Author Topic: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) Anodize Color update!  (Read 85378 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Planck End Game Case (High Profile) Anodize Color update!
« on: Sat, 05 November 2016, 12:08:03 »
SAMPLES & ANOUNCEMENT:


- This time only Case B will run
- Case A will run after Case B is 100% done (including shipping)
- Case B will require smaller plate, which will be supplied in the buy later. Or you can cut/file the OLKB plate (2.5mm on each side) like I did for these prototype. I don't wanna widen the inner opening just to make it compatible to unmodified OLKB plate because it will make the gap between keycaps and case too wide especially compared to between keycaps, and that's against my design believe. And I can't make it 2 parts like KMAC did too because the small width the bezel has (and KMAC's plate have its own screw hole too).
- Case A will be redesigned to support unmodified OLKB plate by dividing it to 2 parts, Top Case and Bottom Case. The wide bezel on this case allowed the screw post to be implemented. Splitting it to 2 part design may increase the price but I still don't know yet because I want to focus on the Case B 1st and develop the Case A further after it (so for you who already soldered and love your Planck, please add some extra patient in the waiting time ^-^).


Case A
153550-0

153552-1

153554-2


Case B
153556-3

153558-4

153560-5






A high profile metal (still searching for available material) for Planck.
The thing about hipro case on Planck is it will look awkward in proportion because the nature size of Planck.
So to give an impression of slimmer case I make 2 designs, one inspired from Apple M0110A Keyboard and the other is inspired by Apple MacBook White Polycarbonate.

Please fill this form >>> https://goo.gl/forms/shPLUsCtqkxoOwyD2 <<<
If you like to get email notification regarding major update on this case!

Updated Case A (Apple M0110A)
152387-6

Updated Case B (MacBook Polycarbonate)
152389-7

I still working on the inner part for now, mimicking the original architecture of Planck milled case.

Update 1
Got a render for Case B
152113-8




Current status:
Revising 1st samples / Searching for coating vendor

Next move:
Get total quotation



Yay or nay?
« Last Edit: Wed, 17 May 2017, 02:45:29 by jebbra »

Offline Biggestmac

  • Posts: 36
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 05 November 2016, 14:03:29 »
Looking good!

Offline tobsn

  • Posts: 216
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 05 November 2016, 19:17:01 »
super yay! I need those 3d files... :D

Offline menuhin

  • Posts: 1225
  • Location: Germany
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 06 November 2016, 07:00:06 »
It looks real good, I hope there'll be as many options of color as offered by OLKB.com.
(Shouting out for a Purple color case!)

But will be $$$
« Last Edit: Mon, 07 November 2016, 06:23:11 by menuhin »
Wishlist: 1) nice thick Alps caps; 2) Cherry profile POM;
More
Wishful-list: 1) We order from keyboard-layout-editor.com; 2) usable Trackpoint module for all keyboards
IBM M13 black
NeXT non-ADB keyboard (AAE)
HHKB Pro 2 HasuBT
[~90WPM, in love with Emacs, and Lisp]

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 00:39:56 »
Looking good!

Thank you!

super yay! I need those 3d files... :D

 :thumb: do you need the raw file or?

It looks real good, I hope there'll be as many options of color as offered by OLKB.com.

But will be $$$

My goal is around $50 each. With this kind of GB color will be based on demand, I don't have spare money to make all the colors in stock  :cool:

Offline jchan94

  • Keyclack Inc
  • * Vendor
  • Posts: 1566
  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Please email jchan@keyclack.com. PMs are disabled
    • KeyClack
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 01:19:52 »
I approve of the Case A (Apple M0110A. I may not like the planck, but that case is ballah.
Support Email: support@keyclack.com

Did you miss something from us?
- Sign up for our Mailing List: https://eepurl.com/coAJ5r

Offline olieatstofu

  • Posts: 52
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 05:40:21 »
As a future owner of a planck I've always wondered "who will create a high profile for this beaut" and here we are.

