Needs to have more MOLLE loops on the front so I can attach all my EDC gear for things like opening cardboard boxes, or shining light under my desk to find the screw i dropped. :thumb:
Would love to get one but am not much of a tkl guy unfortunately.
Maybe I could fit my VE:A with a diy sepperator in between halfs tho =)
Any chance for a 75 or 60 version?
I'd also love to see this MOLLE-compatible.
not to make too many requests... but can the inside be soft velcro so we can add dividers and panels? This is also super common with tactile bags but it would also make it great for doing the smaller boards in the TKL sized bag or for adding cables or whatever.
Tactical usually implies hard water tight case of mil grade plastic or kydex.
I am interested in this but a big factor for me buying it or not would be cost.
not to make too many requests... but can the inside be soft velcro so we can add dividers and panels? This is also super common with tactile bags but it would also make it great for doing the smaller boards in the TKL sized bag or for adding cables or whatever.
Interesting. Maybe we could make one of the larger interior panels soft velcro (the one opposite the zipper and USB pocket) to accommodate that. Such an addition may be going too far in the direction of "tactical" and away from the sort of simple, elegant styling I would also like the bag to have, but it's definitely worth considering. I'm currently waiting on samples and swatches and will have a better sense after I've looked at those what will and won't work. I was hoping to have the interior of the bag be an interesting color to make it easier to see inside and also just to make it more interesting, and sourcing the same color of Velcro could prove a challenge.
Tactical usually implies hard water tight case of mil grade plastic or kydex.
Nonsense.
https://www.google.com/search?q=tactical+bag&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOvbC53NfSAhUHj1QKHURJCZ0Q_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=1272
Tactical usually implies hard water tight case of mil grade plastic or kydex.
Nonsense.
https://www.google.com/search?q=tactical+bag&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOvbC53NfSAhUHj1QKHURJCZ0Q_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=1272
Don't get me wrong, it's a great idea, just not what I expected. I think the 'case' vs 'bag' is the difference.
https://www.google.com/search?q=tactical+bag&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOvbC53NfSAhUHj1QKHURJCZ0Q_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=1272#tbm=isch&q=tactical+case&*
norbauer, at this point everything you've offered has been on my want list so far (NT case, RF87U case, carry bag) so you can basically count on +1 purchase from me for any idea.
How are you approaching the carry handles? For me, a keyboard case generally would go into another bag most of the time so I'd rather not have beefy handles that a typical carry bag would but understand the tradeoff of needing it for the heavier CNC cases... maybe handles that are foldable or even tuckable into the bag.
Tactical usually implies hard water tight case of mil grade plastic or kydex.
Nonsense.
https://www.google.com/search?q=tactical+bag&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOvbC53NfSAhUHj1QKHURJCZ0Q_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=1272
Don't get me wrong, it's a great idea, just not what I expected. I think the 'case' vs 'bag' is the difference.
https://www.google.com/search?q=tactical+bag&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOvbC53NfSAhUHj1QKHURJCZ0Q_AUICSgC&biw=1280&bih=1272#tbm=isch&q=tactical+case&*
Ah, ok. That's a fair point. I changed the name in the thread title.
I guess I had taken to calling it a "keyboard case case," which for some reason amuses me, since the idea grew out of making a carrying apparatus for the CNC cases I recently made and will probably be making again soon (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88095.0). So I guess I got attached to that term and didn't think that calling it a "bag" would probably be clearer.
In principle, a hard case for a keyboard would be awesome, but I think making something custom probably wouldn't offer much advantage over adapting a Pelican case, so I don't really have much to offer there that would be better than an off-the-shelf solution.
Have you given thought to having the top and bottom have a hard material sewn into it to give it just a little rigidness and added protection? I've seen it done in the bottom of duffle bags before.
I think the divider suggested by FoC_Tow should be used! I think there was a similar bag case for the hhkb.
What type of material are being considered? Ballistic nylon, leather, waxed canvas?
Looking forward to this!
What type of material are being considered? Ballistic nylon, leather, waxed canvas?
Looking forward to this!
Outer shell: either black cordura or black ballistic. piping should hopefully be covered in black calfskin leather, assuming I can get the prototype to come out right.
Handle: nylon webbing with calfskin grip
Interior: ripstop nylon in lighter color (purple or red maybe), possibly with some kind of velcro attachment panel
I'm not a big fan of waxed canvas because of how it accumulates scratches over time. I know it's fixable with a heat gun, but it still just looks kind of rough and thus just isn't quite my style.
what sort of tactics does this bag apply to?
what sort of tactics does this bag apply to?
