[IC] Triviumtek 2nd Project: Lustro Alu x Acrylite Case - Maximum lighting fx

[foggyflute]

Render:
Album (large): http://imgur.com/a/ueztu





Sample:
Sample album (large): http://imgur.com/a/Jgolj

So, after running Weaven project groupbuy (here). I got a lot of feedback asking for something to show off boards armed with LEDs.
Pictures are kind of self-explanatory so not much to say about this one. Just some points:

-We are doing experiments with colored acrylate, because having only clear and frost are so boring
-Update pictures of finished board will come in few days.
-Plenty of color for anodizing, but we need at least a minimum number of pairs for each color, so vote will happen.

They will come with many type of kit:

+Minimal kit: side pairs + body.
+Basic kit: minimal kit + carbon fiber plate.
+Full kit: basic kit + pcb (bface) + switches + leds for who don't wait.

We are working on final price, but I promise it will be easy on your wallet.

Also:

-Weaven still up for next round.
-Replacements for damaged Weaven's parts because bad packaging in round 1 still our highest priority.
-Foam insert and professional packaging so it will not happen again on any of our product.
-Improved anodizing for both Weaven and Lustro.

Shipping fee and proxies are looked at to minimize the cost.

-Also, the sidebars design of red prototype are not up for first round, just one of many prototypes to lure in people who not interested in current one , they will available at other round in future

[logomachy]

So much want it hurts.

[tuantruong]

Count me in for 1 please. <3

[LechnerDE]

Looks really interesting!

I will keep an eye on this thread 

[romevi]

Selling my Lambo for this case.

[luckyryan333]

Bazh' spolier: the prior leakage

any plan on 65% such as Finger? 

keep track of this! 

ADDED:
I missed this impressive sentence, you buddy. 

We are working on final price, but I promise it will be easy on your wallet.

[agbockus]

This. This is what I've been waiting for. For at least one of my boards!


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[exitfire401]

Do want. That case is too sexy.

[ccarlitos2]

Aight this is dope af... I'm gonna have to go for it.

[alexjd99]

Damn this looks cool. Can't wait for updates, for sure getting this

[CPTBadAss]

Ooo something unique for MX finally. Very cool.

[dgneo]

This is super cool, would definitely be in for this as I need a case for my GH60.

[soilheart]

This looks so awesome, especially the cyan/transparent combo, this would be the best 60% display case ever =)

(I would never want to use it though, the height + slanted design would destroy my wrists and/or elbows).

[trenzafeeds]

These are really amazing, love the colors you have shown so far as well

[foggyflute]

This looks so awesome, especially the cyan/transparent combo, this would be the best 60% display case ever =)

(I would never want to use it though, the height + slanted design would destroy my wrists and/or elbows).

Come on, would you like a kit with wrist rest

[pr0ximity]

I normally hate boards with excessive LEDs, but that case looks amazing. Excited to follow the progress on this one 

[foggyflute]

Early access for a friend, not even anodized yet.

[Pwner]

Sign me up for the red prototype version when it's ready! 

[ccarlitos2]

Aight that's pretty


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[27]

Is there a reason you're saying "acrylite" instead of acrylic? Never seen it used, and it seems to be a brand of acrylic?

[foggyflute]

Is there a reason you're saying "acrylite" instead of acrylic? Never seen it used, and it seems to be a brand of acrylic?

Some of the acrylic sheet I have here got "clear acrylite" all over the peel-off paper, not the brand through (the brand is something else in Chinese, made in Taiwan). I assume it as another way to spell it, and never questioned why my bad.

[27]

Is there a reason you're saying "acrylite" instead of acrylic? Never seen it used, and it seems to be a brand of acrylic?

Some of the acrylic sheet I have here got "clear acrylite" all over the peel-off paper, not the brand through (the brand is something else in Chinese, made in Taiwan). I assume it as another way to spell it, and never questioned why my bad.

Haha, nothing wrong with it, just curious!

[Sifo]

in for that blue/teal/cyan/whatever

[jorgenslee]

This is amazing. Just when I thought I'm done with this hobby.

What's the height of the front and back, and what's the inclination angle? Do you also plan to have a viper like acrylic case with this the same design?

[foggyflute]

This is amazing. Just when I thought I'm done with this hobby.

What's the height of the front and back, and what's the inclination angle? Do you also plan to have a viper like acrylic case with this the same design?

