Author Topic: [IC] Lumina - Corian 60% by Greenwald Designs (GB NOW OPEN) (Read 29754 times)

GreenwaldDesigns · « **on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:43:33 »

Introduction

Hello Geekhack! Greenwald Designs here, happy to debut my first upcoming project, Lumina. What is Lumina? It's a 60% Corian case designed specifically to work within the limitations of the material, but still have a classy clean look. Expect the optional PCB to come with lots of cool features, detailed below.. but first I'd like to provide a few photos of two working prototypes that were on display at the Columbus meetup earlier this month.

About Corian
Corian is a material commonly used to make counter-tops in kitchens. The material is non-porous, and can be polished to a gloss, just like marble. Corian is also very durable, allowing it to take normal wear and tear that other traditional keyboard materials can't. There are all sorts of color options available, however this initial IC will be for the top 3 (chosen by you) colors. For more information on Corian, check out DuPont's website http://www.corian.com.

Lumina

Sandwich (gapless) style case (Corian with center plate, poly-carbonate diffuser)
Corian feet (5% angle)
Compatible with standard 60% PCBs
Simply screw assembly
Case and plate made in the U.S.A.

Plate

The plate features:

Option of either Brass or Aluminum
Cherry switches only (sorrys Alps)
Standard 60% layout
Waterjet Cut, will be MUCH cleaner than the prototypes

Waldo (optional PCB)

The optional Waldo PCB (made by Canada's Maple Computing) includes the following features:

RGB Underglow
QMK Compatible
In-Switch LED Support
Type C USB
Split Space/Backspace Support

Technical Specifications

Case measurements are as follows:
Length 12.65in
Width 5.15in
Height 1in (without feet) / 1.5in (with feet on the back)
Weight 2.1lbs (with brass plate) / 2.5lbs (with steel plate)

What's included (glamour shots https://imgur.com/a/CWuqU)

The Lumina consists of the following:

2 CNC Corian pieces (top and bottom)
Switch plate (Brass, Steel or Aluminum)
Polycarbonate Bottom Diffuser
Corian Screw in Feet for 5 Degree Angle
Optional Waldo 60% PCB
Parts needed for assembly (screws)

Pricing & Timline & Quantity

As it stands currently I expect the Lumina case to cost around $300 to $380 USD depending on user selections. As we get closer to the GB start I should have a more definitive price available. I expect to run this GB for around 2 weeks, once the IC has been completed. One final note, there is no hard limit on how many cases can be ordered, the more cases the lower the price will be.

Feedback

Give me some feedback! Please go take our poll https://goo.gl/forms/ObS9gff9gyY2Cw5h1 to select different options as well as option to sign up for our mailing list. Post any comments or questions below, myself or TheEerieCold should be able to provide you with answers to any questions you might have. You can also pop into our Discord with any questions https://discord.gg/3yudGGp.

TheEerieCold · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:50:37 »

Exciting! Looking forward to answering any questions, ask away!

donut_sauce · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:50:54 »

This is interesting. Would the hhkb option be blockers or part of the top piece?

hineybush · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:51:58 »

I checked this thing out in person at the Columbus meet, it's awesome! The bead-blasted matte finish is really nice.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:55:22 »

HHKB will be a top piece option, so it will not be a blocker like the 5 degree case, but part of the top piece itself.

donut_sauce · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:59:33 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:55:22

HHKB will be a top piece option, so it will not be a blocker like the 5 degree case, but part of the top piece itself.

Awesome! All the colors are nice, particularly like white and cosmos

Atredl · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:00:22 »

Im not sure what the difference between blocked and true HHKB is. Will True HHKB require a 6u spacebar?

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:06:48 »

Quote from: donut_sauce on Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:59:33

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 19:55:22
HHKB will be a top piece option, so it will not be a blocker like the 5 degree case, but part of the top piece itself.
Awesome! All the colors are nice, particularly like white and cosmos

Thank you!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:07:40 »

Quote from: Atredl on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:00:22

Im not sure what the difference between blocked and true HHKB is. Will True HHKB require a 6u spacebar?

The True HHKB would be a 6u spacebar, and I would have to make adjustments to the PCB itself as well.

Atredl · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:18:11 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:07:40

Quote from: Atredl on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:00:22
Im not sure what the difference between blocked and true HHKB is. Will True HHKB require a 6u spacebar?

The True HHKB would be a 68 spacebar, and I would have to make adjustments to the PCB itself as well.

Had you considered using a 1-1.5-6.25-1.5-1 bottom row for True HHKB instead of a 6u spacebar? It’d be much easier to find keysets and stabs that fit, plus it’s pretty close to the traditional HHKB layout. It would require buying your PCB but since that’s being offered that isn’t much of a problem.

