[IC] Resin Casted 60% cases

[busgamer7394]

Currently waiting on Feng to see if he will allow me to use this design.

If anyone here designed a case they would want to make resin versions of, let me know.
If you guys want to see more of my work, check my post history on reddit /u/busgamer7394

[badchad]

This is awesome Juan


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[dgneo]

This is quite awesome.

Are screws threading without a problem? That'd be my biggest worry.

[busgamer7394]

This is quite awesome.

Are screws threading without a problem? That'd be my biggest worry.

Yeah, if I ever ran a group buy I would get a bigger pressure pot so that the silicon will go all the way into the screw holes. Right now only shorter screws work. I am also not sure how long they will last of the plate is removed often. If I get permition to use the design I will cast a couple more and try other mounts.

[SJHL]

Damn, this looks great.

[unoab]

Yeah, if I ever ran a group buy I would get a bigger pressure pot so that the silicon will go all the way into the screw holes. Right now only shorter screws work. I am also not sure how long they will last of the plate is removed often. If I get permition to use the design I will cast a couple more and try other mounts.

Why not fill them on the master and then drill and tap them afterwards?  Or put screws into the posts (unscrewed about 1/4" or so) when making the master and then put brass inserts onto them so they cast into the resin?  Or make the screw holes large enough to fit the brass inserts in and then just secure them with epoxy afterwards?

I think there are a few different ways to approach this problem, the inserts would make for the most secure and durable mount on opaque and dark resins, on clear resins the lack of a brass blob of metal in the cast may be more appealing so drill and tap might be a better option.

[busgamer7394]

Yeah, if I ever ran a group buy I would get a bigger pressure pot so that the silicon will go all the way into the screw holes. Right now only shorter screws work. I am also not sure how long they will last of the plate is removed often. If I get permition to use the design I will cast a couple more and try other mounts.

Why not fill them on the master and then drill and tap them afterwards?  Or put screws into the posts (unscrewed about 1/4" or so) when making the master and then put brass inserts onto them so they cast into the resin?  Or make the screw holes large enough to fit the brass inserts in and then just secure them with epoxy afterwards?

I think there are a few different ways to approach this problem, the inserts would make for the most secure and durable mount on opaque and dark resins, on clear resins the lack of a brass blob of metal in the cast may be more appealing so drill and tap might be a better option.

I think having the treading go down as much as possible would help with drilling. Brass inserts sounds good, I really want to add on in the middle since this case doesn't have any there.

[SixtyLife]

wow.. looks sharp 

[unoab]

I think having the treading go down as much as possible would help with drilling. Brass inserts sounds good, I really want to add on in the middle since this case doesn't have any there.

True, and I guess the drilling and tapping can be used to clean up any imperfections in the thread holes after casting anyways (and to make sure they are dimensionally correct as well).

[ArchDill]

Currently waiting on Feng to see if he will allow me to use this design.

If anyone here designed a case they would want to make resin versions of, let me know.
If you guys want to see more of my work, check my post history on reddit /u/busgamer7394


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This is great innovation for the hobby lifestyle, man! I hope he gives you permission. Any Idea on round about prices?

[nastrovje]

Sounds good and should get pretty cheap in the end, right?

I think Jellykey is attempting something similar

[Photoelectric]

This should be super dampening, I imagine.  Quite an interesting concept!  Are the sides of the case quite flexible or on the firm side?

[Puddsy]

Seems pretty cool. Might be good with a b.face.

[busgamer7394]

Sounds good and should get pretty cheap in the end, right?

I think Jellykey is attempting something similar

I set the prices of my last sale at half of what jellykey charges, so yeah they will be affordable :-)

[busgamer7394]

This should be super dampening, I imagine.  Quite an interesting concept!  Are the sides of the case quite flexible or on the firm side?

They felt flimsy the first day but have since hardened.

