[GB] CNC Alum. Cooler Master TKL cases r2, SHIPPING

[losthumans]

For anyone else who got a Retro case looking for a cable, Zap! cables did a great job matching mine. Used Turquoise paracord with clear techflex.

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Just ordered a Dolch Zap for mine as well, super solid folks can't wait to receive.

[madindehead]

Received mine sooo excited thanks so much truly flawless!!!

http://m.imgur.com/a/ksBnz

Is that the Enigma Black? Looks stunning! Amazed you found a Novatouch that looks to be brand new! Or did you have that lying around? 

[norbauer]

Received mine sooo excited thanks so much truly flawless!!!

http://m.imgur.com/a/ksBnz

Is that the Enigma Black? Looks stunning! Amazed you found a Novatouch that looks to be brand new! Or did you have that lying around? 

Since he got it from OCo, I think that's just bead-blasted anodized black. The way the photo has the sunlight coming in at an angle (as oriented toward the face and camera) makes it look like the case has much more texture than it actually does.

[losthumans]

Received mine sooo excited thanks so much truly flawless!!!

http://m.imgur.com/a/ksBnz

Is that the Enigma Black? Looks stunning! Amazed you found a Novatouch that looks to be brand new! Or did you have that lying around? 

Since he got it from OCo, I think that's just bead-blasted anodized black. The way the photo has the sunlight coming in at an angle (as oriented toward the face and camera) makes it look like the case has much more texture than it actually does.

Yes sorry it was just the package deal from Originative and came with old stock Novatouch. There is a bit of texture but nothing like the Enigma black from what I can tell. I can't remember what colors were offered but it was limited via the Originative buy. Thanks!

[superpiya]

My galactic blue case has arrived, and it is gorgeous 

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Any suggestions for keycap set, preferably SA ?

Penumbra?

This is what I will be pairing with my Galactic Blue this weekend.

Hello there, have you placed the keycaps? Please share us some pictures 

[q1w2e3r4t5z]

Hello norbauer,

do you have a rough estimate when you can ship out the international orders that had to be changed due to the initial fault with the anodizing?

Thanks

[norbauer]

Hello norbauer,

do you have a rough estimate when you can ship out the international orders that had to be changed due to the initial fault with the anodizing?

Thanks

It would depend on the specific finish you had. Just send me an email (reply to your order receipt) and I'll be able to give you more specifics.

[q1w2e3r4t5z]

Hello norbauer,

do you have a rough estimate when you can ship out the international orders that had to be changed due to the initial fault with the anodizing?

Thanks

It would depend on the specific finish you had. Just send me an email (reply to your order receipt) and I'll be able to give you more specifics.

Did so, thanks

[elcubismo]

Can't wait for my case. I check this thread every day to see pics of everyone else's boards.

[RubenMcNoobin]

Can't wait for my case. I check this thread every day to see pics of everyone else's boards.

Same here, and waiting on an update email from Originative on when to expect mine! 

[zslane]

I figure if I get mine by Christmas, I'll consider myself lucky.

[nineleveno]

I recently bought a Tactical Gray case on mechmarket and finally got around to taking some photos:




This case really exceeded my expectations (which were already pretty high), and now I can't wait for the ones I ordered in R2.5 to come in. Excellent work, Ryan.

I also made some vinyl "washers" for the riser feet -- they seem to do a good job at preventing any scratches that could occur from tightening the riser feet against the case, and are basically undetectable once the feet are on:

[MMKB]

Alright, one more to the fold (wanted to catch some pretty SA reflections and as many shades as possible of the case in different lightings at the same time, so, sorry for the harsh light):

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<3 Basically what I want to look at everyday.

[elcubismo]

Any updates on the powder coating for the tactical gray cases that were discolored?

[zslane]

Or any update on the brushed aluminum cases that had to be re-done?

[beamingrobot]

Just built my Galactic Blue Novatouch, lubed, silenced and all that jazz. 

[norbauer]

Or any update on the brushed aluminum cases that had to be re-done?

