Author Topic: [IC] Phoenix - a TKL by Cable Car Designs (Read 47233 times)

Jacki · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 09 October 2021, 17:47:10 »

I'm so ready for that brass bottom

Dragonhunt · « **Reply #51 on:** Sun, 10 October 2021, 01:34:28 »

The red is just too good.
I wish you could anodize brass so you get the heft and colour.

Do you already know how heavy the 2 versions will be?

If the red alu is too light i might try to think of a way too add weights myself.
And afterwards find a way to cover the screw holes which can't be unseen once you notice it

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Looking forward to see the pricing on it.

Branno · « **Reply #52 on:** Sun, 10 October 2021, 02:43:15 »

HugoChowsky · « **Reply #53 on:** Sun, 10 October 2021, 02:51:54 »

~~Is this board available in WK?~~

Oops sorry. I clearly didn't read the entire post. Sorry.

dmatx1 · « **Reply #54 on:** Sun, 10 October 2021, 03:54:59 »

Quote from: Dragonhunt on Sun, 10 October 2021, 01:34:28

Do you already know how heavy the 2 versions will be?

Quote

built brass base is 4.5kg and the alu is around 2.5 less so likely around 2kg

From Discord

Full aluminum board is very-very far from being light

sirieous · « **Reply #55 on:** Sun, 10 October 2021, 11:57:14 »

Board sounds lovely. Keen to get in on the public run

dantambok · « **Reply #56 on:** Sun, 10 October 2021, 12:04:20 »

great work Max!

westfoxtrot · « **Reply #57 on:** Sun, 10 October 2021, 13:10:50 »

Quote from: dantambok on Sun, 10 October 2021, 12:04:20

great work Max!

Quote from: dmatx1 on Sun, 10 October 2021, 03:54:59

From Discord

Full aluminum board is very-very far from being light

Added approx weights to the first post!

Quote from: sirieous on Sun, 10 October 2021, 11:57:14

Board sounds lovely. Keen to get in on the public run

you're my hero

Quote from: HugoChowsky on Sun, 10 October 2021, 02:51:54

~~Is this board available in WK?~~

Oops sorry. I clearly didn't read the entire post. Sorry.

Yes it is! Kwerdenker only had a WKL version for his photo shoot

Quote from: Dragonhunt on Sun, 10 October 2021, 01:34:28

Do you already know how heavy the 2 versions will be?

Added to the first post

Quote from: Ustinj on Fri, 08 October 2021, 17:42:55

beautiful and unique, excellent all around ... i've always loved this board's unique silhouette

TYSM

Quote from: Gnome on Fri, 08 October 2021, 16:05:50

I understand there's a reason for it. It's a very clean looking board so the asymmetry really sticks out like a sore thumb to me.
Speaking of mounting system, any exploded renders available?

Sorry for the delay, got locked out of fusion

. Added to the first post

Qwapa · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 11 October 2021, 07:33:11 »

Very interested in this board!

ai06L · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 11 October 2021, 08:19:49 »

this is hot

Whale_algorithm · « **Reply #60 on:** Mon, 11 October 2021, 13:51:09 »

This looks nice. Would it be technically feasible to make the bottom screws hidden like a keycult no 2, or to use an offset USB port?

westfoxtrot · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 13 October 2021, 06:18:27 »

Quote from: Whale_algorithm on Mon, 11 October 2021, 13:51:09

This looks nice. Would it be technically feasible to make the bottom screws hidden like a keycult no 2, or to use an offset USB port?

This design element was intentional. The TKL form factor is inherently asymmetrical, and the exterior screws mirror the internals of the keyboard. This functionalist design decision is a part of the mounting system and the private round/prototyping has shown it be an effective part of the design

Vorge · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 13 October 2021, 11:05:18 »

I cant unsee the screws but I cant unsee how beautiful it looks either. Gonna definitely grab one. GLWGB

mikestah · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 14 October 2021, 13:38:34 »

Take my moneys!

niorob · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 14 October 2021, 17:47:21 »

Very beautiful board, will definitely be trying to pick one of these up!

bananathock · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 15 October 2021, 22:41:54 »

you got this max!

Coquelox18 · « **Reply #66 on:** Sat, 16 October 2021, 02:16:14 »

i love tkls so much and this is great

Mandabanker007 · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 21 October 2021, 09:28:06 »

Great looking weight design

westfoxtrot · « **Reply #68 on:** Sat, 04 December 2021, 05:37:26 »

Pricing target has been added to the first post - sorry for the delay on getting this included I wanted to be sure it was as accurate and fair as possible.

herbologist · « **Reply #69 on:** Sat, 04 December 2021, 09:39:25 »

Gorgeous. Brass pricing is incredible.

