[IC] 75% MX-mini : PCB + Plate +Case : Full LED, Macro < GB Started !>

[sprit]

Group Buy Started!! 

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.0




75% MX-mini   ANSI+ISO, Special Edition



Hello, guys !  I  am sprit ,  a member of GeekHack  &  KBDmania.   ...
my post on MX-mini :          http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49405.msg1082710#msg1082710
my articles on KBDmania  :   http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/tipandtech   
                                      http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/?_filter=search&act=&mid=photo&category=&search_target=nick_name&search_keyword=sprit

         

The Design

-  Cutting-edge Design, QC and Supplied by THE CREATOR  of A.87 and MX-mini Custom Standard. 
-  He is the Famous Independent Designer, Mr. BeastMask  from Korea. 
-  The Creator himself developed this Top-of-the-line :   A.87   A.87 ps2avr   A.87U   MX-mini 
-  USB and PS2 Auto-detect.  3rd generation.   
-  Long-term Tested and Revised by the Horde of Users in Korea and Worldwide.
- Designer's Page : http://winkeyless.kr/64


Full LED Control
- Full LED control, latest LED modes, regularly updated.   Open Source based.
-  LED modes at present : 1. Off   2. On   3. fading, breathing, dimming  4. getting brighter   5. getting darker  6.Typing Reactive on : off  7. etc .. 
-  New modes are under development among Various User Groups.
- LED modes : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KaZKv8lTzHM   (Oct.12 version )
                               



Features
-  All keys Programmable, Hardware Keymapping, and Hardware Macro support.  ATmega32A-AU controller.  Open Source based.-  Key SMD parts pre-solered and tested-  just need Your own switches to assemble. -  ANSI and ISO ready in one PCB.    (Concept Design by sprit for ISO users)
-  1.6T (1.6mm) Heavy duty PCB. precision-trimmed.   (suggested by sprit for GH)
-  supports the most of MX-mini compatible plates.
-  supports Cherry Stabilizers : Both PCB mount and Plate mount types.-  Up to 8 Extra Support holes for PCB mount method,  with the case  (suggested by sprit for Oscillatory Kinetic grounds)-  supports FN key almost at any position You like.  -  supports 1.25x 1x 1.25x 6.25x 1.25x 1x1x  (1x1x1) for Winkey ,     1.5x1.5x 7x 1.5x1.5x (1x1x1)  Winkeyles (WKL)


For GB
   
-  PCB  Color Options  : Red, Blue, Black, White
-  Case Compatibility  : All MX-mini compatibles, aka any  Alu, Acrylic, Plastic cases... etc.
-  Price Policy  :    Fixed Price =  50 USD /1PCB   (1.6mm,  ANSI+ISO, Special Edition, SMD pre-soldered and tested)                                                                                          (MOQ 50 PCB's for GH GB only. + plus extra shipping cost)                       
-  Delivery : Production in Two Weeks, Delivery in two Weeks = Total 4 Weeks. -  Manufactured in Korea, shipped from Seoul.

   

If You are interested,  Please Reply as the examples below.    Updated Oct. 21   

   -  ANSI / Red color / 2 PCBs / plate / case       
  -  ISO  / white  / 3 PCBs / plate / case     

Acryl  / Carbon / Metal   Cases  are under final finish for GB .Updated. 0ct.22  am.04:00 AST

1.   Acryl Case : Clear, White, Orange, Red, Blue, Black             around  70 USD
2.   Carbon Case (Polycarbornate)  : Clear (Transparent)           around 100 USD
3.   Metal Case  : lots of Colors                                             around 150 USD* pics will shown with GB start.
 

* Korean User Manual already available, Oct.16   http://winkeyless.kr/68 
* English User Manual will be available,  before shipping.   
   

   http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/7239820     
 
    MX-mini  Old Black PCB Edition  
 
   MX-mini U : USB & PS2  Edition  (latest 3rd generation)

[tjweir]

ANSI / Whilte color / 1 pcs

[AKmalamute]

Yes, very nice. I think I might just have to migrate my vote for your 60% over to this board.

What's the keycount for your two boards you're doing IC's for? Assuming ANSI for both, 66 vs 80  or so?