Arrived yesterday. I'll be packing and shipping those this evening.

Any updates on the powder coating for the tactical gray cases that were discolored?

At the powder coating shop now. I machined a special jig for the shop to use when bead-blasting the cases and risers to protect the threads (which have an annoying tendency to tighten up on the powder coated cases), which I just got to them last week. So they should be bead blasting them this week and coating late this week or next. The shop is highly variable in turnaround times, so I won't venture to say when we'll get them back, but that is where things stand now.

[zslane]

Or any update on the brushed aluminum cases that had to be re-done?

Arrived yesterday. I'll be packing and shipping those this evening.

[consolation]

Just built my Galactic Blue Novatouch, lubed, silenced and all that jazz. ...

Very classy, Galactic Blue look awesome. Infact, I haven't seen a single disappointing colour so far. Norbauer, you really did an amazing job with QC and design.

[elcubismo]

At the powder coating shop now. I machined a special jig for the shop to use when bead-blasting the cases and risers to protect the threads (which have an annoying tendency to tighten up on the powder coated cases), which I just got to them last week. So they should be bead blasting them this week and coating late this week or next. The shop is highly variable in turnaround times, so I won't venture to say when we'll get them back, but that is where things stand now.

Thanks for the update!

Just curious, but what were the most/least requested colors that have been ordered?

[norbauer]

Thanks, as always, for the kind words everyone. <3

At the powder coating shop now. I machined a special jig for the shop to use when bead-blasting the cases and risers to protect the threads (which have an annoying tendency to tighten up on the powder coated cases), which I just got to them last week. So they should be bead blasting them this week and coating late this week or next. The shop is highly variable in turnaround times, so I won't venture to say when we'll get them back, but that is where things stand now.

Thanks for the update!

Just curious, but what were the most/least requested colors that have been ordered?

The most popular 2.5 powder colors were, in this order: retro, enigma black, venice beach, enigma gray, astrophysical purple, white, galaxy, royal wrinkle. And nobody ordered Monte Carlo red!  )

I would have to dig up the r2 numbers by figuring out to run the right report in Shopify, but in general they were similar. Everyone seems to like retro refrigerator a lot.

[nightdriver]

wow, surprised nobody got monte carlo red!

[robotsokk]

I held off on Monte Carlo red to save it for my RF case

[elcubismo]

Got my shipping confirmation 6 days ago and I'm still so pumped despite the fact that the status hasn't changed, lol.

[norbauer]

Got my shipping confirmation 6 days ago and I'm still so pumped.

Sorry about the latency between the shipping label generation and the actual pickup, btw, eclubismo. All the boxes in this latest round are now with carriers, but it took me a while to get them to the three different carriers with the small handful of boxes I sent out last week.

Also: don't be alarmed if you're still waiting on a case from me that was a powder-coat finish replacement for a gray ano case from r2. Those are mostly still at the shop being worked on right now.

[eksuen]

These cases are sweet. I gotta find some time to crank out all the builds so I can post pictures of the finished boards. At the very least, I should have them done by the November meetup in Palo Alto, CA.

And FYI: if you are looking to get a matching cable for Retro Refrigerator, the standard mint paracord is much too green. I'm currently looking into the turquoise options.

[richard912]

Finally got round to getting my Aerospace Aluminium case installed. I lined the bottom with a layer of 4mm automotive sound dampening foam. Pictures here https://imgur.com/a/VmtgX

[zslane]

Waitaminnit. There's room in there for that much foam between a NovaTouch board and the case bottom??? 

[RubenMcNoobin]

Finally got round to getting my Aerospace Aluminium case installed. I lined the bottom with a layer of 4mm automotive sound dampening foam. Pictures here https://imgur.com/a/VmtgX

Wow, thanks for reminding me about looking into adding some foam! I was going to do the swap this weekend and entirely forgot about lining the inside. I'll probably grab some toolbox liner or equivalent from a home improvement store.