Sent from my HD1925 using Tapatalk

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #70 on:** Sat, 04 December 2021, 23:34:47 »

It is 12:22 am on December 5 2021 and i am looking at an aluminum and brass rectangle that is a well priced luxury keyboard. I do not have enough money to buy it

Another bad night for me Sleep well everyone

Surefoot · « **Reply #71 on:** Sun, 05 December 2021, 07:39:07 »

I'll definitely get one. Full brass base looks promising.

mr_fro2000 · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 05 December 2021, 07:48:33 »

Finally, a Max TKL.. looks amazing! GLWS!

ephemeral25 · « **Reply #73 on:** Sun, 05 December 2021, 14:16:27 »

I have yet to try a nice implementation of sandwich gasket mount.

This is probably my best bet.

Looks good so far

I don't think the Alu version is well priced for an Unlimited run, maybe you don't want that many people to join IDK. The premium asked for the brass option makes a lot more sense all together and this would probably the option I will go for.

More photos would also be nice (sides and usb part of the board) to have a better overall idea.

noorejji · « **Reply #74 on:** Sun, 05 December 2021, 14:18:48 »

Will the red alu look like the bottom case in the OP? With all alu will the bottom color match the top case? Will the alu plate be the same color as the top case?

Diggidy · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 10 December 2021, 06:36:24 »

Hawksmoor · « **Reply #76 on:** Sun, 12 December 2021, 06:53:56 »

Is the production version of mechstudio’s mk88 the same as that in Kwerdenker's photo's.
Like with multi layout: F12 and F13. 7U and 6.25U?

Could i also ask the thickness of the PCB? Is it 1.6 or 1.2mm?

Thanks

Whale_algorithm · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 23 December 2021, 10:45:50 »

Quote from: Diggidy on Fri, 10 December 2021, 06:36:24

I will admit I don't love the bottom logo of the board -

I tend to agree with you. I would prefer a smaller logo engraving

actress · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 24 December 2021, 13:16:58 »

I'm also not crazy about the weight design to be honest. Will try to get one brass bottom unit anyway because I'm really liking the curves and sound profile of the board.
Also thank you for trying to do unlimited units.

J_Noes · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 24 December 2021, 20:52:29 »

It’s so tempting but would prefer a tkl with a split plate

LMarci · « **Reply #80 on:** Mon, 27 December 2021, 17:07:49 »

Nice and clean design, will definitely get a unit

westfoxtrot · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 11 January 2022, 04:10:08 »

Quote from: Hawksmoor on Sun, 12 December 2021, 06:53:56

Is the production version of mechstudio’s mk88 the same as that in Kwerdenker's photo's.
Like with multi layout: F12 and F13. 7U and 6.25U?

Could i also ask the thickness of the PCB? Is it 1.6 or 1.2mm?

Thanks

The Production version will be tailored specifically for this board. F13 only and 7U only at the moment

1.6mm

Quote from: Diggidy on Fri, 10 December 2021, 06:36:24

I will admit I don't love the bottom logo of the board - it looks kind of cheesy to me - but overall I really like the aesthetics of the board and will likely be in for a brass bottom.

To confirm, a hiney 88 w/ db will be compatible?

Yes the hineybush 88 pcb is compatible with the daughterboard added and USB removed

Quote from: noorejji on Sun, 05 December 2021, 14:18:48

Will the red alu look like the bottom case in the OP? With all alu will the bottom color match the top case? Will the alu plate be the same color as the top case?

The red alu is this colour. With a full aluminium board you can choose to have the 3 parts different colours or matching

lewisflude · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 11 January 2022, 04:17:58 »

noorejji · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 11 January 2022, 10:06:38 »

Quote from: westfoxtrot on Tue, 11 January 2022, 04:10:08

Quote from: noorejji on Sun, 05 December 2021, 14:18:48
Will the red alu look like the bottom case in the OP? With all alu will the bottom color match the top case? Will the alu plate be the same color as the top case?

The red alu is this colour. With a full aluminium board you can choose to have the 3 parts different colours or matching

Thanks for clarifying.

Quote from: lewisflude on Tue, 11 January 2022, 04:17:58

Quote from: ephemeral25 on Sun, 05 December 2021, 14:16:27
I have yet to try a nice implementation of sandwich gasket mount.

This is probably my best bet.

Looks good so far

I don't think the Alu version is well priced for an Unlimited run, maybe you don't want that many people to join IDK. The premium asked for the brass option makes a lot more sense all together and this would probably the option I will go for.

More photos would also be nice (sides and usb part of the board) to have a better overall idea.

This seems a little passive aggressive to me (saying maybe he doesn't want many people to join). The pricing is incredibly fair for the quality of the design for both alu/brass. We've seen multiple unlimited GBs go above the $700-800 mark in recent times. Maybe I'm misinterpreting.

If you want something with great price/performance value, can I recommend: https://oceanusbrass.com/products/raw-brass-block

Your post definitely comes off as snide, so what’s the point in pointing out something as perhaps being passive aggressive?

westfoxtrot · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 25 January 2022, 04:35:29 »

Updated first post - change of date

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Author Topic: [IC] Phoenix - a TKL by Cable Car Designs (Read 47233 times)