[sprit]

Yes, We do Mr. ! 

[Photekq]

ANSI / Black / 1

[Pacifist]

Ansi/red/1

Love 75%'s!

[pasph]

Iso / White color / 1 pcs

[MOZ]

ANSI Black 1

[Elrick]

ANSI Black 1

Same here, I suppose asking for also a case (plastic or aluminum) would be pointless....right?

[MOZ]

Already onto making an acrylic one

[Elrick]

Already onto making an acrylic one

Brilliant MOZ, thanks for that  .  Very rare for any 75% case to be made here at Geekhack, much like getting an 1800 made (which was done by REDLINE finally).

[sprit]

Yes, very nice. I think I might just have to migrate my vote for your 60% over to this board.

What's the keycount for your two boards you're doing IC's for? Assuming ANSI for both, 66 vs 80  or so?

This is not a vote.  Just a Quck IC. 

[MOZ]

Already onto making an acrylic one

Brilliant MOZ, thanks for that  .  Very rare for any 75% case to be made here at Geekhack, much like getting an 1800 made (which was done by REDLINE finally).

You'd be happy to know, I have an acrylic case for that already ready.

[sprit]

ANSI Black 1

Same here, I suppose asking for also a case (plastic or aluminum) would be pointless....right?

Hope You might find a way to fulfill your mission for MX-mini.

[calavera]

If this is compatible with LZ MX aluminium cases and supports ALPS switches then I might as well have the people in my thread join here and close my IC in my signature.
I'm super busy until end of the year so don't have time to finish my project. It's currently in plate design stage for alps switches.

The ALPS keycap group buy in my sig should also be of interest for those who want ALPS in the MX-mini layout.

Also for people that want an alu case to go with it, I had a deal with GON to make them. If OP(sprit) wants to collab or take over shoot me a PM (I speak Korean.)

[phetto]

Yes please ISO MX mini!

[Elrick]

Also for people that want an alu case to go with it, I had a deal with GON to make them. If OP(sprit) wants to collab or take over shoot me a PM (I speak Korean.)

Damn an aluminum case for it.  Definitely interested, and also getting GON involved here as well.  Looking good thus far, if we get a collaboration with everyone here then this Group Buy would be the most interesting to develop.

Nice to see GON getting on board  .

[sprit]

If this is compatible with LZ MX aluminium cases and supports ALPS switches then I might as well have the people in my thread join here and close my IC in my signature.
I'm super busy until end of the year so don't have time to finish my project. It's currently in plate design stage for alps switches.

The ALPS keycap group buy in my sig should also be of interest for those who want ALPS in the MX-mini layout.

Also for people that want an alu case to go with it, I had a deal with GON to make them. If OP(sprit) wants to collab or take over shoot me a PM (I speak Korean.)

Hello, Mr. Calavera!  You know the BeastMask from Korea?     The Creater of the Original A.87 and MX-mini Layouts.   
He's  Super Quick Response as usual, even quicker! He 's willing to support EU, ISO, especialy for GH members worldwide.
Delightefuly energetic, beaming laser from his super-towered eyes the day before.

Thanks for collaboration on ALPS,  I speak some English, Malaysian, German, Russian, but all very poor.

http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/tipandtech

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49407.0

http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/?_filter=search&act=&mid=photo&category=&search_target=nick_name&search_keyword=sprit

[jonathanyu]

ansi/ whatever color except white/ 1-2, depend on can I find a case and plate for it

[acantha]

Ansi/Red/1 PCB/1 plate

[oluf]

ANSI / White / 1 pcb

[acantha]

is there anywhere to get mx-mini plates? will we need another GB for those?

[sprit]

Already onto making an acrylic one

Nice!  I saw that. 

[sprit]

Also for people that want an alu case to go with it, I had a deal with GON to make them. If OP(sprit) wants to collab or take over shoot me a PM (I speak Korean.)

Damn an aluminum case for it.  Definitely interested, and also getting GON involved here as well.  Looking good thus far, if we get a collaboration with everyone here then this Group Buy would be the most interesting to develop.

Nice to see GON getting on board  .

