Author Topic: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy? (Read 16307 times)

victor.m · « **on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51 »

So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:

tbc · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:28:39 »

needs to go to interest check forum.

people are going to want to know the price.

victor.m · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:39:28 »

Thanks, hopefully someone can move/delete this then?

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 06:58:09 »

Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:39:28

Thanks, hopefully someone can move/delete this then?

Moved. Carry on! As tbc said though, some pricing information would be helpful. And would you be organizing this or would Justin be handling everything but you're just gathering interest?

Edit: Also modified OP to conform to [IC] standard in thread title.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 07:08:30 »

I think it is also important to figure out if there is more than one case variation on the keycool84 so people know it will fit.

basspivo · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:46:18 »

I am interested, if the case is the same spec (anodize) and made by the same vendor (Lian-li) as he did with the 60% GB. I have a Keycool 84 with clear on the way.

tbc · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:48:21 »

i'd be only interested for a good price, comes with a plate option, and offers gold.

otherwise, i'd stick with GON

Pacifist · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 16:58:40 »

****. YES.

minho · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:50:09 »

Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51

So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:
Show Image

Are you talking about that specific case in the OP...? Because I'm pretty sure that case is for a 60%, not for KC84 which is bigger. I would be interested though (just ordered a KC84 from Banggood last week, so should be coming within a few weeks :D)

Pacifist · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:03:04 »

Quote from: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:50:09

Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51
So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:
Show Image

Are you talking about that specific case in the OP...? Because I'm pretty sure that case is for a 60%, not for KC84 which is bigger. I would be interested though (just ordered a KC84 from Banggood last week, so should be coming within a few weeks :D)

pictured are examples of the design for 60% because tex doesn't have 75% yet but will make them if this gb starts

minho · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:31:43 »

Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:03:04

Quote from: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:50:09
Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51
So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:
Show Image

Are you talking about that specific case in the OP...? Because I'm pretty sure that case is for a 60%, not for KC84 which is bigger. I would be interested though (just ordered a KC84 from Banggood last week, so should be coming within a few weeks :D)

pictured are examples of the design for 60% because tex doesn't have 75% yet but will make them if this gb starts

Ohh I see.

Does anyone know if these will be similar low profile cases where the switches are exposed?

Pacifist · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:34:29 »

Quote from: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:31:43

Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:03:04
Quote from: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:50:09
Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51
So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:
Show Image

Are you talking about that specific case in the OP...? Because I'm pretty sure that case is for a 60%, not for KC84 which is bigger. I would be interested though (just ordered a KC84 from Banggood last week, so should be coming within a few weeks :D)

pictured are examples of the design for 60% because tex doesn't have 75% yet but will make them if this gb starts

Ohh I see.

Does anyone know if these will be similar low profile cases where the switches are exposed?

most likely. Tex loves the low prof design

metalliqaz · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:37:58 »

I think a 75% is a great idea. I like the Tex cases but I don't really like 60% boards. I wonder if it would be possible to support both the Keycool84 and the KBT Race, similar to how the 60% cases support both the Poker and Pure. I'm almost positive that if this makes GB stage, I'd make a size-compatible Epsilon-alike PCB.

Pacifist · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:41:27 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:37:58

I think a 75% is a great idea. I like the Tex cases but I don't really like 60% boards. I wonder if it would be possible to support both the Keycool84 and the KBT Race, similar to how the 60% cases support both the Poker and Pure. I'm almost positive that if this makes GB stage, I'd make a size-compatible Epsilon-alike PCB.

PLEASE DO SO!!!!! Loving my qazpad, need moar of your stuff

Noko · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:10 »

I would love this, I've been really thinking of getting a 75% because I really miss arrow keys on my Poker for work but haven't really wanted something like a Race.