BobCarltheThird · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:18:59 »

What are the color options going to look like? I suppose going the Henry Ford approach would be cheapest and just go for black

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:21:00 »

Quote from: BobCarltheThird on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:18:59

What are the color options going to look like? I suppose going the Henry Ford approach would be cheapest and just go for black

Color options will be voted on, and you can see in the poll, there are 7 different current colors to vote on. Let me know what you think of those options in the feedback!

I plan to offer 3 colors which will be the 3 most popular voted colors from the poll.

Vadurr · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:34:37 »

Interested! Poll done!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:36:58 »

Quote from: Vadurr on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:34:37

Interested! Poll done!

Thank you!

Puddsy · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:40:44 »

Is there a reason it has a flat bottom with feet as opposed to a wedge shape? Is that a design choice or is it a limitation of the material.

Will there be an HHKB version?

Aside from that, always nice to see new materials. It's a pretty attractive piece of kit.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:43:04 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:40:44

Is there a reason it has a flat bottom with feet as opposed to a wedge shape? Is that a design choice or is it a limitation of the material.

Will there be an HHKB version?

Aside from that, always nice to see new materials. It's a pretty attractive piece of kit.

It was mainly the limitations of the material. The thickest you can get Corian(as far as I have found) so I had to work within those parameters, and also not get the case itself too thin so as to break. The material is very strong, but I am not gonna take any chances here

As for the HHKB layout, that will be determined by the poll and its voters!

Thank you!

Vigrith · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:43:47 »

Looks beautiful and the idea is great, all for new materials and people experimenting with stuff - price is steep if it's close to 400 but at closer to the lower estimate I'm definitely picking up a white HHKB version.

BobCarltheThird · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:46:36 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:21:00

Quote from: BobCarltheThird on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:18:59
What are the color options going to look like? I suppose going the Henry Ford approach would be cheapest and just go for black

Color options will be voted on, and you can see in the poll, there are 7 different current colors to vote on. Let me know what you think of those options in the feedback!

I plan to offer 3 colors which will be the 3 most popular voted colors from the poll.

Must have missed it! Here's to hoping people really like blue.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:47:10 »

Quote from: Vigrith on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:43:47

Looks beautiful and the idea is great, all for new materials and people experimenting with stuff - price is steep if it's close to 400 but at closer to the lower estimate I'm definitely picking up a white HHKB version.

Thank you!

Assuming all the setup with manufacturing, and the numbers get high enough, the price will be closer to the $300 mark. The more sell, the cheaper I can offer them for though, as is the way with groupbuys!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:47:52 »

Quote from: Atredl on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:00:22

Im not sure what the difference between blocked and true HHKB is. Will True HHKB require a 6u spacebar?

True HHKB is just in case people want the actual 6u spacebar layout. Most likely, the Blocked layout will be the option people will go for.

Atredl · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:52:42 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:47:52

Quote from: Atredl on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:00:22
Im not sure what the difference between blocked and true HHKB is. Will True HHKB require a 6u spacebar?

True HHKB is just in case people want the actual 6u spacebar layout. Most likely, the Blocked layout will be the option people will go for.

Fair enough.

Regardless of if its offered in 7u or 6u HHKB layout, I'm definitely in! I've wanting a corian 60% case ever since Norbauer first mentioned it as a possible case material.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:56:46 »

Quote from: Atredl on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:52:42

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:47:52
Quote from: Atredl on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:00:22
Im not sure what the difference between blocked and true HHKB is. Will True HHKB require a 6u spacebar?

True HHKB is just in case people want the actual 6u spacebar layout. Most likely, the Blocked layout will be the option people will go for.
Fair enough.

Regardless of if its offered in 7u or 6u HHKB layout, I'm definitely in! I've wanting a corian 60% case ever since Norbauer first mentioned it as a possible case material.

Awesome! I remember seeing the thread after I had been working on the Corian idea for a while. I had to redesign the case after I found that thread to account for the limitations of the material. Turned out pretty okay I think

LeoShi · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:58:59 »

Very interested in this case. Using a new material attracts me a lot.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #23 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:04:30 »

Quote from: LeoShi on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:58:59

Very interested in this case. Using a new material attracts me a lot.

Thank you!

Atredl · « **Reply #24 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:14:53 »

Is Elderberry a dark blue color? I really like it even though I put white when answering the poll. I might even like that more than the white $:-\$

Vigrith · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:18:20 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:47:10

Thank you!

Assuming all the setup with manufacturing, and the numbers get high enough, the price will be closer to the $300 mark. The more sell, the cheaper I can offer them for though, as is the way with groupbuys!

Absolutely. Extremely cool regardless of price, the finishes are wonderful and I actually like all of the colours you've put forward - I'm loyal to white but Elderberry and Limestone are incredible and I'd love to have a shot at those in a later run.

