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« Reply #60 on: Wed, 02 May 2012, 05:38:12 »
Put me down as interested.
Let's see a sample first.
It may be worth 350 if all the details are there, it is not easy to C&C something like this.
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« Reply #61 on: Wed, 02 May 2012, 17:16:35 »
yes that is quite some work, crap we need to get our hands on one. Which version is that exactly in the US? lol
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« Reply #62 on: Wed, 02 May 2012, 17:19:24 »
HHKB Pro 2. I don't think you're going to find a difference between the HHKB pro 2 and type-s that would affect casing design. And all the other models of HHKB wouldn't be worth designing for... so I wouldn't worry about them.

I've been trying to decide whether or not I need an HHKB, depending on how the prototypes turn out I might be picking one up as well.
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« Reply #63 on: Wed, 02 May 2012, 17:28:35 »
The picture where the springs sit through the top piece of the keyboard,  is that the same as the us version? The Picture is the Japanese version right?
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« Reply #64 on: Thu, 03 May 2012, 13:07:11 »
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The picture where the springs sit through the top piece of the keyboard,  is that the same as the us version? The Picture is the Japanese version right?

Which picture are you refering to?

None of the pictures shown in this thread are from a Japanese version.

The HHKB Pro JP have a different case without USB hub and different layout design.
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« Reply #65 on: Thu, 03 May 2012, 14:24:42 »
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Which picture are you refering to?

None of the pictures shown in this thread are from a Japanese version.

The HHKB Pro JP have a different case without USB hub and different layout design.

No worries, I was referring to your pictures.  We will have to purchase one soon, we still need to get the TKL! lol
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« Reply #66 on: Thu, 03 May 2012, 15:26:24 »
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No worries, I was referring to your pictures.  We will have to purchase one soon, we still need to get the TKL! lol
Oh! Then my pictures are from the standard ANSI HHKB Pro 2. That spring is for the Spacebar.
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« Reply #67 on: Thu, 03 May 2012, 22:10:30 »
-interested
-want to see a sample
-better lower the price
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« Reply #68 on: Thu, 03 May 2012, 22:43:55 »
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-interested
-want to see a sample
-better lower the price

Highly unlikely regarding the price drop.. on the contrary, it might even go up... The top piece is quite complex with each raised square dome for each key.. I can only wonder how many tools we are going to go through to try to get this right... Now i'm beginning to see why there are very few after market cases for the HHKB2
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« Reply #69 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 08:46:00 »
I would be in for one I think, just need to see a sample!
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« Reply #70 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 09:46:39 »
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Highly unlikely regarding the price drop.. on the contrary, it might even go up... The top piece is quite complex with each raised square dome for each key.. I can only wonder how many tools we are going to go through to try to get this right... Now i'm beginning to see why there are very few after market cases for the HHKB2

No aluminum case made is worth anything near that. It's your problem to design it in such a way that it becomes affordable. Clean up your mold casting process. It shouldn't be on the buyer to cover your mistakes.
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« Reply #71 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 09:51:55 »
Unfortunately it seems like the only way we get things done here is by throwing money at it [ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ] 51599[/ATTACH]
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« Reply #72 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 09:52:50 »
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Unfortunately it seems like the only way we get things done here is by throwing money at it (Attachment Link) 51599[/ATTACH]

I would rather have a second HHKB than paying more for a case for it.
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« Reply #73 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 09:54:38 »
Yea its hard to justify for sure, but since a HHKB HG is like > 4k there isn't many other options.
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« Reply #74 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 09:59:58 »
HG?
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« Reply #75 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 10:01:52 »
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« Reply #76 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 15:04:43 »
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I would rather have a second HHKB than paying more for a case for it.

Then go buy another HHKB and quit being a **** in this thread if you have no interest...

that or find someone else to do this custom, good luck!
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« Reply #77 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 18:15:50 »
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Then go buy another HHKB and quit being a **** in this thread if you have no interest...

that or find someone else to do this custom, good luck!

Hey pot, meet kettle.

If you are putting your product out, and want people to buy it... then I can surely question the validity of the cost before making a decision.

Not my fault you feel butthurt about it.
« Last Edit: Sun, 27 May 2012, 18:27:43 by MagicMeatball »
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« Reply #78 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 18:44:56 »
Questions are okay, but negative comments are not tolerated. If people does not like the price nor the product, save your negative comments and do not post. Otherwise it will consider thread crapping.

