Author Topic: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!] (Read 52444 times)

i3oilermaker · « **on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 15:57:35 »

This is a group buy for the Skeldon Phantom Case.

Disclaimer: This case is custom and it is expensive. It is created from high end materials and high end tooling. It is also very heavy which creates high shipping costs. Boost worked really hard to make this the ultimate case, so if you can not afford it, or do not like it, please take your comments elsewhere.

The Case:

FAQs

How much does the case weigh? 5.5 lbs / 2.49 Kilograms
What boards will it fit? The included plate is designed for the Phantom, but future compatible plates will allow for other boards.
Can I order more than one? Yes, just fill out the form a second, or third time.
What color is the plate? All plates will be anodized in Gold
Can I make the top and bottom different colors? No
How long will this be open? This buy will tentatively be open until June 30th

The Cost
$290 + Anodizing + Shipping + PayPal

Breakdown
Top Half $60
Bottom Half $150
Plate $30
Sanding $20
Chamfer $15
Screws $5
TechKeys Order Fulfillment $10

Anodizing costs $90 per color, and with a MOQ of 5, the most anodizing will cost will be $18. The more orders for a color, the less the cost will be. The second post will be updated with current color counts, and you may change your color by sending me a PM.

Shipping - We need to collectively cover the cost to ship these cases to us from the manufacturer, and then to you. Large flat rate boxes are $17 for domestic and $56 for international. With $7 extra to have the cases shipped to us, the totals are $24 for domestic and $63 for international. We will continue to search for a cheaper alternative for international, but at 5.5 pounds and rates what they are, it may be difficult.

Order form

Submit Order

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 15:58:23 »

Orders:

metalliqaz - CANCELLED
i3oilermaker - PAID
Wraul - PAID
jdcarpe - CANCELLED
Atakp - PAID
rindorbrot - PAID
Jupiter - PAID
rknize - PAID
BimboBB - PAID
gizzard - PAID
r3dx - PAID
dorkvader - PAID

jdcarpe · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:02:27 »

Ordered.

Black 84, if anyone is curious.

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:03:19

OH YOU NINJA!

Almost got my post in before i3oilermaker could post his RESERVED post.

boost · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:03:19 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:02:27

Ordered.

Black 84, if anyone is curious.

OH YOU NINJA!

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:06:08 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:02:27

Ordered.

Black 84, if anyone is curious.

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:03:19
OH YOU NINJA!

Almost got my post in before i3oilermaker could post his RESERVED post.

haha longest 40 seconds ever!

Got my order in - Blue Winkey!!

blighty · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:09:06 »

Is there any chance of getting the plate anodized the same color as the case (have them dipped at the same time)?

metalliqaz · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:21:13 »

You had me at "blue"

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:21:51 »

Quote from: blighty on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:09:06

Is there any chance of getting the plate anodized the same color as the case (have them dipped at the same time)?

You can try to convice Boost otherwise, but I was told all plates will be anodized gold.

boost · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:25:42 »

...Don't really want to start mixing plate colors..

metalliqaz · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:31:37 »

If there's any chance, any chance at all, of getting a custom top half made for a "Sigma" layout, please let me know.

Atakp · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:34:42 »

Order in! Looking forward to this

SmallFry · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:54:13 »

Does this case require a custom plate in order to work? I really don't want to desolder my Phantom if I can get one of these.

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:57:12 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:54:13

Does this case require a custom plate in order to work? I really don't want to desolder my Phantom if I can get one of these.

Yes - the custom plate is required.

SmallFry · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:57:55 »

Boo. Ok, GLWGB then.

blighty · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:19:11 »

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:25:42

...Don't really want to start mixing plate colors..

Ah, how much do you think it would cost to get the plate de/re-anodized after the buy?

SmallFry · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:26:18 »

DanGWanG had his Cheat reanodized for $50, it's all depending on your local machine shop.

Dianoda · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:51:25 »

Are all the colors hard-anodized?

The_Beast · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:57:50 »

What is the "chemfer"?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:05:23 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:57:50

What is the "chemfer"?

did they mean chamfer?

Jocelyn · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:06:11 »

Quote from: ray4jc on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:05:23

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:57:50
What is the "chemfer"?

did they mean chamfer?

Has to be

Here you go Beast - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamfer

The_Beast · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:11:11 »

Quote from: Jocelyn on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:06:11

Quote from: ray4jc on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:05:23
Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:57:50
What is the "chemfer"?

did they mean chamfer?

Has to be

Here you go Beast - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamfer

Yea, I know what I chamfer is. I was wondering why that was in the break down since I firgured it would be included in the cost of the base

Top Half $60
Bottom Half $150
Chamfer $15
Screws $5
TechKeys Order Fulfillment $10

Could I order just that? I can do all the other stuff myself

boost · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:22:39 »

Going to chamfer all of edges as its really sharp and cut myself on the proto. Cnc guy said it was a separate process.

Custom plate and you don't need to remove the tennsy spacer while using this case is the cut out is deep enough tho some type of insulation is recommended between the pcb and bottom half.

Jupiter · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 19:17:45 »

I just have a few questions for this:

1) when is payment due? Just when we place order or later on hen GB finishes taking orders?

2) could shipping combined with others in my area save money or would it not be very efficient due to weight and size?

3) Finally, can the cases be engraved AFTER the anodising process? Or does that have to be done BEFORE?

I also want to say that this case looks fantastic. Good on you Boost for making his a reality. Looks damn fine

i3oilermaker · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 20:00:10 »

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 10 June 2013, 19:17:45

I just have a few questions for this:

1) when is payment due? Just when we place order or later on hen GB finishes taking orders?

