Author Topic: [IC]"60% G80" A GH60 compitable keyboard(case) base on G80-3000 serial (Read 31695 times)

scottwei · « **on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:10:35 »

Hey guys! Two months ago this idea came up in my head. I like the Cherry G80-3000s design and looking for a custom one, and some Cherry fans in China cut off the numpad and made it a 87% custom keyboard named J80, but I just missed that. during the long waiting before the round two group buy of J80, I think I should try making a keyboard of my own. Using a GH60 compatible PCB so I don't have dealing with those electronic works, and I can experience difference layouts and switches, GH60 compatible PCBs are very easy to get one.

Since this is my first time making a keyboard, I made a 3D printing prototype before CNC works, the size is just right for me. then I ordered two CNC prototypes, here they are!

Updates on Thu, 22 February 2018, 23:06:48

Glad to see so many friends likes this degisn! here is some reply to everyone's opinion

Center Mount USB: Yes! the wide top bezel of the cherry's original design is the most interesting part of their keyboards, it's almost a icon of cherry keyboards I think. Due to this wide top bezel, it will make it too deep to get the original pcb's usb port directly. so I extended the original usb port to the center by using a short usb cable with a 90 degree usb plug, the other end is a small screw mounted pcb with a mini usb port on it, the extend usb cable is soldered on the small pcb. And for those who want to make it a bluetooth keyboard, you can find some space to place the bluetooth module and batteries.

WKL blocker: Yes! this is already put in my plan. it will be a 1u blocker for layouts like this:

Weights, Engravings or LEDs: I'm going to make this a purely keyboard case. So, There is NO Weights, Engravings or LEDs

Material: Anodized aluminium for sure, in silver, gray and black? or more colors? Plastic option is a great! but as I known even by small scale manufacture, it needs at leat 500 units, but anyway, plastic is always under my consideration.

bluesclera · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:15:33 »

Nice. Link to the Chinese post? are their more photos of their design?

. · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:21:23 »

I like this a whole lot, great job!

hansichen · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:21:33 »

Oh wow, that's a sweet looking design, lovin' it!

scottwei · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:26:35 »

Quote from: bluesclera on Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:15:33

Nice. Link to the Chinese post? are their more photos of their design?

you can check on http://www.zfrontier.com/equip/1029

LightningXI · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:28:58 »

Quite elegant. Instead of center USB, wouldn't this have to be a left USB cutout design?

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bluesclera · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:30:42 »

Would the DO60 v0.2.8 60% PCB work? looking for a case.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93685.0

Pwner · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:31:04 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:28:58

Quite elegant. Instead of center USB, wouldn't this have to be a left USB cutout design?

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Center mount is probably for a breakout usb because of the top bezel.

Also, YES! So much want!

LightningXI · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:32:05 »

That's what I imagined otherwise. I'd be in for one if this is affordable enough. Please do not introduce weights, engravings, and the like (any non-essential details) to keep it clean and affordable.

Forgot to mention that I'd get two if a WKL blocker option is also available in a way similar to the OG boards.

For a price point, I'm hoping we can hit sub-200. The Revo One case was like 150.

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Pwner · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:41:00 »

+1 to the wkl blocker option

oatmicro · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:46:37 »

I like it, so nice

hansichen · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:47:01 »

Centered USB mount seems to be a waste of the board as it would kill the pcb compatibility. Also it's unfortunate that we have an expensive 2 piece design which is tray mounted.

LightningXI · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:49:09 »

Quote from: hansichen on Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:47:01

Centered USB mount seems to be a waste of the board as it would kill the pcb compatibility. Also it's unfortunate that we have an expensive 2 piece design which is tray mounted.

As Pwner said, GH60 style PCBs would be compatible with the case because the top bezel space allows for a separate breakout PCB.

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hansichen · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:56:41 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:49:09

Quote from: hansichen on Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:47:01
Centered USB mount seems to be a waste of the board as it would kill the pcb compatibility. Also it's unfortunate that we have an expensive 2 piece design which is tray mounted.
As Pwner said, GH60 style PCBs would be compatible with the case because the top bezel space allows for a separate breakout PCB.

