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Title: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Fri, 17 October 2014, 09:17:28
Hi guys and girls, we are happy to announce that the popular cast aluminium cases, as well as CNC machined Silver cases are available for pre-order. The black cast aluminium case is incredible value for money, I've been using one for 3 or so months now and I have zero faults with it. The weight, typing feel are epic.

We are expecting these to be delivered in 2 weeks and all orders will be sent out as soon as they come in, plenty of time to get an early Christmas present in!

Available from here:- http://pexon-pcs.myshopify.com/products/60-aluminium-case (http://pexon-pcs.myshopify.com/products/60-aluminium-case)

Additional pictures are here:- https://imgur.com/a/Nlij6 (https://imgur.com/a/Nlij6)

(http://i.imgur.com/2UStGl5.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/VAbX8YU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eobnGNt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MIiCzpU.jpg)
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: Rebral on Fri, 17 October 2014, 10:40:50
Oh man, the hype is real!  :D
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Post by: tyvar1 on Fri, 17 October 2014, 10:42:28
I highly recommend this case! It is cheap and make your keyboard more heavy and study and you can really feel the quality! My Poker II(signature) have it and I just love it!
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Fri, 17 October 2014, 11:58:33
They truly are amazing cases for the money, thats for sure. Still got my V60 in (yes they fit!) and I move  my board around every single day in and out the workshop.
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Post by: ConscienceDrop on Fri, 17 October 2014, 12:06:37
does the silver one fit a v60?

i know sometimes they fit but not all the screws work, im not sure how i feel about that.
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Fri, 17 October 2014, 12:10:13
I will take a look for you man. I have the black one, which has the same layout for screws, I have mine in a V60 mini with 3 screws and as I said, I am constantly using my V60 throughout the day and have had zero issues with it
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Post by: 01111000 on Fri, 17 October 2014, 15:35:46
Pics of a Silver case on a KB plz.
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Post by: jaemzp on Fri, 17 October 2014, 20:20:15
Oh my word, that silver case looks nice :)
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Post by: Karura on Sat, 18 October 2014, 03:40:42
Hello pexon, gotta say the CNC'd one looks very good.

Are there more pictures of that one? I mostly see pictures of the cast one.

Also, do non-EU buys get VAT excluded?
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Sat, 18 October 2014, 10:02:41
Hello pexon, gotta say the CNC'd one looks very good.

Are there more pictures of that one? I mostly see pictures of the cast one.

Also, do non-EU buys get VAT excluded?

Will try and get some more pics of the silver case.

All prices are the same, no matter where you buy from
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: Karura on Sun, 19 October 2014, 19:14:04
Hello pexon, gotta say the CNC'd one looks very good.

Are there more pictures of that one? I mostly see pictures of the cast one.

Also, do non-EU buys get VAT excluded?

Will try and get some more pics of the silver case.

All prices are the same, no matter where you buy from
Great. Looking forward to the pics!

Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Mon, 20 October 2014, 02:43:38
Just waiting on Vortex now bro  :thumb:
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Post by: azhdar on Mon, 20 October 2014, 03:47:13
Pics of a Silver case on a KB plz.
I second that .
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: Karura on Mon, 20 October 2014, 03:50:06
Just waiting on Vortex now bro  :thumb:

Cool, I was not aware that Vortex were the ones making these. :)
If its anything like the ones before, it should be great.

Just a few questions that aren't too important, but I'm curious to know about either way:

1. What type of aluminum is it?
2. Is the board flat, or is that rectangle part at the bottom non-removable? Just wondering about the tilting options.
3. Do you design these and have vortex make them, or do vortex handle that? I notice they're different from the ones MechKeyboards sells
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Mon, 20 October 2014, 10:55:47
Just waiting on Vortex now bro  :thumb:

Cool, I was not aware that Vortex were the ones making these. :)
If its anything like the ones before, it should be great.

Just a few questions that aren't too important, but I'm curious to know about either way:

1. What type of aluminum is it?
2. Is the board flat, or is that rectangle part at the bottom non-removable? Just wondering about the tilting options.
3. Do you design these and have vortex make them, or do vortex handle that? I notice they're different from the ones MechKeyboards sells

I will get back to you with that info. Not seen the ones that MK sell, but I will do some research  :thumb:
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Post by: frosty on Mon, 20 October 2014, 12:27:25
Oh my, I thought you had your own manufacturer, Oh well.
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Mon, 20 October 2014, 13:43:24
We are not at that point yet man  :p The cases we've had from Vortex so far have been flawless
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 21 October 2014, 09:22:00
A few questions:
Thanks!
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Tue, 21 October 2014, 12:12:20
Hey man.