People are more than welcome to make positive suggestions
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« Reply #79 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 18:48:17 »
the hhkb casing is a lot more complex than the casing for kbc poker
and also kbc poker cost $100 and the alum case for it sold for $100 as well.
makes sense for the hhkb case to cost $300 imo
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« Reply #80 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 20:43:55 »
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No aluminum case made is worth anything near that. It's your problem to design it in such a way that it becomes affordable. Clean up your mold casting process. It shouldn't be on the buyer to cover your mistakes.


If you want a fugly cheap cast aluminum HHKB case, you're in the wrong place.  Treble doesn't cast aluminum, he has access to a $100,000+ CNC machine.  He is offering his time, machine wear, and out-of-pocket money to design the prototype, which as he mentioned, is very complex due to the curved shape of the top section of the HHKB case.  Maybe you should go to business school and spend some time in a machine shop before making narcissistic comments next time.
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« Reply #81 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 21:01:00 »
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If you want a fugly cheap cast aluminum HHKB case, you're in the wrong place.  Treble doesn't cast aluminum, he has access to a $100,000+ CNC machine.  He is offering his time, machine wear, and out-of-pocket money to design the prototype, which as he mentioned, is very complex due to the curved shape of the top section of the HHKB case.  Maybe you should go to business school and spend some time in a machine shop before making narcissistic comments next time.


Maybe you should spend more time in English class before throwing out insults that have nothing to do with the subject matter. Maybe using big words makes you feel like a big boy? Cute :)
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« Reply #82 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 21:11:30 »
Guys please time out. If you have any personal issues, make sure to fix it off line
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« Reply #83 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 21:27:17 »
How about a rap or haiku battle in the off topic forum? (unless that's against the rules)
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« Reply #84 on: Sun, 27 May 2012, 21:30:02 »
^ The off topic has not been created to FIX personal issues. So please stay on topic
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« Reply #85 on: Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:18:06 »
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Hey pot, meet kettle.

If you are putting your product out, and want people to buy it... then I can surely question the validity of the cost before making a decision.

Not my fault you feel butthurt about it.

Hi MagicMeatball,

Thanks for the comments, definitely noted.  Cost is quite high not to mention machine time and tools required for this complex design.  

Also to clarify, I do not WANT or need people to buy this product. I am trying to provide a service for people here that are interested and do not mind a custom and unique product therefore the pricing in accordance to material cost/time/machine time, etc...

Pricing is quite reasonable with the color options and constant improvements made and a nominal cost for the Custom Poker Aluminum Keyboard Trays on my other post.  I am not price gouging either if that is what you are insinuating, feel free to review the options provided by us in terms of finish and style.  With those options you can compare with other's custom made tray and make your own educated judgement.  

 I am not mass producing these items, literally making a handful at a time and thus again pricing increase.  Our main business is prototyping, not making keyboards and custom trays to sustain our lively hood. I do this on the side as a hobby and wanted to share my interest with other's like minded.  

Again, appreciate your comments and should you have any other questions or concerns please do share them tastefully =)

Regard,
treble318
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« Reply #86 on: Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:30:20 »
Treble you are going to make me broke! Please do the Filco case first though!
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« Reply #87 on: Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:32:49 »
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Treble you are going to make me broke! Please do the Filco case first though!

Control your desires!! =)  We have both The Filco TKL and the Full size, working on the designs.  I'll keep you guys posted and start up a new thread dedicated for FILCO's when they the first prototype is up.
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« Reply #88 on: Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:41:54 »
When it comes to keyboards I have no control!

Any idea how much the Filco case will be?

(please make an aluminium space bar and modifier keys)
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« Reply #89 on: Wed, 30 May 2012, 15:46:42 »
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When it comes to keyboards I have no control!

Any idea how much the Filco case will be?

(please make an aluminium space bar and modifier keys)

I would say end of June at this point.  Pricing will be double the cost of Poker as they are two pieces, top and bottom.  I would have to say around $200, we will have a definite answer when the prototype is up.

Regarding Aluminum keys... That's interesting, we talked about the possibility of doing that... That will just open up a whole new can of worms for us. We don't focus on doing this for a living and investing on new equipment and dedicated tools can be quite expensive to make this happen. As such, pricing will be reflected and people may squirm once again.

I will let you know if that ever materializes!
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