Mostly thisShow Image(https://media.tenor.co/images/fa50334115e1b850a0d5aec7b135f91e/tenor.gif)
Also would like to see a matching numpad bumbag.
Count me in for one too!
If only we could get a 60 version aswell xD
this.Count me in for one too!
If only we could get a 60 version aswell xD
I would settle for the ability to swap foam inserts. :)
If only we could get a 60 version aswell xD
If only we could get a 60 version aswell xD
We'll see how this project does. If people seem to like it and figuring out how to get it made isn't too painful/expensive, I'll definitely consider a 60% version. I could make designs for carry bags all day. I love these things. :D
If only we could get a 60 version aswell xD
We'll see how this project does. If people seem to like it and figuring out how to get it made isn't too painful/expensive, I'll definitely consider a 60% version. I could make designs for carry bags all day. I love these things. :D
Sound great,
Really loving the style of this case!
Would be awesome if a matching 60% makes it, but for now I'll probably join the foam insert squad aswell.
Funny that I didn't think of this, even tho I suggested the same think for a VE.A a few pages back xD
Count me in for a few in this case <3
Kin's bag that he's offering with the TX1800
Kin's bag that he's offering with the TX1800
Can you share or link to an image?
My Original idea was to make a Velcro in divider similar to modular camera bags.
The VE.A is a split 75% with two additional macro rows, so it should be close to, but slightly smaller then tkl size.
With an insert splitting the case the two halfs would fit snugly aswell as get protected from bumping into each other, which should make for a very nice VE.A case.
In terms of 60s the Idea is pretty much the make the space inside smaller to fit a 60% snugly.
So basically make the case universally work with any size smaller then tkl.
So in general the idea is splitting rather layering if that makes sense xD
... and not to be an all-purpose bag that merely incidentally has a keyboard pocket...
I think the big thing I want out of a keyboard bag is just enough to carry my daily drivers to and from work personally.
I think the big thing I want out of a keyboard bag is just enough to carry my daily drivers to and from work personally.
Yes, frankly this is one of the main applications I had in mind, as I know a lot of people do this when they have a single keyboard that they particularly like.
I've been looking for a decent bag myself for my 60 percent.If only we could get a 60 version aswell xD
We'll see how this project does. If people seem to like it and figuring out how to get it made isn't too painful/expensive, I'll definitely consider a 60% version. I could make designs for carry bags all day. I love these things. :D
OK, at last, here are some pics of my prototype. Looking forward to hearing what folks think. I am thinking about also doing a modular MOLLE pocket for the front that could be used to carry a separate numpad. :)Mind blown!
The silver bullion wire patch came out especially nicely, I think. The leather accents also make it feel super spiff—and I love the purple seam binding. I'm pretty happy with where things are headed.Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/main-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/patch-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-inside-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/keyboard-insert-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/handle-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/pocket-1.jpg)
Great. Now I'm gonna look even more bougie carrying my laptop bag AND keyboard bag around..can you please share your laptop bag?
Good work ;D ;D ;D
I think this needs to be paired with a nice GH patch!
Looks great! Now that a prototype has been made, is there any more word on potential cost?
OK, at last, here are some pics of my prototype. Looking forward to hearing what folks think. I am thinking about also doing a modular MOLLE pocket for the front that could be used to carry a separate numpad. :)
The silver bullion wire patch came out especially nicely, I think. The leather accents also make it feel super spiff—and I love the purple seam binding. I'm pretty happy with where things are headed.Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/main-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/patch-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-inside-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/keyboard-insert-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/handle-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/pocket-1.jpg)
OK, at last, here are some pics of my prototype. Looking forward to hearing what folks think. I am thinking about also doing a modular MOLLE pocket for the front that could be used to carry a separate numpad. :)
The silver bullion wire patch came out especially nicely, I think. The leather accents also make it feel super spiff—and I love the purple seam binding. I'm pretty happy with where things are headed.Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/main-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/patch-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-inside-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/keyboard-insert-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/handle-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/pocket-1.jpg)
OK, at last, here are some pics of my prototype. Looking forward to hearing what folks think. I am thinking about also doing a modular MOLLE pocket for the front that could be used to carry a separate numpad. :)
The silver bullion wire patch came out especially nicely, I think. The leather accents also make it feel super spiff—and I love the purple seam binding. I'm pretty happy with where things are headed.Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/main-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/patch-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-inside-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/keyboard-insert-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/handle-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/pocket-1.jpg)
OK, at last, here are some pics of my prototype. Looking forward to hearing what folks think. I am thinking about also doing a modular MOLLE pocket for the front that could be used to carry a separate numpad. :)
The silver bullion wire patch came out especially nicely, I think. The leather accents also make it feel super spiff—and I love the purple seam binding. I'm pretty happy with where things are headed.Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/main-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/patch-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-inside-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/keyboard-insert-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/handle-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/pocket-1.jpg)
OK, at last, here are some pics of my prototype. Looking forward to hearing what folks think. I am thinking about also doing a modular MOLLE pocket for the front that could be used to carry a separate numpad. :)
The silver bullion wire patch came out especially nicely, I think. The leather accents also make it feel super spiff—and I love the purple seam binding. I'm pretty happy with where things are headed.Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/main-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/patch-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/with-keyboard-inside-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/keyboard-insert-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/handle-1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/prototype1/pocket-1.jpg)
If you really want to go hardcore probably use High Strength AustriAlpin quick release Cobra buckles for closure the way defybags.com does.