Looking forward to further developments, although please do take your time because in my opinion with the CA66, Tokyo60, Chiwi, M60, M0110 etc the HHKB market needs a bit of a breather! Of course I don't expect anyone to put their own projects on hold because of potential saturation but you know, I figure it's still relevant enough to bring up.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:21:48 »

Quote from: Vigrith on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:18:20

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 20:47:10
Thank you!

Assuming all the setup with manufacturing, and the numbers get high enough, the price will be closer to the $300 mark. The more sell, the cheaper I can offer them for though, as is the way with groupbuys!

Absolutely. Extremely cool regardless of price, the finishes are wonderful and I actually like all of the colours you've put forward - I'm loyal to white but Elderberry and Limestone are incredible and I'd love to have a shot at those in a later run.

Looking forward to further developments, although please do take your time because in my opinion with the CA66, Tokyo60, Chiwi, M60, M0110 etc the HHKB market needs a bit of a breather! Of course I don't expect anyone to put their own projects on hold because of potential saturation but you know, I figure it's still relevant enough to bring up.

Yeah! Of course! The HHKB layout will be an option, not the only option, along with the other option, which was Winkeyless. If enough people show interest, I will include multiple top piece options for people to choose from!

Vigrith · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:27:15 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:21:48

Yeah! Of course! The HHKB layout will be an option, not the only option, along with the other option, which was Winkeyless. If enough people show interest, I will include multiple top piece options for people to choose from!

Sure, I just figure they sorta all fit in with the same crowd you know what I mean. Being able to offer regular 60, HHKB (blocked) AND WKL is a huge asset; even if you need to choose between the latter two, still very nice.

Can't get over how nice the white looks with the brass in your prototype. Honestly.

hineybush · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:29:10 »

I'm interested in seeing a beadblasted white version.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:30:46 »

Quote from: Vigrith on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:27:15

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:21:48
Yeah! Of course! The HHKB layout will be an option, not the only option, along with the other option, which was Winkeyless. If enough people show interest, I will include multiple top piece options for people to choose from!

Sure, I just figure they sorta all fit in with the same crowd you know what I mean. Being able to offer regular 60, HHKB (blocked) AND WKL is a huge asset; even if you need to choose between the latter two, still very nice.

Can't get over how nice the white looks with the brass in your prototype. Honestly.

Yep, I wanted to appeal to a lot of people with this project

Also, as for the white and brass, that camping one is my personal one. I love it so much

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:31:59 »

Quote from: hineybush on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:29:10

I'm interested in seeing a beadblasted white version.

That will most likely end up being an option!

Visionaire · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:35:37 »

The material should allow for a lot of unique and cool color choices. This initial design doesn't really grab my attention and the price is a bit steep. However, I'm sure you'll get this off the ground with this design and others will follow... I'll keep my eye out.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #32 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:36:55 »

Quote from: Visionaire on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:35:37

The material should allow for a lot of unique and cool color choices. This initial design doesn't really grab my attention and the price is a bit steep. However, I'm sure you'll get this off the ground with this design and others will follow... I'll keep my eye out.

Absolutely! I have a lot of stuff up my sleeve, and this project will (hopefully) allow me to get to those other juicy projects I have planned.

mago · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:37:58 »

wow this looks stunning, count me in!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:42:16 »

Quote from: mago on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:37:58

wow this looks stunning, count me in!

Sweet! Welcome aboard!

Etherealsound · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 00:06:17 »

Definitely would be very interested in joining this gb. I'd really like to see some photos of the HHKB!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 00:11:17 »

Quote from: Etherealsound on Wed, 14 March 2018, 00:06:17

Definitely would be very interested in joining this gb. I'd really like to see some photos of the HHKB!

I will get some of those done as soon as I can!

MrTq · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 03:45:30 »

Outstanding material!
Vote for hhkb layout with 7u spacebar.

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Xantus · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 04:28:29 »

submitted for HHKB!

vewy_nice · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 06:15:15 »

Unique material = a buy from me!

I'd REALLY like an alps plate option, though. I'd totally buy it as an extra on top of the standard plate.

Since it's waterjet, shouldn't it just be as easy as a layout change?

I have an alps board with a "boring" walnut case that'd LOVE a makeover

HOBI3CAT · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 06:37:57 »

HYPETRAIN!!!!

This looks so amazing, I can't even put into words how much I want one! I'm thinking elderberry with brass plate would be the hot ticket.

aspenc4 · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 07:15:40 »

Evening Prima + steel plate + Calm Depths = work of art

I’m definitely sold

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cgrums · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:04:54 »

I'm in. It's refreshing to see innovation in this space!

lac29 · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:06:59 »

Damnit I would have wanted to try it out at the Cbus meet. This looks like really cool project though!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:08:12 »

Quote from: cgrums on Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:04:54

I'm in. It's refreshing to see innovation in this space!