7°, from highest point to the floor: front is ~28mm, back is ~40mm
the edge of acrylic frame is tiny bit higher than bottom of keycaps.

Using with wrist rest (like me) is recommended
Thinking about a complete kit with wooden wrist rest and custom cables provide by my friends - not sure there will be enough interest.

[redskull]

compulsory question; HHKB layout? 

[bazh]

This is amazing. Just when I thought I'm done with this hobby.

What's the height of the front and back, and what's the inclination angle? Do you also plan to have a viper like acrylic case with this the same design?

not sure I catch up with you there, what do you mean "a viper like acrylic case with this the same design" ?

[jorgenslee]

This is amazing. Just when I thought I'm done with this hobby.

What's the height of the front and back, and what's the inclination angle? Do you also plan to have a viper like acrylic case with this the same design?

not sure I catch up with you there, what do you mean "a viper like acrylic case with this the same design" ?

I'm not sure  if you are familiar with duck viper but here is the link to the original GB: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61227.0
So I am curious if  you will also build a  case with builtin acrylic blockers just  like on Duck Viper.

[bazh]

This is amazing. Just when I thought I'm done with this hobby.

What's the height of the front and back, and what's the inclination angle? Do you also plan to have a viper like acrylic case with this the same design?

not sure I catch up with you there, what do you mean "a viper like acrylic case with this the same design" ?

I'm not sure  if you are familiar with duck viper but here is the link to the original GB: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=61227.0
So I am curious if  you will also build a  case with builtin acrylic blockers just  like on Duck Viper.

I had a Viper from that GB, but pardon me I fail to see what it is the acrylic blocker you're talking about

[jorgenslee]

I had a Viper from that GB, but pardon me I fail to see what it is the acrylic blocker you're talking about

The acrylic case CNC'ed to the same layout with Viper?

[bazh]

I had a Viper from that GB, but pardon me I fail to see what it is the acrylic blocker you're talking about

The acrylic case CNC'ed to the same layout with Viper?

Ah I see now, you meant the layout of HHKB right?

Problem is, you'll need a special PCB for that matter, which Duck has provided for that GB alone (PCB cut specifically to fit in, not regular 60%). We, on the other hand design this case for universal 60% PCB use so it may not in near future that we'll have the HHKB like layout like what Viper did, but who knows, maybe we'll into making PCB, but not right now.

[jorgenslee]

Ah I see now, you meant the layout of HHKB right?

Problem is, you'll need a special PCB for that matter, which Duck has provided for that GB alone (PCB cut specifically to fit in, not regular 60%). We, on the other hand design this case for universal 60% PCB use so it may not in near future that we'll have the HHKB like layout like what Viper did, but who knows, maybe we'll into making PCB, but not right now.

Yeah, I meant the HHKB layout.

There has  been also a talked  about leeku making a Viper PCB, here's the link to the IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=74953.0, I hope it would materialize though.

So, is it possible to order this "+Minimal kit: side pairs + body." and have an option to an HHKB/Viper layout?

[bazh]

Ah I see now, you meant the layout of HHKB right?

Problem is, you'll need a special PCB for that matter, which Duck has provided for that GB alone (PCB cut specifically to fit in, not regular 60%). We, on the other hand design this case for universal 60% PCB use so it may not in near future that we'll have the HHKB like layout like what Viper did, but who knows, maybe we'll into making PCB, but not right now.

Yeah, I meant the HHKB layout.

There has  been also a talked  about leeku making a Viper PCB, here's the link to the IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=74953.0, I hope it would materialize though.

So, is it possible to order this "+Minimal kit: side pairs + body." and have an option to an HHKB/Viper layout?

Well if we can sort out the PCB access things, HHKB layout in the future is totally possible

[Geekmie]

Holy ****, good job!!! You guys are gonna steal all my money. I'm in.

[luckyryan333]

More

where can I get those L3 PCB from LZ, might be good to make 65% version of Weaven

Probably now I got your answer at last.
For your convenience, you can recall my question here.

Hei sorry I missed that somehow extended Weaven is inevitable but at the moment I still need to source some PCB to test first. As you can see I'm still on the search for 65% pcb now

I've been still eagerly anticipated 65% version for Weaven and now for Lustro as well. 

[Soraie]

I was just looking to try 60% for the first time. This came in perfectly in time to start trying out 60% layout! Totally in for one

[Venatorious]

Will this work with Alps party boards?