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Oh sorry, I missed that. The other point still remains, it seems to be a waste to use an expensive 2 part design for a tray mount case

mastercheif116 · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 08:45:12 »

+1 for WKL and +1 for separate breakout board for center mounted cable

donut_sauce · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 08:45:45 »

I like it

dantambok · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 09:07:35 »

Wow this looks really nice!

audax989 · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 10:07:18 »

Quote from: dantambok on Thu, 22 February 2018, 09:07:35

Wow this looks really nice!

dan pls.. you have enough lol.

punkpc · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 10:09:26 »

I am in for one for sure is the price is right. Will this be metal or plastic? I am hoping for a plastic option more like the Cherry cases.

cdn-mini · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 10:10:28 »

Can we get a front and top view pic?

Vigrith · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 10:13:48 »

Very nice.

DasGnome · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 10:58:03 »

This is awesome. CNC is good and all, but keeping to a similar plastic would be a cool vintage feel for potentially less. Not sure how feasible that is though.

Puddsy · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 11:00:25 »

i opened this thread ready to hate on it but actually i really like this design

pixelpusher · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 11:15:53 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 22 February 2018, 11:00:25

i opened this thread ready to hate on it but actually i really like this design

Agree. It's very simple and classic. Could this be the plastic case we need and deserve?

LightningXI · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 12:53:50 »

But it's metal!

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pixelpusher · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 12:59:31 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Thu, 22 February 2018, 12:53:50

But it's metal!

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No one said it had to "stay" metal

schmoktopus · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 16:56:54 »

One of the best cases I have seen, seriously

crtexcnndrm99 · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 17:56:27 »

Not usually a fan of 60%, but the ode to Cherry makes this one of the best I’ve seen!

Good to see those gorgeous bezels are solid, so we don’t get a CA66 situation again..

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Purp · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 18:43:59 »

This is looking super sleek, I will keep a close eye in the development.

scottwei · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 21:30:10 »

Quote from: bluesclera on Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:30:42

Would the DO60 v0.2.8 60% PCB work? looking for a case.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93685.0

I can't find a detial drawing of this pcb but accroding to those mount holes, I think it is a GH60 compitable pcb, it should fit this 60% G80 case.
BUT, there is a mount hole right to the spacebar on the original GH60, and that can't found on this DO60, it's ok to mount but it might limit your layout choices, you have to avoid the mouting pillar there and some insulation works might be needed.

lanyusea · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 23:04:17 »

just saw this today: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/4813

jdcarpe · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 22 February 2018, 23:15:54 »

Quote from: lanyusea on Thu, 22 February 2018, 23:04:17

just saw this today: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/4813

Hey, that a copy of the Kishsaver! That would be a cool case, too.

dantambok · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 02:55:44 »

Yes! I’ll definitely get one with blockers!

Giorgio · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 04:23:03 »

I'm interested in the future revisions, when we'll have a TKL version with less wasted space above the f keys.

Heavy plastic would be nice.

What's the cost of the mold for a 60% or TKL version?

jebbra · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 04:39:17 »

Very very interested.

ojrask · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 05:38:47 »

Yes please!

vewy_nice · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 07:46:04 »

I'd 100% dump my KBDfans 5 degree case for this.

Especially a plastic one. I know it sounds weird to want a plastic case, but there really aren't any good looking bezel-y plastic cases out there, and this'd make an EXCELLENT daily driver with a lightweight, durable material.

I bet you could get it machined out of *some* kind of plastic...

I'd totally buy an aluminum one too, though.

So slick and simple, I love it!
All the space for bluetooth integration is super cool too.

phearboner · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 10:55:59 »

Design looks amazing. I would love a classic beige plastic

SixtyLife · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 11:01:14 »

wow this is stunning. good work!

schmoktopus · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 19:31:45 »

Oh god I love you so much for the win-key blockers.

kamilakas · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 24 February 2018, 03:29:27 »

Plastic version would be very cool, but prices for mold... I think you should run some poll, describe prices for anodized alu and plastic. Btw, I'm very interested.