2) could shipping combined with others in my area save money or would it not be very efficient due to weight and size?

3) Finally, can the cases be engraved AFTER the anodising process? Or does that have to be done BEFORE?

I also want to say that this case looks fantastic. Good on you Boost for making his a reality. Looks damn fine

Payment is due when the buy closes. Participants will have about a week to pay.

Boost was going to check if 2 cases could fit in a large flat rate box. Perhaps if there are more than 2 we can pursue other shipping options.

I will defer to boost on #3

jdcarpe · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 20:04:20 »

Does this case have the brass weight inside like was shown in the original thread?

Jupiter · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 20:09:59 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 20:00:10

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 10 June 2013, 19:17:45
I just have a few questions for this:

1) when is payment due? Just when we place order or later on hen GB finishes taking orders?

2) could shipping combined with others in my area save money or would it not be very efficient due to weight and size?

3) Finally, can the cases be engraved AFTER the anodising process? Or does that have to be done BEFORE?

I also want to say that this case looks fantastic. Good on you Boost for making his a reality. Looks damn fine

Payment is due when the buy closes. Participants will have about a week to pay.

Boost was going to check if 2 cases could fit in a large flat rate box. Perhaps if there are more than 2 we can pursue other shipping options.

I will defer to boost on #3

Thank for that!

Jupiter · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:10:43 »

Oh sorry, one last question

It said that future plates would be compatible. Does that mean there is a chance I could get ANS125? Or is it going to be ANS150 ONLY for now?

Thanks guys

boost · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27 »

Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

jabar · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:22:54 »

No 7bit design? At $300+ a pop I'd hope there would be more options than being locked to the standard wk(less) TKL.

Jupiter · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:23:53 »

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27

Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

Thanks, Boost!

balanar · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:44:30 »

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27

Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

This engraving, is it an option provided by you guys? If not, I'm guessing we can purchase the cases unanodized?

Also, the plates provided with these should allow for switch swapping without desoldering right?

The_Beast · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:46:40 »

Quote from: balanar on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:44:30

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27
Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

Also, the plates provided with these should allow for switch swapping without desoldering right?

Yes

Top Half $60
Bottom Half $150
Chamfer $15
Screws $5
TechKeys Order Fulfillment $10

Could I order just that? I can do all the other stuff myself

balanar · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:51:52 »

Thanks Beast! Just gotta wait for more info on the engraving then. That and to find someone to carry this back to Singapore. That shipping is cray cray!

kaiserreich · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 23:10:39 »

How many cases can you fit in a box?
What is the weight limit of the box?

Will you entertain requests to use a custom box for shipping since that MIGHT possibly drive down the shipping cost for international?
I am guessing perhaps $20-30, but I am just pulling this number from the air.

EDIT:
6lbs Priority Mail to my country is $53 + shipping for anodizing (package less than 12")
Seems to be the same for a box 13"x5"x5". Need exact dimensions to estimate.
At least $20 savings taking into account cost for the custom box.
$65 ships as Express Mail international.

boost · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 23:15:06 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:46:40

Quote from: balanar on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:44:30
Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27
Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

Also, the plates provided with these should allow for switch swapping without desoldering right?

Yes

Top Half $60
Bottom Half $150
Chamfer $15
Screws $5
TechKeys Order Fulfillment $10

Could I order just that? I can do all the other stuff myself

Yes, you can order that.

As of now, just the ansi layout. Ill squeeze the other layouts into my list

Personal Engraving is not an option at this time.

Yes, you can switch mod without desoldering

Wraul · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 00:54:54 »

Some questions before ordering.

The included plate is ANSI150, right?
If I want another layout, say ANSI125 or ISO125.
Do I order the case now and buy those plates at a later date?
Is there any guarantee that those plates will be made.
I'm not that worried about me, as I can live with ANSI150.
But I'm thinking about trying to convince my friend to buy one and he will only accept ISO125.

Thank you for making this case a reality.

ishtob · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 01:34:25 »

any possibility of a detachable usb port?

megaforce · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 01:56:47 »

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 15:57:35

The included plate is designed for the Phantom, but future compatible plates will allow for other boards.

Does this mean there will be another GB for this in the future?

BimboBB · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 04:34:34 »

Nice case! Would take one if it would come with some ISO plates or being compatible with phantom plates.

rindorbrot · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 10:13:59 »

would it be possible to buy one case, but two plates?
Because I'd like to keep my options open to use it with the Phantom or my QFR which have different layouts.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 10:31:32 »

Quote from: rindorbrot on Tue, 11 June 2013, 10:13:59

would it be possible to buy one case, but two plates?
Because I'd like to keep my options open to use it with the Phantom or my QFR which have different layouts.

That would not help you.

rindorbrot · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 12:45:01 »

why wouldn't it?

boost · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 13:33:38 »

JD is in the process of creating the additional plate files for this!!

Big thanks to him!.

This keyboard doesn't use a detachable cable

Permeability · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:21:09 »

Would I be able to put my QFR pcb w/ plate installed in this?

Acetrak · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:31:19 »

I don't think there is room for the QFR controller on the plate

Permeability · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:33:31 »

Yeah I can just put a filco cable on it though. I'm wondering if it fits barring that problem.

Jupiter · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:49:22 »

Submitted my order for a red 86! Cannot wait

AKIMbO · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:55:42 »

Dang...every other color is getting love except purple.

Jupiter · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:59:36 »

I wonder how many orders this will actually get. My bet is on 20-25

metalliqaz · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 18:55:56 »

Quote from: Jupiter on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:59:36

I wonder how many orders this will actually get. My bet is on 20-25

Actually I'm worried we won't hit MOQ

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