Interested! I would like to see WKL blockers on the top case (similar to singa) and staggered F row
Nice! Will you be working with Keyboardbelle again for this?
Would you be able to add slits on the bottom sides the case so it can allow light to shine through solid color cases? Something like what KeyHive is selling for the UT47.2 case.
Sample 1 (https://i.imgur.com/8ZEgQbz.jpg)
Sample 2 (https://i.imgur.com/I4UrFOc.jpg)
200$ just for the case, or is PCB included? Also your plate is missing ISO support...
ne corner fillets/roundness avail
ne corner fillets/roundness avail
ne reasonable bezel size avail
ne corner fillets/roundness avail
ne corner fillets/roundness avail
ne corner fillets/roundness avail
Ah, but this is PLA so it really has sand-your-own-radius edges. Very innovative.
Seriously, though, the top might be a little underdesigned externally, but the idea of easily produced swappable alternatives is neat and the board in general has the potential to be cool.
I do think there could be more thought put into the finishes on these kinds of cases to make them more desirable as options in the 'mid-range custom keyboard' kind of space this seems to be occupying.
Don't know much about 3d prints but it seems like people are doing some interesting stuff with polishing and coating/painting products in a way that might not be prohibitively expensive.
While you were parting on a Friday, I studied the gasketgasket-fuShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/vpsvKVk.jpg)
Interested, if ISO support.
Moving along nicely :thumb: Do you have an idea how much space will be left under the PCB? Is there enough space to fit some foam, or is it not neccessary because the acustics will be good even without it?
(also +1 for ISO support for at least some plates)
Here's half a prototype. I'm pleased that everything fits and lines up, and have found some things I want to change:PLA37.5 can't wait for the finished product :)
- Make the bezel thinner. I will try and keep this as a medium thickness case - not an elephant, and not a low profile one either
- Make the bezel tighter with the keycaps. Now that I have something to measure, this will be an easy adjustment
Let me know if you have any other suggestions/criticisms/what you like.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/mv4tyEh.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/OMGT1NQ.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/99iazoZ.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/P0j2ZA9.jpg)
That bezel is still pretty huge tbqh :(
Last piece of the proto will be done this afternoon, I hope to build it tonight so I can get some sound tests made. Once that's all set and done, I'm going to ask Keyboardbelle for a fullsize production sample (as my home printer can only do half cases), and then off to groupbuy we go!Chamfer would be :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:That bezel is still pretty huge tbqh :(
It is large because it has to cover those mounting tabs on the plate to get everything squished together. I'm going to post some renders of the extra top cases I've been working on when I get home tonight - a nice chamfer and/or some vents can really slim that bezel down - stay posted.
So, mind the seam and the glue marks, as I only have a small prusa for making protos. Production sample is in the works, and that will be solid pieces for the top and bottom.How "custom" will the top be when the GB is live? Will there just be a few choices? Or per request?
Glamour shot on a rainy dayShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/2zPenfU.jpg)
Top down. Don't look too closely at the legends on the capsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/nZfLZiW.jpg)
One more for good measure.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Z2hmpAE.jpg)
I've also been fooling around in CAD at the request of some users for top case options. I can do vents, chamfers, rounds - you name it (and it doesn't affect the structural integrity of the top case too much), I can do it.
Chamfers and ventsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/JxeCZP6.png)
Fillets everywhereShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/PBmD7ZY.png)
So yeah! Get your info in that IC form if you haven't. I spoke with a local shop here and they can do mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium plates - I'm also getting hiney to do me up some FR4 ones as well. I will release the plate files after the GB is closed, so that anyone who wants a more exotic material is free to get it cut (I highly recommend laserboost!).
So, mind the seam and the glue marks, as I only have a small prusa for making protos. Production sample is in the works, and that will be solid pieces for the top and bottom.How "custom" will the top be when the GB is live? Will there just be a few choices? Or per request?
Glamour shot on a rainy dayShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/2zPenfU.jpg)
Top down. Don't look too closely at the legends on the capsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/nZfLZiW.jpg)
One more for good measure.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Z2hmpAE.jpg)
I've also been fooling around in CAD at the request of some users for top case options. I can do vents, chamfers, rounds - you name it (and it doesn't affect the structural integrity of the top case too much), I can do it.
Chamfers and ventsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/JxeCZP6.png)
Fillets everywhereShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/PBmD7ZY.png)
So yeah! Get your info in that IC form if you haven't. I spoke with a local shop here and they can do mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium plates - I'm also getting hiney to do me up some FR4 ones as well. I will release the plate files after the GB is closed, so that anyone who wants a more exotic material is free to get it cut (I highly recommend laserboost!).
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I'm interested. I have an extra KBD75v2 soldered up in need of a case to drop it in, this could do the trick!