RealLaugh · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 24 February 2018, 16:29:17 »

this is such a cool project. So we're saying that the center USB doesn't matter because there will be an extension cable from the center of the case to the left USB port on the PCB without having to make any modifications?

Pwner · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 24 February 2018, 17:13:59 »

Quote from: RealLaugh on Sat, 24 February 2018, 16:29:17

the center USB doesn't matter because there will be an extension cable from the center of the case to the left USB port on the PCB without having to make any modifications?

Yep, exactly.

xondat · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 24 February 2018, 17:57:39 »

Really nice work - probably the best modern rendition of an older board.

Kafka · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 24 February 2018, 21:28:44 »

Is a redesign for top-mount a possibility? Also whats the angle?

jebbra · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 24 February 2018, 22:55:38 »

Quote from: Kafka on Sat, 24 February 2018, 21:28:44

Is a redesign for top-mount a possibility? Also whats the angle?

I seconded the top-mount!

dr-slump · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 25 February 2018, 11:14:51 »

I'm so in for this regardless of the material !!! Must have factor 1000x

Will this be compatible with the usual suspects of 60% PCBs like GH60, XD60, Bananspalit etc?

Also: Does topmount mean a single piece tray mount?

edit: just saw above that the GH60 style PCBs will fit

scottwei · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 05 March 2018, 12:11:10 »

Have been busy for these days, launching a trial or small scale group buy in China. by now, 10 units sold at ￥1588 (around $250). Many friends can't accept with just the case, they hope PCB and plate included in the box. and there is a problem might killing the PCB compatibility, this design is too thin that there is no enough space below the PCB, only 2.75mm height there. those PCB with a DIP switches or components higher then 2.75mm below it won't fit this case.

wow, there is a long way to go.

Anyway, here are some new photos, hopes you will love it.

vewy_nice · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 05 March 2018, 14:31:08 »

I do love it!

How many PCB's that people use often have DIP switches?

I'd rather see a nice slim case with lesser PCB support than a taller case...

Is that trial buy only in China?

BillyTheMute · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 05 March 2018, 14:34:42 »

Not a fan of 60% but I want this.

_Entropy · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 05 March 2018, 18:22:39 »

Oh man, this is awesome. I've been looking for more retro case designs for a long time, and it's awesome to see some of these happening!

SixtyLife · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 05 March 2018, 18:52:12 »

I need this

ricyuyc · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 06 March 2018, 00:54:31 »

Quote from: scottwei on Mon, 05 March 2018, 12:11:10

Have been busy for these days, launching a trial or small scale group buy in China. by now, 10 units sold at ￥1588 (around $250). Many friends can't accept with just the case, they hope PCB and plate included in the box. and there is a problem might killing the PCB compatibility, this design is too thin that there is no enough space below the PCB, only 2.75mm height there. those PCB with a DIP switches or components higher then 2.75mm below it won't fit this case. wow, there is a long way to go.

Anyway, here are some new photos, hopes you will love it.

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THX for the info sharing, I like the streamline design so much.
Would you consider to offer retro style powder coating like Norbauer did?

Royal black wrinkle

Galaxy Console

Puddsy · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 06 March 2018, 01:15:30 »

Quote from: ricyuyc on Tue, 06 March 2018, 00:54:31

Quote from: scottwei on Mon, 05 March 2018, 12:11:10
Have been busy for these days, launching a trial or small scale group buy in China. by now, 10 units sold at ￥1588 (around $250). Many friends can't accept with just the case, they hope PCB and plate included in the box. and there is a problem might killing the PCB compatibility, this design is too thin that there is no enough space below the PCB, only 2.75mm height there. those PCB with a DIP switches or components higher then 2.75mm below it won't fit this case. wow, there is a long way to go.

Anyway, here are some new photos, hopes you will love it.

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THX for the info sharing, I like the streamline design so much.
Would you consider to offer retro style powder coating like Norbauer did?