Awesome! Thank you!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:09:06 »

Quote from: lac29 on Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:06:59

Damnit I would have wanted to try it out at the Cbus meet. This looks like really cool project though!

Were you at the Columbus meetup? I had them there!

If not, that's okay. The GB will not take super long, so if you end up getting one, the wait won't be long at all

lac29 · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:10:58 »

I decided to skip out on the Cbus meet at the last moment ... because I was up all night building a kb hah.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:13:33 »

Quote from: lac29 on Wed, 14 March 2018, 11:10:58

I decided to skip out on the Cbus meet at the last moment ... because I was up all night building a kb hah.

Awww. That's a shame. :/ What state are you in?

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:05:57 »

Quote from: aspenc4 on Wed, 14 March 2018, 07:15:40

Evening Prima + steel plate + Calm Depths = work of art

I’m definitely sold

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Better get voting! Cameo White, Cosmos Prima, and Elderberry are in the top 3 right now!

Atredl · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:10:18 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:05:57

Better get voting! Cameo White, Cosmos Prima, and Elderberry are in the top 3 right now!

Im going to be sooooo happy if Elderberry makes it!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:14:26 »

Quote from: Atredl on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:10:18

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:05:57
Better get voting! Cameo White, Cosmos Prima, and Elderberry are in the top 3 right now!
Im going to be sooooo happy if Elderberry makes it!

Me too! Probably one of my favorite colors in the list of options.

Vigrith · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:17:12 »

White, Elderberry, Limestone. Hoping not all of them run at the one time though as I can't afford all 3 haha

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:21:48 »

Quote from: Vigrith on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:17:12

White, Elderberry, Limestone. Hoping not all of them run at the one time though as I can't afford all 3 haha

Honestly, I might do multiple runs

Who knows

gutsack · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 14:58:00 »

Submitted the form, this looks so awesome. Rare to see a new material that actually seems worth doing, I'm excited about this!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 14:58:51 »

Quote from: gutsack on Wed, 14 March 2018, 14:58:00

Submitted the form, this looks so awesome. Rare to see a new material that actually seems worth doing, I'm excited about this!

Thank you! I can tell you I am equally as excited

Etherealsound · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 22:13:39 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:14:26

Quote from: Atredl on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:10:18
Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:05:57
Better get voting! Cameo White, Cosmos Prima, and Elderberry are in the top 3 right now!
Im going to be sooooo happy if Elderberry makes it!

Me too! Probably one of my favorite colors in the list of options.

Dam, the real problem is choosing which color to go with. They're all really nice.

TheEerieCold · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 22:58:55 »

Quote from: Etherealsound on Wed, 14 March 2018, 22:13:39

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:14:26
Quote from: Atredl on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:10:18
Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:05:57
Better get voting! Cameo White, Cosmos Prima, and Elderberry are in the top 3 right now!
Im going to be sooooo happy if Elderberry makes it!

Me too! Probably one of my favorite colors in the list of options.

Dam, the real problem is choosing which color to go with. They're all really nice.

I can help... Elderberry !!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 14 March 2018, 23:26:47 »

Quote from: Etherealsound on Wed, 14 March 2018, 22:13:39

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:14:26
Quote from: Atredl on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:10:18
Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:05:57
Better get voting! Cameo White, Cosmos Prima, and Elderberry are in the top 3 right now!
Im going to be sooooo happy if Elderberry makes it!

Me too! Probably one of my favorite colors in the list of options.

Dam, the real problem is choosing which color to go with. They're all really nice.

If anything, you could always get 3 Luminas, all different colors

Another cool thing is that you can mix and match colors. I tried out black top with white bottom, and it does look pretty cool!

LeoShi · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 00:37:10 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 23:26:47

Quote from: Etherealsound on Wed, 14 March 2018, 22:13:39
Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:14:26
Quote from: Atredl on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:10:18
Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Wed, 14 March 2018, 12:05:57
Better get voting! Cameo White, Cosmos Prima, and Elderberry are in the top 3 right now!
Im going to be sooooo happy if Elderberry makes it!

Me too! Probably one of my favorite colors in the list of options.

Dam, the real problem is choosing which color to go with. They're all really nice.

If anything, you could always get 3 Luminas, all different colors Another cool thing is that you can mix and match colors. I tried out black top with white bottom, and it does look pretty cool!

wait, we can mix colors? that would be so coooool!

Xantus · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 05:38:48 »

Pls add switch top removal option and place the in switch led to the south side if possibe!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 14:23:10 »

Quote from: Xantus on Thu, 15 March 2018, 05:38:48

Pls add switch top removal option and place the in switch led to the south side if possibe!

Will add that to the list of things to consider!

