Author Topic: [IC] Mech27-TKL | Custom Aluminum Keyboard [Launching] (Read 95936 times)

27 · « **Reply #150 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:03:49 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:01:28

Quote from: 27 on Thu, 09 June 2016, 11:25:17
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Pics will come later today or tomorrow. I might be too busy with grad tonight. I'm currently assembling a price list for the next prototype.

You're graduating tonight? From where? Uni? I thought you were only 19 or something...

Highschool :) I'm only 18

romevi · « **Reply #151 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:06:16 »

Quote from: 27 on Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:03:49

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:01:28
Quote from: 27 on Thu, 09 June 2016, 11:25:17
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Pics will come later today or tomorrow. I might be too busy with grad tonight. I'm currently assembling a price list for the next prototype.

You're graduating tonight? From where? Uni? I thought you were only 19 or something...

Highschool :) I'm only 18

What

the

heck?

Waateva · « **Reply #152 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:38:47 »

Quote from: romevi on Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:06:16

Quote from: 27 on Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:03:49
Quote from: romevi on Thu, 09 June 2016, 12:01:28
Quote from: 27 on Thu, 09 June 2016, 11:25:17
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Pics will come later today or tomorrow. I might be too busy with grad tonight. I'm currently assembling a price list for the next prototype.

You're graduating tonight? From where? Uni? I thought you were only 19 or something...

Highschool :) I'm only 18

What

the

heck?

We're the old people now, it's okay.

27 · « **Reply #153 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:00:42 »

Pictures as promised

There were a couple of problems.
Dent from shipping (ignore splotches on the right, my lens was a little dirty):

and scratches from anodizing clips or maybe when handling it for packaging:

Overall I'm very happy with the finish where it's not scratched, and the don't appear to be any machining marks on the outer faces.

Full album: http://imgur.com/a/sldMH

Keep in mind this is not the design I have been showing off, and should just be regarded as a sample piece of the factory's quality.

Sifo · « **Reply #154 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:02:15 »

nice

FrostyToast · « **Reply #155 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:02:38 »

Holy **** that front lip.
You weren't lying when you said it was based off the TEK-80

Photekq · « **Reply #156 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:09:37 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:02:38

Holy **** that front lip.
You weren't lying when you said it was based off the TEK-80

A E S T H E T I C

27 · « **Reply #157 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:09:41 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:02:38

Holy **** that front lip.
You weren't lying when you said it was based off the TEK-80

Told ya. It's basically a brick.

nguyenkimtam · « **Reply #158 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:39:39 »

I will join if that's possible :3

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roostrc0gburn · « **Reply #159 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 16:46:41 »

that is a very vibrant pink. Not so much a "rose" color like many anodizations turn out.

thecolorblind1 · « **Reply #160 on:** Thu, 09 June 2016, 20:33:52 »

Definitely interested in this. I've been looking for an endgame TKL for a while and this fits the bill.

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Makeo · « **Reply #161 on:** Fri, 10 June 2016, 01:07:01 »

Interested in this. Been looking for a nice tkl to build.

mathiasn · « **Reply #162 on:** Fri, 10 June 2016, 01:14:39 »

Very interested - though I wouldn't go for PINK.

Quote from: 27 on Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:09:41

Told ya. It's basically a brick.

Maybe you can chamfer the front lip by some 5 or 10 degrees (much like the Cherry 3000 cases).

joey · « **Reply #163 on:** Fri, 10 June 2016, 06:10:24 »

Quote from: mathiasn on Fri, 10 June 2016, 01:14:39

Very interested - though I wouldn't go for PINK.

Quote from: 27 on Thu, 09 June 2016, 15:09:41
Told ya. It's basically a brick.

Maybe you can chamfer the front lip by some 5 or 10 degrees (much like the Cherry 3000 cases).

This is an old design, check the first post for updated designs.

GiveCandyy · « **Reply #164 on:** Fri, 10 June 2016, 07:33:32 »

I see pink keyboard. I want.

my wallet can handle I swear.

bbrotha · « **Reply #165 on:** Sun, 12 June 2016, 12:50:30 »

Any chance we can choose plate colors as well?