Royal black wrinkle
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Galaxy Console
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FYI it seems that he renamed the powder colors, or these are just ones i can't find

ricyuyc · « **Reply #54 on:** Tue, 06 March 2018, 02:11:18 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Tue, 06 March 2018, 01:15:30

Quote from: ricyuyc on Tue, 06 March 2018, 00:54:31
Quote from: scottwei on Mon, 05 March 2018, 12:11:10
Have been busy for these days, launching a trial or small scale group buy in China. by now, 10 units sold at ￥1588 (around $250). Many friends can't accept with just the case, they hope PCB and plate included in the box. and there is a problem might killing the PCB compatibility, this design is too thin that there is no enough space below the PCB, only 2.75mm height there. those PCB with a DIP switches or components higher then 2.75mm below it won't fit this case. wow, there is a long way to go.

Anyway, here are some new photos, hopes you will love it.

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THX for the info sharing, I like the streamline design so much.
Would you consider to offer retro style powder coating like Norbauer did?

Royal black wrinkle
Show Image

Galaxy Console
Show Image

FYI it seems that he renamed the powder colors, or these are just ones i can't find

They ~~are~~were available for realforce case.
https://shop.norbauer.com/products/the-norbaforce-cnc-aluminum-housing-for-realforce-keyboards?variant=627242500104

Puddsy · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 06 March 2018, 02:50:26 »

Quote from: ricyuyc on Tue, 06 March 2018, 02:11:18

Quote from: Puddsy on Tue, 06 March 2018, 01:15:30
Quote from: ricyuyc on Tue, 06 March 2018, 00:54:31
Quote from: scottwei on Mon, 05 March 2018, 12:11:10
Have been busy for these days, launching a trial or small scale group buy in China. by now, 10 units sold at ￥1588 (around $250). Many friends can't accept with just the case, they hope PCB and plate included in the box. and there is a problem might killing the PCB compatibility, this design is too thin that there is no enough space below the PCB, only 2.75mm height there. those PCB with a DIP switches or components higher then 2.75mm below it won't fit this case. wow, there is a long way to go.

Anyway, here are some new photos, hopes you will love it.

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THX for the info sharing, I like the streamline design so much.
Would you consider to offer retro style powder coating like Norbauer did?

Royal black wrinkle
Show Image

Galaxy Console
Show Image

FYI it seems that he renamed the powder colors, or these are just ones i can't find
They ~~are~~were available for realforce case.
https://shop.norbauer.com/products/the-norbaforce-cnc-aluminum-housing-for-realforce-keyboards?variant=627242500104

ah my mistake

i was talking about the names of the actual powdercoat colors on prismatic powders, not in norb's usecase

since i search for everything on there i sometimes get a bit lost with norb's color names

unausgeschlafen · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 21 March 2018, 07:34:56 »

I would deffinetly take one (maybe two) if there is only aluminum.
I would take two if there was plastic (like 2 plastic, or one each).

I am loocking foward to seeing this happen!

R4WBIT · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 21 March 2018, 07:45:16 »

Any chance of a HHKB-style blocker-top happening?

nickheller · « **Reply #58 on:** Wed, 21 March 2018, 08:12:26 »

Would buy. Was sad I never had a chance to purchase a J80, this will be nice

dubious · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 21 March 2018, 18:56:47 »

this looks really nice

FrostyToast · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 21 March 2018, 19:01:29 »

Just a question:
If the case is already a 2 piece design, why is it still standoff mounted instead of mounting the plate to the top case? Usually standoff mounts are for 1 piece cases that can't be mounted any other way.

switchnollie · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 21 March 2018, 19:55:00 »

G80 style case always looks good

crusader_alex · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 22 March 2018, 03:01:47 »

Looks very very nice

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Pwner · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 22 March 2018, 05:59:21 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Wed, 21 March 2018, 19:01:29

Just a question:
If the case is already a 2 piece design, why is it still standoff mounted instead of mounting the plate to the top case? Usually standoff mounts are for 1 piece cases that can't be mounted any other way.

I'm going to guess because of the usb daughterboard due to bezel size to keep it compatible with standard 60% pcb's.