I'm definitely interested, and great price point!  :-*


Offline tobsn

  • Posts: 216
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 09:58:35 »
super yay! I need those 3d files... :D

 :thumb: do you need the raw file or?

you serious? :D
any format will do :)

Offline funderburker

  • * Exquisite Elder
  • Posts: 1395
  • Location: Latvia, Riga
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 10:14:45 »
A high profile metal (still searching for available material) for Planck.
The thing about hipro case on Planck is it will look awkward in proportion because the nature size of Planck.
So to give an impression of slimmer case I make 2 designs, one inspired from Apple M0110A Keyboard and the other is inspired by Apple MacBook White Polycarbonate.

Case A (Apple M0110A)
(Attachment Link)

Case B (MacBook Polycarbonate)
(Attachment Link)

I still working on the inner part for now, mimicking the original architecture of Planck milled case.

Update 1
Got a render for Case B
(Attachment Link)



==============================
Current status:
Working on inner parts

Next move:
Get quotation from vendor
==============================


Yay or nay?

Oh man, that last pic/render looks awesome! What keyset is that if there is one? Now I really want a 40% again. Damn you GH!
Keyboard design by Skepur

My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

Offline pixelpusher

  • * Elevated Elder
  • Posts: 4179
  • Location: Tennessee - USA
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #9 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 10:59:15 »
Beautiful case.

Offline Fictiouz

  • That "White" Guy
  • Posts: 465
  • Location: Halifax, NS, CA
  • "You miss 100% of the shots you take." -S. Trooper
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #10 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 11:58:28 »
I might need to replace my Planck just for this case.. still have a hand-wired one kicking from 2014 :p
Halifax, NS Meetup | "I know you'll come back to me, I'm like a good kind of herpes, I'm impossible to get rid of." - 27
67g Zilent V2 M60-A | BKE Redux HHKB Professional 2 | 62g Silent Black Planck | 62g Vint Black Tex Yoda II | Bolt-Modded Model M 1391301

Offline menuhin

  • Posts: 1225
  • Location: Germany
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #11 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 12:11:12 »
And please collaborate with Jackhumbert if possible!
(Oh, for the upcoming Sub-Atomic too!)
Wishlist: 1) nice thick Alps caps; 2) Cherry profile POM;
More
Wishful-list: 1) We order from keyboard-layout-editor.com; 2) usable Trackpoint module for all keyboards
IBM M13 black
NeXT non-ADB keyboard (AAE)
HHKB Pro 2 HasuBT
[~90WPM, in love with Emacs, and Lisp]

Offline gnmar2723

  • Posts: 324
  • Location: us/de
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #12 on: Mon, 07 November 2016, 22:20:56 »
A high profile metal (still searching for available material) for Planck.
The thing about hipro case on Planck is it will look awkward in proportion because the nature size of Planck.
So to give an impression of slimmer case I make 2 designs, one inspired from Apple M0110A Keyboard and the other is inspired by Apple MacBook White Polycarbonate.

Case A (Apple M0110A)
(Attachment Link)

Case B (MacBook Polycarbonate)
(Attachment Link)


I still working on the inner part for now, mimicking the original architecture of Planck milled case.

Update 1
Got a render for Case B
(Attachment Link)



==============================
Current status:
Working on inner parts

Next move:
Get quotation from vendor
==============================


Yay or nay?

Oh man, that last pic/render looks awesome! What keyset is that if there is one? Now I really want a 40% again. Damn you GH!
At first I thought it was the QS Series Planck keyset from UKKeycaps but jebbra has stated otherwise on reddit. Either way, I really want it to be a thing. It looks so classy, like 9009.
« Last Edit: Mon, 07 November 2016, 23:17:19 by gnmar2723 »

Offline drakeonyou

  • Posts: 57
    • facebook
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #13 on: Tue, 08 November 2016, 03:44:20 »
Riding the thread.
 

Offline r5d

  • Posts: 139
  • Location: Berlin
  • Reddit: /u/thisman
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #14 on: Tue, 08 November 2016, 07:39:29 »
Great cases, loving both designs! Could you offer Planck PCBs as well in the GB for a complete kit? The case has its own plate anyway since the olkb plate is a tad too big, right?
I like keyboards

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #15 on: Tue, 08 November 2016, 08:26:35 »
Updating the floor layout, of course supporting a space for handwiring with a Teensy.