This batch will only consist of the silver and black cases. We are constantly looking out for new products so we may be able to get more colours in soon, I get a lot of questions about gun metal, green, blue etc, we will let you guys know as soon as we can source them.

The preorder for the black one is here:- http://pexon-pcs.myshopify.com/products/60-aluminium-case
The preorder for the silver one is here:- http://pexon-pcs.myshopify.com/products/60-silver-cnc-aluminium-case

Shipping, it is cosidered a large item, so postage to RoW (Excluding EU) is 12.00 GBP for DHL Global Mail and 14.50 GBP for Royal Mail T&S.

If there is anything else you need, just let me know man  :thumb:
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:05:13
Additional pictures are here:- https://imgur.com/a/Nlij6
Ah, the case is not higher than up to the plate, so you would really need a plate or the PCB would be quite exposed.
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Tue, 21 October 2014, 14:25:15
The plate sits lovely and flush with the case, if you have a PCB mounted Poker X or something, it would be exposed yea
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 21 October 2014, 16:16:36
This batch will only consist of the silver and black cases. We are constantly looking out for new products so we may be able to get more colours in soon, I get a lot of questions about gun metal, green, blue etc, we will let you guys know as soon as we can source them.

The preorder for the black one is here:- http://pexon-pcs.myshopify.com/products/60-aluminium-case
The preorder for the silver one is here:- http://pexon-pcs.myshopify.com/products/60-silver-cnc-aluminium-case

Shipping, it is cosidered a large item, so postage to RoW (Excluding EU) is 12.00 GBP for DHL Global Mail and 14.50 GBP for Royal Mail T&S.

Thanks for the clarification, and I'll keep an eye on your updates on future color options--even if they will take a while to obtain.
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Post by: AtL on Sat, 01 November 2014, 16:54:26
Hi, any updated ETA for the black case?
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: madhias on Sat, 01 November 2014, 17:21:15
Is the black one the same from the 60$ 60% group buy?
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Mon, 03 November 2014, 16:22:08
Is the black one the same from the 60$ 60% group buy?

Sure is ;)
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: Bromono on Fri, 21 November 2014, 11:38:54
I can still reserve this on the site right?
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Fri, 21 November 2014, 11:41:51
Yes sir! We have confirmation that they have been collected from Vortex so they will be with us VERY soon!
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: Bromono on Fri, 21 November 2014, 11:52:01
Whelp going to pick one up along with another cable
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Fri, 21 November 2014, 12:50:57
Whelp going to pick one up along with another cable

Just checked emails and we have a message from DHL asking for some details, so I think they are in the country  :o
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Post by: azhdar on Sat, 22 November 2014, 04:38:11
Looking forward for the pictures , I'll have to pick 2 60% case very soon
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: AtL on Sat, 22 November 2014, 13:57:16
Good news!!!
Title: Re: 60% CASES ARE BACK! @PEXON
Post by: pexon on Wed, 26 November 2014, 05:29:07
They're here! In stock and ready for immediate dispatch

This round of cases come with:-

- 4x 3M, non slip, adhesive feet
- pack of screws and allen wrench
 
 Available in cast black and silver CNC'd
 
 Black:- http://pexonpcs.co.uk/products/60-aluminium-case / http://imgur.com/a/rOW9h (http://pexonpcs.co.uk/products/60-aluminium-case)
 Silver:- http://pexonpcs.co.uk/products/60-silver-cnc-aluminium-case (http://pexonpcs.co.uk/products/60-silver-cnc-aluminium-case) / http://imgur.com/a/Va7sw (http://imgur.com/a/Va7sw)

(http://i.imgur.com/RZ9Xd5u.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/RZ9Xd5u.jpg)
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: GeorgeK on Wed, 26 November 2014, 05:58:07
Nice! Tempted by another black one - will have to count up my pennies...
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: azhdar on Wed, 26 November 2014, 11:00:57
Damn the silver one look damn fine .
I will oder 2 cases and some cables from you soon .

I hope I'm strong enough to wait untill Christmas .
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Wed, 26 November 2014, 11:31:47
Nice! Tempted by another black one - will have to count up my pennies...

I'm loving my black one, its seriously good value for money!

The silver ones are stunning too, the quality is incredible, they look amazing
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: Karura on Wed, 26 November 2014, 11:35:11
Great to hear they're in stock!