Does a ergodox full hand case fit in such a bag?
(would be cooll
Looks awesome! I would kind of like a hard shell case though, similar to my old Tom Bihn laptop tote. It has a thin, corrugated plastic barrier that protects the laptop. Not sure they make this style anymore though :/
Looks awesome! I would kind of like a hard shell case though, similar to my old Tom Bihn laptop tote. It has a thin, corrugated plastic barrier that protects the laptop. Not sure they make this style anymore though :/
It's called the Brain Cell, and I believe they still make them. I've been to the Tom Bihn factory and love their stuff. :)
Do you think this case would fit a fc980c? It's a little bigger than a tkl.
I don't own one, yet. I was looking for a used one for a good price.Do you think this case would fit a fc980c? It's a little bigger than a tkl.
Do you have the dimensions? I'm currently tweaking the bag a tiny bit to ensure that the hefty RealForce TKL case (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89451.msg2446126#msg2446126) I'm working on will fit inside.
I'm also currently working on a numpad pouch that will attach to the front via the MOLLE loops. :)
Also adding velcro swappable patches. I think I might do individual patches with illustrations of the various switches: Topre, MX Red, MX Blue, etc., so you can let everybody what's inside--if that's your thing.
Haha dope project!, just few thoughts, to get the mil style molle a updated look. check out lasercut molle, looks super cool and gives a cleaner look. The line that goes around the bag should be on the inside imo. just thoughts :) And BLACK MULTICAM! would be awesome haha
Haha dope project!, just few thoughts, to get the mil style molle a updated look. check out lasercut molle, looks super cool and gives a cleaner look. The line that goes around the bag should be on the inside imo. just thoughts :) And BLACK MULTICAM! would be awesome haha
I'm actually familiar with laser-cut MOLLE. It's a cool concept in general—almost surely reduces production costs, for one thing—but for this bag I didn't like how it would show the lining, especially as in my case I wanted a complementary color for the lining rather than the same color as the shell. So I think for this particular application oldskool MOLLE makes the most sense aesthetically, though I totally agree with you that laser cut MOLLE is a cool thing, especially for people who have actual tactical applications rather than the total poseur/hipster affair that my project really is. :)
Haha dope project!, just few thoughts, to get the mil style molle a updated look. check out lasercut molle, looks super cool and gives a cleaner look. The line that goes around the bag should be on the inside imo. just thoughts :) And BLACK MULTICAM! would be awesome haha
I'm actually familiar with laser-cut MOLLE. It's a cool concept in general—almost surely reduces production costs, for one thing—but for this bag I didn't like how it would show the lining, especially as in my case I wanted a complementary color for the lining rather than the same color as the shell. So I think for this particular application oldskool MOLLE makes the most sense aesthetically, though I totally agree with you that laser cut MOLLE is a cool thing, especially for people who have actual tactical applications rather than the total poseur/hipster affair that my project really is. :)
Yeah u cant have enough MOLLE for stuff its awesome never the less, i have tried myself with various gun bags but unfortunately non in TKL gun size :D and all of them just almost fit a 60. but maybe in R2 a laser cut options could occur and accent colors could be added as back panel :)) looking forward to see how its gonna come out, good work mate!
Please make It a reality
A quick update here, lest anyone should think progress isn't happening. :) The modular numpad bag prototype is now complete, since I decided it makes more sense to make both together at the same time. We've also expanded the width of the bag just a bit in order more comfortably to accommodate my forthcoming (and rather generously sized) RealForce case.