Case A
152383-0

Case B
152385-1

Already submit them to vendor, now waiting on quotation.

Anyway, please fill this form for email newsletter about major update!
>>> https://goo.gl/forms/shPLUsCtqkxoOwyD2 <<<

Offline slot demon

  • Posts: 53
  • Location: Germany
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #16 on: Tue, 08 November 2016, 08:56:11 »
I like the second really much and if you can provide them at 50$ it would be a dream.

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #17 on: Tue, 08 November 2016, 09:29:32 »
I approve of the Case A (Apple M0110A. I may not like the planck, but that case is ballah.
Still not sure tho, I'm afraid it will make it kinda bulky..


As a future owner of a planck I've always wondered "who will create a high profile for this beaut" and here we are.

I'm definitely interested, and great price point!  :-*
Let's hope (and gather more people) for this price!


super yay! I need those 3d files... :D

 :thumb: do you need the raw file or?

you serious? :D
any format will do :)
The file is on my friend's and he is out of town for...I don't know when.. What exactly you need? The light setting or the assets or?


Oh man, that last pic/render looks awesome! What keyset is that if there is one? Now I really want a 40% again. Damn you GH!
The keyset is another project I'm working on, will reveal it around new year  :thumb:


Beautiful case.
Thank you!


I might need to replace my Planck just for this case.. still have a hand-wired one kicking from 2014 :p
Just make it a split Planck with them  :cool:


And please collaborate with Jackhumbert if possible!
(Oh, for the upcoming Sub-Atomic too!)
Already sir. I'm in contact with him to cross checking  :thumb:
For Sub-Atomic, I can't say anything since the keyboard itself still in the middle of design.


At first I thought it was the QS Series Planck keyset from UKKeycaps but jebbra has stated otherwise on reddit. Either way, I really want it to be a thing. It looks so classy, like 9009.
When I look at 9009 it sure give the same calm vibe, but I believe it will be different in the end.


Great cases, loving both designs! Could you offer Planck PCBs as well in the GB for a complete kit? The case has its own plate anyway since the olkb plate is a tad too big, right?
Yes most likely this will be sold bundled with its own plate. I know it will hurt people which already owned and soldered their Planck, but I can't make solution for compatibilty with standard plate, for now.


I like the second really much and if you can provide them at 50$ it would be a dream.
Spread the word and (maybe) this won't be just a dream!

Offline tobsn

  • Posts: 216
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #18 on: Tue, 08 November 2016, 11:09:48 »
The file is on my friend's and he is out of town for...I don't know when.. What exactly you need? The light setting or the assets or?

STL 3d data would be best :D

Offline UsualSuspectXXX

  • Posts: 3461
  • Location: Persephone
  • (⌐■_■)⊃━☆゚.*・。゚
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #19 on: Tue, 08 November 2016, 20:41:23 »
This is dope. I think I might snag one for my work board.

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #20 on: Wed, 09 November 2016, 01:54:38 »
Sudden message from Vendor  :eek:


Offline SlamnFunc

  • Posts: 7
  • Location: have you seen the moon
  • Change is inevitable
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #21 on: Wed, 09 November 2016, 06:37:24 »
Sudden message from Vendor  :eek:

(Attachment Link)

Oh Wow!!! I don't know what they are saying but that looks beautiful  :eek:

Offline tobsn

  • Posts: 216
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #22 on: Wed, 09 November 2016, 07:58:15 »
What I don't understand are the raised parts and the deep cut out near the plug cutout


Offline funderburker

  • * Exquisite Elder
  • Posts: 1395
  • Location: Latvia, Riga
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #23 on: Wed, 09 November 2016, 08:04:33 »
What I don't understand are the raised parts and the deep cut out near the plug cutout

Show Image


As I understand the deep cutout is for a teensy if you go for handwired build. Other raised parts are probably PCB supports.
Keyboard design by Skepur

My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

Offline tp4tissue

  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 13551
  • Location: Official Geekhack Public Defender..
  • OmniExpert of: Rice, Top-Ramen, Ergodox, n Females
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #24 on: Wed, 09 November 2016, 09:00:47 »
What I don't understand are the raised parts and the deep cut out near the plug cutout

Show Image


As I understand the deep cutout is for a teensy if you go for handwired build. Other raised parts are probably PCB supports.

yea raised part supports the pcb..

buhhhh...  I think the top should be filleted..

