MNT August 2026 Update
Hot August News: MNT Station live on Crowd Supply, Reform Next shipping update, MNT Vector mainboard progress, and wholesome community contributions.
MNT Developments and Updates
MNT Station Mini Campaign Is Live
MNT Station is a quiet and space-saving, open hardware computer for your desktop, homelab, or mounted on a wall as an edge device/router. It’s also a robust enclosure for your existing MNT Reform mainboard and can be turned into a standalone desktop PC, silent home NAS, or low-power entertainment center.
Because of its multi-purpose functionality, we decided to give you the option to make your own bundle. For example, if you want to use MNT station as a desktop computer/router, you'd only need three parts:
- MNT Station case (available in black, silver, petrol)
- MNT Reform mainboard 3.0
- an MNT processor module (we recommend the MNT RCORE RK3588 Upgrade Kit for MNT Reform (16 GB RAM))
If you require a more custom approach, here is a full list of available parts:
- MNT Station case (available in black, silver, petrol)
- MNT Reform mainboard 3.0
- MNT RCORE RK3588 Upgrade Kit for MNT Reform (16 GB RAM)
- MNT Reform Standalone Keyboard V3 (Black Case, Brown Switches, QWERTY-US)
- MNT Reform Protected Battery Board (Pair)
- MNT Station Dual USB-C expansion (provides 2 additional USB ports and supports DisplayPort Alt-Mode)
- MNT Reform Camera
- MNT Reform CM4 Adapter and Display Adapter
- MNT Reform LS1028A Module (16 GB RAM)
- Raspberry Pi CM4 (Lite, Wireless, 8 GB RAM)
- mPCIe to M.2 Key E Wi-Fi adapter
- Intel Gig+ Wi-Fi 6E Module
- Kingston SSD 512 GB or 1 TB
- Wi-Fi 6 Swivel SMA Antenna
- SMA to MHF4 Adapter Pigtail
- Battery Board Cable (300mm)
We launched MNT Station as a mini campaign on Crowd Supply with a goal of $1 (good news: it's already funded!). If you want to back this project: the campaign runs until 25 September 2026.
MNT Reform Next Status Update
Anri has been evaluating his test unit of the MNT Reform Next.
So far, he found only minor bugs that Lucie will fix in the last step of minor-things-that-still-need-to-be-done (i.e. polishing the firmware).
Simultaneously, we're in the process of finishing the handbook, making last edits. As usual, it will feature schematics, resources, and detailed information on the hardware and software—as well as aesthetically pleasing 3D renders created by Lucie. Sneak peek:
When the firmware is done, the first batch will be good to go!
As the photos above show, Greta has been busy with assembly. We're excited about finally shipping MNT Reform Next to you and we'd love to hear your feedback once you've received your laptop. We still aim for shipment in September 2026.
MNT Pocket Reform Firmware Update
You may have heard about the notorious rollout of the Pocket Reform firmware update that occured when deviating from the exact order of steps that were necessary for the update to succeed. Some Pocket Reform users reported screen glitches and other bugs. Lucie (and Johannes Schauer Marin Rodrigues—thank you, Josch!) put in great effort to resolve the issues quickly. The kernel package has been updated subsequently and is now stable. For the latest instructions, please check the updated thread in the MNT Community Forum. If you're (still) experiencing any issues, please let us know in the aforementioned thread or write a message to support.
Price Increase of MNT RCORE with RK3588
The prices for the RK3588 processor module have been increasing multiple times since the RAM shortage started and they continue to do so. In June, buying prices went up by $100 per unit—now they've gone up by another $105. This makes a total increase of $205 in just three months. We hope this trend won't continue, but industry predictions aren't looking too good at the moment. We still want to offer this module, but we had to bump up the prices for future orders of devices such as MNT Reform and MNT Pocket Reform as well as upgrades that contain the RCORE with RK3588.
MNT Reform Mainboard 3.0 Batch
We've been sourcing some of the components for a first batch of MNT Reform Mainboards 3.0. Nearly all of them have arrived by now and the mainboards will go into production soon. We apologize for the delay—the next batches will be produced much quicker. We changed our manufacturer and the setup took a lot longer than expected. The batch is scheduled for the end of September.
MNT Vector Status Update
Lucie has resumed work on MNT Vector—an upcoming portable mobile touch-screen device we've been talking about occasionally in our updates.
It will still be some time until the first working prototype but Lucie's been making good progress.
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 | any | 5-6 months after order date | 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 Sept |
| MNT Pocket Reform Mainboard 2.0 | any | 3-4 months after order date | production in 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 | production in Sept/Oct |
| ZZ9000 | any | 2-3 months after order date | in stock |
| 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: 2026-09-03
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
Multiple Replacement Parts
Anri has added lots of replacement parts to the shop, such as case parts for Pocket Reform and the Reform Standalone Keyboard.
MNT Pocket Reform Keyboard Frame
MNT Standalone Keyboard Bottom Plate
MNT Pocket Reform Top Half Enclosure
So if you ever wanted to change the color of your device, it's now possible. You can find the parts in the category "Add-ons" in our shop.
Community Contributions
CI Build for ZZ9000
MNT's ZZ9000 graphics card for Amiga has received a significant upgrade by soulphoenix and Lucie:
Official firmware release coming soon!
"Pocket Reforms in The Wild™?"
Want to see something wholesome? If you answered this (rhetorical) question with yes, take a look at this thread posted in the MNT Community Forum. As the title suggests, you'll encounter lots of "Pocket Reforms in The Wild™." We always love to see you using your MNT devices, so definitely share a photo of your Pocket Reform in the aforementioned thread (if you want).
MNT Pocket Reform Hex Keyboard Mod
With the help of Tina Belmont and the xHain, Liaizon and s-ol have been working on a super cool hex keyboard mod for the Pocket Reform:
With good news like this, we're ready for September! Thanks for reading our news updates and see you on here in one month or (nearly) daily on the Fediverse!