[robotsokk]

Finally got round to getting my Aerospace Aluminium case installed. I lined the bottom with a layer of 4mm automotive sound dampening foam. Pictures here https://imgur.com/a/VmtgX

How would you describe the difference in sound/typing feel after installing the dampening foam? This is a mod I've had back-of-mind, but haven't pulled the trigger on...

[elcubismo]

I got my space white case! This is going to sound stupid, but how do I remove the usb connector portion?

[elcubismo]

Nevermind figured it out. Forgot the black part around the connector was not part of the case

[norbauer]

Nevermind figured it out. Forgot the black part around the connector was not part of the case

Ah, ok. Glad you figured it out, because I wasn't quite sure what you were asking.

[norbauer]

Waitaminnit. There's room in there for that much foam between a NovaTouch board and the case bottom??? 

I intentionally left a bit of room for foam and to prevent any potential for electrical shorting, but most of the vertical space is clearance for that USB connector that hangs off the bottom of the PCB.

[zslane]

That extra space is awesome! I'm really glad it is there.

Here's my first re-case job: Brushed Tactical Gray with DSA Dolch keycaps.



Eventually I will be putting SA Carbon on it, but the Dolch also looks terrific with the Tactical Gray!

[robotsokk]

That extra space is awesome! I'm really glad it is there.

Here's my first re-case job: Brushed Tactical Gray with DSA Dolch keycaps.

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Eventually I will be putting SA Carbon on it, but the Dolch also looks terrific with the Tactical Gray!

Wow, such a clean build. Dolch really does pair well with the Tactical Gray.

[zslane]

While I had the thing apart, I took the opportunity to install silencing rings.

These Norbauer cases are really quite exceptional. They are almost too good for the keyboard that's in them. 

[elcubismo]

It's beautiful!!!

[norbauer]

It's beautiful!!!

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Wow. I really like that finish color and keycap combination. I would never have thought of using a white case with a bright color keyset, but it works nicely.

[elcubismo]

It's beautiful!!!

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Wow. I really like that finish color and keycap combination. I would never have thought of using a white case with a bright color keyset, but it works nicely.

Thanks! I was very unsure of myself when I chose spacestation white. I had decision remorse about not choosing enigma black. But that's gone now because I love this!

[nightdriver]

i'm afraid i just blue myself!

[HighNoon]

Any news on the r2 tactical grey replacements that are currently being powder coated?

[sherryton]

Received mine sooo excited thanks so much truly flawless!!!

http://m.imgur.com/a/ksBnz

Is that the Enigma Black? Looks stunning! Amazed you found a Novatouch that looks to be brand new! Or did you have that lying around? 

Since he got it from OCo, I think that's just bead-blasted anodized black. The way the photo has the sunlight coming in at an angle (as oriented toward the face and camera) makes it look like the case has much more texture than it actually does.

Yes sorry it was just the package deal from Originative and came with old stock Novatouch. There is a bit of texture but nothing like the Enigma black from what I can tell. I can't remember what colors were offered but it was limited via the Originative buy. Thanks!

Enjoying it?

[norbauer]

Any news on the r2 tactical grey replacements that are currently being powder coated?

I continue to wait for the powder shop to complete them. I try not to rush them, but I'll find an excuse to "drop by" the shop in the next week or so and nudge them for an update.

[HighNoon]

Thanks Norb... just getting a little antsy over here. I don't want a rushed job either though. Will look for your update soon.

[zslane]

Here's this past weekend's project. Space Station White case with silenced NovaTouch and Round 6 SPH keycaps:



These Norbauer cases are absolutely exquisite!

[elcubismo]

Here's this past weekend's project. Space Station White case with silenced NovaTouch and Round 6 SPH keycaps:

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These Norbauer cases are absolutely exquisite!

Looks awesome! What kind of numpad is that? The white really matches well with the norbatouch.

[zslane]

The numpad is a Plum (Topre clone) numpad.

[eksuen]

[avid]

Fantastic!

Is that from a meetup or do you own 4 of them?