Author Topic: [Interest check] Metal case for TKL Filcos (Read 14110 times)

RiGS · « **Reply #150 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 10:55:08 »

Quote from: ripster;472043

What is the total weight with the Poker innards??

For SCIENCE: Ripsters Quality~Fg Theorem (RipQFT).

And dude, true geeks always use Metric.

The poker with the original case weights slightly less than 400g. Abs plastic has a density of 1.05 g/cm3.
Do the math.

RiGS · « **Reply #151 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 11:03:26 »

It should be around 750g. If you add the feet it would be close to 800g.

joelmartinez · « **Reply #152 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 17:46:38 »

Considering, red would be awesome with a cm storm quickfire (with a different spacebar and plastidipped so the stupid logos don't show).

demik · « **Reply #153 on:** Fri, 16 December 2011, 18:00:29 »

Why are you going to plastidip? You're replacing the case.

csm725 · « **Reply #154 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 04:06:27 »

Exactly my line of thinking.

joelmartinez · « **Reply #155 on:** Sat, 17 December 2011, 22:51:15 »

Quote from: demik;472470

Why are you going to plastidip? You're replacing the case.

lol, tired here yes i would not plastidip but I would still get a different spacebar

gimpster · « **Reply #156 on:** Sun, 18 December 2011, 00:19:40 »

I don't have time to catch up on all 11 pages of the thread yet, but put me on the "confirmed" list for being interested if this will fit Filco keyboards.

Skoobs · « **Reply #157 on:** Mon, 19 December 2011, 09:11:07 »

if people are dead set on anodizing, i can get it done here locally. would have to ship them to me and i would distribute the ones that want a color.

csm725 · « **Reply #158 on:** Mon, 19 December 2011, 11:16:12 »

If that was the only way I could get it anodized I would pay.

kaen · « **Reply #159 on:** Mon, 19 December 2011, 12:51:08 »

TKL anodized, i would be interested for sure.

csm725 · « **Reply #160 on:** Fri, 23 December 2011, 15:59:56 »

Nothing yet? Still preoccupied? =/

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #161 on:** Tue, 27 December 2011, 21:12:54 »

i've been following this thread. i'm guessing you still don't have the prototype done yet?

i'm still interested in one, and willing to prepay for it.

oneproduct · « **Reply #162 on:** Wed, 28 December 2011, 00:04:17 »

Quote from: csm725;476864

Nothing yet? Still preoccupied? =/

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;478717

i've been following this thread. i'm guessing you still don't have the prototype done yet?

i'm still interested in one, and willing to prepay for it.

My friend (and his father who owns the company I was going to have them made at) went out of town for the Christmas holidays so I haven't been able to talk with him much. I'll have to wait till he comes back. Sorry for all the delays. I'll post something when I have something to show.

csm725 · « **Reply #163 on:** Wed, 28 December 2011, 01:53:56 »

Ah, sorry for the pushiness.

oneproduct · « **Reply #164 on:** Fri, 30 December 2011, 17:07:04 »

Okay well I took measurements (in millimeters), downloaded an educational version of AutoCAD, struggled for a bit to figure out how it works, then came up with dimensions for the front face so far.
EDIT: Oops, forgot to add the LED holes, will do that later.

Here's the AutoCAD file if anyone wants it. Basically a key has a width of 18mm and the space between keys is 1mm. I might go over the casing dimensions between clusters and from clusters to the edge of the case again as I'm going to borrow a set of calipers from my friend. These were done using just a ruler. http://www.mediafire.com/?88ky2a0njbcdtt6

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I have to take care of the 3D aspects of it next. Have to learn how to use AutoCAD a bit more before I tackle that.

telepete · « **Reply #165 on:** Fri, 30 December 2011, 17:41:42 »

If it'll fit my PLU-87 I'm interested. When I actually get my hands on it I'll post measurements.

spaceship · « **Reply #166 on:** Fri, 30 December 2011, 19:38:13 »

I would be interested in this.

csm725 · « **Reply #167 on:** Sun, 01 January 2012, 06:55:22 »

Your measurements are 100% consistent with my Filco.

Elrick · « **Reply #168 on:** Sun, 15 January 2012, 16:41:01 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;478717

i've been following this thread. i'm guessing you still don't have the prototype done yet?

i'm still interested in one, and willing to prepay for it.