Poesjuh · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 14:28:52 »

In switch led to the south is a ***** with cherry profile caps though :S

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Vigrith · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 14:34:23 »

Switch top removal, absolutely. South leds, absolutely not.

Atredl · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 14:41:24 »

I wouldn’t buy a pcb if it came with north facing leds.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 14:54:10 »

So... Would you call this a...
Corian custom?

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #65 on:** Thu, 15 March 2018, 15:01:41 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 March 2018, 14:54:10

So... Would you call this a...
Corian custom?

Yes I would XD

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 10:53:09 »

Quote from: Atredl on Thu, 15 March 2018, 14:41:24

I wouldn’t buy a pcb if it came with north facing leds.

PCB will be optional, as the case works with any standard 60% pcb! I am working to get the PCB to be what most people will want, but in the event people are not satisfied with what it is in the end, other PCB can definitely be used with the Lumina.

beekey · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 12:38:43 »

Some questions:

1. the plate ist custom for this case?
2. Normal 60% plates will not work?
3. the PCB offers a split space layout, but the plate does not, right?

Looks so nice, but I love split space.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 13:28:31 »

Quote from: beekey on Fri, 16 March 2018, 12:38:43

Some questions:

1. the plate ist custom for this case?
2. Normal 60% plates will not work?
3. the PCB offers a split space layout, but the plate does not, right?

Looks so nice, but I love split space.

Answers to your questions:

1. Plate is custom for this case, but the plate files will be open sources most likely so that people can do whatever layout they might want with this case.

2. Normal 60% plates will not work with this due to the way that the case is constructed.

3. PCB and Plate will both offer split spacebar, plate will be updated to reflect this, as the plates I have now are just standard. But yes, the plate and pcb will offer the same layouts.

beekey · « **Reply #69 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 16:22:02 »

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Fri, 16 March 2018, 13:28:31

Quote from: beekey on Fri, 16 March 2018, 12:38:43
Some questions:

1. the plate ist custom for this case?
2. Normal 60% plates will not work?
3. the PCB offers a split space layout, but the plate does not, right?

Looks so nice, but I love split space.

Answers to your questions:

1. Plate is custom for this case, but the plate files will be open sources most likely so that people can do whatever layout they might want with this case.

2. Normal 60% plates will not work with this due to the way that the case is constructed.

3. PCB and Plate will both offer split spacebar, plate will be updated to reflect this, as the plates I have now are just standard. But yes, the plate and pcb will offer the same layouts.

Uh oh, this sounds like a might get an awesome split space super case.

Looking forward to the GB!

adamchevy · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 19:01:24 »

I saved my $$$ to put down on the Rama M60-A, but after seeing this I am going to hold off. This looks spectacular!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 20:32:06 »

Quote from: adamchevy on Fri, 16 March 2018, 19:01:24

I saved my $$$ to put down on the Rama M60-A, but after seeing this I am going to hold off. This looks spectacular!

Wow! That is a huge compliment! Thank you!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 20:32:43 »

Quote from: beekey on Fri, 16 March 2018, 16:22:02

Quote from: GreenwaldDesigns on Fri, 16 March 2018, 13:28:31
Quote from: beekey on Fri, 16 March 2018, 12:38:43
Some questions:

1. the plate ist custom for this case?
2. Normal 60% plates will not work?
3. the PCB offers a split space layout, but the plate does not, right?

Looks so nice, but I love split space.

Answers to your questions:

1. Plate is custom for this case, but the plate files will be open sources most likely so that people can do whatever layout they might want with this case.

2. Normal 60% plates will not work with this due to the way that the case is constructed.

3. PCB and Plate will both offer split spacebar, plate will be updated to reflect this, as the plates I have now are just standard. But yes, the plate and pcb will offer the same layouts.

Uh oh, this sounds like a might get an awesome split space super case. Looking forward to the GB!

Should be pretty awesome!

Simen · « **Reply #73 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 21:08:19 »

pretty nice

OfTheWild · « **Reply #74 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 21:22:23 »

Tossing in my 2cents that I saw these in person finally at the Columbus meet and I can say they are stunning.

dead_pixel_design · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 16 March 2018, 21:25:49 »

Interested

Etherealsound · « **Reply #76 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 10:03:02 »

Man I really want to see samples of cosmos prima and elderberry. This gb got hypeeed

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #77 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 12:04:53 »

Quote from: OfTheWild on Fri, 16 March 2018, 21:22:23

Tossing in my 2cents that I saw these in person finally at the Columbus meet and I can say they are stunning.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #78 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 12:05:19 »

Quote from: Etherealsound on Sat, 17 March 2018, 10:03:02

Man I really want to see samples of cosmos prima and elderberry. This gb got hypeeed

Working on getting samples for those! Stay Tuned!

