Author Topic: [IC] Poker/GH60 plate/case combo (Read 34304 times)

The_Beast · « **on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 14:40:03 »

Nice looking, function over form kinda case. Fill out the form and let me know!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bdri-LeYy_Dm2pHjWdvdh5qB9k-0klwVWXx90mYDhbo/viewform

Bending would be done by my laser guy, ApocalypseMaow's friend, or if all else fails, maybe samwisekoi.

Photos via samwisekoi:

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 14:57:58 »

I'm in for a couple

Kayliss · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:04:32 »

Nice in for 2 atleast, maybe another depending on the price.

esoomenona · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:20:09 »

Would possibly consider running some of these in the ~~more popular~~ GH60 plates? Who knows when some of us will be able to get cases for them...

LechnerDE · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:24:05 »

This looks interesting!

Do you have a rough estimate for the final pricing?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:24:29 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:20:09

Would possibly consider running some of these in the ~~more popular~~ GH60 plates? Who knows when some of us will be able to get cases for them...

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing, moose-bro. I can alter drawings if needed.

The_Beast · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:25:10 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:24:29

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:20:09
Would possibly consider running some of these in the ~~more popular~~ GH60 plates? Who knows when some of us will be able to get cases for them...

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing, moose-bro. I can alter drawings if needed.

I don't see why not. GH60 and the poker should have the same sized PCB and USB placement

esoomenona · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:43:40 »

Should we have a vote to see which of the layouts might get the most purchases? Or would ordering just one be feasible? I have a feeling one order might be more expensive, and the plate I want to run I don't imagine many others wanting (not saying it's not possible). It's the ISO with short right shift. Though I suppose I would accept the ANSI with short right shift, if it got more orders.

JPG · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:49:35 »

Any possibility for a GH65 layout? (samwisekoi style from gh60++)

Any very rough estimate for shipping to Canada?

The_Beast · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:00:32 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:43:40

Should we have a vote to see which of the layouts might get the most purchases? Or would ordering just one be feasible? I have a feeling one order might be more expensive, and the plate I want to run I don't imagine many others wanting (not saying it's not possible). It's the ISO with short right shift. Though I suppose I would accept the ANSI with short right shift, if it got more orders.

I could handle it on a case by case basis. By the way, these will be a for-profit GB, since I don't really need/want one of these cases (serves as incentive for me), I could use the money and because even with my earnings, it still tends to be cheaper than going off and doing it yourself.

Quote from: JPG on Fri, 10 May 2013, 15:49:35

Any possibility for a GH65 layout? (samwisekoi style from gh60++)

Any very rough estimate for shipping to Canada?

Maybe, first class would be around $12 if memory serves me right. Priority would be around $17 if memory.....

The_Beast · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:10:04 »

By the way, what kinda time frame do you guys want? When should it start and end?

I'm pretty much open this entire summer to run things.....

jdcarpe · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:10:45 »

I'm in no big hurry

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:25:47 »

Poker and Universal ANSI plate were the most popular ones in the GH60 GB. Since this plate is the case itself, you won't even need those 6 extra screw holes.

boost · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:27:13 »

Form filled out!

I like the idea of this and it would be hard to mod into a lubing station

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:28:41 »

i like this

1.5x mod plate/case please! i would get one def

nubbinator · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:33:21 »

Cool idea and it would a great frame to build off of if someone wanted to make their own homebrew case.

realex · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:45:25 »

interested! can you share outer measurements of the plate in order to CAD some kind of base for it?

esoomenona · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:50:40 »

Oh, also, how about possibly making the whole thing wrap around? Do you think that would increase the cost drastically?

The_Beast · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:52:04 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:50:40

Oh, also, how about possibly making the whole thing wrap around? Do you think that would increase the cost drastically?

How would you bend it? How would you solder the switches?

Quote from: boost on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:27:13

Form filled out!

I like the idea of this and it would be hard to mod into a lubing station

Already have a lube station planned

Quote from: realex on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:45:25

interested! can you share outer measurements of the plate in order to CAD some kind of base for it?

Yes

esoomenona · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:55:12 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:52:04

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:50:40
Oh, also, how about possibly making the whole thing wrap around? Do you think that would increase the cost drastically?

How would you bend it? How would you solder the switches?

Asking the tough questions, eh?

nubbinator · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:57:47 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:52:04

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:50:40
Oh, also, how about possibly making the whole thing wrap around? Do you think that would increase the cost drastically?

How would you bend it? How would you solder the switches?

The_Beast · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:57:53 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:55:12

Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:52:04
Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:50:40
Oh, also, how about possibly making the whole thing wrap around? Do you think that would increase the cost drastically?

How would you bend it? How would you solder the switches?

Asking the tough questions, eh?

Canadian eh?

SmallFry · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:34:31 »

Do these fit inside of current Poker cases, incase I wanted to add another support to my case etc?

Jocelyn · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:38:48 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:34:31

Do these fit inside of current Poker cases, incase I wanted to add another support to my case etc?

I could be wrong, but I seriously doubt it lol

esoomenona · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:40:07 »

From the look of it, it looks like it might be able to sit in the case. But that's all it's going to do.

Photekq · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:12:49 »

Would buy a winkeyless ansi.

SmallFry · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:29:02 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:40:07

From the look of it, it looks like it might be able to sit in the case. But that's all it's going to do.

Hm, if one were to remove some of the standoff part, you could improve the plastic poker case feel significantly more than just a plated poker.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:30:00 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:12:49

Would buy a winkeyless ansi.

i would as well
in addition to a ansi 1.5x mods

nubbinator · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:36:49 »

The more I look at this, the more ideas I get for it too. This would be perfect for someone wanting to play around with direct wiring instead of a PCB.

