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Title: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Tobu on Mon, 07 October 2019, 23:59:29
CANON60 IC Updated(02/01/2020)

Hi Everyone,

This is the final interest check before the group buy. Prototypes have come in and final preparations for the group buy are being made.

Introducing the Canon60. This is a hi-profile case comprised of a metal casing encased in acrylic.

(https://imgur.com/35X3Mtf.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/WT9mrVy.jpg)

I created this keyboard in an attempt to create a floating type design. I also personally like the combination of acrylic and polished metals.
In order to create a clean floating look, there are minimal screws in this design. (Screws are only used to fasten the PCB to the inner case. The rest of the case will be held together with neodymium magnets.

Structure of the overall design:
(https://i.imgur.com/UMnSs5O.jpg)

Render Gallery (https://imgur.com/a/3Glxuxd)

Prototype Gallery (https://imgur.com/a/D7g0DvK)

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Overall Kit Details:

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Additional Details:

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Please Fill Out The Interest Check Survey! (https://forms.gle/M4cit3frjDeVesmk8)

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To Do: (02/01/2020):

Join my DISCORD Server (https://discord.gg/U9M6BqH) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/codakeys/) for future updates!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: lemonloli on Tue, 08 October 2019, 00:14:00
Very nice! I love the aesthetic.

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Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: NotYeMK on Tue, 08 October 2019, 00:26:13
I do find this very nice. I will definitely follow this with great interest. Maybe there should be screws to hold in the acrylic, not just the magnets. Mostly as a second option for those that want to keep everything extra secure. But overall, it is still a really good board for me. 
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: FearsomeCubedWarrior on Tue, 08 October 2019, 13:37:30
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Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Tobu on Tue, 08 October 2019, 17:37:23
Quote from: FearsomeCubedWarrior on Tue, 08 October 2019, 13:37:30
You do understand, that you'll have to use something like 420 or 440C for your steel block, right?
Just a note. Interesting concept, but looks a bit bulky.

Thanks for the input. Yes, I've been looking at different materials to use and 400 series stainless steel seems to be the best bet so far.


Quote from: NotYeMK on Tue, 08 October 2019, 00:26:13
I do find this very nice. I will definitely follow this with great interest. Maybe there should be screws to hold in the acrylic, not just the magnets. Mostly as a second option for those that want to keep everything extra secure. But overall, it is still a really good board for me. 

Quote from: lemonloli on Tue, 08 October 2019, 00:14:00
Very nice! I love the aesthetic.
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the input!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: CF73 on Tue, 08 October 2019, 20:00:45
Looks better than plain alu cases to me  :p
I'm not sure about the tray mount plate tho, they feel/sound pretty inconsistent
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: elli on Tue, 08 October 2019, 21:08:31
make it 4 point to allow for less inconsistency in typing feel and sound
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Agilr on Tue, 08 October 2019, 22:03:38
Something interesting and different from the usual gasket mount aluminium boards with brass weights that come out every month

I dig :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Tobu on Sat, 12 October 2019, 14:08:38
Quote from: CF73 on Tue, 08 October 2019, 20:00:45
Looks better than plain alu cases to me  :p
I'm not sure about the tray mount plate tho, they feel/sound pretty inconsistent

Quote from: elli on Tue, 08 October 2019, 21:08:31
make it 4 point to allow for less inconsistency in typing feel and sound

Thanks. I'll keep these in mind.

Quote from: Agilr on Tue, 08 October 2019, 22:03:38
Something interesting and different from the usual gasket mount aluminium boards with brass weights that come out every month

I dig :thumb:

Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: lush_bunny on Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:15:34
Watching this very closely. Will you be interested in doing different layouts in the future? Say TKL or 75%?
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: liangalv on Sun, 13 October 2019, 15:28:35
Gorgeous, any plans for a polycarb variant?
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Tobu on Mon, 14 October 2019, 16:43:40
Quote from: lush_bunny on Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:15:34
Watching this very closely. Will you be interested in doing different layouts in the future? Say TKL or 75%?

Definitely interested in doing a TKL later.

Quote from: liangalv on Sun, 13 October 2019, 15:28:35
Gorgeous, any plans for a polycarb variant?