As you know, Mr. BeastMask's  MX-mini has been a long-time-popular, and All PCBs and Cases are basically interoperative, compatible except very few, if there is, cases.  He updates, maintains, shares his design all the time.

[sprit]

Yes please ISO MX mini!

   We are working on ANSI+ISO, and now finalizing the Release Candidate..
Basically 1.25x shift and ISO enter supported in the PCB is required.     And the firmware.

I do love ISO for myself, I have learned some of your languages, fellow European guys.
Do You need some more key layouts to add on this PCB ?? to talk fluently to Your Girl?  My phetto !! 

[MOZ]

Sprit, sent you a PM, please have a look.

[sprit]

Sprit, sent you a PM, please have a look.

MX-mini has been always maintained it's form factors and the basic format, since it's first appearance 4 years ago.
So you can use the exactly same sheet for this newest PCB.

MX-mini U  has PS2- USB auto-detect, plate-free PCB mount for switches, super-easy firm-up, reliable LED features,  developed, and waited by keyboard Enthusiasts groups.

[AlexJP]

Ansi  Red  1pcb

[jdcarpe]

ANSI / Red color / 1 PCB

[BunnyLake]

ANSI red 1 pcb

[ninjadoc]

Ansi /Blue/ 1 PCB
Ansi/Black/ 1 PCB

[TLSC.wipeOut]

ANSI | Blue/White |1-2 pcs
Depending on the price

[oluf]

...
-  Price Policy  : Fixed Price =  50USD/1PCB (1.6mm, ANSI+ISO, Special Edition)
                                       (min = MOQ 50 PCB's for GH GB only. + plus extra shipping cost)
                                        (Non pre-soldered, Self-assemble version : 1.2T PCB + bulk parts, ANSI = 38USD in Korea)
...

[tjweir]

I'd like to change my interest level from 1 ANSI to two.

ANSI / Whilte color / 2 pcs

[Dubsgalore]

ANSI / White / 1 PCB

[TLSC.wipeOut]

...
-  Price Policy  : Fixed Price =  50USD/1PCB (1.6mm, ANSI+ISO, Special Edition)
                                       (min = MOQ 50 PCB's for GH GB only. + plus extra shipping cost)
                                        (Non pre-soldered, Self-assemble version : 1.2T PCB + bulk parts, ANSI = 38USD in Korea)
...

Thanks didn't see that right away ^_^

[sprit]

   
   My Old buddy,  MX-mini old Black Edition  needs some Endoscopy ...
 

[goobus]

ANSI / Black / 1 PCB

[sprit]

Thanks didn't see that right away ^_^

Hello! Thanks for Vote  and precious Comment!

[Hzza]

Nice, ISO 75%, just need to source a case now....

ISO / Black / 1 pcb / case.

[snoopy]

ISO / Black / 1 PCB

[sprit]

ISO / Black / 1 PCB

Thanks ! We gonna get ISO.

[sprit]

 
                  Notice     :   Updated


If You are interested,  Please Reply as the examples below.   (Updated)

-   ANSI / Red color / 2 PCBs / plate / case       

-   ISO  / white  / 3 PCBs / plate / case 


* Case : design finished,  around 70~150 USD (materials, prices pending, Pics will come When GB stars)

[sprit]

     Plz, check the Notice !

[tjweir]

ANSI / Whilte color / 2 pcs / 2 plates

(I don't actually care what colour the pcb is.)

[mashby]

ANSI / Blue color / 1 pcs / plate

[MOZ]

ISO / textured blue color / 1 PCBs / no plate / no case

[BunnyLake]

ansi white 2 pcbs, 2 plates 1 case

[sprit]

ISO / Black / 1 PCB

/edit
seems like winkeyless isn't supported, so no more interest

The designer Mr. BeastMask  himself  loves WKL.  He always put WKL on his designs 

-  supports FN key almost at any position You like.
-  supports 1.25x 1x 1.25x 6.25x 1.25x1x1x1  for Winkey ,     1.5x1.5x 7x 1.5x1.5x 1x1x1  Winkeyless (WKL)

[snoopy]

ISO / Black / 1 PCB

/edit
seems like winkeyless isn't supported, so no more interest

The designer Mr. BeastMask  himself  loves WKL.  He always put WKL on his designs 

-  supports FN key almost at any position You like.
-  supports 1.25x 1x 1.25x 6.25x 1.25x1x1x1  for Winkey ,     1.5x1.5x 7x 1.5x1.5x 1x1x1  Winkeyles (WKL)

why didn't you just say this when I asked you via pm? This wouldn't have confused me as your original pm reply did.

