The keyboard case is compatible with both the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro and features a clam-shell design. It uses pogo pins located on the smartphone’s midsection and attaches by replacing the default back cover. This add-on effectively turns the PinePhone (Pro) into a PDA with an in-built LTE modem.
The keyboard case is supported by multiple mobile Linux operating systems including, but not limited to: Manjaro Linux, DanctNIX Arch Linux, postmarketOS and Mobian.
The keyboard case’s main features include:
- Easily relocated keycaps for alternate layouts such as AZERTY or QWERTZ (Default)
- A large (6000mAh) internal battery capable of charging the PinePhone (Pro); the battery can be manually toggled ON/OFF
- A programmable open firmware by Megi
- USB-C port capable of simultaneously charging the keyboard case and PinePhone (Pro)
- Access to all external PinePhone (Pro) features and functionality
- An understated and unbranded design; chassis are gloss black while the keycaps are dark matte gray
| Body |
- Black chassis
- Matte dark gray key caps
- Dimensions (closed): 161 x 95 x 21.5mm
- Weight (without PinePhone /Pro): ~191 grams
- Number of keys: 54
- Number of key rows: 5
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| Features |
- ISO QWERTY layout (key caps can be rearranged)
- Pogo pin connector
- 6000mAh internal battery with manual ON/OFF toggle
- USB-C for charging, capable of powering the case and PinePhone (Pro)
- Open and programmable firmware
- Unpopulated internal USB header for hacking in additional functionality
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| Key internal components |
- IP5209 charging controller
- EM85F684A USB controller
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| I/O |
- USB-C power-in (no data) – 3A@5V
- Pogo pin connector
- Internal USB 2.0 unpopulated header
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| Other |
- Compatible with PinePhone and PinePhone Pro
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