Hey all,
So I've taken it upon myself to create a custom keyboard case myself. I'm sick of this bland and boring black standard case it comes with, so I'll be making a more interesting one.
I was thinking perspex, clear and blood semi-transparent red sheets, and layering them up to create it. I'll post some pictures up of my design from sketch up when I'm happier with it.
Has anyone else here tried anything similar? Or even just made you're own case? I'd love to see some works, get some tips etc.
Jupiter
Edit 1:Had some free time so made up these simple designs. This shows my original idea; building up the case in layers from 3mm perspex.
The layers are as follows (bottom to top):
Base
3 layers with stand-offs for screws
4 layers for height
8 total for 24mm full size, not including height from keycaps themselves.
Just a rough idea on how to lay out design for cutting on the perspex
First idea on design of case. Shows stand-offs/cable hole and layers.
Exploded view of all 8 layers, base included.
Please excuse the simpleness of these. Fairly new to sketch-up and really don't know how to do much just yet
Edit 2:Another possible design, this time with a wider left wall which would allow for an engraving.
Edit 3:Whipped up some designs for a sloped case, with the top 4 layers sanded back.
Includes wider left edge from design 2.