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[foggyflute]

Will this work with Alps party boards?

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Which one? If the screw holes arrangement is the same with standard 60%_then it would worrk.
Or if I can get the pcb.

[Vypr]

 
not sure if I'll have money for this yet, but definitely keeping my eye on this

[foggyflute]

Sample image (large): http://imgur.com/a/Jgolj




There's some fix here and there compare to my friend's one, almost final

[romevi]

Looking good! Would definitely like to get one with black legs.

[Geekmie]

After looking at it carefully, the front of the housing does look a little higher than a typical case? Any typing feedback on this?

[luckyryan333]

looks gorgeous. it reminds me of men's muscular build. 

[foggyflute]

After looking at it carefully, the front of the housing does look a little higher than a typical case? Any typing feedback on this?

Yep, it does, using with wrist rest is recommended (I considering offer wooden one in group buy, made by my friend).
Typing is okay - nothing weird with this steel plate, I will try it with carbon fiber mix plate later - i expected it to be good.

[Geekmie]

After looking at it carefully, the front of the housing does look a little higher than a typical case? Any typing feedback on this?

Yep, it does, using with wrist rest is recommended (I considering offer wooden one in group buy, made by my friend).
Typing is okay - nothing weird with this steel plate, I will try it with carbon fiber mix plate later - i expected it to be good.

Seriously looking forward to it~ it would nice if you can post a video showing all the light effect in action

[foggyflute]

After looking at it carefully, the front of the housing does look a little higher than a typical case? Any typing feedback on this?

Yep, it does, using with wrist rest is recommended (I considering offer wooden one in group buy, made by my friend).
Typing is okay - nothing weird with this steel plate, I will try it with carbon fiber mix plate later - i expected it to be good.

Seriously looking forward to it~ it would nice if you can post a video showing all the light effect in action

Sure, waiting for my led board arrive, one is RGB switch supported.

[edmbanger]

Is there an estimate/price range for this?

[iamtootallforthis]

You have my interest.

[Photekq]

Absolutely astounding work bazh and foggyflute. I'm in for sure.

Only thing I noticed is that the case looks really quite high. How tall is it at the front? If it's over 20mm you might consider reducing it, as anything over 20mm is uncomfortable in my opinion.

[Soraie]

Does the carbon fiber plate support switch top removal?

[foggyflute]

Does the carbon fiber plate support switch top removal?

Sure does

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Sweet case. Definitely interested!

[Ngt]

First the weaven and now the lustro. Jesus I'm the poorest I've ever been atm but I'm so tempted with these boards. So beautiful. I wonder how much will be the price tag though.

[Data]

Sample image (large): http://imgur.com/a/Jgolj

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There's some fix here and there compare to my friend's one, almost final

Skip keyboards, you should be a photographer.

[LunarisDream]

First the weaven and now the lustro. Jesus I'm the poorest I've ever been atm but I'm so tempted with these boards. So beautiful. I wonder how much will be the price tag though.

Easy on the wallet.

[Ngt]

First the weaven and now the lustro. Jesus I'm the poorest I've ever been atm but I'm so tempted with these boards. So beautiful. I wonder how much will be the price tag though.

Easy on the wallet.

I'm pretty curious. Are you waiting on the end of weaven before starting this one?

[Damonskv]

Count me in )))

[foggyflute]

Skip keyboards, you should be a photographer.

Why not both
I'm a jack of all trades type, anything art related.

[Geekmie]

Skip keyboards, you should be a photographer.

Why not both
I'm a jack of all trades type, anything art related.

I seriously think you should create website for all your awesome works~

[luckyryan333]

Skip keyboards, you should be a photographer.

Why not both
I'm a jack of all trades type, anything art related.

I seriously think you should create website for all your awesome works~

Take a look at his signature... 

[Trinset]

OMG, I can't wait Best keyboard case for me, I suppose.
And talking about full kit. Does it come with diodes and resistors? AND REALLY WANT TO KNOW THE PRICE!!1

[Geekmie]

Take a look at his signature... 

Oh, wow. Didn't notice that coz I was using the app. Thanks!

[Gengarfan]

I'm in! Got an estimate for when you'll be taking orders? And will there be a limit on orders?

[pear_voz]

I'm in! Got an estimate for when you'll be taking orders? And will there be a limit on orders?

