord server
https://discord.gg/aD3mec3xP2

IC Thread


This is compatible with the following Minivan PCBs:
TKC Minivan HS, Minibaen, Minisub, Model-V, Omnibus, JetVan, Ketch, Low Rider, BigBoi, Airport Shuttle, GetawayVan, Lesovoz, Taco Truck, Wanten, and m3n3van

Not Compatible Van PCBs:
TheVan44 (Mini-USB), Sketch (Top-side USB port), and Ice Cream Truck (Choc)


Renders


Lilac + WKL + GMK Paperwork

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Navy + Universal + GMK Nautilus

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Grey + Universal + KAT Space Cadet (Minibaen PCB)

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PC Bottom and Pen Inserts are planned for future rounds. They are not currently being offered.

[HoffmanMyster]

Approved

[Dinerenblanc]

fun little board

[white_rabbit]

The design and pricing on this is great. Good luck with the group buy!

[puddingfarmer]

Any idea where I can pick up a 13x4 PCB?

[Mecxs]

MiniBaen is opensource - https://github.com/rainkeebs/minibaen-r2

Courtesy of Rain.

It works by smooshing the keys closer to each other a tiny bit - some especially thick / wide keycaps may be a very tight fit.

[puddingfarmer]

MiniBaen is opensource - https://github.com/rainkeebs/minibaen-r2

Thank you!! Could you pretend I'm an idiot and explain how one might go about turning those files into a physical PCB (or point me in the direction of where one might find that information)? Thanks!