Pangea Mini (https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/20241121-DSC00748.jpg?v=1732248031&width=1100)(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/20241121-DSC00743_2.jpg?v=1732248070&width=1100)
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Index
1. Introduction
2. Specifications
3. Images
4. Availability
5. Status and Notes
IntroductionPangea Mini is the successor to the Pangea Full Size. The mini has a similar top frame design that gives the keyboard a unique top-down look. The top frame also determines the layout, allowing users to easily switch the layout or aesthetic of their keyboard by simply changing out the top frame!
Specifications(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Screenshot_2024-11-22_at_10.00.28_AM.png?v=1732291513&width=750)
Case:Materials: 6063 Aluminum, Acrylic, Brass, Stainless Steel, Copper
Layout: WK/WKL/HHKB
Typing Angle: 8.5 Degrees
Front Height: 17.5mm - 22.7mm EKH
Weight: 700-1600g unbuilt
Mounting:(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Screenshot_2024-11-25_at_2.54.58_PM.png?v=1732568145&width=1100)(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Screenshot_2024-11-25_at_2.54.52_PM.png?v=1732568145&width=1100)
For the mounting of pangea mini I decided to mix it up from the previously used gaskets in Pangea Full-Size as I had already used those in a 60% and I would prefer to do something new in each design! For Pangea Mini I decided to go with leafspring gasket mounting to get a nice even feel across the board and a sound profile that lets the switches of choice shine.
PCB:Black FR4
1.6mm thick
Light Gray Solder Mask
Gold pads
JST connector to Unified S2 Daughterboard
VIA/QMK Compatible
Hotswap Layouts Supported:
Preinstalled LED at capslock
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/hotswap_compat.png?v=1732294325&width=1780)
Solderable Layouts Supported:
Capslock indicator support
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/solder_compat.png?v=1732294344&width=1780)
ImagesAll photos by STR, shown below are some example configurations
For full configurator please visit my website: https://bowlkeyboards.com/pages/pangea-mini-landing-page (https://bowlkeyboards.com/pages/pangea-mini-landing-page)
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Pink_Burgundy_Anodized_Top.jpg?v=1732246461&width=750)(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Pink_Burgundy_Side.jpg?v=1732245653&width=750)(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Burgundy_SS_Milled_Bottom.jpg?v=1732244885&width=750)
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Black_Red_Patina_Top.jpg?v=1732245816&width=750)(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Black_Silver_Side.jpg?v=1732245385&width=750)(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Silver_Red_Patina_Bottom.jpg?v=1732244670&width=750)
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Acrylic_Cream_Top.jpg?v=1732246273&width=750)(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Acrylic_Cream_Side.jpg?v=1732245610&width=750)(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Cream_Acrylic_Bottom.jpg?v=1732244861&width=750)
Availability(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Drawing_1_6.png?v=1732296080&width=1500)
Price: $275-350 USD
Limit: Unlimited to Human Limit
GB time: December 16 2024 - January 7 2025
Estimated GB Fulfillment: 6-7 months after GB Closes
Vendors:
United States: Bowl Keyboards
EU: Delta Key Co
UK: Prototypist
KR: Swagkeys
TH: Aiglatson
CA: Minokeys
AUS: KeebznCables
CN: NEXT
SG: PantheonKeys
LATAM: LatamKeys
CA: Minokeys
Kit Contents: 1x Top Case
1x Bottom Case
1x Through Weight
1x Top Frame
1x Plate of choice
1x Solderable or Hotswap PCB
1x S2 Unified Daughterboard + JST to JST Cable
1x Carrying Case
16x Gaskets
4x Custom Molded Feet
All Screws/Parts/Etc for assembly
*Note switches, keycaps and stabilizers are not included
Addons:Solder PCB
Hotswap PCB
Daughterboard and JST Cable
Aluminum/Carbon Fiber/Polypropylene/Polycarbonate Plates
WKL/WK/HHKB Top Frames
Colors:Top FramesSilver Anodized Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Silver_Anodized_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247224&width=1100)
Burgundy Anodized Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Burgundy_Anodized_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247224&width=1100)
Cream Coated Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Cream_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247224&width=1100)
Gloss Silver PVD Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Gloss_Silver_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247224&width=1100)
Gloss Gold PVD Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Gloss_Gold_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247225&width=1100)
Gloss Black PVD Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Gloss_Black_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247224&width=1100)
Red Patina Brass
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Red_Patina_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247224&width=1100)
Black Patina Brass
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Black_Patina_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247224&width=1100)
Copper - Sandblasted and oiled
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Copper_Top_Frame.jpg?v=1732247223&width=1100)
Top CasesBlack Anodized Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Black_Anodized_Top_Case.jpg?v=1732227811&width=1100)
Baby Blue Anodized Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Blue_Top_Case.jpg?v=1732227811&width=1100)
Lilac Coated Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Lilac_Top_Case.jpg?v=1732227811&width=1100)
Midas Coated Aluminum (Black with gold specks)
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Midas_Top_Case.jpg?v=1732227811&width=1100)
Frosted Acrylic
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Acrylic_Top_Case.jpg?v=1732227811&width=1100)
Light Pink Acrylic
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Pink_Acrylic_Top_Case.jpg?v=1732227811&width=1100)
Smokey Acrylic
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Smokey_Acrylic_Top_Case.jpg?v=1732227811&width=1100)
Bottom CasesSilver Anodized Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Silver_Anodized_Bottom_Case.jpg?v=1732247317&width=1100)
Black Anodized Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Black_Anodized_Bottom_Case.jpg?v=1732247317&width=1100)
Burgundy Anodized Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Burgundy_Anodized_Bottom_Case.jpg?v=1732247316&width=1100)
Midas Coated Aluminum (Black with gold specks)
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Midas_Bottom_Case.jpg?v=1732247317&width=1100)
Lilac Coated Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Lilac_Bottom_Case.jpg?v=1732247317&width=1100)
Cream Coated Aluminum
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Cream_Bottom_Case.jpg?v=1732247316&width=1100)
WeightsFrosted Acrylic
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Acrylic_Frosted.jpg?v=1732227468&width=1100)
Red Patina Brass
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Red_Patina.jpg?v=1732227468&width=1100)
Black Patina Brass
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Black_Patina.jpg?v=1732227468&width=1100)
Machine Finish SS
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/SS_Milled_46bbba43-6b26-4597-8b27-197e85144065.jpg?v=1732227469&width=1100)
Machine Finish SS with Gold PVD
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Gold_SS_Milled.jpg?v=1732227487&width=1100)
Machine Finish SS with Black PVD
(https://bowlkeyboards.com/cdn/shop/files/Black_SS_Milled.jpg?v=1732227469&width=1100)
Status and NotesStatusPromo units on the way to content creators
Next steps:
Open GB!
Notes:Big thank you to the friends that helped this project take shape and giving me feedback and inspiration for the project
Thank you to Manu, and the whole team at STR for being amazing to work with and for helping get everything together for this board
and thank you :thumb: for reading my IC