SNKB-M2021-SSK-87
Notes
This is an engineering sample (serial #2021001) given to me by Unicomp for critical testing. This keyboard was featured in an article about my time with it and what issues I raised with Unicomp. As a summary; compared to the final release version, this prototype runs prerelease firmware that is less effective at stopping phantom key generation, came with keys with minor legend alignment issues, and an issue where the controller board can be moved from applying pressure to the USB port.
| Full Name | Unicomp Mini Model M |
| Part NumberPart Number The number used to describe this keyboard's specific release; usually specific for a target region, language or SKU, etc. | UB40E7A |
| TypeType A designation from my own type naming scheme used to categorise this keyboard with or from others by their common features and market intent but may/may not be derived from official names. | Mini Model M Space Saving Keyboard |
| NicknameNickname A [keyboard enthusiast] community given name for this keyboard. It can be a shortening of its name and properties, a more abstract term, a real-life reference, or metonymy. | Mini M |
| KeyswitchesKeyswitches The name of the keyswitches this keyboard uses. If the keyswitches used do not have a known name, a generic description of what they are will be provided. | IBM membrane buckling springs |
| Original KeycapsOriginal Keycaps The keyboard's original keycaps' material and text/symbol printing technique. | PBT with dye-sublimated legends |
| FeetFeet The style of this keyboard's flip-out or extendable feet. If applicable, this may also state how many levels of height adjustment are available and whether the feet could be rubberised. | Single-setting flip-out feet |
| ProtocolProtocol The protocols this keyboard can use to communicate with their host systems. Typically, this is the name of some sort of serial or parallel data connection. Known scancode sets the protocol can support may also be stated in brackets. | USB HID |
| ConnectionConnection The keyboard-to-host connection. This is could be a description of a cable (its colour, whether its coiled, whether its detachable, and what connector is at its end) or the name of a wireless technology. | Black straightened-style detachable Type A USB to Type A USB cable |
| Form FactorForm Factor The standardised or universally acknowledged name for this keyboard's layout form factor. | Tenkeyless |
| Production Date | 2021-01-26 |
| Acquisition Date | 2021-02-04 |