Pacifist · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:31 »

Quote from: jolonnar on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:10

I would love this, I've been really thinking of getting a 75% because I really miss arrow keys on my Poker for work but haven't really wanted something like a Race.

pure pro

Noko · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 21:02:36 »

Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:31

Quote from: jolonnar on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:10
I would love this, I've been really thinking of getting a 75% because I really miss arrow keys on my Poker for work but haven't really wanted something like a Race.

pure pro

Eh, that spacebar :/

tbc · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 21:10:24 »

pure pro really is one of the worst designs ever.

pure 1 beats it in pretty much every way.

the minila's farts have a better layout.

blighty · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03 »

Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

Pacifist · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:03:45 »

Quote from: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03

Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

this isn't some kickstarter project. Its tex's build, which will work, as they probally already have the files and the tooling and have already made plenty of cases

minho · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:26:08 »

Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:03:45

Quote from: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03
Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

this isn't some kickstarter project. Its tex's build, which will work, as they probally already have the files and the tooling and have already made plenty of cases

My thoughts exactly.

tbc · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:29:32 »

Quote from: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03

Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

I really don't think there's that many. i don't have a solid count, but it definitely feels like most of the projects are being completed.

I'm guessing the definition of failure being used here is actually 'completed within a set time,' which i would argue isn't really fair for work that is being done as part of a hobby and only in people's spare time and very often without any sort of industrial workshop backing them.

I would argue the success of the ergodox is singlehandly enough to outweigh all other failed projects.

victor.m · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 23:28:22 »

Hey guys!

I contacted Justin with questions regarding potential price/color finishes/profile/KBT Race compatibility. Hopefully he gets back to me soon, please continue to express interest, but soon I'll have more info!

Pacifist · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 31 March 2014, 23:42:04 »

I'm in for probally 2 cases. 1 for my 84 which is in the mail plus another one for if metalliqaz makes an epsilon v2

o3okevin · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 01 April 2014, 00:05:17 »

Interested in one!

Pacifist · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 01 April 2014, 00:10:55 »

Quote from: tbc on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:29:32

Quote from: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03
Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

I really don't think there's that many. i don't have a solid count, but it definitely feels like most of the projects are being completed.

I'm guessing the definition of failure being used here is actually 'completed within a set time,' which i would argue isn't really fair for work that is being done as part of a hobby and only in people's spare time and very often without any sort of industrial workshop backing them.

I would argue the success of the ergodox is singlehandly enough to outweigh all other failed projects.

+1

Case in point, my qazpad. Its been a long journey, from the PCB being designed wrong to the case being the wrong size, but all the kinks have been somewhat ironed out and I have an awesome functional keypad.

Very rarely will a project here on GH completely fail, in the worst case, it'll take a long time (GH60) or you can butcher things together to work

metalliqaz · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 01 April 2014, 06:53:30 »

Since TeX has not designed anything yet, he probably can't say if support would be possible for other boards. The main question would be if Race and K84 (or something else) share the same (or compatible) mounting holes. I really want this to work, so it's probably best to initially concentrate on the Keycool like the OP. They Keycool is a good keyboard, and I'd be happy with that.

If we get enough interest, I'm not worried at all about the designs coming to fruition. TeX knows what he's doing.

A render would be nice.

Hyde · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 02 April 2014, 00:01:41 »

Well I actually bought a Race II recently for my gf, so if we can confirm that it's compatible then I'll most likely be in for one.

kennyk64 · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 02 April 2014, 23:56:32 »

I'm in for one too if this is happening

Pacifist · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 02 April 2014, 23:58:18 »

here's the thing about the kc84

there are NO screws.

There`s the bottom, the side cover, and the pcb soldered to switches to the plate

the side covers go over the side of the plate and attach to the bottom with those annoying little tabs

don't know how integration with other boards will work with this system

tbc · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 03 April 2014, 00:47:44 »

is there a good disassembly picture showing that?

basspivo · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 03 April 2014, 15:10:56 »

This is what I found online, but it is in Chinese. If you scroll down about 1/3 of the page, you will see some good disassembly pictures.

http://www.pcwaishe.cn/thread-428109-1-1.html

I attached the disassembly pictures here if you don't want to wait for the site to load the photos.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 03 April 2014, 15:50:48 »

Great observation, Pac. Since the TeX design was clearly intended for a PCB mount board, the KeyCool might not be possible.

