Acrylic Tenkeyless Keyboard Casing for Phantom, Filco & QFR etc.

[takaki]

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Hello guys, really excited to push this into group buy. To cut things short, let's go into the details.

Casing will be split into 4 sections : "Top layer", "Body", "Bottom Layer", "Feet Block".

All colours are available for all of the sections, however for the first run, I hope we can have at least15 units of a single type of colour and finish ( Agreeable to make some exceptions if it is close)
A top layer, bottom layer and feets are 1 units for each type, the body itself is 5 units. I'll do the math, don't worry.

The reason for this is because the manufacturer only has the machine and not the acrylic sheets, the acrylic sheets has to be bought from a separate source and the selection is making me really spoilt for choices.
Here are the available colours.

Color Options ( Units will be updated with the orders)

Clear Group Picture link
Glossy Clear - 000 ( confirmed )
Matte Clear (Frosted Feel) - F000 ( confirmed )

White Group Picture link
Glossy Opaque White - PL 402 ( Confirmed )
Matte Opaque White - PLF 402 ( Confirmed )
Glossy Opaque Beige - PL 801
Glossy Translucent White PL 422
Glossy Opaque Gray - PL 504
Glossy Milky White - PL 449

Black Group Picture link
Glossy Opaque Black - PL 502 ( Confirmed )
Matte Opaque Black - PLF 502 ( Confirmed )
Glossy Translucent Dark Smoke - PL 506 ( Confirmed )
Glossy Translucent Light Smoke - PL530


Green Group Picture link
Glossy Opaque Dark Green - PL 348
Glossy Opaque Green - PL 347
Glossy Translucent Green - PL 362 ( 6 units ordered )
Matte Translucent Bluish Green - PLF 362
Glossy Translucent Toxic Green - PL 993
Glossy Translucent Tint Green - PL 3112 ( confirmed )

Yellow Group Picture link
Glossy Opaque Light Yellow - PL 215
Glossy Opaque Yellow - PL 235 ( 10 more units to go )
Glossy Opaque Dark Yellow - PL 478
Glossy Translucent Light Yellow -PL 212
Matte Translucent Light Yellow - PLF 212

Blue GroupPicture link
Glossy nearly opaque Purpish Blue - PL 327
Glossy Opaque Purplish blue - PL 678
Matte Translucent Blue - PLF 302 ( confirmed )
Glossy Translucent Blue - PL 302
Glossy Translucent Water Blue - PL 301
Glossy Opaque Sky Blue - PL 835
Glossy Opaque Water Blue - PL 324
Glossy Transparent Light Blue - PL 3010
Matte Transparent Light Blue - PLF 3010

Orange Group Picture Link
Glossy Opaque Orange - PL 266
Glossy Translucent Neon Orange - PL 9923
Matte Translucent Neon Orange - PLF 9923
Glossy Translucent Light Orange - PL 202 ( 2 units )

Red Group Picture link
Glossy Opaque Red - PL 128
Glossy Opaque Blood Red - PL 136
Glossy Translucent Blood Red - PL 114
Glossy Transparent Blood Red - PL 102 ( Confirmed )
Glossy Translucent Dark Magenta - PL 905

Brown GroupPicture link
Glossy Opaque Brown - PL 814
Matte Light Chocolate Brown - PLF 524

Prices

Single Top layer/Bottom layer only
- Clear: $15
- Coloured:  $20

Top & Bottom layer Combo
- Clear: $ 25
- Coloured: $ 35

Body
- Clear: $40
- Coloured: $60

Feets
- Clear: $17
- Coloured: $22

Engraving charges
- $10 for basic laser engraving anywhere you want. Details and instruction really soon

Variants/Types

Top layer variants/Types
- 87KEY
- 92KEY
- 7BIT

Add-Ons at the back of Type for ordering
- (WINKEYLESS)
- (W/OLED)

Body variants ( The unfortunate story of a ~1mm difference in breadth, for tight fit purposes, I'll separate the 2 body types )
PHTM  - For WFD plates, universal and phantom plates
FILCO - For Filco and QFR stock plates (1mm bigger for mounting the plate)

Included Accessories.
Screws to fasten layers together
Rubber Feets to elevate the case


ORDER FORM HERE
Order only confirmed after I invoice you, make sure that the shipping address for your paypal account is accurate.

[takaki]

Descriptions

The whole idea of allowing this wide array of colours is really for you to pick, mix and match your favourite colour combinations together. I can't have too many different colour top layer to show you until we complete at least 1-2 batches.

