DiaTech, Inc. announced the addition of a color lineup for its Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible compact mechanical keyboard from its FILCO keyboard brand on December 23, 2023.
new color
- MINILA-R Strawberry
- MINILA-R Milk
The release date is January 6, 2023, and the product is available for pre-order on the official sales website.
Information reference: DiaTech / DiaTech “Majestouch MINILA-R Convertible
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MINILA-R Strawberry Milk Specifications
MINILA-R Strawberry: pink frame/white keycap
| MX Brown shaft | MX Blue axis | MX Black shaft | MX Red Axis | MX SILENT Silent axis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese-style array | FFBTR66M/NPK 17,930 yen | – | – | – | FFBTR66MPS/NPK 18,700 yen |
| English-language array | FFBTR63M/EPK 17,930 yen | – | – | FFBTR63MRL/EPK 17,930 yen | FFBTR63MPS/EPK 18,700 yen |
MINILA-R milk: white frame/white keycap
| MX Brown shaft | MX Blue axis | MX Black shaft | MX Red Axis | MX SILENT Silent axis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese-style array | FFBTR66M/NWT 17,930 yen | – | – | – | FFBTR66MPS/NWT 18,700 yen |
| English-language array | FFBTR63M/EWT 17,930 yen | – | – | FFBTR63MRL/EWT 17,930 yen | FFBTR63MPS/EWT 18,700 yen |
There are no major changes in specifications from the MINILA-R released to date.
仕様詳細
Body size
W297 x D124 x H40mm (46mm when using stand) / 680g
coloring
- Milk｜FFBTR6XXX/XXX
- Strawberry｜FFBTR6XXX/XXX
- Matte black｜FFBTR6XXX/XXX
- Sky blue｜FFBTR6XXX/XXX
- Sky blue｜KOBO-SGY08-X-XXX
- KOBO-ASG08-X-XXX
- Camouflage｜KOBO-CAM08-X-XXX
- Lacquer / Celadon style silver openwork｜KOBO-SIJ08-XXX-XXX
- Lacquer/Jet Black｜KOBO-BLACK08-X-XXX
- Lacquer/Ginga (blue)｜KOBO-GXB08-X-XXX
- Lacquer/Galaxy (Fri.) ｜KOBO-GXG08-X-XXX
- Lacquer / Shibuki lacquer (black) ｜KOBO-SBKB08-X-XXX
interface
USB2.0 / Bluetooth 5.1 HID profile
DIP switch
| SW1 | CapsLock and Left Ctrl swap |
| SW2 | CapsLock and ESC swapped front and back |
| SW3 | Standard mode (conversion/no conversion) |
| SW4 | Swap the front and back of the lower right cursor key. |
| SW5 | Mac-only mode |
| SW6 | Power saving mode on/off |
| SW1 | CapsLock and Left Ctrl swap |
| SW2 | CapsLock and ESC swapped front and back |
| SW3 | Front and back of “¥｜” and Del are swapped. |
| SW4 | Swap the front and back of the lower right cursor key. |
| SW5 | Mac-only mode |
| SW6 | Power saving mode on/off |
Some combinations of DIP switches not listed in the manual are possible
The MINILA-R manual is available Click here
included thing
- USB cable (1.8m)
- 2 AA dry cell batteries for trial use
- Replacement keycap
- Dedicated Keepers
- User’s Manual and Warranty Card
Other Special Notes
RoHS2 (Revised RoHS Directive) compliant
Supported models
- OS: Windows XP SP2 or later / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1/10 / 11
- Computer with USB port for wired connection
- For wireless connection, a computer that supports the Bluetooth HID profile
- Bluetooth connection requires a PC equipped with Bluetooth functionality compatible with Bluetooth 5.1 or a Bluetooth receiver adapter. However, in rare cases, connection may not be possible due to compatibility issues. Not all Bluetooth receiver adapters are compatible.
- *An operable mouse is required for Bluetooth connection setup.
- *Mac mode is not guaranteed to work on all macOS.
Information reference: https: //www.diatec.co.jp/shop/MINILA-R/
Features of MINILA-R and how to choose
MINILA-R is an ultra-compact keyboard with a 60% layout.
Since they are not hot-swappable, key switches cannot be purchased after purchase, so you must carefully consider the axis of your choice before selecting one.
Also, although it does not support keymap changes, it is possible to change the mapping to your preference with the DIP switch on the back.
Features of MINILA-R
It is a keyboard for advanced users, as it omits the function keys, special keys, and directional keys.
In particular, the operation of the directional keys requires sufficient familiarity, as they are operated by simultaneously pressing the “Fn key” next to the space bar and the directional keys located in the lower right corner of the main unit.
What is the recommended layout, English or Japanese? Japanese layout?
One of the main features of Japanese input is the Kana-Eisuji switching and the conversion (space bar) → confirm (enter key) flow.
Since most Windows users switch between kana and alphanumeric characters using the “half/full-width” key, they will be able to switch between the two without any particular difficulty.
However, Mac users can use “Eisuji” and “Kana” on either side of the space bar to switch between Kana-Eisuji.
The “Fn key” comes to the relevant position in MINILA-R and cannot be changed from here, so the switching cost would be very high.
In that case, it would be better to use “Control + Space” instead.
Once you learn this operation, you will have no problem choosing either a Japanese or alphanumeric keyboard.
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