[lcs]

ANSI / blue / 1 PCB / plate

[sprit]

Sorry !  Mr. Snoopy!   maybe I was asleep..... zzz   

[sprit]

Thanks for Your attention!

[mr. rampage]

ANSI / Red color / 1 PCBs / 1 plate / 1 case

This looks perfect for programming! If you have dimensions of the case, could you post that? I just want to see if it's possible to carry this to and from work.

[sprit]

This MX-mini ps2avr,  The 2nd generation,  assembled to WKL  winkeyless. from KBD.

[sprit]

ANSI / Red color / 1 PCBs / 1 plate / 1 case

This looks perfect for programming! If you have dimensions of the case, could you post that? I just want to see if it's possible to carry this to and from work.

Hello!   Case size is  31 cm X 12cm 


   one of my favorite.  the original MX-mini Black Edition.

[PepperPanda]

ANSI / Red / 1 PCB / a plate and case (depending on what the case looks like)

[BunnyLake]

This MX-mini ps2avr,   The 2nd generation.   and assembled to WKL  winkeyless.

Show Image

this is amazing

[tjweir]

This MX-mini ps2avr,   The 2nd generation.   and assembled to WKL  winkeyless.

Show Image

this is amazing

I want that cable as well.

[Kayliss]

ANSI / Red / 2 PCB /1 plate /1 case      

[pasph]

ISO  / white  / PCBs / plate / case 

[Dansor]

Definately interested 

ANSI / Blue color / 1 PCB / plate / case

[sprit]

LED modes . AVI  Updated

LED modes  :     http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KaZKv8lTzHM       (Oct.12 version ) 

[sprit]

Thanks For your Attentions !

[nugaluga]

ansi red pcb plate case

[sprit]

* Case : design finished,  around  70 / 100 /150 USD    (depends on Materials,  Pics will come When GB starts.)           

               Case Design Reference : HHKB Ext. : the Real One will shown when GB stars this week

[blighty]

In for:
ANSI / black / 1 PCB / 1 plate / 1 black metal case 
and possibly
ANSI / white/ 1 PCB / 1 plate / 1 polycarbonate case

[sprit]

In for:
ANSI / black / 1 PCB / 1 plate / 1 case

The Unversal Case coming soon this Week on GB start !   

[sprit]

Do We Need a Black Case??  Ms. Mr.'s ??     

[snoopy]

Black is awesome. Which material will it be?

[Hzza]

Black is fine, goes with everything . Also curious about what it will be made from.

[sprit]

Acryl  / Carbon / Metal    Cases  are under final-finish for GB .

Acryl Case : Clear, White, Orange, Red, Blue, Black                    around  70 USD
Carbon Case (Polycarbornate)  : Clear (Transparent)        around  100 USD
Metal Case  : lots of Colors                                                     around 120 USD

[mm87]

ANSI / black / 1 PCB / 1 plate / 1 case

Black case would be great.

[Glissant]

Not sure writing down whether I want ISO or ANSI matters as the first post says "ANSI and ISO ready in one PCB", but I'll do it anyway.

ANSI / White / 1 PCB / plate (if applicable) / White acryl case

ANSI /  Blue / 1 PCB

ISO / Red / 1 PCB / plate (if applicable) / Clear carbon case

[sprit]

For This MX-mini W version PCB will be  ANSI + ISO.     

I need to check votes for ANSI or ISO, just for the Plate....   for Structural solidity issue.

[sprit]

Do we got 50 PCB's  for MOQ?   I hope so .... ^^

[tjweir]

Do we got 50 PCB's  for MOQ?   I hope so .... ^^

Do we need 50 PCBs ordered from just Geekhack, or does it include other keyboard forums?