Sorry that these photos are a bit grubby; they're in a the dusty workshop, but they should at least give a sense of where I'm heading with this.Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/attached.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/handle.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/with%20keypad.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/Molle%20loop%20attachment.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/handle.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/binding.jpg)
More updates soon.
I'm interested in the 60% attache for my Fjell :cool:Ditto. A 60 percent would be great for a round 2
Is this bag good enough for some heavy kustom keyboards? I am thinking of buying this for my TX84 and TXPad
A quick update here, lest anyone should think progress isn't happening. :) The modular numpad bag prototype is now complete, since I decided it makes more sense to make both together at the same time. We've also expanded the width of the bag just a bit in order more comfortably to accommodate my forthcoming (and rather generously sized) RealForce case.
Sorry that these photos are a bit grubby; they're in a the dusty workshop, but they should at least give a sense of where I'm heading with this.Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/attached.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/handle.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/with%20keypad.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/Molle%20loop%20attachment.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/handle.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7116954/TKL%20bag/numpad-prototype1/binding.jpg)
More updates soon.
how hard would it be to line the edges with foam? the craftsmanship on the bag looks great, but i dont see any padding to protect the edges/corners of a keyboard
I'm interested in the 60% attache for my Fjell :cool:Ditto. A 60 percent would be great for a round 2
Sorry if you said somewhere else but will this be big enough to fit a realforce? And I'm definitely in for one of these!
Sorry if you said somewhere else but will this be big enough to fit a realforce? And I'm definitely in for one of these!
Yes, even one of my forthcoming cases CNC cases for the RF. :) I specifically re-designed the bag for that purpose when I realized that my RF case would be a slightly tight fit. I just got the revised prototype back the other day and am working on documenting the requirements and getting quotes now. :)
I second the larger numpad pocket - maybe Preonic sized?
Is the outside, the inside, or both of the bag MOLLE compatible?
If both in and outside it should be easier to tinker and get a matching MOLLE pocket
Whats up With the MOLLE?
Any updates on this?
I've done a fair amount of investigations so far but haven't yet been able to find a factory that is willing to do these at any sort of plausible MOQ. I do have some good leads, though, and will keep at it. :) I'm confident I'll be able to figure something out.
The trick with a lot of these low-quantity, niche manufacturing runs is just being persistent and finding a factory (usually a smaller, more artisanal one) that is the right match. Just takes time.
have you decided what the inner lining will be?
I saw "tactical", and was lowkey expecting something like this..Funny story I am legitimately considering buying a pelican case that can hold my boards. Not because I need it. But because it's cool as ****Show Image(http://www.pelican-gun-cases.com/images/pelican-cases-472-pwc-m4-sf-big.jpg)
I saw "tactical", and was lowkey expecting something like this..Funny story I am legitimately considering buying a pelican case that can hold my boards. Not because I need it. But because it's cool as ****Show Image(http://www.pelican-gun-cases.com/images/pelican-cases-472-pwc-m4-sf-big.jpg)
Totally interested in this and will turn that interest into a sale
Man, this can't come out soon enough. I just got a realforce 87u for the office and have been looking HARD for a case to transport it to/from work and all the bags that came up when searching are no longer produced (like the leopold bag from elitekeyboards). I don't like just using a backpack since I'm sure keys are getting pressed.
Man, this can't come out soon enough. I just got a realforce 87u for the office and have been looking HARD for a case to transport it to/from work and all the bags that came up when searching are no longer produced (like the leopold bag from elitekeyboards). I don't like just using a backpack since I'm sure keys are getting pressed.
Keys are designed to withstand pressing, you know? ;D
It never occurred to me to care about this issue myself; what do other folks think? I could probably add some foam blocks on each side to prevent accidental key pressing, but it would limit the range of keyboards with which the case would be compatible, I would think. At least that would be the case unless I engineered a more sophisticated adjustable velcro-based solution. That could be fun though. :)
By way of an update, I'm still searching for a vendor who is willing to make this at non-astronomically-high quantities. =\
Keys are designed to withstand pressing, you know? ;D
It never occurred to me to care about this issue myself; what do other folks think? I could probably add some foam blocks on each side to prevent accidental key pressing, but it would limit the range of keyboards with which the case would be compatible, I would think. At least that would be the case unless I engineered a more sophisticated adjustable velcro-based solution. That could be fun though. :)
By way of an update, I'm still searching for a vendor who is willing to make this at non-astronomically-high quantities. =\
Man, this can't come out soon enough. I just got a realforce 87u for the office and have been looking HARD for a case to transport it to/from work and all the bags that came up when searching are no longer produced (like the leopold bag from elitekeyboards). I don't like just using a backpack since I'm sure keys are getting pressed.