Will look into polycarb. But I think for the most part Acrylic has properties better suited for this project. Did you mean the frost polycarb?
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Tobu on Sat, 09 November 2019, 14:56:42
11/09/2019: Interest Check Updated!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: DanBe on Sat, 09 November 2019, 15:07:30
Beautiful, going to keep an eye on this one
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: d00deitsnik on Sat, 09 November 2019, 23:23:17
I like the cleaner feel of the updated back logo. Do you plan on making the PCB an optional add-on? I'd be pretty content without one tbh.
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Tobu on Sun, 10 November 2019, 21:21:49
Quote from: d00deitsnik on Sat, 09 November 2019, 23:23:17
I like the cleaner feel of the updated back logo. Do you plan on making the PCB an optional add-on? I'd be pretty content without one tbh.
 
Yep. I plan on making the PCB an add on option as I originally wanted this case able to fit any standard 60% PCB.
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: lush_bunny on Mon, 11 November 2019, 03:14:25
How are the acoustics? Curious on what nice tactiles sound on this board.
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Winster on Mon, 11 November 2019, 04:08:35
Will the plate allow all the layouts permitted on the DZ60. I am a 65% user and so would like to have a plate option that allows 5 1U keys on the right of the space bar.
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Tobu on Mon, 11 November 2019, 21:56:45
Quote from: lush_bunny on Mon, 11 November 2019, 03:14:25
How are the acoustics? Curious on what nice tactiles sound on this board.

I'm not entirely sure myself. I've only tested linear on the prototype for now, but that was with the older version with the low profile inner case. I'm sure the newer design will have a much different sound profile as there are less openings and the inner case is overall bigger in the updated version. Once I get the new prototype in I will make sure to do a sound test.

Quote from: Winster on Mon, 11 November 2019, 04:08:35
Will the plate allow all the layouts permitted on the DZ60. I am a 65% user and so would like to have a plate option that allows 5 1U keys on the right of the space bar.

I did think about including those options in my plate but I personally didn't like the lack of material that that would create in the overall plate so no, the plate I am offering will not fit that layout. But, this case will fit any other plate that fits the dz60 so if you did want to go with that layout you still could, you just wouldn't have the color options that I am providing for only the plate. I think kbd fans does sell a gold brass plate that should fit that layout.
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: rrsurmeier on Tue, 12 November 2019, 18:22:44
how much did that proto cost?  :blank:
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: KingOfMemes on Tue, 12 November 2019, 19:30:33
Quote from: rrsurmeier on Tue, 12 November 2019, 18:22:44
how much did that proto cost?  :blank:
About tree fiddy
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: d00deitsnik on Thu, 21 November 2019, 18:11:39
I just thought about this, but are the switches showing intentionally?
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: DasGnome on Fri, 22 November 2019, 15:48:59
Love combinations of materials like this. Pretty stoked to see where this goes!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case
Post by: Tobu on Mon, 25 November 2019, 20:57:29
Quote from: d00deitsnik on Thu, 21 November 2019, 18:11:39
I just thought about this, but are the switches showing intentionally?

The first prototype the case was lower than expected. The switches do not show in the new one.

Quote from: DasGnome on Fri, 22 November 2019, 15:48:59
Love combinations of materials like this. Pretty stoked to see where this goes!
Thanks!

Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Tobu on Sat, 01 February 2020, 11:52:00
02/01/2020: Post has been updated!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: BB997 on Sat, 01 February 2020, 13:17:22
Love this project! Very excited to see other layouts in the future!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: d00deitsnik on Sun, 02 February 2020, 00:28:54
So happy to get an update about this project. I'm super excited about this. Are the magnets in the acrylic gold in color or will we have options for those as well? And do you have an estimate about when you'd like this group buy to happen and the potential number of boards you're willing to make? Or is it too early to ask those questions..

edit: I just re-read the IC. My bad. lol
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: lush_bunny on Sun, 02 February 2020, 00:46:49
I forgot about this board! I'm glad for the update :thumb: That Rose Gold looks so luxurious, no joke. Makes the keeb look to good to be typed on by filthy human hands.
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Tobu on Sun, 02 February 2020, 09:05:38
Quote from: BB997 on Sat, 01 February 2020, 13:17:22
Love this project! Very excited to see other layouts in the future!

If this group buy does well, will definitely work on other layouts in the future!


Quote from: d00deitsnik on Sun, 02 February 2020, 00:28:54
So happy to get an update about this project. I'm super excited about this. Are the magnets in the acrylic gold in color or will we have options for those as well? And do you have an estimate about when you'd like this group buy to happen and the potential number of boards you're willing to make? Or is it too early to ask those questions..

edit: I just re-read the IC. My bad. lol

I want to start the group buy sometime later this month or early March. So far I would like to produce at least 25 boards but depending on how the group buy does that number can go up.