The bottom of the pegs are fine , but if you're machining that you would need a ball nose,  and it doesn't really do anything,  even 4mm of aluminum is plenty strong without that corner radius..



I don't think there should be any Round corners on the pegs at all,  because you guys have to remember, cnc curves are not actually round, it's kind of an illusion.  and if you round it,  there's just more finishing involved to make it look smooth..



Square pegs without corner radius would be the fastest and with filleted top.



IN FACT,   I think you should remove all the pegs,  and just tap holes..

Then machine all the pegs separately  and just m3 screw it in.. hahahahaha

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #25 on: Wed, 09 November 2016, 10:50:14 »
I don't really know how the CNC/milled process works. And because the one who run the workshop is my friend I also said "If you think there are unnecessary things that increase the milling time, please just adjust it, especially the inner part" when give the file. So my drawing may very be inefficient but my friend on the workshop will fix it, and that's why I run the sample ;D

Offline blackriver

  • Posts: 97
  • Location: New Jersey
  • One of the Cookie Kids
    • Desk Cookies
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #26 on: Wed, 09 November 2016, 14:24:43 »
Wow just wow...
9x HHKB's, Astro Norbaforce, Coffee Heavy Grail, Silver Digilog, FMJ 60, 2x HB60's

Offline hoq

  • Posts: 551
  • Location: Suzhou & Shanghai, China
    • wolfmark.work
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #27 on: Wed, 09 November 2016, 18:50:41 »
Case B looks really nice.

Offline tobsn

  • Posts: 216
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 10 November 2016, 07:58:56 »
What I don't understand are the raised parts and the deep cut out near the plug cutout

Show Image


As I understand the deep cutout is for a teensy if you go for handwired build. Other raised parts are probably PCB supports.

yea raised part supports the pcb..

You guys are sure about this? it seems a bit silly to rest a PCB on metal... alu or not - because of soldering points etc.


Then machine all the pegs separately  and just m3 screw it in.. hahahahaha
Planck PCB is M2

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #29 on: Sat, 12 November 2016, 21:14:59 »
I take it from the original OLKB milled case but beside that, I already measure it too so the raised part don't make contact with any conductor  :thumb:

Anyway, 1st sample of The Case A!
152749-0

The only thing I want to revise is the USB hole, which is a bit  tight.
152751-1

Offline brizzzle

  • Posts: 54
  • Location: PNW
  • ipee9932cd
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #30 on: Sun, 13 November 2016, 10:50:33 »
Looks dope, I like where this is going!

Offline gnmar2723

  • Posts: 324
  • Location: us/de
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #31 on: Mon, 14 November 2016, 18:50:12 »
You are still planning to do both case designs right? I'm really craving the sleeker one. Either way, the first sample looks great  :thumb:

Offline tobsn

  • Posts: 216
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #32 on: Wed, 16 November 2016, 05:14:55 »
If you need help, send me the STL and possibly a board model and I can have someone look at it who does that (award winning) for a living ;)

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #33 on: Wed, 16 November 2016, 06:28:13 »
Sorry for the idle, been super busy at work nearing end of the year  :-X

Both samples are done, hopefully I will get them on my hands tomorrow! I'm super excited  :p

If you need help, send me the STL and possibly a board model and I can have someone look at it who does that (award winning) for a living ;)

Damn mate I still owe you the file. PM me your email I will send to you the STL I use for samples tonight.

Offline Fictiouz

  • That "White" Guy
  • Posts: 465
  • Location: Halifax, NS, CA
  • "You miss 100% of the shots you take." -S. Trooper
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #34 on: Wed, 16 November 2016, 06:30:59 »
The fact that you updated to support handwiring may have just made you another sale :p
Halifax, NS Meetup | "I know you'll come back to me, I'm like a good kind of herpes, I'm impossible to get rid of." - 27
67g Zilent V2 M60-A | BKE Redux HHKB Professional 2 | 62g Silent Black Planck | 62g Vint Black Tex Yoda II | Bolt-Modded Model M 1391301

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 18 November 2016, 01:10:59 »
If you need help, send me the STL and possibly a board model and I can have someone look at it who does that (award winning) for a living ;)

Already emailed you bud :thumb:

The fact that you updated to support handwiring may have just made you another sale :p

I intend to do it from the start, but I don't know the exact measurement needed. Will have a Teensy 2.0 on my hand in a couple days and will further update (if any) the measuremet from that.