Gamatatsu · « **Reply #79 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 12:48:37 »

Would be in for winkeyless blockers!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 12:55:23 »

Quote from: Gamatatsu on Sat, 17 March 2018, 12:48:37

Would be in for winkeyless blockers!

If enough people want it, I can offer it! Fill out the poll, and leave me a message so I can keep in mind that WKL is wanted

nathanchere · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 22:34:02 »

Would recommend looking at the Norbatouch project which started out with a Corian option but never made it past the prototype stage. It's supposedly very difficult to work with when doing any kind of details, so I would expect the blockers in a winkeyless or similar layout would add a lot to the overall project cost. I'd like a WKL myself but would even more so like to see this happen at all so would suggest stick to standard layout only for the first run and you can always look at a WKL support in round 2 if the first round is successful.

For colour I voted Anthracite since you only allow one option but I'd also be happy to buy in Elderberry or White as well.

ArchDill · « **Reply #82 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 22:55:55 »

This is a very interesting concept! Excited to see how these turn out.

emenelopee · « **Reply #83 on:** Sat, 17 March 2018, 22:57:27 »

What screws are you using for the final? Any chance of hex heads or something sexier than the silver phillips?

Loving the new material and split space. I'm interested.

Also any chance of a solid Corian bottom/no diffuser?

EDIT: Voted for red + brass plate. Nice.

Atredl · « **Reply #84 on:** Sun, 18 March 2018, 00:10:27 »

Quote from: nathanchere on Sat, 17 March 2018, 22:34:02

Would recommend looking at the Norbatouch project which started out with a Corian option but never made it past the prototype stage. It's supposedly very difficult to work with when doing any kind of details, so I would expect the blockers in a winkeyless or similar layout would add a lot to the overall project cost. I'd like a WKL myself but would even more so like to see this happen at all so would suggest stick to standard layout only for the first run and you can always look at a WKL support in round 2 if the first round is successful.

For colour I voted Anthracite since you only allow one option but I'd also be happy to buy in Elderberry or White as well.

Did you mean the Norbaforce? I don’t think Corian was ever considered for the Norbatouch.

If I remember correctly, the thin sidewalls like these were where Corian would have issues.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #85 on:** Sun, 18 March 2018, 02:02:11 »

Quote from: nathanchere on Sat, 17 March 2018, 22:34:02

Would recommend looking at the Norbatouch project which started out with a Corian option but never made it past the prototype stage. It's supposedly very difficult to work with when doing any kind of details, so I would expect the blockers in a winkeyless or similar layout would add a lot to the overall project cost. I'd like a WKL myself but would even more so like to see this happen at all so would suggest stick to standard layout only for the first run and you can always look at a WKL support in round 2 if the first round is successful.

For colour I voted Anthracite since you only allow one option but I'd also be happy to buy in Elderberry or White as well.

Hey! Thank you for your input! While I was designing this board, I did come across the Norbaforce thread as a friend linked it to me. I have worked with Corian quite a bit, and have become very familiar with it's properties over the last 4 or so months, so this board is designed specifically to keep in mind the limitations of Corian and it's possiblities. As for the blocked and winkeyless tops that I am thinking of offering, the thickness of the material is well within the needed tolerances for the design to work! The Cost will not be too much more, as it would be a very small variation of the standard layout file type. I have taken into account the various aspects of the material and cnc costs as well!

Thank you very much for your feedback, I will be taking note of your comment about only one option.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #86 on:** Sun, 18 March 2018, 02:02:58 »

Quote from: ArchDill on Sat, 17 March 2018, 22:55:55

This is a very interesting concept! Excited to see how these turn out.

Thank you! There is still work to be done, based on feedback that I have gotten, but I hope that I will not disappoint!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 18 March 2018, 02:05:00 »

Quote from: emenelopee on Sat, 17 March 2018, 22:57:27

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What screws are you using for the final? Any chance of hex heads or something sexier than the silver phillips?

Loving the new material and split space. I'm interested.

Also any chance of a solid Corian bottom/no diffuser?

EDIT: Voted for red + brass plate. Nice.

For the final, I was going to take a look at the various screw options, but seeing as the philips head screw is the most common and easily accessible, it will most likely be that. However, in terms of aesthetic, hex screws would indeed be sexy, so I will see what I can do!

As for the solid corian bottom, I am working on an update to the design that addresses that, as I have had multiple people comment that they would like to see a solid bottom to the case. Stay tuned!

vewy_nice · « **Reply #88 on:** Mon, 19 March 2018, 07:40:07 »

Check out https://www.boltdepot.com 's socket products section!

They have *everything*, with bulk pricing, and a bunch of different materials, and also a nice selection of black oxide coated fasteners

Also, they're a USA company, and ship *super* fast.
I use them for all my custom screw/bolt needs.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #89 on:** Mon, 19 March 2018, 10:09:04 »

Quote from: vewy_nice on Mon, 19 March 2018, 07:40:07

Check out https://www.boltdepot.com 's socket products section!