It does have a few holes in it, though. I see four, two of which are also in the plate. Also there are slots around the edges. Seems like it could be mounted

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 03 April 2014, 15:58:12 »

Quote from: tbc on Thu, 03 April 2014, 00:47:44

is there a good disassembly picture showing that?

You can sort of see it in this pic, around the edges it has the small support braces

katushkin · « **Reply #34 on:** Sat, 05 April 2014, 09:55:03 »

Yyyyyyyyyes please!

In red preferably

basspivo · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:34:34 »

Any reply from Justin?

metalliqaz · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 13:06:51 »

I really want to keep this one going. I'd love to see this case made.

The main issue brought up so far is the compatibility. The low-pro TEX designs seem to be targeted for a PCB mount board, which the KC84 is not. (correct me if I'm wrong) Perhaps a re-target to Race? Also as I said, I would bang out a programmable, full-LED custom board to be compatible, if the community desired it.

Pacifist · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 14 April 2014, 15:35:10 »

problem is the stock plate. Its curved upwards at the top and bottom to hook up with the sides of the case

screws are possible to use, but the look would be very ugly

imo I won't get a metal case for my KC84, I'd rather get a LZ MX Mini and use that and get a metal case

archer · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:13:20 »

If it is possible to create an aluminum case that I could simply drop my KC84 guts into, then I'd be in for 1.

basspivo · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:49:54 »

Any response from Justin? It has been awhile.

mz/x · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 26 August 2014, 13:04:08 »

Quote from: archer on Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:13:20

If it is possible to create an aluminum case that I could simply drop my KC84 guts into, then I'd be in for 1.

I just got a KC84 and 100% agree with archer on this one. As long as the case is not Barbie Pink then I am in for 1 as well.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 26 August 2014, 16:24:36 »

I would like to know more about using a plate with this case, as well as if a face-w pcb would fit.

mz/x · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 01 September 2014, 08:16:25 »

victor.m, have you heard any news from Justin? I think this alu case would be awesome. It looks like the thread went a bit dormant.

AKmalamute · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 01 September 2014, 12:52:05 »

Quote from: taylordcraig on Tue, 26 August 2014, 16:24:36

I would like to know more about using a plate with this case, as well as if a face-u or face-w pcb would fit.

+1 on the FaceW compatibility...heck, FaceW w/4mm aluminum plate, let's spend all the monies.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 05 September 2014, 02:09:53 »

Quote from: AKmalamute on Mon, 01 September 2014, 12:52:05

Quote from: taylordcraig on Tue, 26 August 2014, 16:24:36
I would like to know more about using a plate with this case, as well as if a face-u or face-w pcb would fit.
+1 on the FaceW compatibility...heck, FaceW w/4mm aluminum plate, let's spend all the monies.

My monies will be ready next week.
Let's do it!

mz/x · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 05 September 2014, 04:45:39 »

I am definitely interested in one.

Let's do it.

mz/x · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 25 September 2014, 16:16:22 »

Did this IC die out? I think this would be awesome.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 25 September 2014, 16:17:21 »

Quote from: mz/x on Thu, 25 September 2014, 16:16:22

Did this IC die out? I think this would be awesome.

The OP hasn't been here since April so I'd say yeah.

telegraphist · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 27 September 2014, 13:42:36 »

1) Low profile cases aren't my "cup of tea".
2) Yet?

DzyDzyDino · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 27 September 2014, 20:45:59 »

Is there any hope in reviving this? I've been wanting an LZ MX Mini forever, but since that likely wont happen, a Keycool 84 in an awesome aluminum case will be a nice consolation prize. Though I love low profile cases for my 60% boards, I would prefer this layout with "taller walls" ... and I double the previous sentiment - RED.

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Author Topic: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy? (Read 16307 times)