Keys are designed to withstand pressing, you know? ;D
It never occurred to me to care about this issue myself; what do other folks think? I could probably add some foam blocks on each side to prevent accidental key pressing, but it would limit the range of keyboards with which the case would be compatible, I would think. At least that would be the case unless I engineered a more sophisticated adjustable velcro-based solution. That could be fun though. :)
By way of an update, I'm still searching for a vendor who is willing to make this at non-astronomically-high quantities. =\
Man, this can't come out soon enough. I just got a realforce 87u for the office and have been looking HARD for a case to transport it to/from work and all the bags that came up when searching are no longer produced (like the leopold bag from elitekeyboards). I don't like just using a backpack since I'm sure keys are getting pressed.
Keys are designed to withstand pressing, you know? ;D
It never occurred to me to care about this issue myself; what do other folks think? I could probably add some foam blocks on each side to prevent accidental key pressing, but it would limit the range of keyboards with which the case would be compatible, I would think. At least that would be the case unless I engineered a more sophisticated adjustable velcro-based solution. That could be fun though. :)
By way of an update, I'm still searching for a vendor who is willing to make this at non-astronomically-high quantities. =\
Maybe you could use a pick/pluck-type foam? I wouldn't be worried about key presses as much as the case/keycaps rubbing or rattling repeatedly against the side when the bags moving.
Nice case, though! I like the design overall :thumb:
Man, this can't come out soon enough. I just got a realforce 87u for the office and have been looking HARD for a case to transport it to/from work and all the bags that came up when searching are no longer produced (like the leopold bag from elitekeyboards). I don't like just using a backpack since I'm sure keys are getting pressed.
Keys are designed to withstand pressing, you know? ;D
It never occurred to me to care about this issue myself; what do other folks think? I could probably add some foam blocks on each side to prevent accidental key pressing, but it would limit the range of keyboards with which the case would be compatible, I would think. At least that would be the case unless I engineered a more sophisticated adjustable velcro-based solution. That could be fun though. :)
By way of an update, I'm still searching for a vendor who is willing to make this at non-astronomically-high quantities. =\
Maybe you could use a pick/pluck-type foam? I wouldn't be worried about key presses as much as the case/keycaps rubbing or rattling repeatedly against the side when the bags moving.
Nice case, though! I like the design overall :thumb:
A vote to please not use pick & pluck foam. Though it has it's place, I don't think that's here, nor would it solve the problems that have been stated with keypresses and such, but would tend to make other problems.
'm not super sure how it would interact with a soft case like this, but my thought was that it would fill the rest of the case and would prevent the keyboard from sliding around (if you had a board that did not perfectly fill the intereior) while also allowing for the flexibility/support for a lot of case sizes. I don't think it would prevent the keys from being pressed either - I think the velcro strap suggestion would be a better fix to hold the case in place, or maybe including a hard-ish shell to prevent anything other than the case putting weight on the keycaps.
I'm curious what other problems might come up if the foam was included or what problems you've seen crop up when using it?
'm not super sure how it would interact with a soft case like this, but my thought was that it would fill the rest of the case and would prevent the keyboard from sliding around (if you had a board that did not perfectly fill the intereior) while also allowing for the flexibility/support for a lot of case sizes. I don't think it would prevent the keys from being pressed either - I think the velcro strap suggestion would be a better fix to hold the case in place, or maybe including a hard-ish shell to prevent anything other than the case putting weight on the keycaps.
I'm curious what other problems might come up if the foam was included or what problems you've seen crop up when using it?
The pick & pluck I've used, even from high end, has had debris problems, even when not picked. With a keyboard, that could be pretty bad. It's also usually used to compartmentalize, which isn't really what this needs, so wouldn't solve the problem IMO. Perhaps thin strips of foam at best, especially, as you said, this is soft sided. But not pick and pluck. Just my opinion.
'm not super sure how it would interact with a soft case like this, but my thought was that it would fill the rest of the case and would prevent the keyboard from sliding around (if you had a board that did not perfectly fill the intereior) while also allowing for the flexibility/support for a lot of case sizes. I don't think it would prevent the keys from being pressed either - I think the velcro strap suggestion would be a better fix to hold the case in place, or maybe including a hard-ish shell to prevent anything other than the case putting weight on the keycaps.