DALExSNAIL · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 22 March 2018, 07:38:53 »

Following for interest :thinking:

turbosloth · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 23 March 2018, 03:12:04 »

Love it, looks real good. We need more vintage-y looking cases, now if we could get it in a nice beige that would be swell

HotRoderX · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 23 March 2018, 03:17:57 »

How does one mount the center USB? This is a cool design and I like how unique it is. I Just can't for the life of me understand how the USB portion is meant to function. Also would this use standard size plates? Are would you just go plateless? Once again love the unique design this is really cool and not something you see every day if ever.

nickheller · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 23 March 2018, 23:30:09 »

Quote from: SixtyLife on Mon, 05 March 2018, 18:52:12

I need this

Your avatar is giving me PTSD.

More

rioc · « **Reply #68 on:** Mon, 26 March 2018, 09:32:45 »

definitely interested in this

jebbra · « **Reply #69 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 04:35:50 »

Looking at the trial run and it looks really good!

If I may add some suggestion, looking at this photo:

I think it is better to use the bezel width pointed by the green arrow instead of the one pointed by the violet arrow (see below image for reference)

As I think the added width will give a more balanced looks compared to bezel on the left and right side.

xondat · « **Reply #70 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 05:35:41 »

Quote from: jebbra on Wed, 28 March 2018, 04:35:50

Looking at the trial run and it looks really good!

If I may add some suggestion, looking at this photo:

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I think it is better to use the bezel width pointed by the green arrow instead of the one pointed by the violet arrow (see below image for reference)

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As I think the added width will give a more balanced looks compared to bezel on the left and right side.

Agree with this, and I think reducing the top just a little more for balance too would look ever better.

It still looks amazing though.

thokir · « **Reply #71 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 05:42:31 »

Quote from: xondat on Wed, 28 March 2018, 05:35:41

[..] reducing the top just a little more for balance [..]

IIRC reducing the top isn't possible because the case is quite flat and the design of the PCB and/or (?!) USB daughter board would need to be changed.

BillyTheMute · « **Reply #72 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 06:46:32 »

Quote from: xondat on Wed, 28 March 2018, 05:35:41

Quote from: jebbra on Wed, 28 March 2018, 04:35:50
Looking at the trial run and it looks really good!

If I may add some suggestion, looking at this photo:

(Attachment Link)

I think it is better to use the bezel width pointed by the green arrow instead of the one pointed by the violet arrow (see below image for reference)

(Attachment Link)

As I think the added width will give a more balanced looks compared to bezel on the left and right side.

Agree with this, and I think reducing the top just a little more for balance too would look ever better.

It still looks amazing though.

+1 the top is to tall and there needs to be spacing at the bottom.

jebbra · « **Reply #73 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 07:24:16 »

Quote from: BillyTheMute on Wed, 28 March 2018, 06:46:32

Quote from: xondat on Wed, 28 March 2018, 05:35:41
Quote from: jebbra on Wed, 28 March 2018, 04:35:50
Looking at the trial run and it looks really good!

If I may add some suggestion, looking at this photo:

(Attachment Link)

I think it is better to use the bezel width pointed by the green arrow instead of the one pointed by the violet arrow (see below image for reference)

(Attachment Link)

As I think the added width will give a more balanced looks compared to bezel on the left and right side.

Agree with this, and I think reducing the top just a little more for balance too would look ever better.

It still looks amazing though.

+1 the top is to tall and there needs to be spacing at the bottom.

I personally don't mind the thicc top though, I even prefer it thicc as it is literally the homage to G80-1800 IMO.

thokir · « **Reply #74 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 07:27:38 »

Quote from: jebbra on Wed, 28 March 2018, 07:24:16

I personally don't mind the thicc top though, I even prefer it thicc as it is literally the homage to G80-1800 IMO.

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It is in some way the main part of this design, the thing that really stays in mind. Without the big top bezel it'd be more like a dozen others..,.

sujikinen · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 10:14:44 »

Quote from: jebbra on Wed, 28 March 2018, 04:35:50

As I think the added width will give a more balanced looks compared to bezel on the left and right side.

https://imgur.com/a/kHnEh
I got these pics from author,as you can see,it used as place to put battery
to power bluetooth pcb.

