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« Reply #90 on: Tue, 13 March 2012, 15:12:55 »
I'll be Down for 2 :D

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« Reply #91 on: Tue, 13 March 2012, 15:20:21 »
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when it comes down to it, the potential price for what's being offered here... the value, it's incredible.  anyone balking at that needs to get slapped around.

the problem that -i- face is that i embarked on a project without a defined budget, a huge desire and vision, and limited funding.  there are many guys here who clearly do not have the restriction of the 3rd item... but that's simply not a reality for me.  there's also some of us that are unwilling to spend money we don't have for 'nice to have' items.

however, i WILL find the funds.

one question though, and this might be addressed in a prototype.  in the acrylic cases, the thickness of the top plate allows the bottom of the keys to be exposed (since it's only 1/4" thick).  will the wall height above the plate be greater, so that the bottom edge of the keycap is not exposed?  the OTD cases all have a slightly higher lip/wall, and i think it results in a nice aesthetic, and mirrors the design of the filco case much more closely in that regard.

on the other hand, i appreciate the size and proportions of the rendering, and wouldn't want to see it be any smaller.  these are not minimalist boards, that's what pokers/pure/hhkb/choc mini are for.


The walls are 6.8mm thick :)
Keys are not exposed.

Also that thickness means that it will reach the Mountingplate, I hope that this will stiffen the feel a bit.
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« Reply #92 on: Tue, 13 March 2012, 19:02:22 »
hmm, it looks like i'll be building a few phantoms at least. i may open a late phantom build service using these cases depending on what availability of additional pcbs and plates looks like.
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« Reply #93 on: Tue, 13 March 2012, 19:20:06 »
I probably shouldn't, but... put me down for one! I think I'm going to need to get more Filcos...
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« Reply #94 on: Tue, 13 March 2012, 20:29:45 »
I am in for (1) 7BIT case!
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« Reply #95 on: Tue, 13 March 2012, 20:32:33 »
Would it be possible to break the case up into three pieces, a top, middle, and bottom plate? Doing something like that would allow for some awesome color combinations, similar to litster's acrylic cases. Even if you're doing a single color run, having the middle plate anodized "nude" would look spiffy in contrast to a different colored top and bottom plate.
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« Reply #96 on: Wed, 14 March 2012, 01:03:47 »
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The walls are 6.8mm thick :)


Damn that's beefy.

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« Reply #97 on: Wed, 14 March 2012, 01:04:49 »
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Would it be possible to break the case up into three pieces, a top, middle, and bottom plate? Doing something like that would allow for some awesome color combinations, similar to litster's acrylic cases. Even if you're doing a single color run, having the middle plate anodized "nude" would look spiffy in contrast to a different colored top and bottom plate.

That could be quite attractive. Another bonus is that doing so would hide any slight differences in the final color of the anodizing between the top/bottom case.
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« Reply #98 on: Wed, 14 March 2012, 01:06:04 »
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Would it be possible to break the case up into three pieces, a top, middle, and bottom plate? Doing something like that would allow for some awesome color combinations, similar to litster's acrylic cases. Even if you're doing a single color run, having the middle plate anodized "nude" would look spiffy in contrast to a different colored top and bottom plate.

possibly.

but im guessing it would cost more money. and some people are already iffy about the (IMO) very cheap 150 it'll probably cost.
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« Reply #99 on: Wed, 14 March 2012, 01:27:27 »
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Would it be possible to break the case up into three pieces, a top, middle, and bottom plate? Doing something like that would allow for some awesome color combinations, similar to litster's acrylic cases. Even if you're doing a single color run, having the middle plate anodized "nude" would look spiffy in contrast to a different colored top and bottom plate.

I will not do this. It's way to late to change the design, and even if it was possible I would not do it.

And concerning the differences in colour between the halves; This will most likely not happen.
Everything will get lowered into the same tub at the same time.
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« Reply #100 on: Wed, 14 March 2012, 01:29:22 »
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possibly.

but im guessing it would cost more money. and some people are already iffy about the (IMO) very cheap 150 it'll probably cost.

150 is a good price. the thing is that i don't have a filco TKL. unless it fits my realforce 86u, that would mean i have to purchase another filco on top of that.
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« Reply #101 on: Wed, 14 March 2012, 01:32:01 »
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I will not do this. It's way to late to change the design, and even if it was possible I would not do it.

