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Offline Gothic860

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« on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 05:05:49 »
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Offline Gothic860

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« Reply #1 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 05:10:39 »
Sry guys this won't happen...
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« Reply #2 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 05:10:50 »
mine 2

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« Reply #3 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 05:12:32 »
NICE!

How about an option to install a female usb mini-b so cables can be changed at will?  :-)  Dunno if that would require any changes to the CNC or mods to the PCB, but that's the one huge problem I have with Filcos.

Can you send me your CNC file, please?
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« Reply #4 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 05:16:50 »
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NICE!

How about an option to install a female usb mini-b so cables can be changed at will? :-)

Already thought about it but there isn't enough room for it + you must trim your cable.

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« Reply #5 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 06:31:45 »
Well, I'm sure there's a hack just waiting to be developed here.  At the very least, you could put a FEMALE terminator on a very short lead dangling out of the case.  :-)

How about those CNC files?... or are you doing this for profit and don't want to share your good work?

I have a nice store of beautiful pecan wood getting ready for some kind of project.  I think it would be perfect for this, and not having to reinvent the wheel (case) could mean I might actually do it some day.
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« Reply #6 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 06:56:55 »
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How about those CNC files?... or are you doing this for profit and don't want to share your good work?

Sorry captain, it took 2 months work after my regular work and a lot of weekends. The prototypes were also not free... and i need 1 Filco MJ2 TKL as model for completing the rest of the cases. I think a profit for this is really ok....

So no i don't share my CAD-drawing or any CNC files.

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« Reply #7 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 08:38:23 »
interested in ebony

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« Reply #8 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 10:14:34 »
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interested in ebony
With Kaen and me this would make three of us interested( If I remember this right as the old thread disappeared).

Gothic860 the work you're showing us in the close up pictures is amazing. Perfect attention to the detail.

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« Reply #9 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 12:58:54 »
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With Kaen and me this would make three of us interested( If I remember this right as the old thread disappeared).

If Kean is willing to pay the +110€ then yes. My vendor only has 1 plank in stock which should be enough for 4 keyboard cases.

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Gothic860 the work you're showing us in the close up pictures is amazing. Perfect attention to the detail.

Yes it worked very well (after 12 top cases :/). I hope it won't differ too much from wood to wood.

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« Reply #10 on: Sat, 12 May 2012, 16:49:46 »
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Sorry captain, it took 2 months work after my regular work and a lot of weekends. The prototypes were also not free... and i need 1 Filco MJ2 TKL as model for completing the rest of the cases. I think a profit for this is really ok....

So no i don't share my CAD-drawing or any CNC files.

Bummer.  I had hoped for more collaboration at geekhack; Guess I'll have to reinvent your wheel.  

Good luck with the business!  It really is a beautiful board.  :-)
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« Reply #12 on: Mon, 14 May 2012, 12:26:53 »
Added Teak, no minimum orders required. Nice brown color :smile:

The one edge is wet, so it should look something like this after lacquering.



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« Reply #13 on: Mon, 14 May 2012, 18:09:26 »
So, since the phantom is supposed to fit in a filco TKL case, my phantom board should fit in one of these, right?  I know you don't have the answer to that, I'm just throwing it out as an idea.  It is really beautiful work!  Possibly interested.  I will review the woods and decide.
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« Reply #14 on: Tue, 15 May 2012, 17:46:04 »
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So, since the phantom is supposed to fit in a filco TKL case, my phantom board should fit in one of these, right?
Yeah that's what I was planning on doing ..

Gothic, what would the grade of the ebony be? (complete knot free / normal / "wild")

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« Reply #15 on: Tue, 15 May 2012, 18:20:35 »
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Yeah that's what I was planning on doing ..

Gothic, what would the grade of the ebony be? (complete knot free / normal / "wild")

Also, do you know the ebony's species? <--- No intention of incurring any CITES inquiries or anything!  Just curious.
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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 15 May 2012, 18:49:35 »
If you do more of these, or if its not too late to make revisions, you should see if you can shape the usb hole to fit a female mini-b usb thing, so you could use any detachable usb cable.

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« Reply #17 on: Tue, 15 May 2012, 20:10:47 »
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If you do more of these, or if its not too late to make revisions, you should see if you can shape the usb hole to fit a female mini-b usb thing, so you could use any detachable usb cable.

Thas was also suggested over at DT http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/wooden-filco-mj2-tkl-case-maybe-custom-wood-stuff-t2627-30.html

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« Reply #18 on: Tue, 15 May 2012, 23:53:41 »
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Hey, I have a PATENT on Lego Keyboard Pics!

Not here in Germany! :dance:

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Gothic, what would the grade of the ebony be? (complete knot free / normal / "wild")

Fot the "Special Woods" its maybe a little problem since i only get 1 plank and just can cut it about every 500mm. When you use one of the normal woods i can search for the right one, but most of the wood is "normal" so i don't think we get a problem here. Price is the same on all woods.

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Also, do you know the ebony's species? <--- No intention of incurring any CITES inquiries or anything! Just curious.

Maybe a good question... but i really don't know. In germany its no problem, but i don't know about USA or any other country. Maybe also a problem with customs?

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If you do more of these, or if its not too late to make revisions, you should see if you can shape the usb hole to fit a female mini-b usb thing, so you could use any detachable usb cable.

For a little fee thats no problem, but can I simply solder a female mini USB on the Filco USB-cable and thats it? The little milling isn't the problem.

EDIT: Ordered one:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B004XAU0S0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Will test it and tell you.
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« Reply #19 on: Sun, 20 May 2012, 08:50:27 »
I still want one, the rollaback messed everything up, do you still have my details?

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« Reply #20 on: Sun, 20 May 2012, 08:53:19 »
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I still want one, the rollaback messed everything up, do you still have my details?

Yes, but i don't know if macassar will get enough buyers... at the moment we still have only 3 orders so... lets wait until 15.06..

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« Reply #21 on: Sun, 20 May 2012, 09:18:19 »
This is so cool, but I don't have a Filco, or all that money. Regardless, good luck with sales!
Got a smaller board with white ALPS, Montereys, Cherry Blues, Reds, or Clears you'd like to offload?  Shoot me a PM. Looking for a grey Leopold FC700R in particular.

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« Reply #22 on: Mon, 21 May 2012, 12:11:50 »
Small price cut to 140€. Hope we get the 5 orders until 15.06.

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« Reply #23 on: Mon, 21 May 2012, 13:39:03 »
I would love to get in on this, but I doubt I'll have that kind of cash to throw around before then.

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« Reply #24 on: Fri, 25 May 2012, 11:03:49 »
Update for Mini-USB:

Its working! So yes, i can offer you a female mini USB connector (+10€ incl. cable (female mini USB -> mini USB)), but you still have to solder your cable. I will make a milling for it and glue it inside.





+ you can now also get brushed wood (+15€) (not possible with every wood, but i can make models if necessary).
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« Reply #25 on: Fri, 01 June 2012, 15:32:12 »
This may be the only chance to ever get a wood Filco case, only 2 weeks left!

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« Reply #26 on: Fri, 01 June 2012, 20:54:27 »
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This may be the only chance to ever get a wood Filco case, only 2 weeks left!

Oh so you're starting to work your magic in this thread now?:rofl:

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« Reply #27 on: Fri, 01 June 2012, 21:09:16 »
Wow...the German Maple case is so nice...
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« Reply #29 on: Sat, 09 June 2012, 18:59:22 »
What happened with the pictures. I can't believe that I missed this. Even if it isn't going to be made, I would like to see prototypes for getting inspiration for my, or others' projects. Please, get the pics back up!
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