[HPE1000]

interested for sure

[MrRooks]

Yeah, if I ever ran a group buy I would get a bigger pressure pot so that the silicon will go all the way into the screw holes. Right now only shorter screws work. I am also not sure how long they will last of the plate is removed often. If I get permition to use the design I will cast a couple more and try other mounts.

Why not fill them on the master and then drill and tap them afterwards?  Or put screws into the posts (unscrewed about 1/4" or so) when making the master and then put brass inserts onto them so they cast into the resin?  Or make the screw holes large enough to fit the brass inserts in and then just secure them with epoxy afterwards?

I think there are a few different ways to approach this problem, the inserts would make for the most secure and durable mount on opaque and dark resins, on clear resins the lack of a brass blob of metal in the cast may be more appealing so drill and tap might be a better option.

These inserts are typically called heat-sets as they are inserted with heat. I've used them on plastic, they are common when 3D printing. You make a slightly small hole, put the heatset on the tip of a soldering iron(at it's lowest setting) and it will melt nicely into the plastic and the barbs or knurls on the insert will grab. Example: https://i.imgur.com/0ZvUKRI.jpg

I think that would be the best way to go for longevity but I have no idea how well those work with resin.

[mintyfruits]

Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure!

[busgamer7394]

Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure!

need to buy one first

[sth]

whoa, nice! please let us know if you ever do a 2-piece HHKB case :O i'd love a sparkly space case, or maybe something pink/purple.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

This is pretty dope. These resin cast cases could get pretty interesting!

[B1G_B1RD]

I would be very interested in this. I think that if you could have the inserts as those brass pieces that are just friction fit in the holes would be nice. This would allow for some pretty cool and unique designs.

[Halverson]

Very impressive! Would love to play around with one in person

[gaiden]

Very interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?

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[P1kas]

Would this type of case be durable? I'm worried resin might be brittle

[Tally810]

Is this real life? I want one...

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[Krytone]

Would this type of case be durable? I'm worried resin might be brittle

i think this is cool and all but durability would definitely be an issue as resin is very brittle. Maybe adding a lot of metal powder would help?

[nubbinator]

Would this type of case be durable? I'm worried resin might be brittle

i think this is cool and all but durability would definitely be an issue as resin is very brittle. Maybe adding a lot of metal powder would help?

Metal powder would not enhance durability.  If anything, it would probably make things worse.  And resins are highly variable in durability.  Some are very brittle, some are much more durable.

[Trente]

OMG this is something I always hope someone can do and it seems here it some. But another similar thing I was expecting is if someone will make a kit with metal bottom case a resin top face plate.

[forevermadrigal]

Stellar idea. Can't wait to see how this evolves. +1 for the hhkb case

[DALExSNAIL]

Want so bad

[busgamer7394]

Very interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?

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Can definitely make them in a bunch of diffrent colors and styles, could even make it in layers using diffrent colors.

For price i'm not sure. Thinking about 80-120 depending on how many people would like one and in what style.

[busgamer7394]

Would this type of case be durable? I'm worried resin might be brittle

Really depends on the resin. The clear one I use is more likely to bend under heavy loads than break/crack. I know the spacebars I make from it are insanely hard to break in half.

[gaiden]

Very interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?

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Can definitely make them in a bunch of diffrent colors and styles, could even make it in layers using diffrent colors.

For price i'm not sure. Thinking about 80-120 depending on how many people would like one and in what style.

Hopefully within $100.. But that prototype looks awesome already! Was thinking if something like a purple, blue, orange, green can be made that would be great too. Really dig the glitters! It really looks perfect the way the prototype is now

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[busgamer7394]

Very interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?

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Can definitely make them in a bunch of diffrent colors and styles, could even make it in layers using diffrent colors.

For price i'm not sure. Thinking about 80-120 depending on how many people would like one and in what style.