Thanks everyone. Glad I'm moving in the right direction. I'm going to get a plate made for this tomorrow, and I'll get a full assembly done for a sound test. I'll have to desolder the current version, since these changes require a new plate, but that means we can get a new set of switches in there. I've got BOX whites in this one, so I'll record a test before I take it apart.I'm interested in how HP sound in gasket mounts boards
I'll probably throw some linears in this one, unless someone really wants to hear it with holy pandas.:D
Thanks everyone. Glad I'm moving in the right direction. I'm going to get a plate made for this tomorrow, and I'll get a full assembly done for a sound test. I'll have to desolder the current version, since these changes require a new plate, but that means we can get a new set of switches in there. I've got BOX whites in this one, so I'll record a test before I take it apart.
I'll probably throw some linears in this one, unless someone really wants to hear it with holy pandas.:D
Thanks everyone. Glad I'm moving in the right direction. I'm going to get a plate made for this tomorrow, and I'll get a full assembly done for a sound test. I'll have to desolder the current version, since these changes require a new plate, but that means we can get a new set of switches in there. I've got BOX whites in this one, so I'll record a test before I take it apart.I'm interested in how HP sound in gasket mounts boards
I'll probably throw some linears in this one, unless someone really wants to hear it with holy pandas.:D
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Thanks everyone. Glad I'm moving in the right direction. I'm going to get a plate made for this tomorrow, and I'll get a full assembly done for a sound test. I'll have to desolder the current version, since these changes require a new plate, but that means we can get a new set of switches in there. I've got BOX whites in this one, so I'll record a test before I take it apart.
I'll probably throw some linears in this one, unless someone really wants to hear it with holy pandas.:D
I'd like to hear it with some linears :thumb:
As promised, I've been working on reducing the size of the bezels. Here is 4 mm taken off from the bezels (the old square ones without any chamfers were 19 mm, the new ones are 15 mm) - I may be able to get a total of 6 mm off, but I don't want this to transition into a "thin" type case, just a happy medium.
Let me know what you think - the new one is in green.
Top down view of side by sideShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/8TlSHQL.png)
Side view of side by sideShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/Ltj7bP8.png)
Smaller one sunk into other one, to get an idea of the footprint reductionShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/g2lghQz.png)
This comes with no stabs correct? In that case I have to buy stabs from another place
No support for stepped capslock?
No support for stepped capslock?
No support for stepped capslock?
I'm bummed. I liked the very sharp corners like what a TOFU... Basically the dark one in your prototype. Except I wished it we're smaller with a tiny bit of chamfered edge.
Not a fan of the white one at all. The corners are too busy making me feel like this is cheaper and gamer-ish.
Will the sharp corners be coming back in a thinner bezel?
Production samples are trickling in. Should have the Translucent cases next week, so we can see those as well.I was gonna drop that much on the Polaris but I need my F-row and arrows. Plate and case foam I can carve myself
FR4 plates fit good and sound magnificent, I'll get a sound test uploaded this weekend, as I'll have access to a nice condenser mic.
Pics of the with production samples looking cleanShow Image(http://ttps://i.imgur.com/yMYuVT1.jpg]http://)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/lfMSy8a.jpg)
Expect the GB to begin Aug 27th when I return from vacation. Should run for 2 weeks or 50 units. Pricing still TBD, but it looks like I'll meet my ~$225 estimate for a full kit.
Expect the GB to begin Aug 27th when I return from vacation. Should run for 2 weeks or 50 units. Pricing still TBD, but it looks like I'll meet my ~$225 estimate for a full kit.
1 x Case bottom
1 x Case top
Set of gaskets
1 x plate
1 x KBD75 PCB
So it'll be bring your own stabs, switches and caps. I can really bump the price down if I limit the plate options to just FR4, which feels and sounds the best, bar none. I'll still release the plate files as promised, but I get no volume discount on metal plates. Just a thought.
1 x Case bottomWill it be possible to exclude the PCB from the order (I already bought a PCB with my latest KBDfans order thinking I would have to source it myself)?
1 x Case top
Set of gaskets
1 x plate
1 x KBD75 PCB
So it'll be bring your own stabs, switches and caps. I can really bump the price down if I limit the plate options to just FR4, which feels and sounds the best, bar none. I'll still release the plate files as promised, but I get no volume discount on metal plates. Just a thought.
1 x Case bottomWill you consider the option to omit the PCB? I already got a kbd75 PCB laying around
1 x Case top
Set of gaskets
1 x plate
1 x KBD75 PCB
So it'll be bring your own stabs, switches and caps. I can really bump the price down if I limit the plate options to just FR4, which feels and sounds the best, bar none. I'll still release the plate files as promised, but I get no volume discount on metal plates. Just a thought.
Do we have a GB projection date yet? Hyped for this one.
Do we have a GB projection date yet? Hyped for this one.