27 · « **Reply #166 on:** Sun, 12 June 2016, 12:52:22 »

Quote from: bbrotha on Sun, 12 June 2016, 12:50:30

Any chance we can choose plate colors as well?

Yupp, you'll be able to choose from the same colours as the case.

alienman82 · « **Reply #167 on:** Sun, 12 June 2016, 12:57:10 »

removed.

Gajible · « **Reply #168 on:** Tue, 14 June 2016, 11:45:58 »

Is that pink going to be an available colour?

SA Valentine board plis?

27 · « **Reply #169 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:07:18 »

Just a quick update.

Factory is working on a large order, so I'm waiting a bit to get final quotes on the new design both in GB and prototype. Once I get said quote, I'll likely open up some sort of $30-$50 preorder that reserves your spot (limited in quantity of course).

Also I decided to simplify the side profile a bit.

That's all for now.

romevi · « **Reply #170 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:10:27 »

Quote from: 27 on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:07:18

Just a quick update.

Factory is working on a large order, so I'm waiting a bit to get final quotes on the new design both in GB and prototype. Once I get said quote, I'll likely open up some sort of $30-$50 preorder that reserves your spot (limited in quantity of course).

Also I decided to simplify the side profile a bit.

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That's all for now.

Lookin' good. :thumb:
Reminds me a lot of the Jane CE.

joey · « **Reply #171 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:20:31 »

Quote from: romevi on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:10:27

Lookin' good.
Reminds me a lot of the Jane CE.

It's based off the TGR Jane files, that yuktsi released.

I'm hoping to persuade 27 to mix the side profiles from:

and

To have something like:

Auxo · « **Reply #172 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:29:32 »

Quote from: joey on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:20:31

Quote from: romevi on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:10:27
Lookin' good.
Reminds me a lot of the Jane CE.
It's based off the TGR Jane files, that yuktsi released.

I'm hoping to persuade 27 to mix the side profiles from:
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and
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To have something like:
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True photoshop skills if you ask me

27 · « **Reply #173 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:45:46 »

Quote from: CJD_Anthony on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:29:32

Quote from: joey on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:20:31
Quote from: romevi on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:10:27
Lookin' good.
Reminds me a lot of the Jane CE.
It's based off the TGR Jane files, that yuktsi released.

I'm hoping to persuade 27 to mix the side profiles from:
Show Image

and
Show Image

To have something like:
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True photoshop skills if you ask me

His potatoshop convinced me.

joey · « **Reply #174 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:48:29 »

I think you need to go higher, more like the original more. That curve is too small!

romevi · « **Reply #175 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 18:00:27 »

Yeah, def mix it up like joey suggested. Too Jane-like at the moment.
Which isn't bad, but then the board wouldn't be as unique on its own.

loud_asian · « **Reply #176 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 18:38:51 »

Quote from: 27 on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:07:18

Just a quick update.

Factory is working on a large order, so I'm waiting a bit to get final quotes on the new design both in GB and prototype. Once I get said quote, I'll likely open up some sort of $30-$50 preorder that reserves your spot (limited in quantity of course).

Also I decided to simplify the side profile a bit.

Show Image

That's all for now.

Any idea of quantity?

27 · « **Reply #177 on:** Tue, 28 June 2016, 18:41:27 »

Quote from: loud_asian on Tue, 28 June 2016, 18:38:51

Quote from: 27 on Tue, 28 June 2016, 17:07:18
Just a quick update.

Factory is working on a large order, so I'm waiting a bit to get final quotes on the new design both in GB and prototype. Once I get said quote, I'll likely open up some sort of $30-$50 preorder that reserves your spot (limited in quantity of course).

Also I decided to simplify the side profile a bit.

Show Image

That's all for now.

Any idea of quantity?

In the OP I mentioned that it may be limited to 50, but I've been working on getting some packing and online shipping figured out, so I'm going to look at raising that.

piemancoder · « **Reply #178 on:** Wed, 29 June 2016, 02:58:11 »

I like it, definitely interested

duhhey · « **Reply #179 on:** Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:06:32 »

Looks solid. Very excitedd

Chicken Chaser · « **Reply #180 on:** Sat, 02 July 2016, 03:43:47 »

Wow, pretty sweet.

duhhey · « **Reply #181 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 12:53:25 »

Quote from: 27 on Tue, 24 May 2016, 08:33:48

Got a pic from the factory of the V0.01 board, which does not match the design I've been showing off.

