Agar Micro - 40% Alice Mechanical Keyboard Kit
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout
📄 Product Description
Agar Micro
The Agar Micro is a compact 40% keyboard in an Alice layout and the smallest member of KBDfans' Agar series. It takes the concept of the Agar Mini and fits it into an even smaller, ergonomic 12U Alice layout. The case looks like it's made from a single block – the transitions flow rather than being sharply pieced together.
What an Alice 40% is
If you're new to small or ergonomic layouts: an Alice layout splits the board into two halves angled inward, so your hands sit at a more natural angle – easier on the wrists. "40%" means the number row and some extra keys are dropped; you reach those through a second layer activated with a function key. It sounds unusual at first but flows well after a short adjustment, and it keeps your desk clear. A good introduction to 40% boards: 40s.wiki.
Case
To fit a split Alice PCB into a seamless case while keeping the Agar Mini's tray-mount structure, there's a subtle "split" on the top case between the two spacebars. The exterior stays clean while the interior gains the room needed for the split PCB. The typing angle is 7°. The raised rear profile creates more space at the bottom – so the flexible daughterboard can unfold more freely and there's room for a larger battery.
The Rabbit Motif
The accent piece filling the gap between the two spacebars happened to take the shape of a rabbit's nose – and that became the running design theme. It carries from the small icon on the front to the rubber-hose-style illustration engraved on the base. The ergonomics play along too: because thumbs could bump into the front edge while typing, it was reshaped with two curved bevels. That gives a more comfortable thumb rest – and happens to look like a pair of rabbit ears.
Mounting
The Agar Micro uses a PCB gasket mount. The included 50A silicone gaskets sit in precise alignment slots; once the PCB is seated, it locks in firmly and delivers consistent, controlled typing feedback. The PCB outline was reworked versus the Agar Mini, which makes assembly more intuitive.
PCBs
There are three PCBs to choose from, all 1.6 mm thick, with a magnetic pin header and an included daughterboard. None of them have RGB underglow – just an LED indicator:
- MX hot-swap (wired): tool-free switch changes, VIA support
- MX solder: for soldered builds, VIA support
- Dual-mode hot-swap (wireless): usable wirelessly, ZMK support
Plate & Weight Bar
The plate comes in four materials – polycarbonate, FR4, aluminum and carbon fiber – each shaping typing feel and sound differently (from softer/duller to firmer/clearer). For the weight bar you get two options: one in stainless steel with a PVD mirror finish (deep, reflective, smooth surface) or one in anodized aluminum with engravings and the "MICRO" logo including the rabbit-nose motif.
Who is the Agar Micro for?
The Agar Micro is a good entry point if you want to try an ergonomic Alice layout without jumping straight to a large board – compact, light, and with a bit of character thanks to the rabbit theme. If you like tinkering, three PCB options (including wireless), four plate materials and two weight bars give you plenty of room to tune feel and looks. The small 40% layout takes a few days to get used to, but it keeps your desk tidy.
Note: The Agar Micro is a barebone kit. Switches and keycaps are not included and are available separately – a matching "Agar Micro" keycap set in the rabbit theme is offered as a separate option. The PCB, plate, foam kit and weight bar are included according to your selection.
🛠 Specifications
📦 What's in the Box
⭐ Reviews
Agar Micro
The Agar Micro is a compact 40% keyboard in an Alice layout and the smallest member of KBDfans' Agar series. It takes the concept of the Agar Mini and fits it into an even smaller, ergonomic 12U Alice layout. The case looks like it's made from a single block – the transitions flow rather than being sharply pieced together.
What an Alice 40% is
If you're new to small or ergonomic layouts: an Alice layout splits the board into two halves angled inward, so your hands sit at a more natural angle – easier on the wrists. "40%" means the number row and some extra keys are dropped; you reach those through a second layer activated with a function key. It sounds unusual at first but flows well after a short adjustment, and it keeps your desk clear. A good introduction to 40% boards: 40s.wiki.
Case
To fit a split Alice PCB into a seamless case while keeping the Agar Mini's tray-mount structure, there's a subtle "split" on the top case between the two spacebars. The exterior stays clean while the interior gains the room needed for the split PCB. The typing angle is 7°. The raised rear profile creates more space at the bottom – so the flexible daughterboard can unfold more freely and there's room for a larger battery.
The Rabbit Motif
The accent piece filling the gap between the two spacebars happened to take the shape of a rabbit's nose – and that became the running design theme. It carries from the small icon on the front to the rubber-hose-style illustration engraved on the base. The ergonomics play along too: because thumbs could bump into the front edge while typing, it was reshaped with two curved bevels. That gives a more comfortable thumb rest – and happens to look like a pair of rabbit ears.
Mounting
The Agar Micro uses a PCB gasket mount. The included 50A silicone gaskets sit in precise alignment slots; once the PCB is seated, it locks in firmly and delivers consistent, controlled typing feedback. The PCB outline was reworked versus the Agar Mini, which makes assembly more intuitive.
PCBs
There are three PCBs to choose from, all 1.6 mm thick, with a magnetic pin header and an included daughterboard. None of them have RGB underglow – just an LED indicator:
- MX hot-swap (wired): tool-free switch changes, VIA support
- MX solder: for soldered builds, VIA support
- Dual-mode hot-swap (wireless): usable wirelessly, ZMK support
Plate & Weight Bar
The plate comes in four materials – polycarbonate, FR4, aluminum and carbon fiber – each shaping typing feel and sound differently (from softer/duller to firmer/clearer). For the weight bar you get two options: one in stainless steel with a PVD mirror finish (deep, reflective, smooth surface) or one in anodized aluminum with engravings and the "MICRO" logo including the rabbit-nose motif.
Who is the Agar Micro for?
The Agar Micro is a good entry point if you want to try an ergonomic Alice layout without jumping straight to a large board – compact, light, and with a bit of character thanks to the rabbit theme. If you like tinkering, three PCB options (including wireless), four plate materials and two weight bars give you plenty of room to tune feel and looks. The small 40% layout takes a few days to get used to, but it keeps your desk tidy.
Note: The Agar Micro is a barebone kit. Switches and keycaps are not included and are available separately – a matching "Agar Micro" keycap set in the rabbit theme is offered as a separate option. The PCB, plate, foam kit and weight bar are included according to your selection.