-Top layer + Body + Bottom layer + Rubber stands = Standard Filco/QFR Casing height without rubber feet stands ( Teensy Exposed )
- Top layer + Body + Bottom layer + Feet Block + Rubber stands = Standard Filco/QFR Casing height with feet stands ( Teensy Enclosed )

FAQ

Pictures
RED (PL 102)- 92 keys with LED holes.



How does it mount ?
The bottom layer of the body and the upper layer of the body are of different sizes. As the PCB is smaller than the plate, the bottom layer's hole is made smaller so that the PCB goes through and the plate does not. The upper layer is made in accordance to the plate dimensions so it has a snug fit with the top layer.



A picture to show how the plate sits on the 2nd layer of acrylic, do note that these are 6mm layers, the final product consist of everything in 3mm because most of the colour options are only available in 3mm thick acrylic sheets.
Another major bonus of this design is that the solders points and trimmed stems does not touch the bottom layer at all.

[SpAmRaY]

Woot!!

[Smeagol_RP]

Pictures?

[pasph]

and prices?

[quochung1989]

Full infomations & picture? I need they, please. Thank you

[takaki]

Clicked post instead of preview, information and pictures will come in due time!

[SpAmRaY]

Clicked post instead of preview, information and pictures will come in due time!

At least you know we are all interested!!

[tom88jerry]

Definitely in....

[SpAmRaY]

So just to make sure I'm reading this right if we wanted an all clear case it would be something like this

Top & Bottom layer Combo- Clear: $ 25 + Body- Clear: $40 + Feets- Clear: $17 = $82 plus shipping?

And then can just the top layer be ordered in different layouts for swapping in and out?

[Latin00032]

I need more info before committing. I need a proper example to know I'm doing it right.

[Rendom]

You need to leave the shipping prices too bro. : D

[Kempher]

Been waiting for something like this for a while, def interested, please give us pics :3!

[BimboBB]

Wow....all these options are awesome. Count me in for at least one case. 

[SpAmRaY]

Would it be possible to get some pics of the bottom options to see what it looks like? Teensy exposed vs Teensy Enclosed?

[takaki]

Getting the Feet blocks tomorrow, pictures tomorrow. It is late now, bad lighting and all.

[xavierblak]

I'm still a little confused on how this fits together. What keeps the pcb/plate stable inside the case? Can you post a diagram or a close up of the case assembly?

[WhiteFireDragon]

I'm still a little confused on how this fits together. What keeps the pcb/plate stable inside the case? Can you post a diagram or a close up of the case assembly?

Curious about this too. I think I posted in the IC thread, a request for pics without the guts, just the case. There are no standoffs to hold the PCB/plate up, and the plate is not mounted to the case, so how are these being held up?

[admiralvorian]

This looks pretty cool, though I'm waiting to see what the enclosed QFR case looks like before I place an order

[nebo]

I'm in on this. A well priced case that can have 92key winkeyless (90 key I guess then) and without LED holes.

[remmeh]

I am interested as well, but would also like to see the body/bottom of the case without the pcb or plate.

[pasph]

Shipping?
End date?
What is PL 449 in the White Group picture?

[UniClown]

Looks very nice. Great color selection. Thanks so much for setting this up!

[frenchie4111]

I would also like to get a better understanding of the insides of the case. Also which pieces exactly do I need to buy to fit my filco tkl? And about what time would they be shipped, I move around addresses (Uni, home, work) and I would like to know where to order it to.

Thanks

EDIT: Also your engraving services question is checkboxes not radio buttons

[takaki]

I've no idea what to call PL 449, Dreamy white, chalky white, milky white ?

[Hades]

I've no idea what to call PL 449, Dreamy white, chalky white, milky white ?

+1 Milky White

[Sai]

can you show some pictures how the feet works ?

[takaki]

updating, will be picking up the feet blocks today and mount them for pictures and comparison.

Updated for all the how it mounts enquiry.

[metalliqaz]

Is there any possibility of getting a custom layout?  I've got DXFs

[takaki]

You can send it to me and I'll see if it possible, you mean custom top layer layout right ? Just click on the mail button below my DP for my email.

[Ryan Uber]

Interested to see how this would work with 3mm thick sheets as mentioned above. If the above pictures are of 6mm thick acrylic, then 3mm seems like it would be much too thin even with the bottom/body/top layer all assembled. Or maybe I am misunderstanding.

[takaki]

Basically it is just replacing a single 6mm with 2 x 3mm, technically the same thickness.

[pasph]

Can this be done without exposed screws on top layer or just some flatter screws?

[bazemk1979]

Op I remember when you opened tread in IC section some people asked more less about the pricing of the cases, you said it will be around $60-$80 per case. Not to bash your thread you can charge whatever you want, but just looking roughly on the estimate when combining all 3 layers ( top, body -  that's middle I guess , bottom) and see the overall pricing, did the place where they cut the acrylic sheets charged you almost double then their previous quote?