And concerning the differences in colour between the halves; This will most likely not happen.
Everything will get lowered into the same tub at the same time.
good! there is absolutely nothing that needs to be changed about this case.


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150 is a good price. the thing is that i don't have a filco TKL. unless it fits my realforce 86u, that would mean i have to purchase another filco on top of that.

it won't fit your realforce. it's specifically made for filco (which will also fit phantom since it was designed to fit in a filco case)
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« Reply #102 on: Wed, 14 March 2012, 04:46:01 »
BAD NEWS!!

School wants a cut from manufacturing, I was starting to fear this a bit due to the overwhelming response for this case.
Updated price is now $180 per case. I am very sorry for this.
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« Reply #103 on: Wed, 14 March 2012, 10:54:45 »
Uh oh!

Let's get this moving before any other things pop up :D
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« Reply #104 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 00:53:52 »
So...on an unrelated note...anybody know how to come up with $180 on the quick? :biggrin:
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« Reply #105 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 00:56:36 »
donate plasma, donate sperm, then "donate" your kidney.
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« Reply #106 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 01:14:38 »
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So...on an unrelated note...anybody know how to come up with $180 on the quick? :biggrin:

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« Reply #107 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 01:18:20 »
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So...on an unrelated note...anybody know how to come up with $180 on the quick? :biggrin:

Well, it's a $30 difference. I hope it won't be too hard to get ;)

Ask your mum to get $30 instead of dinner next time you visit :D
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« Reply #108 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 08:27:06 »
When are you planning on taking orders? I apologize for not going through pages 2-6, at work, but seriously, just take my money
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« Reply #109 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 09:38:17 »
Yet more bad news.. They just keep piling up don't they?

The schools workshop will be closed tomorrow. I really don't know how I missed that but I did T.T

So instead of showing you a prototype I will show the finished design renders tomorrow. Also the blocks from where the design will be made are coming in tomorrow, I just hope that I can pick them up as they come to the workshop.
Not nearly as interesting, I know, but better than nothing I guess...

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When are you planning on taking orders? I apologize for not going through pages 2-6, at work, but seriously, just take my money

Orders will be taken when the prototype is done. This will be on monday. Was supposed to be friday.
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« Reply #110 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 13:44:35 »
Thought I could show of the feet I will make. This is a final design for the feet.
Decided to go with domed rubber as gripsurface. The rubber is made for Hi-Fi equipment, so they should be soft, grippy and absorb vibrations according the to text, will make my own judgement later ;)
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The front rubber is 2.5mm high. Red is 6mm, Blue is 11mm and Green is 15mm high.
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« Reply #111 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 13:53:58 »
They look like the poker alu case feet, which are great.
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« Reply #112 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 15:45:35 »
I would definitely want the Phantom one.
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« Reply #113 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 15:52:19 »
Supposedly, Vortex is going to release a tenkeyless aluminum like your first pic, but no details on pricing, and they were supposed to announce it on facebook this month...
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« Reply #114 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 15:54:57 »
Ha!  I'll give you a hint.  It doesn't have a face on it.
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« Reply #115 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 16:06:31 »
swede, i'm in for 3
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« Reply #116 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 16:49:56 »
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Supposedly, Vortex is going to release a tenkeyless aluminum like your first pic, but no details on pricing, and they were supposed to announce it on facebook this month...

I heard of that yesterday, they look really good!
Thinner than my design, which I like. I'm hindered by the teensy on the Phantom PCB so my design is fatter to make room for that.

If I had it my way it would be 5-6mm tinner ;)

On the other hand they don't seem to use a finishing cut on the inside. I will do that, hoping for baby smoothness xD
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swede, i'm in for 3
Nice :)
Please note that shipping will be more expensive!
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« Reply #117 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 17:30:43 »
Is the Vortex one tenkeyless or smaller?
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« Reply #118 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 17:45:41 »
I'd be interested in one.
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« Reply #119 on: Thu, 15 March 2012, 18:03:17 »
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Is the Vortex one tenkeyless or smaller?
Vortex make a tenkeyless.
They also make alucases for all their smaller keyboards.
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