JPG · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 19:12:53 »

I would suggest adding options for size to the form (60%,65%,75%).

Turbo Slaab · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 19:19:40 »

Oh yeah!!!! These are boss. How much extra to cut the poker suits in the back as well? Also, I just want to make sure, these have the same rake as the stock poker case?

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 19:52:41 »

I hope to have some friends of mine do all the metal work at their shop, if that's not possible then I'll be calling fab shops Monday.
Keep your fingers crossed.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:09:37 »

Quote from: JPG on Fri, 10 May 2013, 19:12:53

I would suggest adding options for size to the form (60%,65%,75%).

I certainly don't mind drawing those up, if The_Beast wants to add them. Just know that there won't be any PCB underneath, and you'll have to use the direct wiring method with a Teensy to actually use it.

JPG · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:17:32 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:09:37

Quote from: JPG on Fri, 10 May 2013, 19:12:53
I would suggest adding options for size to the form (60%,65%,75%).

I certainly don't mind drawing those up, if The_Beast wants to add them. Just know that there won't be any PCB underneath, and you'll have to use the direct wiring method with a Teensy to actually use it.

I know, yet even if the GH60 was very tempting, my "dream" layout would be a 65%. So I want to give it a try. Also, it would probably be a project on the "long term" anyway, so it would be ok anyway. Also, other people might be interested (like the interest shown in the metaliqaz 75% epsilon. And in samewisekoi GH60++ thread he was talking about a "cuttable" pcb. Nothing concrete now but an interesting project indeed

Photekq · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:32:44 »

EDIT : I'm a blind idiot.

The_Beast · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:35:58 »

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:32:44

Have you considered giving it a slope? Since it has no base it'd be real hard to add feet. In order to do this design you'd have to add about 4mm to the back so that the pcb doesn't collide with the rear face.

Something like this :

(Attachment Link)

It is sloped, check the last picture in the first post

Photekq · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:36:41 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:35:58

Quote from: Photekq on Fri, 10 May 2013, 20:32:44
Have you considered giving it a slope? Since it has no base it'd be real hard to add feet. In order to do this design you'd have to add about 4mm to the back so that the pcb doesn't collide with the rear face.

Something like this :

(Attachment Link)

It is sloped, check the last picture in the first post

My bad. Don't know how the hell I missed that.

tjweir · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 18:52:22 »

If these can fit the "samwisekoi" GH60, then I'm in for 2.

TheQsanity · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 19:00:43 »

I will be up for one or two for my GH60.

Sifo · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 19:04:39 »

Whoah that's a really cool design... now I wish I had a pcb to use with this.

The_Beast · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 19:08:03 »

Quote from: Sifo on Sat, 11 May 2013, 19:04:39

Whoah that's a really cool design... now I wish I had a pcb to use with this.

You don't even need a PCB. You can direct wire and skip it!

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 22:33:55 »

Definitely in for one. Love the design.

Jmneuv · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 09:39:12 »

Super idea. I'd need it in pure layout though.

amzee · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 16:40:23 »

Quote from: Jmneuv on Sun, 12 May 2013, 09:39:12

Super idea. I'd need it in pure layout though.

I would definitely like a pure version as well.

sth · « **Reply #44 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 16:45:09 »

i saw a prototype of this at samwisekoi's and i really liked it but forgot to ask about it.

the only thing i think should be changed about the basic design is that the 'bottom' edges should be rolled up into the case. I think it would look a lot cleaner than the straight metal edge and it would provide a bit more room to apply some sort of rubber to stop it from slipping. if it's not clear what i mean, imagine looking at the side of the case. the front edge would roll up like the letter J and rest on the rounded part. the back would be inverted like a backwards J in the same way.

anyways form filled, i'd love one of these in either gh60-hhk or winkeyless ANSI (would prefer without 1x between ctrl and alt but if that's not available i'd take what i can get).

sth · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 16:48:01 »

AHH! you know what else I just realized would be ****in awesome for this? A set of front/back rails for support and then interchangeable plates similar to the KMAC plate. not sure if that would end up costing more or less but it would be pretty cool to have the option to swap boards in the same case.

RickyJ · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 16:53:44 »

Good case idea! I could totally tack some sides onto the plate I ordered to make a cheap case, and remove the sides if/when I get a proper case.

BunnyLake · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 17:20:21 »

id take a couple

Photekq · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 17:23:25 »

Quote from: RickyJ on Sun, 12 May 2013, 16:53:44

Good case idea! I could totally tack some sides onto the plate I ordered to make a cheap case, and remove the sides if/when I get a proper case.

This IC isn't for sides that you put on the GH60 plate. This is basically a plate that is bent around to form feet. You wouldn't use the plate you purchased from the GH60 GB.

Leslieann · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 17:25:29 »

I want one (uni ansi).

The_Beast, check auto parts places for door edge guards/trim/molding. It comes in multiple colors and cost about $10-$20 for enough to do several of these and would place a nice colored, rubber trim along the bottom to protect peoples desks.

Like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHRYSLER-CHROME-DOOR-EDGE-GUARD-TRIM-ALL-MODELS-/140972628068?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20d29f9864&vxp=mtr

or this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Door-Edge-Guard-Molding-Quarter-inch-by-25-foot-BLACK-min-packaging-/161021454015?hash=item257da066bf&vxp=mtr

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Author Topic: [IC] Poker/GH60 plate/case combo (Read 34304 times)