Hopefully within $100.. But that prototype looks awesome already! Was thinking if something like a purple, blue, orange, green can be made that would be great too. Really dig the glitters! It really looks perfect the way the prototype is now

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https://goo.gl/photos/n1VBEuJQHxuLtPZD9

These are some of the caps I have made. I would be able to make the cases in these styles, and a bunch of others.

[gaiden]

Very interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?

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Can definitely make them in a bunch of diffrent colors and styles, could even make it in layers using diffrent colors.

For price i'm not sure. Thinking about 80-120 depending on how many people would like one and in what style.

Hopefully within $100.. But that prototype looks awesome already! Was thinking if something like a purple, blue, orange, green can be made that would be great too. Really dig the glitters! It really looks perfect the way the prototype is now

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https://goo.gl/photos/n1VBEuJQHxuLtPZD9

These are some of the caps I have made. I would be able to make the cases in these styles, and a bunch of others.

saw your caps on reddit, those are works of art. but now that i looked around i think this black translucent case is just about as perfect as i could have asked for. 

[ArchDill]

Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure!

need to buy one first

I feel like this really could be a GREAT option for you. There are no HHKB cases on the market at this time. I know that I would for sure be in for one.

[duynguyenle]

These cases look pretty damn good! For the screw holes I would highly suggest making the holes large enough to accommodate standard threaded inserts, then once the case is casted, you can simply epoxy the inserts in place, it will for sure hold more securely than tapping directly into the resin (I wouldn't recommend that at all, unless you're only gonna use nylon screws or something, I can't imagine the resin holding the thread for very long if you use actual machine screws)

[cribbit]

Would love to hear how the process turns out. I think you'll definitely find the brass fittings as your best bet for the screws.

If you're not moving it much resin should be fine for a case.

Would love to see some of the crazier things this lets you do - inlaid fiber optics for funky underglow, setting things in the resin, etc.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Would love to hear how the process turns out. I think you'll definitely find the brass fittings as your best bet for the screws.

If you're not moving it much resin should be fine for a case.

Would love to see some of the crazier things this lets you do - inlaid fiber optics for funky underglow, setting things in the resin, etc.

Hadn't even thought of inlaid fiber optics. That'd be *really* cool 

[ArchDill]

I bought a ton of standoffs for a 3D print case I was planning. IF you are interested in trying those let me know and I can send them to you? You could epoxy or glue them in the bottom then screw the PCB to them. It may take some modification of each case.

Anyway.. if you are interested in trying them, PM me and I will send them to you. I have probably 30-50ish. 

[robbles]

I'm definitely in for an HHKB2 case and a HHKB style MX compatible case.

[Str1pez]

Oh damn, these are cool.  Also gives me hope as it's something that I planned on tryin to pull off at some point.  Funny, first the Jelly ones come out, and then these.  Seems like it's really hard these days to have and "original" idea when the internet is there to connect everyone and give them ideas.  As of last month, I thought I was the only one crazy enough to try such a large scale cast but clearly I've been proven wrong haha.

Love to see what you come up with, your caps are always quite amazing.

[Badwrench]

Ooooh, Red with Black sparkles for me please!  (Or Purple with black sparkles). 

[cribbit]

Ooooh, Red with Black sparkles for me please!  (Or Purple with black sparkles).

As long as there's sparkles

[Badwrench]

Ooooh, Red with Black sparkles for me please!  (Or Purple with black sparkles).

As long as there's sparkles

Pretty much.

[ArchDill]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

[busgamer7394]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks I actually just made another case

[ArchDill]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks I actually just made another case

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That looks great! How heavy are they?

[FioraCorp]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks I actually just made another case

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[gaiden]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks I actually just made another case

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That looks great! How heavy are they?

Yes this! What's the weight and is it possible to make a high profile with a thick resin bottom? That would be awesome

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[HPE1000]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks I actually just made another case

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b r u h

These are too nice

[Pwner]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks I actually just made another case

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b r u h

These are too nice

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That turned out pretty nice!  How time consuming is this process?

