Coffeevan PCBs and kits are coming soon at Coffee Break Keyboards. Kits will be $80 and include a soldered Coffeevan PCB, MiniVan plastic case, IMA plate, and assembly hardware.
Coffeevan is a MiniVan-compatible PCB sold by Coffee Break Keyboards.
Coffeevan preorders went live in late March 2023 for $40 with PCBs expected to arrive by June.
Discussion about the PCB can be followed in the #minivan channel on the Coffee Break Keyboards Discord server.
¶ Design
| Designer | Coffee Break Keyboards |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | MiniVan |
| Layouts | KLE link |
| Plate files | DXFs on the Files page |
| Switches | Soldered MX/Alps |
| LEDs | 20x RGB underglow |
| Connection | Integrated USB-C |
| USB Daughterboard | |
| Controller | RP2040 |
Check the MiniVan Compatibility Matrix for case compatibility
Coffeevan is a drop-in replacement PCB for MiniVan cases that supports multiple layouts with MX and Alps switch compatibility. PCB-mount stabilizers are supported for all three spacebars. All switches are oriented in the south-facing position. An unpopulated JST header is located on the underside of the PCB to provide compatibility with cases that use daughterboard PCBs for USB connectivity.
The board uses a USB-C connector to connect to the host. The port is located in the top-right to ensure compatibility with MiniVan cases. Tray-mount holes and the reset switch are positioned to maintain compatibility with tray-mount MiniVan cases.
¶ Layout
Coffeevan supports two layouts based on the popular Minisub PCB - a split-space layout with arrow keys and JetVan layout. The split-space layout uses 2.75u/2.25u spacebars with a 1.25u key to their right. JetVan layout replaces those three keys with a 6.25u spacebar.
¶ Revisions
¶ Rev 1.0