[sprit]

Do we got 50 PCB's  for MOQ?   I hope so .... ^^

Do we need 50 PCBs ordered from just Geekhack, or does it include other keyboard forums?

Any forums on our Globe is OK!!  Mr. ^^ 

Are we in the GALAXY ANDROMEDA, Aren't WE?   No GB for Human Clans!!!

[MKULTRA]

ANSI/black/1 pcb/1 plate/1 case

[danielucf]

ANSI / White color / 1 PCB / plate / metal case

Depending on options I may add a second PCB/Plate/Case.

[sprit]

ANSI / White color / 1 PCB / plate / metal case

Depending on options I may add a second PCB/Plate/Case.

Sure Sir !

[sprit]

75% MX-mini W  PCB  Passed the Final Test Today morning.   
Ready For Mass Production !

Soon to go GB with   PCB / Plate/ Case  free options !   
So Happy to have  ANSI+ISO  Open Source 75%  for Everyone
Thank You My fellow GH Members!    고마워요 !            -    Sprit    from Seoul, Korea.

[Elrick]

I would want an ANSI / Black Colour / 1 PCB / 1 Plate / Metal Case.  Of course let us know what type of metal - aluminum,  ordinary steel or god's material STAINLESS STEEL  .

Of course lots of pics need to be provided so as to acknowledge our planned selections.  We might even change some choices to suit our requirements.  Thanks.

[Melvang]

If I wasn't already wrapped up in my own project for so much money I would jump on one of these.  But I think the wife would kill me at this point.

[sprit]

Sure, Sirs!!  PCB is perfect, in my opinion, But My cases are not that perfection... 

I am trying to pull them Up to there!!

[MKULTRA]

I'm very excited for this buy!

[Elrick]

Sure, Sirs!!  PCB is perfect, in my opinion, But My cases are not that perfection... 

I am trying to pull them Up to there!!

Hey, we all start from somewhere.  We are dealing with a Korean manufacturer at least hence the quality will be superb, the cases need to just play out with plenty of pictures that we are looking for.  Even if it's not quite up to TEAM REDLINE's standard - at least you tried,  thank you for that  .

This is the 75% one to get.  I will definitely buy one.

[sprit]

Hey, we all start from somewhere.  We are dealing with a Korean manufacturer at least hence the quality will be superb, the cases need to just play out with plenty of pictures that we are looking for.  Even if it's not quite up to TEAM REDLINE's standard - at least you tried,  thank you for that  .
This is the 75% one to get.  I will definitely buy one.

Thanks For all the Encourages and Trust!
I want A Perfection for my own Case Design!     That's why My Cases still not shown.

Let me say  ;  It will be quite Nicer than any other  Acrylic , PolyCarbon designs now,  and Reasonably Priced,  IMHO.
You Guys may dislike My design,  and vanish It from Our GH. 
My Fellow GH members, You are welcome to Criticize it !   I would humbly accept it and follow ...

[sprit]

(Updated for You Reference)


-  LED modes  : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBOqzWgTRjo&feature=player_embedded   

                                   

[AlexJP]

ANSI  /  RED  /  1 pcb  / 1 plate / 1 case

[sprit]

Acrylic Case :  Release Candidate 3,  soon in a week We will get the Final Candidate!

   

[MKULTRA]

Acrylic Case :  Release Candidate 3,  soon in a week We will get the Final Candidate!

(Attachment Link)     (Attachment Link)

I love the right angle corners.  So nice.

[Elrick]

I love the right angle corners.  So nice.

I have nothing against Acrylic but that material scratches like hell when you try and remove any dust deposits.  After a short time it starts to look aged and worn (dust magnet).  Trust me it won't remain clear and shiny for long.

That is why Aluminum or Steel is a better choice if you want something that will stand the test of time in any environment.

[sprit]

Absolutely!   I agree !
So That 's WHY I prepared at least 3 kinds of Materials.  Acrylic - Carbon - Metal
  And One or Two more. The 4th Candidate is the Safe Glass. (SiO₂)
       The Balancing between the Quality-Cost-Machining-Precision-User-Convenience -
Most of all, the Beauty-Hotness...  Under Finalizing.
 

