Design Inspiration:
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!
In Stock Kits
| Kit |
Top Case
|
Bottom Case
|
Top Frame - Layout & Finish
|
Weight |
PCB |
Plate
|
| Kit 1 |
Acrylic - Frosted Smokey Black |
Alu - Midas Coating |
HHKB - Brass - Black Patina |
SS - Machine Finish with Black PVD |
Hotswap |
CF |
| Kit 2 |
Alu - Anodised Baby Blue |
Alu - Anodised Silver |
WK - Alu - Anodised Silver |
SS - Machine Finish |
Hotswap |
PP |
Link to BowlKeyboards Configurator
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.
Case Specifications:
- Materials: 6063 Aluminium, 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
Solder Compatibility
Hotswap Compatibility
Top Frame Options:
- Silver - Anodised Aluminium
- Burgundy - Anodised Aluminium
- Cream - Coated Aluminium
- Gloss Silver - PVD Aluminium
- Gloss Gold - PVD Aluminium
- Gloss Black - PVD Aluminium
- Red Patina - Brass with Forced Patina
- Black Patina - Brass with Forced Patina
- Copper - Sandblasted and Clear Coated Copper
Top Case Options:
- Black - Anodised Aluminium
- Baby Blue - Anodised Aluminium
- Lilac - Coated Aluminium
- Midas - Black Coated Aluminium With Gold Specks
- Frosted - Clear Frosted Acrylic
- Light Pink - Frosted Acrylic*
- Smokey - Frosted Acrylic*
*Note production acrylic may vary in opacity and color slightly from prototyping due to dyeing process
Bottom Case Options:
- Silver- Anodised Aluminium
- Black- Anodised Aluminium
- Burgundy- Anodised Aluminium
- Midas- Black Coated Aluminium With Gold Specks
- Lilac- Coated Aluminium
- Cream- Coated Aluminium
Weight Options:
- Frosted - Clear Frosted Acrylic
- Red Patina - Brass With Forced Patina
- Black Patina- Brass With Forced Patina
- Machine Finish - Arc Machine Path Stainless Steel
- Machine Finish With Gold PVD- Arc Machine Path Stainless Steel With Gold PVD
- Machine Finish With Black PVD- Arc Machine Path Stainless Steel With Black PVD
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
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All Screws/Parts/Etc for assembly
*Note switches, keycaps and stabilizers are not included
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