Offline Danilo_dk

  • Posts: 27
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #36 on: Sun, 20 November 2016, 05:30:34 »
I saw you took the cases to the Jakarta meetup. They look pretty good. Here is a link to the photo for anyone that missed them http://i.imgur.com/N3WBJjc.jpg. Oh, and here is another one http://i.imgur.com/Z9ck3FW.jpg. I found both in albums linked on Reddit.

On that second photo you can see a ridge along the middle of the case. Will that also be present on the final product? Did you make these cases compatible with the normal plate sold through olkb.com, or did you assemble the Plancks you took to the meetup after you got the prototype cases?

I am dying to see the small bevel case in black or dark gray. That will most certainly be the one I will get.
« Last Edit: Sun, 20 November 2016, 05:35:49 by Danilo_dk »

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #37 on: Sun, 20 November 2016, 22:19:47 »
I saw you took the cases to the Jakarta meetup. They look pretty good. Here is a link to the photo for anyone that missed them http://i.imgur.com/N3WBJjc.jpg. Oh, and here is another one http://i.imgur.com/Z9ck3FW.jpg. I found both in albums linked on Reddit.

On that second photo you can see a ridge along the middle of the case. Will that also be present on the final product? Did you make these cases compatible with the normal plate sold through olkb.com, or did you assemble the Plancks you took to the meetup after you got the prototype cases?

I am dying to see the small bevel case in black or dark gray. That will most certainly be the one I will get.

Obviously any surface will be cleaned from ridges and marks! The one on visible on the photo is due the wrong step on milling and because of that we now know how to handle it. I want to show them to more people and get their input before I move to the next step.

Here's some fact and plan:

- Case B will require smaller plate, which will be supplied in the buy later. Or you can cut/file the OLKB plate (2.5mm on each side) like I did for these prototype. I don't wanna widen the inner opening just to make it compatible to unmodified OLKB plate because it will make the gap between keycaps and case too wide especially compared to between keycaps. And I can't make it 2 parts like KMAC did too because the small width the bezel has (and KMAC's plate have its own screw hole too).

- Case A will be redesigned to support unmodified OLKB plate by dividing it to 2 parts, Top Case and Bottom Case. The wide bezel on this case allowed the screw post to be implemented. Splitting it to 2 part design may increase the price but I still don't know yet because I want to focus on the Case B 1st and develop the Case A further after it.

Offline gnmar2723

  • Posts: 324
  • Location: us/de
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #38 on: Sun, 20 November 2016, 22:23:02 »
Case B is looking very good! Can't wait to see more!

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #39 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 05:24:47 »
Okay this is a proper documentation of the case :cool:

Case A
153358-0
More
153360-1
153362-2


Case B
153364-3
More
153366-4
153368-5


Obviously this baby still far from perfect as there will be 3 steps, CNC forming, CNC finishing, and coating (anodize/powder coat) and this sample only been through 1st step (CNC forming) plus I encounter some problem in the set up fo some holding marks are very visible.

Now the announcements:
Like I said on previous post, this round only Case B will be made, and it will come with spesific universal plate (Grid, MIT, and 1.25–1.25–1.25–1.25–2u/2x 1u–1.25–1.25–1.25–1.25 Bottom Row). And this case can't be used with OLKB's plate unless you cut/filed it (like I do)
Why?
Because I will develop Case A further into 2 parts case to support OLKB's plate (so for you who already soldered and love your Planck, please add some extra patient ^-^)

Then the question:
I still can't find a good anodizing vendor here, personally it is okay for me going with powder coating (and I like it more because powder coat can give similar matte finish like keycaps do, thus making the whole keyboard feel uniform in texture).
What do yo think about powder coating?
Let's poll! >>> http://www.strawpoll.me/11700415
« Last Edit: Mon, 21 November 2016, 05:29:55 by jebbra »