[danielucf]

I'm interested to see what carbon looks like. Also are those colored tiles the safe glass?

[tbc]

what on earth is 'carbon' case material?  you mean diamonds ?

[AKmalamute]

what on earth is 'carbon' case material?  you mean diamonds ?

Carbon fiber ... or carbon-look fiberglass. I actually saw a motorcycle rear fender that was carbon-look ABS. 'bout laughed myself silly.

[meiosis]

what on earth is 'carbon' case material?  you mean diamonds ?

Polycarbonate I believe.

[sprit]

what on earth is 'carbon' case material?  you mean diamonds ?

Polycarbonate I believe.

Sorry for that.     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycarbonate     C_nH_nO_n   Polymers,  I mean .   

   


IR transmittance of polycarbonate. Also, polycarbonate is almost completely transparent throughout the entire visible region until 400 nm, blocking UV light. 

[Elrick]

Polycarbonate I believe.

Sorry for that.     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycarbonate     C_nH_nO_n   Polymers,  I mean .  


Polycarbonate is okay but you must choose a textured finish for the keyboard face plate around the keys.  That way it won't scratch easily and will retain it's original finish far longer.

Never choose glass like finishes in plastic because they will all deteriorate their glossy finishes over time due to usage.

[Elrick]

The 4th Candidate is the Safe Glass. (SiO₂)

Damn that would be interesting to see.  If you are going to use laminated glass that is almost unbreakable even when dropped onto a concrete surface.  It might chip but it won't shatter.

Don't use safety glass because it's designed to fragment into millions of smaller grains when it gets hit.  Always go for laminated glass which can be tinted from a grey, green, blue or mirror like finish.

If you go down that route it might get quite expensive and painful if it fails to meet any popularity here on GH.  But I would be interested in it for sure  .

[sprit]

정말 감사합니다 !    Thank You Very Much for all the Tips and Advice!!  I respect Them!!

I usually consult to the friends and experts in the Mobile device industries, But as we know, production techs are differ. 

So in this  GB, I'd propose Acrylic and PolyCarbon, an Dura-Aluminium.    Other 4th, 5th.. are just private clumsy experimental stuffs.

For Acrylic Cases I'd like follow the Apple G3, G4, G5 Cases introduced in 1998, 2002, 2004...        Hello Cuties!


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G3              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G5         
http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/7259551             http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/7268536       
http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/tipandtech/7416263


   http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/photo/7280788








   http://www.macworld.com



  www.apple.com/r/store/gallery/emac2003/5.html

[Elrick]

So in this  GB, I'd propose Acrylic and PolyCarbon, an Dura-Aluminium.    Other 4th, 5th.. are just private clumsy experimental stuffs.

For Acrylic Cases I'd like follow the Apple G3, G4, G5 Cases introduced in 1998, 2002, 2004...        Hello Cuties!

Not a fan of Apple now but in my younger days, I would of killed to own an Apple inspired keyboard  .

Dura-Aluminium looks good, got to see some pics on that.

Any extra 4th or 5th experimental cases made out of glass or even granite (yes stone) could be used.  I would pay you for that stone keyboard case  .

Here is another idea I've yet seen anyone do in the WORLD today.  Make a mold (2-part) easy to assemble yourself and mix some cement/adhesive mixture and pour into the mold.  Once it sets you should have a pretty durable cement style keyboard case.  Only trick is to really make a durable case with internal supports to prevent any cracking.  I know people in Europe pour secret mixtures into molds to build really delicate figurines and such, which are extremely tough (not easy to break).

[sprit]

 

[Dubsgalore]

(Attachment Link)   (Attachment Link)

Now i'm actually excited...super high quality acrylic right there 

[Melvang]

So in this  GB, I'd propose Acrylic and PolyCarbon, an Dura-Aluminium.    Other 4th, 5th.. are just private clumsy experimental stuffs.

For Acrylic Cases I'd like follow the Apple G3, G4, G5 Cases introduced in 1998, 2002, 2004...        Hello Cuties!

Not a fan of Apple now but in my younger days, I would of killed to own an Apple inspired keyboard  .

Dura-Aluminium looks good, got to see some pics on that.

