Author Topic: [GH design] Aluminum + Acrylic Filco TKL case (Read 33722 times)

metalliqaz · « **Reply #50 on:** Sun, 14 October 2012, 09:30:31 »

I don't like the clear acrylic. Looks kind of crappy.

Salisen · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 30 October 2012, 19:10:50 »

I've been working on something like that for a while. Seems I'm treading ground many have walked before.

I've stuck a mounting plate in my design though. Still needs quite a bit of work, namely the addition of a USB cable hole and feet, but nonetheless.

Dimensions for the costar/cherry stabiliser holes and the non-square switch holes from the phantom plates, I can't remember or find where I got them from. Also using the same modifier row layout as used in the QPAD MX-85. The key cutouts are in the right places to fit the Phantom PCB, but there's no space for the teensy underneath unfortunately.

The_Beast · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 30 October 2012, 19:20:00 »

Quote from: damorgue on Mon, 01 October 2012, 18:14:05

It was my intention to show that the split corners could make it cheaper since it allows for the parts to stack nicely on a sheet. Not much thought went into the rest of the design.
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A small space for the controller would be great as to not have to add that height across the entire board, as has been done before in similar designs.

Can I get a close up of your corner? I'm looking at designing something similar

TheProfosist · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 30 October 2012, 19:23:47 »

Totally want a case for my phantoms

telepete · « **Reply #54 on:** Sun, 18 November 2012, 16:44:59 »

Hey any updates on this? Seems like a promising design.

damorgue · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 04:04:08 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 30 October 2012, 19:20:00

Quote from: damorgue on Mon, 01 October 2012, 18:14:05
It was my intention to show that the split corners could make it cheaper since it allows for the parts to stack nicely on a sheet. Not much thought went into the rest of the design.
Show Image

A small space for the controller would be great as to not have to add that height across the entire board, as has been done before in similar designs.

Can I get a close up of your corner? I'm looking at designing something similar

I just cut it right through. The pieces are held in X and Y via the other screws, so that screw in the corner will only hold the stacked pieces together anyways to avoid any tiny gaps between the plates. Hence, I just cut straight through the screw hole. The best would be if the cut was made so that it is exactly in the corner to notice it the least, and offset the corner scres a bit from the corner.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 06:51:34 »

This is looking pretty awesome...I'd be down for both a Filco and RF case if you made them.

singaporean123 · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 09:03:55 »

I'll buy it from you. Now.

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Shadovved · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 09:05:00 »

Hm, me is interested in a case to

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Preferably black-yellow-black

daerid · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 12:05:23 »

Interested in a RF case for sure

mickd · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 22 November 2012, 16:17:43 »

I'm interested but it's very likely the price will be out of my range (especially with shipping). But I'm definitely keeping my eye on this thread

nebo · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 26 November 2012, 16:31:35 »

Interested in this as I am with just about every custom case it seems.

oneproduct · « **Reply #62 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 19:02:41 »

I just noticed that people were still posting in this! I finished school and started working full time just recently so not sure if I'll be able to follow up on this for awhile, particularly since it's impossible for me to visit the metalworking shop during the days anymore. Once I get a bit settled into my new job I'll see if I can do something about this.

telepete · « **Reply #63 on:** Fri, 30 November 2012, 19:09:18 »

Congrats on the job.

Salisen · « **Reply #64 on:** Sun, 09 December 2012, 16:25:38 »

I should be getting my design made over Christmas (made some alterations since the previous post). If anyone's interested in the design, feel free to PM me for the solidworks files. As of tomorrow I should be able to convert to DXF or something (student edition of solidworks won't let me output anything other than solidworks files

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Word of warning, this isn't Phantom/Filco compatible as yet (I'm designing my own PCB, with the aim of making my finished case as thin as possible). I can make the adjustments to make it compatible though.

I need to think about the bottom feet though. Pretty unsure on how to do that.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #65 on:** Sun, 09 December 2012, 16:37:26 »

Looks good

SmallFry · « **Reply #66 on:** Sun, 09 December 2012, 19:49:35 »

Pm'd you for those files! Thanks!

Salisen · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 09 December 2012, 20:24:37 »

Files have been sent! Well, a link to them.

I should with any luck have the case built in Jan. Then I need to get my butt in gear and get some PCBs made up.

Vectivus · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 14 December 2012, 10:40:14 »

If someone found a way to do a full-size variant on the aluminum for a Filco, I would be all up and down that in a heartbeat.

Vintage · « **Reply #69 on:** Fri, 14 December 2012, 11:19:43 »

It would be sick if you made this to fit the QFR too!

tjcaustin · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:27:55 »

I bet you're about to have a fair number of people want this with round 2 of phantom PCBs getting started soon.

korne · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:36:41 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:27:55

I bet you're about to have a fair number of people want this with round 2 of phantom PCBs getting started soon.

yuuuuuup at least 1 or 2 cases for me ;P

Sifo · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:40:54 »

I'll take 2 cases at least

nebo · « **Reply #73 on:** Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:51:30 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:27:55

I bet you're about to have a fair number of people want this with round 2 of phantom PCBs getting started soon.

There's going to be a round 2 for the phantom!? How much trouble would it be to make this case winkeyless?

I'd imagine with the three part design just a different top?

tjcaustin · « **Reply #74 on:** Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:54:55 »

Quote from: nebo on Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:51:30

Quote from: tjcaustin on Fri, 14 December 2012, 12:27:55
I bet you're about to have a fair number of people want this with round 2 of phantom PCBs getting started soon.
There's going to be a round 2 for the phantom!? How much trouble would it be to make this case winkeyless? I'd imagine with the three part design just a different top?

Yup, pcb ic just started.

graboy · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 14 December 2012, 17:38:09 »

Totally in on one as long as the price is < $150.

Salisen · « **Reply #76 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 00:18:09 »

I don't own a Filco or a Phantom myself, so I could really do with the following measurements (as accurately as possible):

Length and width of the Filco PCB.
Length and width of the Phantom PCB.
Height of the Teensy once attached to the Phantom PCB
Height of the Filco microcontroller PCB once attached to the Filco PCB

4LI4Z · « **Reply #77 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 09:53:36 »

I measured my Filco PCB, but I did it with an old measuring tape so maybe it's not 100% precise.
It would be nice if anyone could confirm this.
Without the plastic on the side, just the PCB I got a lenght of 34,5cm and a width of 12,2cm.
Maybe I'll measure the height of the Controller later.

Salisen · « **Reply #78 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 11:35:14 »

Sweet, thanks! Well, my design has a rectangular hole cut out for fitting the PCB in of 124.21 x 349 mm, so that should be fine (I'm not looking for measurements of that sort of accuracy, it's just I've been working in inches since the standard gap between keys is 0.75 x 0.75 inches).

The gap between the function row and the alphanumeric section is already the same as on the filco/phantom (took the distances from the phantom mounting plate CAD).

Same with the gap between the alphanumeric section and ins, home etc.

Bit worried about those extra holes on the PCB though. I haven't accounted for those. I've asked bpiphany for the positions of the holes on the Phantom PCB though. I guess the best way of making bits on the case to fit into them would be to fit hex bolts into the bottom piece of perspex.

Salisen · « **Reply #79 on:** Sun, 16 December 2012, 20:57:31 »

I've made my own thread, since I was making a mess in this one, sorry oneproduct!

It's here http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38360.msg741906#new

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Author Topic: [GH design] Aluminum + Acrylic Filco TKL case (Read 33722 times)