I'm with WhiteFireDragon, if and when it's finally scheduled to commence fabricating, PLEASE pm with payment details. This is one purchase I do not want to miss out on.

Marco Juan · « **Reply #169 on:** Sun, 15 January 2012, 20:54:37 »

I would be interested. I would love to put CM storm guts in one. It looks the same as the Filco.

dorkvader · « **Reply #170 on:** Mon, 16 January 2012, 01:21:47 »

Quote from: Marco Juan;491345

I would be interested. I would love to put CM storm guts in one. It looks the same as the Filco.

The PCB has a hole in a different spot for the stabilizer it rests on (that holds the top case to the bottom case). It is moved likely to account for the mini USB plug and cable routing on the bottom. See my post on it, here:
http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?23753-CM-Storm-Quick-Fire-Rapid-Filco-Majestouch-2-TKL

Depending on how the case is held together, it may or may not work.

Marco Juan · « **Reply #171 on:** Mon, 16 January 2012, 10:16:51 »

Thanks for the link Dorkvador. I had a feeling it might be something like that. Moving the holes or mounts will be easy. Having to possibly shave the metal while keeping it looking machine cut will be harder.

I guess it will all depend on how expensive the case will be. I'm still interested though.

balanar · « **Reply #172 on:** Mon, 16 January 2012, 23:36:11 »

Count me in for sure as well.

Elrick · « **Reply #173 on:** Mon, 16 January 2012, 23:46:15 »

Quote from: oneproduct;469423

It will just be the natural color of the metal, and it's likely going to be in stainless steel. Should give some real nice weight and sturdiness which tends to be considered a good thing. Might try one or two in aluminum.

If you are going to go Stainless Steel, PLEASE put me down as the Number One person interested in handing over money to you via Paypal......Instantly.

Unlike some other people here I don't mind Stainless Steel, because you never need to paint it, it's just so damn sexy to look at. It's just how you will weld the joins in the flat sheet of stainless, very few welders can use a torch to successfully join up sheets/plates of this kind and make it look nice.

I'm so following this thread.........nothing interests me as having a keyboard case made for a Filco in 100% Stainless Steel. And from the recent Metal Key-cap buy this will be my Ultimate - Keyboard.

oneproduct · « **Reply #174 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 00:36:09 »

Lol I really have to get this back on track. My Filco has been sitting here naked with the casing off forever. I'll try to finish the blueprints tomorrow, just need to add the LED holes, take the measurements of the sides and the USB cable hole. I'm still not sure what the best way to get the top case attached to the original bottom is. I kind of want to be lazy and just use the one screw that goes from the bottom to the top case. Personally I think that's probably enough since it's not like the keyboard is going to do all that much except sit on a desk but I'm sure other people would like more. Doing two bends to get the metal to the sides and then to the bottom would be a good way to hug around the bottom of the casing and entomb it, but I'd need the Filco there with the machinery so that wouldn't be doable for other people I'd be mailing it to.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #175 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 01:12:31 »

every time i see this thread gets bumped, i'm just wishful for some prototype pics

balanar · « **Reply #176 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 03:34:31 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;492228

every time i see this thread gets bumped, i'm just wishful for some prototype pics

^ This. Or a rough price quote? Pretty please?

oneproduct · « **Reply #177 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 10:24:45 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon;492228

every time i see this thread gets bumped, i'm just wishful for some prototype pics

Easy solution is to have people not bump it then :lol: You can be sure that when I have something cool to show that I'll be running over here with pictures and video.

Quote from: balanar;492280

^ This. Or a rough price quote? Pretty please?

Posted an estimate a long time ago actually. The metal itself is not expensive, just the labor required to work it and I was guessing that it would be no more than $50. If I get a more accurate estimate (particularly if it's higher) I'll let it be known.

balanar · « **Reply #178 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 20:44:11 »

Posted an estimate a long time ago actually. The metal itself is not expensive, just the labor required to work it and I was guessing that it would be no more than $50. If I get a more accurate estimate (particularly if it's higher) I'll let it be known.[/QUOTE]

Oops my bad then! Ok I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread then!

riggs · « **Reply #179 on:** Tue, 17 January 2012, 21:44:06 »

Quote from: oneproduct;492472

You can be sure that when I have something cool to show that I'll be running over here with pictures and video.

That's equivalent to porn in these here parts.

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Author Topic: [Interest check] Metal case for TKL Filcos (Read 14110 times)