IMPORTANT:
OK, there is a decision that has to be made before I can send out invoices. As you know, I pointed out several times how important the black plate is to me.
Quick recap:
Powder coating is not an option, because a thin layer can't be easily be achieved on a surface that has this many holes close together. The layer turns out to be too thick so the switches don't snap in nicely.
Black galvanizing was supposed to be the solution, but it turns out it has a drawback. It is not possible to galvanize stainless steel - this is only possible with "normal" steel.
I did research for other possibilities to make stainless steel black. There are solutions but they are not possible with the current prices.
I know most here expect the plate to be stainless steel, so I feel I can't just do this without letting you know.
So I need to know what is more important to you:
a) black plate / standard steel
b) bare plate / stainless steel
Again, sorry for the wait, we are very close.
About a) vs b)
The steel is not exposed to heavy weather conditions but inside a keyboard on a desk. Even normal steel will last for generations without the slightest trace of rust. Though the reflections of the shiny stainless steel is something you would notice every single day. So for me steel/black is the way to go, I just felt I had to let everyone know.
I am not familiar with the nuanced material benefits/differences between "normal" steel and stainless steel, as far as keyboard plate materials are concerned. I am personally fine with with either/or, but may lean towards stainless since it will play nicely with those of us who choose to run switch LEDs and be more reflective than pure black, plus it would be a nice subtle secret bling to contrast with the ninja look of the rest of the case. I may be mistaken, but I recall that you had offered to share plate schematics/design for people to get their own plates cut after? If I'm making that up, correct me of course, but that will be a good track to follow-up by individual users who may want alternative plate materials/finishes like Brass or Aluminum.
I'd be down with stainless but it's not a deal breaker for me. Looking forward to this moving forward. I wanted to confirm being in for an unanodized SKB75, is the any special notation for that in the table?
About two or three want without anodizing. Don't worry, I won't forget.
Aha, I think I missed the discussion about option to get raw/unanodized! Very cool, will have to consider this further.
Update regarding invoices:
When? probably next week.
Once invoices go out I will make a raffle. Five extra SKBs will be given away for the first 100 who payed. So many will have quite a good chance of getting an extra one. Once determined who the lucky ones are, they can choose any SKB version they want.
Hansichen and Zuology will get an extra SKB. Hansichen, because he was the first who ordered and Zuology because he was a great help. Just let me know which version you want to add.
OwO what's this?! This is a fantastic surprise, thank you. I will PM you with request, and I am blown away by your generosity! As I've said throughout, I am/was very happy to help because of the quality of the project to start with. Many thanks to PlastikSchnittstelle for this undertaking!