They have *everything*, with bulk pricing, and a bunch of different materials, and also a nice selection of black oxide coated fasteners

Also, they're a USA company, and ship *super* fast.
I use them for all my custom screw/bolt needs.

Bookmarked. Thank you! I will definitely look into this website for some good screws to use!

pngu · « **Reply #90 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 03:59:13 »

Sorry for the offtopic, but a Canadian venture called "Maple Computing" sounds so... right. Intuitive.

If I were to push through with the freelance web dev plans that resurface whenever I'm on the verge of ragequitting my job and called it Bratwurst Design, do you guys reckon that'd hinder my acquisition of clients or does the same vibe come across?

Nice keeb design dude. Not my taste but I appreciate the effort you put into this.

online · « **Reply #91 on:** Tue, 03 April 2018, 06:24:48 »

I thought I'm done with 60% until I see this AMAZING case.

Love the white classy look!

I would love to fit YD60BLE in there!!

Will you be happy to share the plate data once the GB finished? So that people could make their own plate with it.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #92 on:** Wed, 04 April 2018, 00:21:45 »

Quote from: online on Tue, 03 April 2018, 06:24:48

I thought I'm done with 60% until I see this AMAZING case.

Love the white classy look!

I would love to fit YD60BLE in there!!

Will you be happy to share the plate data once the GB finished? So that people could make their own plate with it.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks! I will indeed be open sourcing the plate files for people to be able to make their own plates for the Lumina!

nathanchere · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 07 April 2018, 07:31:35 »

This has my vote for most anticipated mech keyboard project of 2018.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 07 April 2018, 11:23:09 »

Quote from: nathanchere on Sat, 07 April 2018, 07:31:35

This has my vote for most anticipated mech keyboard project of 2018.

Thank you! I am currently working on getting updated prototypes with the angled bottom. Should be able to show them soon! After that, I will open the GB

DasGnome · « **Reply #95 on:** Fri, 04 May 2018, 05:50:08 »

Any updates?

Winbrick · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 13:26:21 »

I want one of these so, so bad.

phorx · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 15:18:50 »

Pretty cool to see a new material in the mix! 60% isn't my fav size, but I hope this is a success.

Eddie_Caps · « **Reply #98 on:** Tue, 08 May 2018, 23:42:53 »

What is the weight of corian compared to aluminum?

Atredl · « **Reply #99 on:** Tue, 08 May 2018, 23:49:32 »

Quote from: Eddie_Caps on Tue, 08 May 2018, 23:42:53

What is the weight of corian compared to aluminum?

Looks like Corian weighs 63% as much as 6061 Aluminum.

Corian: 1.7 g/cm^3
Aluminum: 2.7 g/cm^3

That said, weight isn’t everything when it comes to determining quality.

Daellin · « **Reply #100 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 00:27:13 »

It says any 60% PCB is compatible, but I presume that it needs to use the Corian plate to be of any use?

I want to buy the case and transfer over my DZ60 PCB but seems like that won't be possible. It's the DZ60 Split space plate.

Atredl · « **Reply #101 on:** Thu, 10 May 2018, 00:56:23 »

Quote from: Daellin on Thu, 10 May 2018, 00:27:13

It says any 60% PCB is compatible, but I presume that it needs to use the Corian plate to be of any use?

I want to buy the case and transfer over my DZ60 PCB but seems like that won't be possible. It's the DZ60 Split space plate.

It’s totally possible but you’ll need to desolder your PCB and rebuild it in the Lumina plate. Split space is supported based on the layout picture in this thread. Your current plate won’t work in the Lumina though.

bkim14 · « **Reply #102 on:** Sun, 13 May 2018, 03:27:18 »

I would definitely be in! Gorgeous

schlep · « **Reply #103 on:** Sun, 27 May 2018, 08:55:58 »

Any updates?

lumpofunworth · « **Reply #104 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 22:21:27 »

Quote from: schlep on Sun, 27 May 2018, 08:55:58

Any updates?

I’m also wondering, this is a must buy for me so I hope it gets to group buy

dr_unconscionable · « **Reply #105 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 22:23:56 »

Only found this recently and filled out the survey belatedly since it's still open. I hope the project hasn't lost steam! Very interested in this!

lordgiblite · « **Reply #106 on:** Sat, 30 June 2018, 18:37:15 »

Quote from: dr_unconscionable on Mon, 18 June 2018, 22:23:56

Only found this recently and filled out the survey belatedly since it's still open. I hope the project hasn't lost steam! Very interested in this!

Quote from: schlep on Sun, 27 May 2018, 08:55:58

Any updates?

