Possible 60% case design

[Photekq]

So I was daydreaming in school and thought of this design, then made a quick mock up in 30 minutes when I got home. The idea is that the bottom part is just like the trays the pokers, pures use except it supports a plate. However, instead of having a top half you just have bare switches. Thought it was a pretty cool idea and figured it would be relatively cheap to produce compared to the other 60% aluminium cases that support plates.

Still not sure what the best way to attach the plate to the base would be. This is why there aren't any screwholes in the picture. I think having screws on top would ruin the look, and I'm trying to think of an alternative.

My TKL case is still my main project so I highly doubt I'll ever produce this but I just wanted to see what you guys think.

[codyeatworld]

Not sure about the plate, a frame on top to secure it wouldn't be that bad i figuring. It would be like a mini kmac 2.

I just saw this on http://lzlife.tistory.com/

[Photekq]

Not sure about the plate, a frame on top to secure it wouldn't be that bad i figuring. It would be like a mini kmac 2.

I just saw this on http://lzlife.tistory.com/

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The reason I was attracted to the design was the lack of a top half/frame since it gives it a unique look and cuts down on machining/material costs. I don't see why the plate wouldn't be sturdy enough without a frame as long as it is attached properly.

That LZ case is stunning though, I must admit.

[ideus]

This is really nice, is someone working to manufacture it? or it is already being sold?

Not sure about the plate, a frame on top to secure it wouldn't be that bad i figuring. It would be like a mini kmac 2.

I just saw this on http://lzlife.tistory.com/

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The reason I was attracted to the design was the lack of a top half/frame since it gives it a unique look and cuts down on machining/material costs. I don't see why the plate wouldn't be sturdy enough without a frame as long as it is attached properly.

That LZ case is stunning though, I must admit.

[WhiteFireDragon]

Similar design to the KMAC2. That natural angle won't be cheap to produce. You need to start with block of aluminum, then mill out enough material to make that angle. So not only will it cost more in material, but also the milling time.

This design is pretty similar to Boost's/Acetrak's low profile case mockeup, and my 60% case without the top cover.

[CPTBadAss]

I like the design but I had similar concerns as WFD. Plus I think the market is a bit over-saturated at the moment.

[codyeatworld]

I really like the angle. Bummer that it makes it expensive.

You could just expose the plate like Matt3o project:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42302.0

[Findecanor]

There are also designs where the plate is bent in the front and in the back to make the front and back walls of the case.

[ideus]

Do you have some pictures of this design?

There are also designs where the plate is bent in the front and in the back to make the front and back walls of the case.

[Photekq]

Similar design to the KMAC2. That natural angle won't be cheap to produce. You need to start with block of aluminum, then mill out enough material to make that angle. So not only will it cost more in material, but also the milling time.

This design is pretty similar to Boost's/Acetrak's low profile case mockeup, and my 60% case without the top cover.

I of course haven't got quotes for this case since it's only a mock up, but when I was getting quotes for my TKL case I asked how much it would reduce the costs to make it flat out of curiosity. The guy said the materials would be about £30 cheaper and the machining would be £20 cheaper. £50 isn't too much to me, but of course if this were to be a truly budget case it would be flat w/ feet.

Also, this post wasn't to show off the case I've designed, more to see what people thought of the exposed plate design. Sorry for not making that clear in the OP.

I like the design but I had similar concerns as WFD. Plus I think the market is a bit over-saturated at the moment.

I agree that the market is very over saturated. Like I said in the OP I doubt this will ever happen, and even if it does I will probably only produce one for myself.

I really like the angle. Bummer that it makes it expensive.

You could just expose the plate like Matt3o project:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42302.0

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The plate could be exposed and it would lead to a truly cheap design, but for that little extra material/machining costs you get a much nicer look imo.