[busgamer7394]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks I actually just made another case

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b r u h

These are too nice

+1

That turned out pretty nice!  How time consuming is this process?

Not to long for the white and black swirls(about an hour). The clear ones take longer(about 6 hours to cure). After that I have to sand the bottoms and that's about another 20 mins.

[busgamer7394]

Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks I actually just made another case

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These are high profile and the bottoms are pretty thick. I will have better pictures up later and also a weight.

That looks great! How heavy are they?

Yes this! What's the weight and is it possible to make a high profile with a thick resin bottom? That would be awesome

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about 367g

[busgamer7394]

[dgneo]

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Yeah these are looking amazing!

[gaiden]

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Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?

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[busgamer7394]

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Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?

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Thats the post that got messed up lol. The white one was about 140g, the clear one I think weighs more but I havent checked.

[gaiden]

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Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?

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Thats the post that got messed up lol. The white one was about 140g, the clear one I think weighs more but I havent checked.

140g? actually that's alot lighter than i expected..I was hoping500-600g. i guess my understanding to density of resin is severely lacking. is there support for some sort of weight underneath or inside the case?

[Skuloth]

Would be cool to see one cast like the tex aluminum / acrylic cases.

Im a big fan of no angle low profile cases

[busgamer7394]

Would be cool to see one cast like the tex aluminum / acrylic cases.

Im a big fan of no angle low profile cases

Those I can actually make and sell :-), I have one other person intrested that is willing to let me borrow one to make a mold out of. I was planning on making some in about a month.

[busgamer7394]

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Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?

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Thats the post that got messed up lol. The white one was about 140g, the clear one I think weighs more but I havent checked.

140g? actually that's alot lighter than i expected..I was hoping500-600g. i guess my understanding to density of resin is severely lacking. is there support for some sort of weight underneath or inside the case?

The clear resin is about 2-3 times heavier. I could always add a weight to the case.

[Skuloth]

Would be cool to see one cast like the tex aluminum / acrylic cases.

Im a big fan of no angle low profile cases

Those I can actually make and sell :-), I have one other person intrested that is willing to let me borrow one to make a mold out of. I was planning on making some in about a month.

oooooo exciting.

[gaiden]

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Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?

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Thats the post that got messed up lol. The white one was about 140g, the clear one I think weighs more but I havent checked.

140g? actually that's alot lighter than i expected..I was hoping500-600g. i guess my understanding to density of resin is severely lacking. is there support for some sort of weight underneath or inside the case?

The clear resin is about 2-3 times heavier. I could always add a weight to the case.

This is very good news! really hoping this with weight can reach something in the range of ~2lbs (entire keyboard) that would be very awesome. Merlin64 did ran some custom weight insert gbs maybe he can help if there is need? 

[busgamer7394]

[gaiden]

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o wow that glow so mesmerizing 

[forevermadrigal]

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[stoic-lemon]

It's great to see some fun cases on the horizon. Looks like the glass weapons from Skyrim.

[Slash Emperor]

I don't know how I missed the IC thread you've had up over here.

Like your previous casts, I'm very interested in this as well.

[gaiden]

Just say Jelly Key's Trinity and Zephyr looks like great minds think alike https://imgur.com/a/1zE6o

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[busgamer7394]

Just say Jelly Key's Trinity and Zephyr looks like great minds think alike https://imgur.com/a/1zE6o

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I still kinda like my idea better. There are a lot of cases that allow under glow, but the last one I made reflected the underglow all the way up the sides of the case.

[CommonCurt]

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Nice.  Would love either a solid grey, or frosted translucent grey.

[Skuloth]

Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.

[cribbit]

Just say Jelly Key's Trinity and Zephyr looks like great minds think alike https://imgur.com/a/1zE6o

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I still kinda like my idea better. There are a lot of cases that allow under glow, but the last one I made reflected the underglow all the way up the sides of the case.

