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MinimalPad puts 16 programmable low-profile mechanical keys, a rotary encoder, and RGB underglow into a compact wireless device you can configure entirely from your browser. Whether you’re a developer, designer, streamer, or keyboard enthusiast, MinimalPad helps you keep your most-used actions one press away.

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What’s in the box

MinimalPad packs a lot into a small footprint:
  • 16 programmable keys — a 4×4 grid of hot-swap Kailh Choc low-profile mechanical switches, each independently assignable per layer
  • Rotary encoder — turn clockwise or counter-clockwise for firmware-defined actions; press the encoder like a key, and configure that press in Studio
  • USB-C and Bluetooth Low Energy — connect wired or pair wirelessly with up to five Bluetooth profiles
  • RGB underglow — 16 WS2812 LEDs under the case, controllable through key assignments
  • ZMK firmware — open-source, power-efficient firmware running on the nRF52840 chip
  • Hot-swap sockets — swap Kailh Choc switches without soldering

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Configure without reflashing

MinimalPad Studio is a browser-based configurator at studio.minimalmacropad.com. Connect your MinimalPad over USB or Bluetooth, and you can remap keys, manage layers, and control RGB — all in real time, with no firmware reflash required.

Buy MinimalPad

Shop the DIY kit or fully assembled version on the MinimalPad product website.

Open Studio

Launch MinimalPad Studio in Chrome or Edge to start configuring your device.

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Get started

New to MinimalPad? Start here and work through the guides in order.

Quick Start

Connect your MinimalPad and change your first key in about five minutes.

Choose Your MinimalPad

Compare the DIY kit and fully assembled options before you buy.

Before You Begin

Check what you need — a USB-C data cable and browser — before setting up.

Hardware Overview

Learn about the keys, encoder, ports, RGB, and power behaviour.