I'm curious what other problems might come up if the foam was included or what problems you've seen crop up when using it?
The pick & pluck I've used, even from high end, has had debris problems, even when not picked. With a keyboard, that could be pretty bad. It's also usually used to compartmentalize, which isn't really what this needs, so wouldn't solve the problem IMO. Perhaps thin strips of foam at best, especially, as you said, this is soft sided. But not pick and pluck. Just my opinion.
'm not super sure how it would interact with a soft case like this, but my thought was that it would fill the rest of the case and would prevent the keyboard from sliding around (if you had a board that did not perfectly fill the intereior) while also allowing for the flexibility/support for a lot of case sizes. I don't think it would prevent the keys from being pressed either - I think the velcro strap suggestion would be a better fix to hold the case in place, or maybe including a hard-ish shell to prevent anything other than the case putting weight on the keycaps.
I'm curious what other problems might come up if the foam was included or what problems you've seen crop up when using it?
The pick & pluck I've used, even from high end, has had debris problems, even when not picked. With a keyboard, that could be pretty bad. It's also usually used to compartmentalize, which isn't really what this needs, so wouldn't solve the problem IMO. Perhaps thin strips of foam at best, especially, as you said, this is soft sided. But not pick and pluck. Just my opinion.
What do you mean by "debris problems"?
I feel like that would be pelican case territory no?Man, this can't come out soon enough. I just got a realforce 87u for the office and have been looking HARD for a case to transport it to/from work and all the bags that came up when searching are no longer produced (like the leopold bag from elitekeyboards). I don't like just using a backpack since I'm sure keys are getting pressed.
Keys are designed to withstand pressing, you know? ;D
It never occurred to me to care about this issue myself; what do other folks think? I could probably add some foam blocks on each side to prevent accidental key pressing, but it would limit the range of keyboards with which the case would be compatible, I would think. At least that would be the case unless I engineered a more sophisticated adjustable velcro-based solution. That could be fun though. :)
By way of an update, I'm still searching for a vendor who is willing to make this at non-astronomically-high quantities. =\
Maybe you could use a pick/pluck-type foam? I wouldn't be worried about key presses as much as the case/keycaps rubbing or rattling repeatedly against the side when the bags moving.
Nice case, though! I like the design overall :thumb:
I feel like that would be pelican case territory no?Man, this can't come out soon enough. I just got a realforce 87u for the office and have been looking HARD for a case to transport it to/from work and all the bags that came up when searching are no longer produced (like the leopold bag from elitekeyboards). I don't like just using a backpack since I'm sure keys are getting pressed.
Keys are designed to withstand pressing, you know? ;D
It never occurred to me to care about this issue myself; what do other folks think? I could probably add some foam blocks on each side to prevent accidental key pressing, but it would limit the range of keyboards with which the case would be compatible, I would think. At least that would be the case unless I engineered a more sophisticated adjustable velcro-based solution. That could be fun though. :)
By way of an update, I'm still searching for a vendor who is willing to make this at non-astronomically-high quantities. =\
Maybe you could use a pick/pluck-type foam? I wouldn't be worried about key presses as much as the case/keycaps rubbing or rattling repeatedly against the side when the bags moving.
Nice case, though! I like the design overall :thumb:
I feel like that would be pelican case territory no?Man, this can't come out soon enough. I just got a realforce 87u for the office and have been looking HARD for a case to transport it to/from work and all the bags that came up when searching are no longer produced (like the leopold bag from elitekeyboards). I don't like just using a backpack since I'm sure keys are getting pressed.
Keys are designed to withstand pressing, you know? ;D
It never occurred to me to care about this issue myself; what do other folks think? I could probably add some foam blocks on each side to prevent accidental key pressing, but it would limit the range of keyboards with which the case would be compatible, I would think. At least that would be the case unless I engineered a more sophisticated adjustable velcro-based solution. That could be fun though. :)
By way of an update, I'm still searching for a vendor who is willing to make this at non-astronomically-high quantities. =\
Maybe you could use a pick/pluck-type foam? I wouldn't be worried about key presses as much as the case/keycaps rubbing or rattling repeatedly against the side when the bags moving.
Nice case, though! I like the design overall :thumb:
I mean a lot of manufacturers use the pick-and-pluck-type foam for all kinds of cases; it's not unique to Pelican. Also, Pelican doesn't produce any soft cases like this afaik.