Maybe at the end of the month, alongside with weaven round 2 :3

[harlw]

Oh my, yes pls.

[bazh]

Guys, before groupbuy start we have something on the color, basically the facility can do any colors we like but it have to be enough in quantity, in other words, 10pcs or 5 order required for each color, this should be no problem with basic color like black, silver or golden since that's common, now if you have any idea on what special color you want, please suggest so I can make it into a poll for everyone to vote, by special color I mean like teal, cyan,...

[Geekmie]

Guys, before groupbuy start we have something on the color, basically the facility can do any colors we like but it have to be enough in quantity, in other words, 10pcs or 5 order required for each color, this should be no problem with basic color like black, silver or golden since that's common, now if you have any idea on what special color you want, please suggest so I can make it into a poll for everyone to vote, by special color I mean like teal, cyan,...

Yea~ It's happening finally! Deep sky blue, dark orchid, steel blue, dark slate blue.

Just want to make it really rare and special

[bazh]

Guys, before groupbuy start we have something on the color, basically the facility can do any colors we like but it have to be enough in quantity, in other words, 10pcs or 5 order required for each color, this should be no problem with basic color like black, silver or golden since that's common, now if you have any idea on what special color you want, please suggest so I can make it into a poll for everyone to vote, by special color I mean like teal, cyan,...

Yea~ It's happening finally! Deep sky blue, dark orchid, steel blue, dark slate blue.

Just want to make it really rare and special

That's the spirit

Also bring up samples, you know sometimes it varies in colors for the same name, so samples will make it easy for us to try to make the color as close as possible what's proposed.

[Geekmie]

Yea~ It's happening finally! Deep sky blue, dark orchid, steel blue, dark slate blue.

Just want to make it really rare and special

That's the spirit
Also bring up samples, you know sometimes it varies in colors for the same name, so samples will make it easy for us to try to make the color as close as possible what's proposed.

I will just use the hex values. Let me know if that works.

#00BFFF deep sky blue
#9932CC dark orchid
#4682B4 steel blue
#483D8B dark slate blue

[foggyflute]

Yea~ It's happening finally! Deep sky blue, dark orchid, steel blue, dark slate blue.

Just want to make it really rare and special

That's the spirit
Also bring up samples, you know sometimes it varies in colors for the same name, so samples will make it easy for us to try to make the color as close as possible what's proposed.

I will just use the hex values. Let me know if that works.

#00BFFF deep sky blue
#9932CC dark orchid
#4682B4 steel blue
#483D8B dark slate blue

Metallic not behave like on screen RGB color. Anodizing is not that accurate anyway, we will get the not-too-far-off color of our choice

[Geekmie]

Yea~ It's happening finally! Deep sky blue, dark orchid, steel blue, dark slate blue.

Just want to make it really rare and special

That's the spirit
Also bring up samples, you know sometimes it varies in colors for the same name, so samples will make it easy for us to try to make the color as close as possible what's proposed.

I will just use the hex values. Let me know if that works.

#00BFFF deep sky blue
#9932CC dark orchid
#4682B4 steel blue
#483D8B dark slate blue

Metallic not behave like on screen RGB color. Anodizing is not that accurate anyway, we will get the not-too-far-off color of our choice

Fair enough. Just hope we can get really rare and special colors as options. I personally prefer  bluish colors

[Gengarfan]

I am up for most any colors but some sort of blue would look nice I agree.

Any idea when the buy might start?

[zcmy]

I'm interested. Show me the backlighting and I'd be on the moon.

[Vadurr]

Wow. This is absolutely stunning!

[torafuma]

Woah! Totally blown away by this design.  Just stunning!

[graefeln]

Probably going to be in no matter what colors - but a dark purple with that smokey acrylite body would be the bee's knees.

[Khuya]

can't wait to see some real sample pic, the height on this also scared me as mentioned by some other people

[Khuya]

Guys, before groupbuy start we have something on the color, basically the facility can do any colors we like but it have to be enough in quantity, in other words, 10pcs or 5 order required for each color, this should be no problem with basic color like black, silver or golden since that's common, now if you have any idea on what special color you want, please suggest so I can make it into a poll for everyone to vote, by special color I mean like teal, cyan,...

Yea~ It's happening finally! Deep sky blue, dark orchid, steel blue, dark slate blue.

Just want to make it really rare and special

Possible to get this color?

