MNT July 2026 Update
This month's topics: Reform Next shipment update, new firmware for Pocket Reform, MNT Quasar's first batch, and Pocket Reform keyboard going solo.
MNT Developments and Updates
MNT Reform Next Status Update
We've come pretty far in our production: trackpads have arrived and we're finally satisified with their quality.
What's left are custom flex cables as well as screws (which we have ordered), and the case parts (which should have arrived weeks ago, but will hopefully ship this week). Lucie will also polish the system controller firmware before we ship, which mostly needs battery gauge improvement. Anri and Lucie are also preparing the operator handbook.
We now aim for the first small batch to be shipped at the end of August or the beginning of September.
Pocket Reform Firmware Update
This was a longer grind for Lucie: A bigger update on the system controller and keyboard firmware of the MNT Pocket Reform. They wrote a new driver for the SC as well as fixes for the display panel driver.
We still have to test the new firmware on multiple devices, but you can already take a look at the repo:
This also builds on the work Casey has been doing as part of our collaboration with Linaro on MNT Quasar. It includes the implementation of the initial GPIO provider support for mnt-sc, and hard resetting the panel via this mechanism.
MNT Quasar 6490 Shipment Update
Good news! Thanks to you—the customers who ordered the MNT Quasar 6490 processor module (individually or as part of MNT Pocket Reform)—we passed the 25 preorders threshold! This means, we could put in our order with Atlantik/Thundercomm for the QCS6490+RAM/UFS component. If everything goes according to plan, they'll be shipped to us this month. We ordered 50 to have a bit of stock, but it's running out quickly. The next batch will probably take months to arrive, so if you'd like to get this module as quickly as possible, we recommend ordering soon.
Order Fulfillment Table
Here's the updated order fulfillment table for you to track our progress on your orders:
| Product | Order Placement Date (Range) | Estimated Shipment Date | Delays / Roadblocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNT Reform | ordered after 2025-12-10 | 8-10 months after order date | waiting for new mainboard 3.0 batch |
| MNT Pocket Reform | ordered after 2026-01-26 | 8-10 months after order date | waiting for mainboard 2.0 batch, waiting for more RK3588 modules |
| RK3588 upgrades for MNT Pocket Reform and MNT Reform | any | 3-4 months after order date | waiting for more RK3588 modules |
| MNT Reform Mainboard 3.0 | any | 5-6 months after order date | production in Aug/Sept |
| MNT Pocket Reform Mainboard 2.0 | any | 3-4 months after order date | production in Aug/Sept |
| MNT Pocket Reform Keyboard PCB | any | 2-3 months after order date | in stock |
| MNT Pocket Reform Standalone Keyboard | any | 2-3 months after order date | soon in production |
| ZZ9000 | any | 2-3 months after order date | waiting for components (PCBA) |
| ZZ9000AX | any | 2 months after order date | in stock |
| HALO-90 Earrings (any color) | any | 2 months after order date | in stock |
| Keyboard (purple case) | any | 2-3 months after order date | in stock |
| Keyboard (black case) | any | 2-3 months after order date | in stock |
| Other items | any | 1-3 months after order date | in stock |
| Crowd Supply orders | any | please contact Crowd Supply | |
| Mouser orders | any | please contact Mouser |
Table last updated: 2026-08-05
You can also access this table on our FAQ page and in our support system under the category My Order. We aim to update it at least once a month. Note that we have no information about orders placed on Crowd Supply and Mouser. Please contact their customer support if you need information.
New Products
MNT Pocket Reform Standalone Keyboard
Pocket Reform Keyboard goes independent: If you wanted to use our ortholinear mechanical Pocket Reform keyboard with your desktop computer, tablet, or phone, now you can.
Ana made a keyboard case based on Pocket Reform and we decided on a different material this time: Nylon, HP Multi Jet Fusion. This material is not only lightweight but also dampens the echoing of the keystrokes while typing. The top plate is made from black anodized, bead blasted aluminum as usual.
Quick Facts: - RGB backlight - 15 mm optical trackball with 4 buttons - 64 Kailh Choc low-profile mechanical key switches - Red Pro (linear) - White (clicky) - Brown (tactile) - Dimensions: 20.5 cm x 13 cm x 2.5 cm - Weight: 293 g
MNT Pocket Reform Sleeve
Some of you have been asking for a more casual looking and cheaper sleeve. Luckily, we now can offer such a sleeve:
Designed by Greta and produced in Portugal, the sleeves are high quality—made from amazingly smooth Desserto vegan cactus leather.
Community Contributions
Asking for a Battery Boards Case Design
Since our MNT Station campaign on Crowd Supply is launching soon, we thought it would be great if we had a small minimalist case for the MNT Reform (Classic) battery boards.
The idea is to have a case where you can mount a pair of these, put in 8x 18650 LiFePO4 cells and have a slot where the two picolock cables can come out. MNT Station is a desktop/server case for the MNT Reform mainboard, and it has holes on the back where these cables can go in.
If you like to do some 3D modeling for fun, do let us know by commenting on this Mastodon thread or by using our support form.
That's it for July! Thanks for reading our news updates and see you on here in one month or (nearly) daily on the Fediverse!