Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support

[Vaun]

Basically a Duck Viper style case that supports the standard custom 60% pcbs and plates. Why doesn't this exist? WHY!?

[joey]

How would the pcb fit?

[Vaun]

How would the pcb fit?

A simple 2 layered design. Basically take a low profile case like the one Tex makes, but with a little more margin for screw holes, and make a top layer for it. Simple.

[sth]

How would the pcb fit?

A simple 2 layered design. Basically take a low profile case like the one Tex makes, but with a little more margin for screw holes, and make a top layer for it. Simple.

would be pretty easy to mod a tex acryl case and get a top layer cut for it.
damn why didn't i think of that before i missed the most recent massdrop buy for that case!!!

[Vaun]

How would the pcb fit?

A simple 2 layered design. Basically take a low profile case like the one Tex makes, but with a little more margin for screw holes, and make a top layer for it. Simple.

would be pretty easy to mod a tex acryl case and get a top layer cut for it.
damn why didn't i think of that before i missed the most recent massdrop buy for that case!!!

I know! With that case you can get some funky light effects like the Duck Orion case aswell. The only concern I have for that case is if there's enough material at the top for screws?

Edit: Might aswell get good plate and sip sockets so one can glue the whole thing.

[joey]

http://winkeyless.kr already sell HHKB style cases:

[azhdar]

http://winkeyless.kr/product/bbb-acrylic-case/

[sth]

http://winkeyless.kr already sell HHKB style cases:

i think they only work with their sandwich-style plates though. would be nice to have an option that works with a poker-style plate.

[Vaun]

http://winkeyless.kr already sell HHKB style cases:

i think they only work with their sandwich-style plates though. would be nice to have an option that works with a poker-style plate.

I'm also after high edges, aluminum and no visible screw holes so Winkeyless and GON's versions simply doesn't do it for me.

[joey]

Download a CAD program and get to work!

[sth]

sorry for potato pic and caveman drawing, but something like this could be made to fit onto any 60% case with a big enough bezel:

[Vaun]

sorry for potato pic and caveman drawing, but something like this could be made to fit onto any 60% case with a big enough bezel:

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The only thing I would change is the screws, I'd put those from the bottom and not have them pass trough the top layer.

[sth]

sorry for potato pic and caveman drawing, but something like this could be made to fit onto any 60% case with a big enough bezel:

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The only thing I would change is the screws, I'd put those from the bottom and not have them pass trough the top layer.

good call :) cleaner style. it would require a fairly thick top layer but i think 5-6 mm would be doable to get at least 3-4 threads engaged, depending on the pitch of the screws used.
i might actually try to make something like this and have it cut next month when i get paid again.

[Vaun]

sorry for potato pic and caveman drawing, but something like this could be made to fit onto any 60% case with a big enough bezel:

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The only thing I would change is the screws, I'd put those from the bottom and not have them pass trough the top layer.

good call :) cleaner style. it would require a fairly thick top layer but i think 5-6 mm would be doable to get at least 3-4 threads engaged, depending on the pitch of the screws used.
i might actually try to make something like this and have it cut next month when i get paid again.

5-6 mm thick layer would make the edge in line with the bottom of the keycaps and look fantastic. You understand your responsability of keeping this thread updated with your results right? ;)

[sth]

bah!!! i'll try. remind me if i forget

[Vaun]

bah!!! i'll try. remind me if i forget

Have you forgotten?

[sth]

nope just too busy