Any extra 4th or 5th experimental cases made out of glass or even granite (yes stone) could be used.  I would pay you for that stone keyboard case  .

Here is another idea I've yet seen anyone do in the WORLD today.  Make a mold (2-part) easy to assemble yourself and mix some cement/adhesive mixture and pour into the mold.  Once it sets you should have a pretty durable cement style keyboard case.  Only trick is to really make a durable case with internal supports to prevent any cracking.  I know people in Europe pour secret mixtures into molds to build really delicate figurines and such, which are extremely tough (not easy to break).

epoxy based grout would be my suggestion here.  Not sure on how well it would take paint or how you would go about smoothing out the finish but that stuff is STUPID durable and strong.

[sprit]

Thanks My Fellow GH guys!  I Love Your Encouragements.   I Love You all !!!

I am doing some proto-injection-molding with the Industry Experts,  but  for the NeXT Time.

     

[yicaoyimu]

Should I get a metal case from this GB or LZ-MX GH? Any suggestions? Hard decision. Guess I can't figure out until the sample comes out.

Just curious sprit, what is that black metal looking case in the picture of black MX-mini?

[sprit]

My Very Private Opinion  :

My Precious Skin and Fingers are much more used to Plastics than Metals.

I prefer ABS, and Acrylic Cases for my own,  even I have several Metal cases.

We know, Tastes differ.      And I prepared Aluminium Metal cases  in this GB.

  prototype...  Final Candidate is more refined.

[sprit]

At this Moment, I want to tell My Design Concept Officially.

  100% Interchangeable,   100% Interoperable,   100% Mix n Match !

  All 60% Cases of Mine will do.  All 75% Cases of Mine will do.  and All 87 TKL will do.


            * Pics Will come this week !


All Poly models will 'Mix n Match' with Metallic models.  They share all the basic Designs but materials.   


SPRiT   Model 1A     :   Acrylic, Poly models ;   PolyAcrylic, PolyCarbon, etc  (Color, Clear, Smooth, hairline, rough, sanding,etc..)


SPRiT   Model 1M   :    Metalic models ;   Dura-Alu, Chrome-Plated Metals, etc  (Color, Smooth, hairline, rough, sanding, Chrome etc..)


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[sprit]

75%  MX-mini PCB and Case Full Ready for GB !
GH style plates will be used for 75% MX-mini.
 
GB will open Next Monday or Tuesday!
 

[sprit]

So in this  GB, I'd propose Acrylic and PolyCarbon, an Dura-Aluminium.    Other 4th, 5th.. are just private clumsy experimental stuffs.

For Acrylic Cases I'd like follow the Apple G3, G4, G5 Cases introduced in 1998, 2002, 2004...        Hello Cuties!

Not a fan of Apple now but in my younger days, I would of killed to own an Apple inspired keyboard  .

Dura-Aluminium looks good, got to see some pics on that.

Any extra 4th or 5th experimental cases made out of glass or even granite (yes stone) could be used.  I would pay you for that stone keyboard case  .

Here is another idea I've yet seen anyone do in the WORLD today.  Make a mold (2-part) easy to assemble yourself and mix some cement/adhesive mixture and pour into the mold.  Once it sets you should have a pretty durable cement style keyboard case.  Only trick is to really make a durable case with internal supports to prevent any cracking.  I know people in Europe pour secret mixtures into molds to build really delicate figurines and such, which are extremely tough (not easy to break).

I really Appreciate your advice!  You are My Master Yoda from Now!   
We will talk about this as often as possible, OK?
 

[sprit]

Should I get a metal case from this GB or LZ-MX GH? Any suggestions? Hard decision. Guess I can't figure out until the sample comes out.

Just curious sprit, what is that black metal looking case in the picture of black MX-mini?

Hi!   thx for your comment!   That black metal looking case in the picture is Acryl half Rough finish.

[tjweir]

GB will open Next Monday or Tuesday!

Amazing!

The prototype cases look great.  I was thinking of making a wood case as well. 

[sprit]

< GB Today !    From 09:00 AST>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTY8H7zjdtc

[tjweir]

My wallet is ready!

[sprit]

GB Started!   


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