[Geekmie]

Possible to get this color?

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There is supposed to be a poll on this. Don't know when. The thread seems to be quiet for some days...

[foggyflute]

Possible to get this color?

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There is supposed to be a poll on this. Don't know when. The thread seems to be quiet for some days...

Yeah, we suppose to have poll so any color that reach 5 pair can be done. But sync between local, reddit and here kinda harder than expect.

[Geekmie]

Yeah, we suppose to have poll so any color that reach 5 pair can be done. But sync between local, reddit and here kinda harder than expect.

A Google doc for the poll maybe? You can put forum as an field on it.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Yeah, we suppose to have poll so any color that reach 5 pair can be done. But sync between local, reddit and here kinda harder than expect.

A Google doc for the poll maybe? You can put forum as an field on it.

That's what I'd suggest.

[Den441]

When I think of "futuristic" keyboards this is what comes to mind for me now. Not the flat hologram keyboards you see in scifi flicks, but something like this. Sleek yet aggressive styling and a myriad of features combined with massive customization potential make for a piece of hardware truly fit for the year 2016. I wonder if scfi writers of the past could have imagined something like this. I think someone before posted that they "want this so bad it hurts" and I totally agree. I have to give props for taking keyboard case design to the next level.

I also agree with the google doc poll. You can post the link here and all over social media.

[muon]

I'm definitely in for the second design, whenever that's gonna happen

[pear_voz]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

[romevi]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

Going to quote your rumor.

[switchnollie]

Any plans to run the style the red case is in the future?

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Any plans to run the style the red case is in the future?

Last thing in the OP

-Also, the sidebars design of red prototype are not up for first round, just one of many prototypes to lure in people who not interested in current one , they will available at other round in future

[pear_voz]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

Going to quote your rumor.

Prepare your wallet :3

[switchnollie]

Any plans to run the style the red case is in the future?

Last thing in the OP

-Also, the sidebars design of red prototype are not up for first round, just one of many prototypes to lure in people who not interested in current one , they will available at other round in future

Thank you, I read it too fast lol -__-'

[romevi]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

Going to quote your rumor.

Prepare your wallet :3

*opened and lubed*

[biocalves]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

Going to quote your rumor.

Prepare your wallet :3

*opened and lubed*

The Weaven GB went up today it looks like, so would this run concurrently or after that GB?

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Any plans to run the style the red case is in the future?

Last thing in the OP

-Also, the sidebars design of red prototype are not up for first round, just one of many prototypes to lure in people who not interested in current one , they will available at other round in future

Thank you, I read it too fast lol -__-'

No worries, happens to all of us.

[bazh]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

Going to quote your rumor.

Prepare your wallet :3

*opened and lubed*

The Weaven GB went up today it looks like, so would this run concurrently or after that GB?

actually they will be run at the same time, I just submitted the groupbuy for this and now it's waiting for mod approval

[romevi]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

Going to quote your rumor.

Prepare your wallet :3

*opened and lubed*

The Weaven GB went up today it looks like, so would this run concurrently or after that GB?

actually they will be run at the same time, I just submitted the groupbuy for this and now it's waiting for mod approval

YES!

[biocalves]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

Going to quote your rumor.

Prepare your wallet :3

*opened and lubed*

The Weaven GB went up today it looks like, so would this run concurrently or after that GB?

actually they will be run at the same time, I just submitted the groupbuy for this and now it's waiting for mod approval

YES!

VE.A already put a big hurt on my wallet, and now this?! But I can't pass it up, right?

[UsualSuspectXXX]

The rumor said that it will happen soon, maybe today or tomorrow :3

Going to quote your rumor.

Prepare your wallet :3

*opened and lubed*

The Weaven GB went up today it looks like, so would this run concurrently or after that GB?

actually they will be run at the same time, I just submitted the groupbuy for this and now it's waiting for mod approval

YES!

VE.A already put a big hurt on my wallet, and now this?! But I can't pass it up, right?

I'm in on the TK78 also. There is no mercy!

[Ngt]

Do you have more information about the price tag or will it be announced as the GB thread open?

[graefeln]

Do you have more information about the price tag or will it be announced as the GB thread open?

The GB is open - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=82157.0;topicseen

[Ngt]

Do you have more information about the price tag or will it be announced as the GB thread open?

The GB is open - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=82157.0;topicseen

Thanks.