If it's not too much work, can you take a photo of the silver one with an assembled PCB/keyboard on it? Just so I can have a better idea of how it looks :thumb:

Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Wed, 26 November 2014, 11:44:03
Great to hear they're in stock!

If it's not too much work, can you take a photo of the silver one with an assembled PCB/keyboard on it? Just so I can have a better idea of how it looks :thumb:

Of course dude, that was my intention, just wanted to get them up online as quick as possible!

I will get some more pics tomorrow for you  :thumb:
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: Lubed Up Slug on Wed, 26 November 2014, 12:30:18
About when would the silver ones ship?
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Wed, 26 November 2014, 12:32:16
We are having a DHL collection tomorrow, so as long as you get your order in before lunchtime GMT tomorrow, we will get it sent out
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Fri, 28 November 2014, 03:39:30
Will be posting more pics tonight of the cases with keyboard attached tonight!  :thumb:
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: AtL on Fri, 28 November 2014, 11:53:23
I've ordered it a while ago now, when will it be dispatched?
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Fri, 28 November 2014, 12:01:13
Did you make a preorder? If so, fire us over an email to info@pexonpcs.co.uk with the order number and I will do some digging  :thumb: It should have already been sent
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: goflo on Mon, 01 December 2014, 11:43:12
Case was in the mail today  :thumb:
The weight of my poker 2 just doubled  ;D

And the christmas card was veeeery nice  :)
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Mon, 01 December 2014, 12:48:27
Case was in the mail today  :thumb:
The weight of my poker 2 just doubled  ;D

And the christmas card was veeeery nice  :)

Woop! Glad it arrived safe :)
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Tue, 09 December 2014, 13:26:40
Only 1 silver case left in stock!

http://pexonpcs.co.uk/products/60-silver-cnc-aluminium-case
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: AtL on Thu, 11 December 2014, 14:56:20
Parcel received!
Christmas postcard and sweets are a nice attention  :)
Great honesty, Pexon refunded me a part of the shipping cost as it came cheaper than expected.

Customer very well satisfied here !

(http://s3.postimg.org/5fdv3k5sv/IMG_20141211_212856.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5fdv3k5sv/)
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Thu, 11 December 2014, 16:34:15
Parcel received!
Christmas postcard and sweets are a nice attention  :)
Great honesty, Pexon refunded me a part of the shipping cost as it came cheaper than expected.

Customer very well satisfied here !

(http://s3.postimg.org/5fdv3k5sv/IMG_20141211_212856.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5fdv3k5sv/)

Fantastic! Glad it arrived safe and sound and it seems you are happy so good all round :)

We are more than happy to refund any postage or any other costs if they come out cheaper than anticipated. Thanks man,

James
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Fri, 26 December 2014, 09:01:11
For a little Boxing Day promo, we have 20 of the black ally cases in stock, without feet or a box at the price of 35GBP, saving 5GBP.

http://pexonpcs.co.uk/products/60-aluminium-case?variant=1061213431

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Post by: ideus on Fri, 26 December 2014, 09:53:38
There is a sort of plastic tray in the die casted case at the pictures in IMGUR, is that part of it?
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Post by: azhdar on Fri, 26 December 2014, 10:06:10
It's part of the package , but not of the case , it's just put above it .
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Fri, 26 December 2014, 10:58:03
Yup, its just a protective sleeve to stop the interior getting scuffed up :)
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Post by: ideus on Fri, 26 December 2014, 21:30:29
Yup, its just a protective sleeve to stop the interior getting scuffed up :)

Does that mean the case is painted?
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Sat, 27 December 2014, 08:58:29
No, its cast aluminium, so its black all the way through
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Post by: FreeChemicals on Sun, 28 December 2014, 09:10:52
I've ordered one for my SPRiT build ;D
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Sun, 28 December 2014, 09:14:14
I've ordered one for my SPRiT build ;D

Just got it through man, we are hopefully getting back to work tomorrow, so it should go out on Tuesday
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: FreeChemicals on Sun, 28 December 2014, 09:17:38
I've ordered one for my SPRiT build ;D

Just got it through man, we are hopefully getting back to work tomorrow, so it should go out on Tuesday

Thanks! I'm looking forward to it, still have to wait for the PCB kit to arrive aswell. All in good time.
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Post by: FreeChemicals on Mon, 05 January 2015, 06:06:57
It was delivered at the office last saturday, so I picked it up today. It's a great case, thanks pexon!
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Mon, 05 January 2015, 11:00:27
Fantastic! Glad you like it dude. They are awesome little cases aren't they :D
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: FreeChemicals on Fri, 16 January 2015, 04:02:05
Fantastic! Glad you like it dude. They are awesome little cases aren't they :D

Indeed, thanks again. A question though: would you recommend adding some foam & washers between the PCB and the case?
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Fri, 16 January 2015, 14:05:58
Fantastic! Glad you like it dude. They are awesome little cases aren't they :D

Indeed, thanks again. A question though: would you recommend adding some foam & washers between the PCB and the case?