Prices:

Top & Bottom layer Combo
- Coloured: $ 35

Body
- Coloured: $60

Feets
- Coloured: $22

Shipping: $20

Total: $137

[takaki]

The quote for a 60 usd case was given to me for clear, as I am trying to move towards all colours available for all sectors, the main bulk cost come from the charge for cutting out 5 pieces of 3mm for the body portion.

If you were to select clear, I believe the case is really about $60-80 usd without the feets.

Nevertheless, for everyone who is concerned about the price being too steep, not to worry, the prices here are for no MOQ. I can always negotiable further if we have the amount to push the production and acrylic sheet price to a more affordable level.

I'm looking at the following prices if we have a larger number of order for the coloured sheets.
Top & Bottom layer Combo
- Coloured: $35$30

Body
- Coloured: $60$50

Feets
- Coloured: $22$18

It would be in our best interest for those interested to tell me about your preferred colour, we work out the final pricings and I'll invoice you, accept if agreeable then we go ahead with it. What do you guys think ?

There is a very serious haze condition in singapore and I'm really sensitive to dust and pollutants, fell sick and thus the late update, pictures of the final product to be up soon.

[Sai]

There is a very serious haze condition in singapore and I'm really sensitive to dust and pollutants, fell sick and thus the late update, pictures of the final product to be up soon.

be careful man. its so frustrating with a thick haze.
pictures can wait a day or two.

[bazemk1979]

true pics can wait, get well first. I didn't knew that colored sheets cost more than clears, interesting.

[takaki]

Thanks for the support, I really need a gas mask right now.
http://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Civilian-Mask-Nato-Filter/dp/B0002XJ2OU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371714691&sr=8-1&keywords=israeli+gas+mask

[Sai]

its getting better now i guess.
now the level is at 312.

[Windos]

Do you have a rough idea of when you want to start invoicing/collecting money?

[hoasican2004]

Do you take pictures of all face's case???

[baldgye]

Would there be ant option for pink down the road?

[LechnerDE]

Oh wow, these turned out way more expensive than I thought

I actually wanted to buy 2 colored cases for like ~60$ each but it's basically twice as much now.

I'll follow this thread, but I am not sure whether I really want to spend ~120$ on a single acrylic case...


EDIT:   

I guess I'll buy 1 clear base case and buy multiple top layers in different colors and switch them around as I like

Would be nice if there were pics with different options. I can't really decide if it looks better with a colored body (rest clear) or a clear body and top/bottom layer colored.

[samwisekoi]

Singapore is a good place to do this, but would you mind if someone (e.g. me) tried to get better prices here in the States?  Let me know here or via PM.

Thanks!

 - Ron | samwisekoi


p.s.  92-key winkeyless (90-key?) FTW!

[xavierblak]

I think the amount of choices might actually hurt this gb. You might want to come up with one or two options and then take some photos or make a mockup of what they'd look like. Hopefully we could focus on those options and bring the cost down a bit.

[BimboBB]

Sorry for the dumb question.....but "w/oled" means without or with led?

Also, do I understand correct that every bottom layer comes with the cutout hole, right? So there is nothing to specify about this?

thanks

edit:

one more question: pls could you specify about the third layout option (7bit)? Is it like 96key, but F-Row having no gaps (total 98key)?

[takaki]

I see that main issues revolves around pricing, colour options, actual mock ups and more detailed picture about the case that you are going to receive.

What I suggest is to really put in what you are aiming to get into the order form, I'll fight for the price and gauge the popularity of certain colours and do mock ups for them.
The order form is not the final order form, I'll only invoice when everything is satisfactory.

I'll specify more in a moment's time.

Will be updating those points in a few days.
@samwisekoi let me think about that and I'll pm you.

[LechnerDE]

Yeah, I guess you should limit the color options to fewer choices like 1 glossy kind of red, 1 opaque kind of red, 1 glossy kind of green, etc.

For example I would be interested in :

1x Glossy Translucent Toxic Green - PL 993
1x Glossy Translucent Light Orange - PL 202
1x Glossy Transparent Blood Red - PL 102

and some kind of royal blue

Having so many different shades of the same color splits up interest and makes it difficult to reach certain MOQs.

[Latin00032]

Truthfully, reducing the amount if colors would probably help us pick.

There are too many choices. I don't know where to begin.

[BimboBB]

Whats so difficult to choose a color you like?  You offer lots of options to fit everybodies suits and people moaning about too many options. I dont get it.  )