But chuckdee made a solid point - I don't think it would be the best option for most people who would use this as an everyday carry bag for their keyboard due to the foam flaking apart with daily use.
Can't remember if I've signed up my interest, but here we are.
But not signed up? :(Can't remember if I've signed up my interest, but here we are.
Your interest has been noted.
I like the rifle bearing clasps. I'd like to see some modifications, however:
* YKK® AquaGuard® zippers, TSA lockable with silent zipper pulls (Paracord).
* 22 oz. Water-Resistant Semi-Truck Tarpaulin (black) for the outer facing material, or maybe just on the non-molle side that touches your body, possibly with an interior pocket for quick access or specifically for USB cables. That way people could wear the bag two ways by flipping it over - one side with a minimalist clean face and one side with a military molle / velcro face for accessories. You could also use this material with bonded hypalon or fidlock attachments like on Black Ember Citadel series to attach an accessory or numpad bag rather than the dated molle look. Keep the edge sides in Cordura Ballistic Nylon, 1000D or 1680D, possibly reinforced with seatbelt material.
* Closed cell foam padding for keyboard protection, elevate keyboard away from corners. Crappy foam will be the first thing to break down besides the zippers.
* Matte black steel gun clips and d-rings. No cheap plastic.
* Fidlock magnetic quick release buckle on chest strap, or even better would be AustriAlpin™ COBRA® Quick Release buckle to echo the theme.
High quality milspec seatbelt material ala DEFY Chicago bags would probably be better for your handles and straps. It can also reinforce the cordura nicely around the bag edges to stiffen the bag and keep shape.
Consider extending the zipper so that the bag opens flat. Consider the user experience - high end custom keyboards are usually grapsed by the sides, and especially the more heavy or bulky designs will be awkward to slide out of the top of the bag. If the bag opens flat you can display and pick up the keyboard effortlessly. TX keyboards has a very nice hardshell case that does this perfectly and is absolutely necessary when handling heavy brass keyboards.
Suggest making the interior a light grey color so it is easier to see in the bag, e.g Aer San Francisco Work Collection. I don't think I've ever seen suede on a technical milspec bag - I typically look for reflective Cordura materials (Tumi has a nice honeycomb silver). I don't know if suede is an upgrade or not from a performance/protection/price perspective.
What I really like is that the Velcro let's you remove the gaudy logos or add your own. I hate logos. I don't understand paying for something that makes me a walking advertisement. The removable patch is a good compromise between people that want it and people that dont. Very much reminds me how GoRuck does it, which also means it complies with Army Regulation 670-1 which specifically disallows commercial logos.
However, I wish the Velcro patch was square or rectangular to use the same design language as the rest of the bag. The molle for the pens also isn't spaced the same vertically as the regular molle next to it, which causes me some OCD. If you stick with Molle it would also be nice if the Molle went all the way across the bag front to the reinforced edges so that it would work with the Massdrop x Intern Series Weatherproof Modular Carry Pouches. It would also be more modern and cleaner. You could then echo the bottom two rows of Molle on the sides of the bag for additional utility if you decide not to extend the zipper.
YKK zips or bust tbh
Wetherbee, I like your ideas above in general terms, but I think for this project I'm just making a different bag than the one you have in mind.
It probably makes most sense to think of this project as I've envisioned it as a more of a "keyboard brief," which incidentally has what we can perhaps call a nod to tactical-bag aesthetics rather than a full-on, hard-core, mil-spec bag for carrying on assassination missions. I renamed the thread accordingly to avoid confusion.
Really, the concept grew out of my love for the soft briefcases made by Jack Spade (basically, metrosexual man-bags) but in response to my frustration that their briefcases aren't quite right for carrying around keyboards to meet-ups and working outside of the home (wrong size/proportions, no padding, scratchy interior zipper pulls, often no closable interior pockets for small parts or tools). But I'm also into Goruck bags and the more or less minimalist black-centric style seen in a lot of tactical gear. So this bag is a sort of hybrid of those concerns and aesthetics on my part, and a response to my own singular quirks and desires in a bag. I've added things in response to community requests, such as the MOLLE number pad bag option, but ultimately this is still it's pretty much just the bag I wanted for myself. It sounds like yours would look different and be something different, and that's cool. Maybe that's the one I can I make next. ;) Or, better yet, I'd be happy to help you look into making one of your own and offering it up to the community. For better or worse, I've learned a lot about bag prototyping, sourcing, and manufacture over the past many months—though, alas, mostly of it has been to observe how annoyingly hard and expensive it is. =\
I didn't keep up to speed on this the last few months, will the bag also be able to accommodate a laptop?
any news?