Belle is ready to print Sept 1, so I'll open the GB on August 27th or 28th when I get back from vacation. Fulfillment by Oct 15th at the latest.
Limit of GB?
Hi there,
could you please tell me what are the dimensions of the case?
Thanks! ;)
How thick will the bottom be? I got a few cases from Belle but they're rather thin.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190820/d59b5afd6a870475f28723a7b6fed5cb.jpg)
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Limit of GB?
Soft cap of 50.
Will this be available in white?It's printed so any color you want I think
Hi there,
could you please tell me what are the dimensions of the case?
Thanks! ;)How thick will the bottom be? I got a few cases from Belle but they're rather thin.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190820/d59b5afd6a870475f28723a7b6fed5cb.jpg)
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I'll measure in a few days when I'm back from vacation. And as for the status, Belle is slow on the prototypes, but we have a ship date of Sept 5. Apologies for the delay this is causing, but I want to check them and do a full build before I open the GB.
Production samples will be here next week, so once I give those a good look over I'll open it. Let's say the weekend of Sept 7th.
Interested in build and sound test videos :)Seconded. Please post vids with GB launch.
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Yep, will have a build ready for the arrival of the protos. Probably T1sExcellent! I've 90 lubed, spring swapped T1s waiting for a worthy 75% board!
Please lube the T1s, their sound profile is really annoying stock :p Still hyped for this board!
Full proto from Belle is here, 3203 and T1s are here! I hope to have everything built for Wednesday to test all the fits.
Hnngg take my moneyyy
Planning on releasing how it's gonna go down soon? is the PCB going to be optional? :P
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Man oh man it's better than I could of dreamed. FR4 plate + gaskets and nice switches make for the best sounding board. Almost like light rain... I'm in love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqLgFY48ezE&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqLgFY48ezE&feature=youtu.be)
Just waiting for belle to give the go ahead and I'm ready to roll. Hope everyone is as excited as I am :cool:
Very possible. Gonna run the ADK18 numpad first and see how that one goes though, so don't hold you breath on it.
Very possible. Gonna run the ADK18 numpad first and see how that one goes though, so don't hold you breath on it.
oooo do tell about ADK18!
Not shameless if you're fulfilling a request!Very possible. Gonna run the ADK18 numpad first and see how that one goes though, so don't hold you breath on it.
oooo do tell about ADK18!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101963.0
Shameless self plug.
GB starts Friday. $185 + ship per kit. 50 Spots, 1-1.5 months for fulfillment. Kit includes case + plate + PCB.
Had to delay this a bit to work the price down with suppliers, but I think that is a good price considering you're getting one of the best sounding keyboards I've ever used (and I've got some big name TKLs with lubed & stickered vint blacks in a brass plate to compare to) for under $200.
People on the email list will be getting a brief head start, so make sure you're on there: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VkgtQaPXIPRx9J6Xse1AHdxa1se8oO-2yNsyoeQKka0/
Best of luck to everyone. I'll be offering a few different top styles for the GB in many colors, so grab a few if you so desire.
Thanks everyone, and I'll see y'all on Friday.
GB starts Friday. $185 + ship per kit. 50 Spots, 1-1.5 months for fulfillment. Kit includes case + plate + PCB.
Had to delay this a bit to work the price down with suppliers, but I think that is a good price considering you're getting one of the best sounding keyboards I've ever used (and I've got some big name TKLs with lubed & stickered vint blacks in a brass plate to compare to) for under $200.
People on the email list will be getting a brief head start, so make sure you're on there: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VkgtQaPXIPRx9J6Xse1AHdxa1se8oO-2yNsyoeQKka0/
Best of luck to everyone. I'll be offering a few different top styles for the GB in many colors, so grab a few if you so desire.
Thanks everyone, and I'll see y'all on Friday.
Awyisss. No way of dropping PCB? :(
Any chance this'll see a rerun in the near future?
GB starts Friday. $185 + ship per kit. 50 Spots, 1-1.5 months for fulfillment. Kit includes case + plate + PCB.Sweet. Looking forward to Friday.
Had to delay this a bit to work the price down with suppliers, but I think that is a good price considering you're getting one of the best sounding keyboards I've ever used (and I've got some big name TKLs with lubed & stickered vint blacks in a brass plate to compare to) for under $200.
People on the email list will be getting a brief head start, so make sure you're on there: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VkgtQaPXIPRx9J6Xse1AHdxa1se8oO-2yNsyoeQKka0/
Best of luck to everyone. I'll be offering a few different top styles for the GB in many colors, so grab a few if you so desire.
Thanks everyone, and I'll see y'all on Friday.
Do you have pics of the offered tops? Not sure if it's gonna run out fast, but it'd be better to know what I'd like to buy and not have to make the choices on the fly. And what time will it be on Friday? :).
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Has anyone tried mill-maxing this? Or does someone know if there is enough space behind PCB for it?