PURCHASE HERE
Pangea 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!
SALES INFO
US: Bowl Keyboards
EU: Delta Key Co
UK: Prototypist
KR: Swagkeys
TH: Aiglatson
AUS: KeebznCables
CN: NEXT
SG: PantheonKeys
LATAM: LatamKeys
CA: Minokeys
GB Live: December 16th - January 7th
Estimated Fulfillment: 6-7 months
Starting at $275
Maxing at $350
*May vary by vendor
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
Acrylic "Weight"
Solder PCB
Hotswap PCB
Daughterboard and JST Cable
Aluminum/Carbon Fiber/Polypropylene/Polycarbonate Plates
WKL/WK/HHKB Top Frames
CASE SPECIFICATIONS
- Materials: 6063 Aluminum, Acrylic, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
- Layout: 60% WK, WKL, HHKB
- Typing Angle: 8.5 Degrees
- Front Height: 17.5mm
- EKH: 22.7mm
- Weight: 700g - 1600g
- Mounting: Gasket
PCB SPECIFICATIONS
- Material: Black FR4
- Thickness: 1.6mm
- Connectivity: JST to Unified Daughterboard
- Customizability: VIA
- Type: Solderable and Hotswap
DESIGN NOTES AND INSPIRATION
CASE DESIGN
Pangea Mini takes many design elements from the Pangea Fullsize. The side profile shares the same arching HG style taper to give some depth when viewed from the side. The top view also showcases the interchangeable top frame. While Pangea Fullsize used this part to allow for a swappable numpad, Pangea Mini has different layout options offered in many different material and finishing options for a distinctive top down aesthetic.
MOUNTING DESIGN
The goal of pangea mini was to have a soft, uniform feel across the entire board. To achieve that I chose to use leafspring poron gasket mount. The relief cuts near the spacebar allow for more flex in that area while giving it a responsive feel and maintaining a uniform typing feel on the whole keyboard. Poron is an optimal material to absorb the vibrations produced by typing, preventing transfer to the case, which can cause pinging.
CONFIGURATOR
All images below are real images of prototype units and components
PANGEA MINI TOP DOWN VIEW
PANGEA MINI SIDE VIEW
PANGEA MINI BOTTOM VIEW
TOP FRAME OPTIONS
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Silver
Anodized Aluminum
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Burgundy
Anodized Aluminum
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Cream
Coated Aluminum
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Gloss Silver
PVD Aluminum
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Gloss Gold
PVD Aluminum
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Gloss Black
PVD Aluminum
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Red Patina
Brass With Forced Patina
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Black Patina
Brass With Forced Patina
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Copper
Sandblasted and Clear Coated Copper
TOP CASE OPTIONS
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Black
Anodized Aluminum
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Baby Blue
Anodized Aluminum
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Lilac
Coated Aluminum
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Midas
Black Coated Aluminum With Gold Specks
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Frosted
Clear Frosted Acrylic
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Light Pink
Frosted Acrylic
*Note production acrylic may vary in opacity and color slightly from prototyping due to dyeing process -
Smokey
Frosted Acrylic
*Note production acrylic may vary in opacity and color slightly from prototyping due to dyeing process
BOTTOM CASE OPTIONS
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Silver
Anodized Aluminum
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Black
Anodized Aluminum
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Burgundy
Anodized Aluminum
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Midas
Black Coated Aluminum With Gold Specks
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Lilac
Coated Aluminum
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Cream
Coated Aluminum
WEIGHT OPTIONS
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Frosted
Clear Frosted Acrylic
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Red Patina
Brass With Forced Patina
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Black Patina
Brass With Forced Patina
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Machine Finish
Arc Machine Path Stainless Steel
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Machine Finish With Gold PVD
Arc Machine Finish Stainless Steel with Gold PVD
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Machine Finish With Black PVD
Arc Machine Finish Stainless Steel with Black PVD
CONTENT
Streams:
Bowl Keyboards
https://youtu.be/uWWEMYZYP3g?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/exm0Y4TRTuo?feature=shared
Alexotos:
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2327582381
LightningXi
Tyler Keyboard
ExtraPriusPlease
Jae_Prototypist
Videos:
Alexotos
Scooped Bar
Kenguru
Hebby