BillyTheMute · « **Reply #76 on:** Wed, 28 March 2018, 10:27:13 »

Quote from: thokir on Wed, 28 March 2018, 07:27:38

Quote from: jebbra on Wed, 28 March 2018, 07:24:16
I personally don't mind the thicc top though, I even prefer it thicc as it is literally the homage to G80-1800 IMO.
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It is in some way the main part of this design, the thing that really stays in mind. Without the big top bezel it'd be more like a dozen others..,.

I never said it needed to be removed, just shortened a little.

HotRoderX · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 29 March 2018, 02:51:13 »

I like the thick top it was the thing that made me even take a second look at the case. I don't think the bottom is to thick either! I kinda like the case overall as is from the photo! I am just wondering about price. That would be the major factor in if I want to buy in or not.

hahihuhei · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 29 March 2018, 03:05:20 »

I do not think the top is too thick:
https://imgur.com/a/RV7dj

TonyD · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 29 March 2018, 05:04:14 »

love the "classic" style

ojrask · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 29 March 2018, 06:32:14 »

The bulky top is good as is. Maybe add a millimeter or two of spacing between keys and the bottom wedge, but OK as is too.

schmoktopus · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 29 March 2018, 06:52:31 »

Quote from: ojrask on Thu, 29 March 2018, 06:32:14

The bulky top is good as is. Maybe add a millimeter or two of spacing between keys and the bottom wedge, but OK as is too.

+1, would keep it a bit more original

DasGnome · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 29 March 2018, 10:28:33 »

Quote from: ojrask on Thu, 29 March 2018, 06:32:14

The bulky top is good as is. Maybe add a millimeter or two of spacing between keys and the bottom wedge, but OK as is too.

Definitely agree with this. I think making the bottom more consistent with how the G80 alphas are spaced away would also help balance out the top. It would take it from ok to perfect

Poesjuh · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 30 March 2018, 05:17:45 »

Agree, not to much though, 2/3 mm is prolly enough.

Edit: any idea on timing by the way? Good chance I'm gonna join this stuff, want to know when to get excited

Arhipio · « **Reply #84 on:** Wed, 04 April 2018, 02:11:03 »

Quote from: DasGnome on Thu, 29 March 2018, 10:28:33

Quote from: ojrask on Thu, 29 March 2018, 06:32:14
The bulky top is good as is. Maybe add a millimeter or two of spacing between keys and the bottom wedge, but OK as is too.

Definitely agree with this. I think making the bottom more consistent with how the G80 alphas are spaced away would also help balance out the top. It would take it from ok to perfect

Just a little on the bottom would be great, otherwise this is one of the sexiest 60 cases I have seen in a while. Awesome stuff!

SixtyLife · « **Reply #85 on:** Wed, 04 April 2018, 13:34:47 »

I'm ok w the bottom. looks more like g80-3000:

iliketimex · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 05 April 2018, 13:05:06 »

Interested, always liked the original design.

tex_live_utility · « **Reply #87 on:** Sat, 14 April 2018, 15:58:40 »

I know a lot of people like the existing bulky top, but I would be much more into it if it was "functional" somehow. It's something I don't understand about the original design, either.

A lot of people start to panic when I talk about having an indent or lip for holding a pen, but I personally think it'd be a major usability improvement for *any* keyboard, and could justify the large top bezel even on a small desk.

Another alternative could be indicator lights, or a cutout for a nameplate that the user could replace with an OLED or something.

But nobody else probably wants those things...

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LightningXI · « **Reply #88 on:** Sat, 14 April 2018, 16:06:01 »

Please keep the classic G80 look!

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babyfeets · « **Reply #89 on:** Sat, 14 April 2018, 16:18:21 »

I'm saving for this and I say your original, simple design is just right for me. I don't see a need to change the wedge to 1800 style either.

CommonCurt · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 03:17:39 »

Replying here so I don't forget about this.

DMacKB · « **Reply #91 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 09:24:07 »

I’d love to put a dz60 in this. Also plastic would be great so i can spray/dip it different colours!

