Manta Family Overview
Manta is a keyboard product family that covers both legacy AVR PCBs and the first-class Manta40 rev2 Trichord PCB.
Family members
| Product / PCB | Architecture | Layout | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manta 40s Hotswap | Legacy BLE firmware (Bluefruit) / DuoChord | 40% | Hot-swap, RGB |
| Manta 40s Solderable | Legacy BLE firmware (Bluefruit) / DuoChord | 40% | Solderable, RGB |
| Manta Ortho | Legacy BLE firmware (Bluefruit) / DuoChord | 40% Ortho | Ortholinear |
| Manta40 rev2 | Trichord | 40% | USB / 2.4G / BLE |
| Manta40 rev2 Ortho | Trichord | 40% Ortho | USB / 2.4G / BLE |
Do-not-mix warning
- Legacy AVR PCBs (Bluefruit/DuoChord) and the Manta40 rev2 Trichord PCB cannot share firmware.
- Manta40 rev2 and Manta40 rev2 Ortho firmware cannot be mixed.
- Hotswap and Solderable are different PCBs even though both are AVR 40s; do not mix.
How to confirm your version
Check the PCB silkscreen first:
Manta 40s Hotswap/Manta 40s Solderable/Manta Ortho→ legacy AVR PCB.Manta40 rev2→ Trichord standard layout.Manta40 rev2 Ortho→ Trichord ortholinear.
If unclear, see Identify Your Keyboard & PCB.