Fruitbar is here to make the introduction to 40% keyboards as smooth as possible, and Round 2 improves on almost every aspect over the original round from Fruitykeeb.

Some of the improvements for Round 2 are:

• Better layout support – supported layouts have been expanded to include better bottom row and split spacebar options, stepped caps lock, and improved ISO compatibility
• Factory-assembled PCB with integrated powerful RP2040 controller! Soldering and assembling your Fruitbar is easier than ever and takes less than half the time as Round 1
• Optional stacked acrylic case is available (designed and produced by 42. Keebs)

Features:

• Factory-assembled PCB – you only need to solder in switches of your choice, or install Mill Max switch sockets to make the PCB hotswappable
• Base kit compatibility! With almost every GMK and ePBT base kit including arrows and the extra 2.25u shift key, Fruitbar is compatible with the majority of your existing keycap sets!
• Full QMK/Vial support – comes pre-flashed with Vial for easy on-the-fly keymap modification using the Vial software
• Optional OLED screen – navigating layers can sometimes be hard on 40s, the OLED screen provides an easy and customizable readout of what layer is currently active
• Supports optional EC11 rotary encoder in the top right position
• RGB underglow can be added easily using a WS2812B LED strip

Kit includes:

• Factory-assembled PCB (red soldermask, white silk screen printing, gold-plated contacts)
• FR4 switch plate (white)
• FR4 bottom plate (white)
• Screws and Standoffs
• Silicone feet

Required parts not included in the kit:

• 51-57x Cherry MX-compatible switches (depending on the layout)
• 0-1x 6.25u or 7u + 0-5x 2u PCB-mounted stabilizers (depending on the layout; plate-mounted stabilizers are not supported)
• Keycaps

Optional add-ons available:

• 0.91″ OLED screen
• EC11 encoder
• Aluminium encoder knob
• EVA switch plate foam
• EVA case foam
• Acrylic mid-layer (3x 3 mm) available on request