Windeh · « **Reply #92 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 11:46:52 »

Interested. Any updates?

midnight2903 · « **Reply #93 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 07:22:59 »

Lovely design. Though I feel that with that top piece, it would be much better to have a top/sandwich plate as compared to tray mount. But I guess that would be more cost and also harder to get plates for the board, so it's a tradeoff.

rioc · « **Reply #94 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 07:37:23 »

Quote from: SixtyLife on Wed, 04 April 2018, 13:34:47

I'm ok w the bottom. looks more like g80-3000:
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Same!
After all it's supposed to be a 60% adaptation of the g80-3000, so that's exactly how I expect the case to be! :)

hineybush · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 13:11:24 »

This looks fantastic, it might be the only 60% I'd buy.

Do you have an estimate for how much it'd weigh?

peggisan · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 13:59:26 »

What usb types will this support? Would definitely get one if its not too expensive and has typeC.

CommonCurt · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 14:11:39 »

Quote from: xondat on Wed, 28 March 2018, 05:35:41

Quote from: jebbra on Wed, 28 March 2018, 04:35:50
Looking at the trial run and it looks really good!

If I may add some suggestion, looking at this photo:

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I think it is better to use the bezel width pointed by the green arrow instead of the one pointed by the violet arrow (see below image for reference)

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As I think the added width will give a more balanced looks compared to bezel on the left and right side.
Agree with this, and I think reducing the top just a little more for balance too would look ever better.

It still looks amazing though.

+1 Agreed

hineybush · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 16:16:36 »

Quote from: peggisan on Mon, 07 May 2018, 13:59:26

What usb types will this support? Would definitely get one if its not too expensive and has typeC.

The cool thing about having a separate USB board is being able to switch between USB types, ideally

Also, Cerakote options would be cool.

beekey · « **Reply #99 on:** Sat, 23 June 2018, 08:40:07 »

Any update, is this going to happen?

_ODIN_ · « **Reply #100 on:** Sat, 23 June 2018, 09:35:55 »

ISO support?

donut_sauce · « **Reply #101 on:** Sat, 23 June 2018, 09:41:31 »

i'd also really love for this to happen:)

bball2 · « **Reply #102 on:** Sat, 23 June 2018, 23:55:44 »

Center mount 60% usb - hopefully compatible with cod 67, in for 1!

Applet · « **Reply #103 on:** Sun, 24 June 2018, 04:53:37 »

Damn, this looks dope. Any price estimations?

icho · « **Reply #104 on:** Sun, 24 June 2018, 06:21:09 »

Really cool. I'd be interested with ISO support.

cgrums · « **Reply #105 on:** Wed, 27 June 2018, 09:56:24 »

60% is my jam. I really like the look.

Rorkish · « **Reply #106 on:** Wed, 27 June 2018, 22:08:11 »

If this were top mount with a WKL top I'd be all in. Otherwise I've been waiting for this build for a while.

catamscott · « **Reply #107 on:** Thu, 28 June 2018, 00:56:31 »

honestly, a plastic version would be awesome. either way i'm in though, this is looking very nice.

fine_italian_leather · « **Reply #108 on:** Sat, 30 June 2018, 17:03:58 »

this looks sick! will there be dedicated hhkb/wkl tops or just blockers? separate tops would be preferable and I'd happily pay a premium for it.

LightningXI · « **Reply #109 on:** Sat, 07 July 2018, 01:57:30 »

Quote from: scottwei on Thu, 22 February 2018, 07:10:35

I like the Cherry G80-3000s design and looking for a custom one, and some Cherry fans in China cut off the numpad and made it a 87% custom keyboard named J80, but I just missed that. during the long waiting before the round two group buy of J80, I think I should try making a keyboard of my own.

I sure hope you're around these days, because the same people who did J80 are doing a Round 2 buy, but they renamed it as JER-A06. See here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96264.0

Would also love an update on this project.

dantambok · « **Reply #110 on:** Thu, 09 August 2018, 02:35:17 »

I got one and it just arrived at my friends house in China. Can I use a PCB with USB C in this?

Also what is this?