Quote from: lush_bunny on Sun, 02 February 2020, 00:46:49
I forgot about this board! I'm glad for the update :thumb: That Rose Gold looks so luxurious, no joke. Makes the keeb look to good to be typed on by filthy human hands.

Haha. thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: sumbody on Mon, 03 February 2020, 10:24:10
Is vertical height a concern with the design? I'm concerned about the need for a wrist rest when using this keyboard as I like to rest my wrist on the table.
Any comparison shots with a standard tray mount board like a Tofu/Klippe side by side vs the prototype.
Thanks and definitely innovative in terms of design and good luck with the project!
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: kioskhill45 on Mon, 03 February 2020, 18:15:03
I really like how it looks, should I be worried about keeping it from getting scratches or little abrasions? I'd hate to have scratches on something that looks so good.
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Tobu on Tue, 04 February 2020, 07:25:04
Quote from: sumbody on Mon, 03 February 2020, 10:24:10
Is vertical height a concern with the design? I'm concerned about the need for a wrist rest when using this keyboard as I like to rest my wrist on the table.
Any comparison shots with a standard tray mount board like a Tofu/Klippe side by side vs the prototype.
Thanks and definitely innovative in terms of design and good luck with the project!

Thanks for the feedback! The case is about 2.5cm high. Personally for me, using a wrist rest helps when I am laying the case flat on the desk without stands.

Quote from: kioskhill45 on Mon, 03 February 2020, 18:15:03
I really like how it looks, should I be worried about keeping it from getting scratches or little abrasions? I'd hate to have scratches on something that looks so good.
Yes, since it is clear acrylic, you should probably keep it away from harder materials to prevent any scratches. I found that minor scratches are not very visible on the prototype. I think for worst case scenario you can use a polish/polisher to remove any scratches from the acrylic.

Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: manaorme on Tue, 04 February 2020, 19:59:25
Do the angle blocks get off easly when you push the keyboard while using it? (I'm concerned about the problem that massdrop ctrl keyboard had. The angle blocks should be hold tight.)
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Tobu on Thu, 13 February 2020, 15:34:22
Quote from: manaorme on Tue, 04 February 2020, 19:59:25
Do the angle blocks get off easly when you push the keyboard while using it? (I'm concerned about the problem that massdrop ctrl keyboard had. The angle blocks should be hold tight.)

Hey. The angle blocks are not super tightly secured as it attached by the bottom magnets. However, I found that the combination of the weight of the board and the rubber feet makes it pretty secure and does not fall off easily with regular use.
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Anonomaus on Thu, 13 February 2020, 19:09:06
Any chance you can share a discord invite and your Instagram here... I didn't see it in this thread

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Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: KingOfMemes on Thu, 13 February 2020, 21:45:05
Quote from: Anonomaus on Thu, 13 February 2020, 19:09:06
Any chance you can share a discord invite and your Instagram here... I didn't see it in this thread

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it's in the op
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: ehagerty on Fri, 14 February 2020, 07:42:52
Quote from: KingOfMemes on Thu, 13 February 2020, 21:45:05
Quote from: Anonomaus on Thu, 13 February 2020, 19:09:06
Any chance you can share a discord invite and your Instagram here... I didn't see it in this thread

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it's in the op
Forgive me but it looks to have been removed?


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Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Tobu on Fri, 14 February 2020, 08:02:09
Quote from: Anonomaus on Thu, 13 February 2020, 19:09:06
Any chance you can share a discord invite and your Instagram here... I didn't see it in this thread

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Quote from: ehagerty on Fri, 14 February 2020, 07:42:52
Quote from: KingOfMemes on Thu, 13 February 2020, 21:45:05
Quote from: Anonomaus on Thu, 13 February 2020, 19:09:06
Any chance you can share a discord invite and your Instagram here... I didn't see it in this thread

Sent from my SM-N975W using Tapatalk
it's in the op
Forgive me but it looks to have been removed?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmm it should show up. It is in the OP for me.
Here it is though just in case
Discord: https://discord.gg/U9M6BqH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codakeys/
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Tobu on Fri, 27 March 2020, 12:34:15
Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to announce that the group buy will be opening soon!
I may be posting the group buy on /r/mechmarket and /r/mechanicalkeyboards first as I don't have the post requirement to post on the group buy thread =[
Title: Re: [IC] Canon60 - A Custom 60% Case Final Interest Check
Post by: Tobu on Fri, 27 March 2020, 12:52:03
Group buy will be posted in the official thread later today!