KMK Labs.
I didn't keep up to speed on this the last few months, will the bag also be able to accommodate a laptop?
Second this.
I really hope a laptop space will be incorporated. Doesn't have to super big, just big enough for a 15" macbook pro, xps 15, blade 14/15"- The workhorses.
I'm going down to visit the factory in San Diego next week. :)
I'm going down to visit the factory in San Diego next week. :)
Ooo, do you think you'd have any time for a mini-meet while you're in town? ;)
I'm going down to visit the factory in San Diego next week. :)
Ooo, do you think you'd have any time for a mini-meet while you're in town? ;)
That would be fun, but sadly I probably won't have time. I'll likely just be there for about 4 hours--to avoid my having to book a hotel for the night. I'm planning on coming to the forthcoming SoCal meetup, however! Hopefully we'll have a chance to chat there?
I'm going down to visit the factory in San Diego next week. :)
Ooo, do you think you'd have any time for a mini-meet while you're in town? ;)
That would be fun, but sadly I probably won't have time. I'll likely just be there for about 4 hours--to avoid my having to book a hotel for the night. I'm planning on coming to the forthcoming SoCal meetup, however! Hopefully we'll have a chance to chat there?
Sure thing, I'm definitely hoping to make it up to that!
Thanks, guys! These should be available as soon as the zipper pulls are done, which is estimated at about a month from now. They’re making the molds back in New England right now.
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Thanks, guys! These should be available as soon as the zipper pulls are done, which is estimated at about a month from now. They’re making the molds back in New England right now.
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Hey there, will you be posting when these are available on GH?
Thanks!
Any updates?
Will these be out before the heavy 6 bags? I think I might have to buy one of these too although my wallet hates meAny updates?
Yes, the bags have arrived at the warehouse and are all ready to go. I am waiting on the patches, but those arriving to me today. I need to send those off to the warehouse and then make a proper listing with photos and such, but I'm not far off from all that. These should be up, ready, and available well in time for the holidays. :)
Any updates?
Yes, the bags have arrived at the warehouse and are all ready to go. I am waiting on the patches, but those arriving to me today. I need to send those off to the warehouse and then make a proper listing with photos and such, but I'm not far off from all that. These should be up, ready, and available well in time for the holidays. :)
Will these be out before the heavy 6 bags? I think I might have to buy one of these too although my wallet hates meAny updates?
Yes, the bags have arrived at the warehouse and are all ready to go. I am waiting on the patches, but those arriving to me today. I need to send those off to the warehouse and then make a proper listing with photos and such, but I'm not far off from all that. These should be up, ready, and available well in time for the holidays. :)
Hello, Good day.
I want to buy a carry bag, pls let me know how to do it.
Thanks.
My email is 3614497@qq.com
Hello, Good day.
I want to buy a carry bag, pls let me know how to do it.
Thanks.
My email is 3614497@qq.com
Emailing you an email containing instructions on depositing an inheritance fund. It will be wire transferred from Nigeria. Pls rep.
Awesome! The heavy-6 bag is outrageously high quality so this was surely an instant buy.
Thanks everyone for your patience and support as I've figured stuff out on this project. I'm happy to report that, thanks to feedback in this thread:
my Keybrief TKL is finished and currently available (https://norbauer.com/keybrief)
I'm quite happy with the result and in fact have been using several of the production units myself to carry keyboards to and from meetups over the past few months.Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1571/5135/products/tkl-brief-9_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554508043)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1571/5135/products/tkl-brief_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554508043)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1571/5135/products/tkl-brief-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554508043)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1571/5135/products/tkl-brief-6_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554508043)
Thanks everyone for your patience and support as I've figured stuff out on this project. I'm happy to report that, thanks to feedback in this thread:
my Keybrief TKL is finished and currently available (https://norbauer.com/keybrief)
I'm quite happy with the result and in fact have been using several of the production units myself to carry keyboards to and from meetups over the past few months.Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1571/5135/products/tkl-brief-9_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554508043)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1571/5135/products/tkl-brief_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554508043)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1571/5135/products/tkl-brief-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554508043)Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1571/5135/products/tkl-brief-6_1024x1024.jpg?v=1554508043)
now i gotta find $200, dammit norb
I just received my bag and patches today, and I am super happy with them. Construction and design are of extraordinarily high quality. This bag will make my keyboard rotation at work much more pleasant.