Offline menuhin

  • Posts: 1225
  • Location: Germany
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #40 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 06:41:19 »
If I want a case that support something like a staggered Planck keyboard PCB also (sold in the past also at OLKB), then I think A is better?
Wishlist: 1) nice thick Alps caps; 2) Cherry profile POM;
More
Wishful-list: 1) We order from keyboard-layout-editor.com; 2) usable Trackpoint module for all keyboards
IBM M13 black
NeXT non-ADB keyboard (AAE)
HHKB Pro 2 HasuBT
[~90WPM, in love with Emacs, and Lisp]

Offline tobsn

  • Posts: 216
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #41 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 07:05:03 »


would be nice if you'd round those edges a tiny bit, similar to case A :D

Offline Danilo_dk

  • Posts: 27
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #42 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 07:29:58 »
I actually like the look of the sharp edge on case B. But it would probably make sense to round it over just a bit so you won't hurt yourself on it.

Will the plate for this case support switch top removal? That is one of the most valued things of the standard OLKB plate in my opinion. I have opened my switches many times.

Offline cygnusx1_

  • Posts: 9
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #43 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 10:51:49 »
Ugh what I wouldn't do to have Case A. It's probably the best case design I have ever seen.

Offline olieatstofu

  • Posts: 52
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #44 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 16:44:18 »
I actually like the look of the sharp edge on case B. But it would probably make sense to round it over just a bit so you won't hurt yourself on it.

Will the plate for this case support switch top removal? That is one of the most valued things of the standard OLKB plate in my opinion. I have opened my switches many times.

I agree, I love the way case b is at the moment. I think smoothing the lines would be nice, but curving them maybe not.

Can't WAIT for this!


Offline funderburker

  • * Exquisite Elder
  • Posts: 1395
  • Location: Latvia, Riga
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #45 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 17:09:12 »
Show Image


would be nice if you'd round those edges a tiny bit, similar to case A :D

Damn! Need to get me a Planck.
Keyboard design by Skepur

My boards: TMO50 FE:06 | LAGOM Groda-T | TMOv2 R1 prototype | Onyx FRL TKL prototype | Stege TKL prototype | Ellipse prototype | Cyberstar

Offline jebbra

  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 562
  • Location: Indonesia
  • jebbra.net
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #46 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 19:30:45 »
The edge will be smoothed just to make it not dangerous (but really, the one I hold now while looks sharp, won't hurt at all). But it won't be curved because it will make the case looks roundy overall which I avoid. Remember the round/fillet on the bottom edge is introduced to give it a thinner impression, not make it roundy.

If I want a case that support something like a staggered Planck keyboard PCB also (sold in the past also at OLKB), then I think A is better?
As long as the dimension and USB placement of it is the same as recent OLKB plate, you are good to go.

Offline breckstar

  • Posts: 289
  • Location: Earther
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) FIRST SAMPLE ARRIVED
« Reply #47 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 23:03:30 »
Looks awesome. Please don't forget us preonic lovers. Even if you didn't do a complete GB on preonic, I would love to buy a prototype/sample.

Offline ndlu2

  • Posts: 18
  • Location: Sunnyvale, California
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) FIRST SAMPLE ARRIVED
« Reply #48 on: Mon, 21 November 2016, 23:55:07 »
Is there any room for a brass weight?  ;D

Offline menuhin

  • Posts: 1225
  • Location: Germany
Re: Planck End Game Case (High Profile) NOW WITH RENDER
« Reply #49 on: Tue, 22 November 2016, 02:57:25 »
If I want a case that support something like a staggered Planck keyboard PCB aka Quark (sold in the past also at OLKB), then I think A is better?
Wishlist: 1) nice thick Alps caps; 2) Cherry profile POM;
More
Wishful-list: 1) We order from keyboard-layout-editor.com; 2) usable Trackpoint module for all keyboards
IBM M13 black
NeXT non-ADB keyboard (AAE)
HHKB Pro 2 HasuBT
[~90WPM, in love with Emacs, and Lisp]