Quote from: lumpofunworth on Mon, 18 June 2018, 22:21:27

Quote from: schlep on Sun, 27 May 2018, 08:55:58
Any updates?

I’m also wondering, this is a must buy for me so I hope it gets to group buy

Yes it's still in process, he was waiting for new prototypes with angled bottoms. There should be an update shortly!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #107 on:** Sat, 30 June 2018, 20:25:36 »

Quote from: lumpofunworth on Mon, 18 June 2018, 22:21:27

Quote from: schlep on Sun, 27 May 2018, 08:55:58
Any updates?

I’m also wondering, this is a must buy for me so I hope it gets to group buy

GB is still happening, I am just working with the manufacturer to get the best prices and options for everyone. Looking to add some more color options, as well as material options for the various parts of the board.

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #108 on:** Sat, 30 June 2018, 20:26:14 »

Quote from: dr_unconscionable on Mon, 18 June 2018, 22:23:56

Only found this recently and filled out the survey belatedly since it's still open. I hope the project hasn't lost steam! Very interested in this!

Still happning. Waiting on V2 prototype, and figuring out pricing and options. Should have an update very soon!

Dovan1405 · « **Reply #109 on:** Sun, 05 August 2018, 03:15:19 »

any possible date of when this will happen? in sept or something like that?
just filled out the survey.

eas · « **Reply #110 on:** Sun, 12 August 2018, 11:49:27 »

Is there a distant possibility for a xd75 plate?

Atredl · « **Reply #111 on:** Sun, 12 August 2018, 14:03:27 »

Quote from: eas on Sun, 12 August 2018, 11:49:27

Is there a distant possibility for a xd75 plate?

He mentioned that he’s going to release the plate files so that anyone can make their own custom plate.

Zilleon · « **Reply #112 on:** Sun, 12 August 2018, 14:50:29 »

This is so unique and looks awesome, I'm definitely interested!

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

pixelpusher · « **Reply #113 on:** Mon, 13 August 2018, 13:30:04 »

GB is live, fyi.

I have a question or two, but I'll wait until the GB thread comes up.

https://www.luminakb.com/

schlep · « **Reply #114 on:** Tue, 14 August 2018, 16:40:40 »

Ive already made my order.
Is there any MOQ?

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #115 on:** Tue, 14 August 2018, 18:06:12 »

Quote from: Dovan1405 on Sun, 05 August 2018, 03:15:19

any possible date of when this will happen? in sept or something like that?
just filled out the survey.

GB is now live! Bear with me while I work on a Thread for Geekhack, but in the meantime, come over to luminakb.com to check out all the different options, and https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/96zu7d/gb_lumina_corian_60_custom_keyboard_group_buy_now/ for some more details on the GB!

Thanks

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #116 on:** Tue, 14 August 2018, 18:07:31 »

Quote from: eas on Sun, 12 August 2018, 11:49:27

Is there a distant possibility for a xd75 plate?

GB is now live, and I will be open sourcing the plate files, so you will be able to get a custom plate made in whatever material you might be able to get your hands on!

https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/96zu7d/gb_lumina_corian_60_custom_keyboard_group_buy_now/ for some more details on the GB!

Thanks

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #117 on:** Tue, 14 August 2018, 18:08:24 »

Quote from: Zilleon on Sun, 12 August 2018, 14:50:29

This is so unique and looks awesome, I'm definitely interested!

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

GB is now live! Bear with me while I work on a Thread for Geekhack, but in the meantime, come over to luminakb.com to check out all the different options, and https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/96zu7d/gb_lumina_corian_60_custom_keyboard_group_buy_now/ for some more details on the GB!

Thanks

schlep · « **Reply #118 on:** Wed, 15 August 2018, 07:38:31 »

Ordering from Singapore here. I believe you will invoice shipping separately?

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #119 on:** Wed, 15 August 2018, 09:05:29 »

Quote from: schlep on Wed, 15 August 2018, 07:38:31

Ordering from Singapore here. I believe you will invoice shipping separately?

Hi! That would be correct!

Solotov · « **Reply #120 on:** Wed, 15 August 2018, 09:12:38 »

This is a type of materials I have been waiting for a keyboard case. Sadly, I'm not into 60%. Hope there will be TKL in the future. Great board!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #121 on:** Wed, 15 August 2018, 11:57:33 »

Quote from: Solotov on Wed, 15 August 2018, 09:12:38

This is a type of materials I have been waiting for a keyboard case. Sadly, I'm not into 60%. Hope there will be TKL in the future. Great board!

We will absolutely be making our way around the various layouts!

GreenwaldDesigns · « **Reply #122 on:** Wed, 15 August 2018, 11:59:02 »

GB now live here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97020.0

Awaiting thread approval, but I am now closing this thread. Come on over for all the updated details!

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