Author Topic: DIY Keyboard Roof - Updated:15 June (Read 12680 times)

MOZ · « **on:** Fri, 31 May 2013, 15:27:39 »

Here in India, dust is a major issue and it gets inside switched. Add to it the polluted and humid weather, the dust sticks and is very hard to remove. Forget compressed air.

As a way to reduce this dust, I am planning on making a keyboard roof. The keyboard will be the Ducky Zero DK2108.

Their will be two lengths of feet, at the back and the front (Like most roofs).

Dimensions:
Back feet: 19" x 2.5"
Roof: 19" x 6.5"
Front feet: 19" x 1.8"

These are just rough estimates, I will have the exact dimensions, once I get the keyboard in my hands.

Now the purpose of this thread: I want to get ideas from fellow GHers about what I could get etched on the roof.

My current idea:
Back feet: geekhack logo in the middle
Roof: No idea
Front: Name in the right corner

I want it to be something nice/elegant yet not tacky/cheap

Throw your ideas!

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 01 June 2013, 09:46:12 »

I LOVE the logo found in the bottom right of the picture below. The picture is from this thread. I know you said you wanted the logo on the back leg of the roof but I'd put a logo on the top.

Otherwise, if you want an idea of some really awesome engraving, check out what jdcarpe engraved here. If you have a logo/image you're really attached to, you should go with that.

MOZ · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 01 June 2013, 13:55:40 »

How about this design. I am a Batman fan.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 01 June 2013, 14:55:09 »

Keyboard roofs are cool but I've just been using the plastic cover that came with my ducky that fits right over the keys.

There are also a few threads about these you might want to search and look through to get more ideas.

MOZ · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 01 June 2013, 15:18:21 »

Saw those, just getting ideas for the etching, most of the other stuff is sorted.

rowdy · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 02 June 2013, 01:35:01 »

My customer keyboard roof - it works! I live in a very dusty area, and the keyboard has remained fairly dust free.

MOZ · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 02 June 2013, 03:30:22 »

But I don't see you awesome keyboard underneath

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 03 June 2013, 07:11:02 »

Quote from: mohitgarg on Sat, 01 June 2013, 13:55:40

How about this design. I am a Batman fan.

Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 02 June 2013, 01:35:01

My customer keyboard roof - it works! I live in a very dusty area, and the keyboard has remained fairly dust free.

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I think these two combined with a little custom stitch work would be very interesting.

MOZ · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 03 June 2013, 08:58:41 »

Although I have imba stitching skills, I don't think I'll have the time

okooko · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 03 June 2013, 09:01:05 »

Thats what I use, took me about 5mins to bend it one day when work actually had some covers in...lol

MOZ · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 04:24:58 »

Here is the design I am inclining towards most.

rowdy · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 05:22:24 »

That's an awesome design

MOZ · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 08:56:20 »

Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 10 June 2013, 05:22:24

That's an awesome design

If you mean it (You never when people are sarcastic online), thanks!

Waiting for what others think. I really like it, and I think that is what is most important

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 08:59:51 »

LOL, that's hilarious. And the little Cherry switch is a nice touch

MOZ · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 14 June 2013, 13:35:58 »

Finally got the design engraved and the keyboard rood made

Comments welcome!

rowdy · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 15 June 2013, 00:44:11 »

That's simple and effective, but very, very well done

MOZ · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 15 June 2013, 04:13:50 »

Thanks

Tym · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 15 June 2013, 05:52:25 »

That is pretty damn cool, I want one

Can you make moar?

MOZ · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 15 June 2013, 09:27:25 »

You guys won't believed if I told you that it cost only $14.

Bulk would be around 10-12 with custom designs.

I am located in India, here labour is pretty cheap. Not sure about shipping. If there are enough interests I could host a GB.

linziyi · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 15 June 2013, 10:50:49 »

:O $14 I want!

Are you planning to make different sizes?

mashby · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 17 June 2013, 12:07:51 »

Quote from: mohitgarg on Sat, 15 June 2013, 09:27:25

You guys won't believed if I told you that it cost only $14.

Bulk would be around 10-12 with custom designs.

I am located in India, here labour is pretty cheap. Not sure about shipping. If there are enough interests I could host a GB.

Most definitely! I'd recommend you start a GB for these and put me down for two.

turtle · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 16 August 2013, 07:58:59 »

Please do! In for a full keyboard, tkl, and a 60%!

MOZ · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 16 August 2013, 08:16:31 »

I might get back to these, however it will e a while, since I have about 3-4 things already going on.

Thimplum · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 16 August 2013, 08:22:33 »

Woah! HOw did I miss this?

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 16 August 2013, 08:26:37 »

I'm in for one. TKL

kittykatmax · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 19 August 2013, 02:22:09 »

I'd also be interested in a TKL one

turtle · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 01:00:58 »

Any updates?

MOZ · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 01:40:55 »

Based on weight of product, shipping would be about:

$ [ L x (W + 12) ] * 0.01 + 3 rounded up to integer

Approx = $12 for 60%, $16 for TKL, $19 for Full

Price approx would be: $10 for 60%, $15 for TKL, $20 for full and $5 for engraving

I know the price is higher than what I had mentioned earlier, but that is because I have gotten a worksman with better quality, price includes shipping materials, and due to forex rate increase materials have become expensive here.

L = Length of roof in cm
W = Width of roof in cm

These are approximates.

Cottonsox · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 01:44:56 »

These look great, would be interested.

Moosecraft · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 04:15:10 »

I would buy a tkl one maybe two. Also 60% please

turtle · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 09:06:57 »

Quote from: MOZ on Sun, 01 September 2013, 01:40:55

Based on weight of product, shipping would be about:

$ [ L x (W + 12) ] * 0.01 + 3 rounded up to integer

Approx = $12 for 60%, $16 for TKL, $19 for Full

Price approx would be: $10 for 60%, $15 for TKL, $20 for full and $5 for engraving

I know the price is higher than what I had mentioned earlier, but that is because I have gotten a worksman with better quality, price includes shipping materials, and due to forex rate increase materials have become expensive here.

L = Length of roof in cm
W = Width of roof in cm

These are approximates.

Sounds good. When will you start taking orders?

MOZ · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 21:01:24 »

After I am done with current GBs I am running.

JPG · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 21:33:38 »

I suppose having all 4 sides wont be an option right?

MOZ · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 01 September 2013, 21:35:55 »

Quote from: JPG on Sun, 01 September 2013, 21:33:38

I suppose having all 4 sides wont be an option right?

It can be done, but won't be bent then, cut and fused as lining up bents is goibg to be hard

AndyCapets · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 02 September 2013, 19:28:20 »

This looks kinda cool, once I find a not so expensive 60%, I'll might take one if you start a GB.

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Author Topic: DIY Keyboard Roof - Updated:15 June (Read 12680 times)