Yeah both this and the Zephyr are impressive, but in different ways.

[gaiden]

Just say Jelly Key's Trinity and Zephyr looks like great minds think alike https://imgur.com/a/1zE6o

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I still kinda like my idea better. There are a lot of cases that allow under glow, but the last one I made reflected the underglow all the way up the sides of the case.

as far as resin cast case i definitely like your black sparkle translucent one the best.

[busgamer7394]

Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.

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Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those

[busgamer7394]

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5ztnw2/idea23_60_resin_case_giveaway/

Giving one away

[cribbit]

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5ztnw2/idea23_60_resin_case_giveaway/

Giving one away

OMG

I like the format though! Raffles are boring and the barrier of entry is far too low. This makes things interesting.

[Halverson]

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5ztnw2/idea23_60_resin_case_giveaway/

Giving one away

I don't use Reddit, but I like that raffle style. Let us know which post she chooses!

[Skuloth]

Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.

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Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those

More interested in a tex like case for standard 60%s, but this is also sweet news :D

[busgamer7394]

Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.

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Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those

More interested in a tex like case for standard 60%s, but this is also sweet news :D

. Tex are those low profile cases right? I'm getting a simple acrylic one soon that I plan to use to make a mold.

[eksuen]

Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.

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Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those

More interested in a tex like case for standard 60%s, but this is also sweet news :D

. Tex are those low profile cases right? I'm getting a simple acrylic one soon that I plan to use to make a mold.

Yes, they are low profile. Any chance you'll make some high profile ones?

[busgamer7394]

Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.

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Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those

More interested in a tex like case for standard 60%s, but this is also sweet news :D

. Tex are those low profile cases right? I'm getting a simple acrylic one soon that I plan to use to make a mold.

Yes, they are low profile. Any chance you'll make some high profile ones?

working on that :-)

[Vloshko]

Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure!

need to buy one first

I'll send you an HHKB Pro 2 case to base it off of. In addition, I'm interested in HHKB Pro 2,  60% b.face, PLANCK and ducky shine 6 which I can also send you the case for.

[Latin00032]

Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure!

need to buy one first

I'll send you an HHKB Pro 2 case to base it off of. In addition, I'm interested in HHKB Pro 2,  60% b.face, PLANCK and ducky shine 6 which I can also send you the case for.

A hhkb seems harder to do. Would the sliders still work well enough?

A 2 part hhkb case for 60 percent mx boards would be cool.

Also, I'll send you my fc660c upper case and maybe the bottom of the case so we can have some color options for that, too. If you want to do that.

[busgamer7394]

Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure!

need to buy one first

I'll send you an HHKB Pro 2 case to base it off of. In addition, I'm interested in HHKB Pro 2,  60% b.face, PLANCK and ducky shine 6 which I can also send you the case for.

A hhkb seems harder to do. Would the sliders still work well enough?

A 2 part hhkb case for 60 percent mx boards would be cool.

Also, I'll send you my fc660c upper case and maybe the bottom of the case so we can have some color options for that, too. If you want to do that.

I will buy my own. I will probably have to mod the cases for casting. For the realforce I plan on changing the rounded corners and adding mini usb on the back.

[ineph]

Simply oweseome!

Why sand the bottoms of the clears?

[HPE1000]

Simply oweseome!

Why sand the bottoms of the clears?

Maybe to help with light diffusion for underglow leds

[busgamer7394]

Simply oweseome!

Why sand the bottoms of the clears?

its a one part mold so I had to get rid of some of the resin. It also did a great job at diffusing the leds, ill take a before and after picture using leds on the next batch.

[ineph]

Which resin are you using?

[busgamer7394]

Which resin are you using?

About 6 different smooth-on resins

[Findecanor]

BTW, there is no such word as "casted". The past tense of "cast" is "cast". ... ah, peeve. :-þ

[ctzn_voyager]

These are awesome, would def be interested.