LightningXI · « **Reply #111 on:** Thu, 09 August 2018, 07:43:55 »

Quote from: dantambok on Thu, 09 August 2018, 02:35:17

I got one and it just arrived at my friends house in China. Can I use a PCB with USB C in this?
(Attachment Link)
Also what is this?
(Attachment Link)

Nice. Are there plans for an international GB on this?

It'll be easier to tell if you take the items out of the bag and have front and back pics.

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Giorgio · « **Reply #112 on:** Thu, 09 August 2018, 08:23:13 »

TKL J80 please

dantambok · « **Reply #113 on:** Thu, 09 August 2018, 09:39:19 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Thu, 09 August 2018, 07:43:55

Quote from: dantambok on Thu, 09 August 2018, 02:35:17
I got one and it just arrived at my friends house in China. Can I use a PCB with USB C in this?
(Attachment Link)
Also what is this?
(Attachment Link)
Nice. Are there plans for an international GB on this?

It'll be easier to tell if you take the items out of the bag and have front and back pics.

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Told my friend to take better photos and he tells me he's too busy. lol

Figured out what the square thing was. Some sort of RGB you put under a switch

scottwei · « **Reply #114 on:** Thu, 06 September 2018, 12:04:34 »

Quote from: dantambok on Thu, 09 August 2018, 09:39:19

Quote from: LightningXI on Thu, 09 August 2018, 07:43:55
Quote from: dantambok on Thu, 09 August 2018, 02:35:17
I got one and it just arrived at my friends house in China. Can I use a PCB with USB C in this?
(Attachment Link)
Also what is this?
(Attachment Link)
Nice. Are there plans for an international GB on this?

It'll be easier to tell if you take the items out of the bag and have front and back pics.

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Told my friend to take better photos and he tells me he's too busy. lol

Figured out what the square thing was. Some sort of RGB you put under a switch

Aha, you can use a type-c pcb. the case is shipped with both mini-usb and type-c plug board, connect to the extent female board with a FPC cable.
and yes, the squre board is a RGB strip, can be connect to any ws2812 compatible solder pad.

this few month I was working on a QMK based bluetooth PCB and firmware, and it's actually working and being tested now. I hope it can be a option for the GB of 60% G80 which is comming soon.

mrkevint · « **Reply #115 on:** Thu, 06 September 2018, 12:44:33 »

Definitely interested in the GB!

I love new products that reference classic designs

befbef · « **Reply #116 on:** Thu, 06 September 2018, 13:20:48 »

Yes, this is alive!
100% in.

hineybush · « **Reply #117 on:** Thu, 06 September 2018, 18:32:16 »

Still interested, probably the only 60 I'd buy lol

voight-kampff · « **Reply #118 on:** Tue, 11 September 2018, 00:36:01 »

I would be in too

will there be a GB in near future?

tomu · « **Reply #119 on:** Tue, 11 September 2018, 21:54:44 »

Any chance that the mounting will be different?
(top mount, etc.)

Board looks good

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dantambok · « **Reply #120 on:** Tue, 11 September 2018, 22:05:58 »

Will be getting my board anytime next week. I hope. Will post photos when i do

lundmore · « **Reply #121 on:** Tue, 11 September 2018, 22:59:42 »

Quote from: tomusan on Tue, 11 September 2018, 21:54:44

Any chance that the mounting will be different?
(top mount, etc.)

Board looks good

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Just like you and many others. I too would like to see this.

stoic-lemon · « **Reply #122 on:** Wed, 12 September 2018, 01:29:39 »

Also want this.

voight-kampff · « **Reply #123 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 12:19:25 »

GB GB GB
Want want want

Is there an approx. Price for this?

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pixelpusher · « **Reply #124 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 20:58:55 »

Don’t we need to close this thread and point it here?:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97324.0;topicseen

I mean, this is the board, right?

oldcat · « **Reply #125 on:** Sun, 30 September 2018, 22:44:25 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 30 September 2018, 20:58:55

Don’t we need to close this thread and point it here?:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97324.0;topicseen

I mean, this is the board, right?

Thanks, Scott will close this post when he gets back to his computer.

scottwei · « **Reply #126 on:** Mon, 01 October 2018, 01:16:16 »

This Post is Closed and Moved to https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97324.0

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