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Anodization and milling quality looks alright in the picture. I'll take some shots detailing any issues once I receive it. Obviously this won't be telling of the latest design, but it will be telling of quality and ability to colour match.

Looks amazing. I'm very interested

Biggestmac · « **Reply #182 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 12:59:01 »

Looking good, keep it up!

Photekq · « **Reply #183 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 13:08:20 »

JUST DONT MOVE THAT THING UP TOO FAR, DONT COME TOO CLOSE TO THIS YA DUMMY

joey · « **Reply #184 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 13:11:42 »

Photekq:
See my CAD render:

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #185 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:31:48 »

I'm sorry if this has been asked/answered, but is there any sort of price estimate on this?

27 · « **Reply #186 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:34:18 »

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:31:48

I'm sorry if this has been asked/answered, but is there any sort of price estimate on this?

None for the new design yet. I'm slowly working on this, since it probably won't be run until after I moved for school, but I'm hoping to have quotes done this month.

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #187 on:** Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:43:02 »

Quote from: 27 on Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:34:18

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:31:48
I'm sorry if this has been asked/answered, but is there any sort of price estimate on this?

None for the new design yet. I'm slowly working on this, since it probably won't be run until after I moved for school, but I'm hoping to have quotes done this month.

Ok thank you sir

SBJ · « **Reply #188 on:** Mon, 04 July 2016, 07:48:25 »

Quote from: 27 on Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:34:18

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Sun, 03 July 2016, 16:31:48
I'm sorry if this has been asked/answered, but is there any sort of price estimate on this?

None for the new design yet. I'm slowly working on this, since it probably won't be run until after I moved for school, but I'm hoping to have quotes done this month.

Very happy to hear this. You take the time you need, this will be fantastic.

swornxin · « **Reply #189 on:** Mon, 04 July 2016, 08:42:25 »

Looking forward to using my OSAP for this.

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27 · « **Reply #190 on:** Mon, 04 July 2016, 10:01:39 »

Quote from: swornxin on Mon, 04 July 2016, 08:42:25

Looking forward to using my OSAP for this. )

Financially responsible!

Fnzzy · « **Reply #191 on:** Fri, 08 July 2016, 17:19:29 »

A bit late to the party, but color me interested! I was on the lookout for a blue-grey TKL but seeing as there are none available I'll gladly consider picking up a silver version of this

27 · « **Reply #192 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 18:15:58 »

I've sent the files to the manufacturer, so now I'm waiting on prices for the board.

Good news: I have quotes done on custom packaging foam, and it seems to be pretty reasonable

I'm considering using sprit pcbs instead of gon, due to a lot of people's concern over gon's lack of communication. I would use WKL, but the A.87 does not support underlight...

alienman82 · « **Reply #193 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 18:22:05 »

removed.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #194 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 19:02:59 »

No one trusts Sprit or GON....
Just go with winkeyless(beastmask) or leeku.

27 · « **Reply #195 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 19:04:18 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 25 July 2016, 19:02:59

No one trusts Sprit or GON....
Just go with winkeyless(beastmask) or leeku.

Already sent an email to leeku!

repuls0r · « **Reply #196 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 21:04:04 »

this is my planned end game

SevenU · « **Reply #197 on:** Mon, 25 July 2016, 22:21:24 »

Definitely interested depending on the price.

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JDragon · « **Reply #198 on:** Tue, 26 July 2016, 02:21:06 »

Will the board be WKL layout only? Looks great either way, I'm excited for this.

27 · « **Reply #199 on:** Tue, 26 July 2016, 02:22:26 »

Quote from: JDragon on Tue, 26 July 2016, 02:21:06

Will the board be WKL layout only?

Yes, winkeyless only. In a later round there might be an option for winkey, but that's not for sure.

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Author Topic: [IC] Mech27-TKL | Custom Aluminum Keyboard [Launching] (Read 95936 times)