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The Minimi40 is a sleek, portable 40% keyboard inspired by bento boxes, featuring a unique lid that acts as a wrist rest. It supports both wired and Bluetooth modes, with options for staggered and ortholinear layouts. Available in various colors, it includes a hotswap or solderable PCB compatible with a Bluetooth module.
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Positive (5)
"Adorable design, love the concept."
"The case design is very clean and appealing."
"Very excited about the changes and options for mounting and PCB layouts."
"Love this idea as a portable travel board."
"Looking forward to updates and interested in purchasing this keyboard."
Negative (3)
"Concerns about the loss of the cobalt color option."
"Worried about the compatibility with certain layouts like split space."
"Mixed feelings about the PCB options and their flexibility."
Suggestions (3)
Add ortho and split layouts to the board options.
Consider making the keyboard compatible with Neuron PCBs.
Look into offering a frosted PC case version in the future.
Questions (3)
How does the lid secure to the bottom case?
Will the colors of the elastic closure and pouch match the case colors?
Will both staggered and ortho layouts be available?
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The thread has a lot of engagement with 57 comments, reflecting a strong interest in the project. The majority of feedback is positive, with various suggestions and active participation indicating a high enthusiasm level.
Project Specs
- Name
- Minimi40
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 40%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 0 degree typing angle
- Connection
- Wired & Bluetooth
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top mount
- Case Colors
- Black, White, Jade Green, Cobalt Blue, Lavender, Pale Pink
- Case Material
- ABS/Polycarbonate blend
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- -
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- No