I have not, but I don't see a reason not too. Not had any issues without
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: Alastoris on Fri, 06 March 2015, 21:17:02
Just bought a 60% case! I can't wait for it to arrive!
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: yobinad on Thu, 09 April 2015, 16:54:02
Hi

Is this case compatible with GON's NerD 60 (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html) PCB ?
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Fri, 10 April 2015, 06:44:39
Hi

Is this case compatible with GON's NerD 60 (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html) PCB ?

I cant say I have any experience with the case and that PCB dude
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: ideus on Fri, 10 April 2015, 07:34:59
Hi

Is this case compatible with GON's NerD 60 (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html) PCB ?


It is an standard Poker case; that, should fit the Nerd60 that fits the ABS version of the stock Poker case.
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 10 April 2015, 07:40:58
Hi

Is this case compatible with GON's NerD 60 (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html) PCB ?
It will fit.
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: yobinad on Fri, 10 April 2015, 13:31:34
Thank you for your replies  :)
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Post by: Lastpilot on Fri, 10 April 2015, 13:40:55
Any chance of the silver case coming back?
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Fri, 10 April 2015, 13:46:18
Thanks for the clarification dudes! :D

The silver cases should be back, no idea of a date though. We may also have access to gold and pink versions too. Once we know more, I will make a post and we can do preorders again
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: suicidal_orange on Fri, 24 April 2015, 15:04:14
Are these designed to screw to the plate or PCB?  I have a plate and was going to handwire it, but not if I can't get a case...
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 24 April 2015, 15:06:09
Are these designed to screw to the plate or PCB?  I have a plate and was going to handwire it, but not if I can't get a case...
They have the regular stand-off of a poker, so I guess you could use it on your plate + handwire.
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: suicidal_orange on Fri, 24 April 2015, 15:15:08
Are these designed to screw to the plate or PCB?  I have a plate and was going to handwire it, but not if I can't get a case...
They have the regular stand-off of a poker, so I guess you could use it on your plate + handwire.

I've never seen a poker to know how it mounts but if you say it's good I'll take your word for it - thanks :)
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 24 April 2015, 15:17:51
Are these designed to screw to the plate or PCB?  I have a plate and was going to handwire it, but not if I can't get a case...
They have the regular stand-off of a poker, so I guess you could use it on your plate + handwire.

I've never seen a poker to know how it mounts but if you say it's good I'll take your word for it - thanks :)
Verify that your plate has the correct hole to mount it onto a 60% case, as long as your holes are correctly positionned there should be no problems, there is plenty of room underneath the standoffs.
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 28 April 2015, 02:46:24
Thanks for the clarification dudes! :D

The silver cases should be back, no idea of a date though. We may also have access to gold and pink versions too. Once we know more, I will make a post and we can do preorders again

Pink sounds great! Any preliminary photos available?
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: pexon on Tue, 28 April 2015, 12:47:06
Still no news unfortunately
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Post by: Sencha on Fri, 15 May 2015, 06:13:01
Will be up for a cnc when they come back in
Title: Re: 60% Cases are back and in stock @ PEXON!
Post by: suicidal_orange on Sun, 17 May 2015, 05:38:53
Are these designed to screw to the plate or PCB?  I have a plate and was going to handwire it, but not if I can't get a case...
They have the regular stand-off of a poker, so I guess you could use it on your plate + handwire.

I've never seen a poker to know how it mounts but if you say it's good I'll take your word for it - thanks :)
Verify that your plate has the correct hole to mount it onto a 60% case, as long as your holes are correctly positionned there should be no problems, there is plenty of room underneath the standoffs.
I finally put this together (all the parts got confiscated as birthday presents, then the plate needed modding) and it seems the case is designed to screw to the PCB as even with a thick acrylic plate there is a definite gap between the spacers and the bottom of the plate.  That or my plate is too big and it's supposed to sit lower in the case?  Don't think there would be room for the bottom row switches if it did...