[GB] Lightsaver V3 Kustom Keyboard - All Shipped!

[Atredl]

Anybody tried to run QMK/TMK firmware on this keyboard? Thinking to port it there if not done..

It can be done in theory, since QMK and o2d both require the same controller.

Yes, it shouldn't be very hard. I know there was implementation for Lightsaver v2. Will try to look over weekend into it.

That’s something I’d be interested in. Being able to avoid o2d altogether would be pretty sweet.

[DreLLin]

Anybody tried to run QMK/TMK firmware on this keyboard? Thinking to port it there if not done..

It can be done in theory, since QMK and o2d both require the same controller.

Yes, it shouldn't be very hard. I know there was implementation for Lightsaver v2. Will try to look over weekend into it.

There is already a TMK fork for a few Duck boards. (https://github.com/xauser/tmk_keyboard/tree/xauser/keyboard)
Maybe it helps and saves you some time.

[rasmusx]

Anybody tried to run QMK/TMK firmware on this keyboard? Thinking to port it there if not done..

It can be done in theory, since QMK and o2d both require the same controller.

Yes, it shouldn't be very hard. I know there was implementation for Lightsaver v2. Will try to look over weekend into it.

There is already a TMK fork for a few Duck boards. (https://github.com/xauser/tmk_keyboard/tree/xauser/keyboard)
Maybe it helps and saves you some time.

Aware of this one, but it does not work with V3 PCB. Generated hex can be flashed but keyboard wont work.

Error log from dmesg when attaching device:

Code: [Select]

[ 9974.489579] usb 3-7: device descriptor read/64, error -71
[ 9975.649537] usb 3-7: device not accepting address 119, error -71
[ 9975.649572] usb usb3-port7: unable to enumerate USB device

Need to investigate this issue further.

[popkorn62]

Looking for a silver top black bot kit or assembled if anyone has one for sale. Thank you!!


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[Wicky]

Is anyone else's ss plate a bit warped? Or is that normal? It's not unusable but I'm just curious about what other people have noticed.

[Shados]

Picked up mine from my local post office today, all arrived safely . Will test the PCBs tonight. I'll have a spare PCB and plate (either SS or polycarbonate) in a few weeks when I figure out which I prefer, so let me know if you need them.

[ihalatch]

Picked up mine from my local post office today, all arrived safely . Will test the PCBs tonight. I'll have a spare PCB and plate (either SS or polycarbonate) in a few weeks when I figure out which I prefer, so let me know if you need them.

pm sent.

[futurecrime]

Mine arrived today, super bubbly packaging. The board looks great and I've tested both PCBs and seems like everything is working. Cheers Elton and Duck!

[avid]

Those who bought plastic plate, how do you like it?

[futurecrime]

Is anyone else's ss plate a bit warped? Or is that normal? It's not unusable but I'm just curious about what other people have noticed.

Yep mine is. Warped and has scorch marks. I've not had a steel plate before but from reading around I get the impression it's fairly normal.

[Oblotzky]

Packaging seemed overkill, but better be safe than sorry 

Silver top and bottom, steel plate, retooled blacks (5pin, pushing 99 of those suckers through the PCB was a PITA, but certainly worth it!), lubed and polycarb films added, 52g springs. OG cherry stabs, lubed and clipped. Caps are GMK Oblivion, Hagoromo Base kit

FYI, hard to notice but the diffuser acrylic has plastic film on both sides that you can peel off. Seasoned Duck enthusiasts probably know this already.

[zoomwalt]

Packaging seemed overkill, but better be safe than sorry 

Silver top and bottom, steel plate, retooled blacks (5pin, pushing 99 of those suckers through the PCB was a PITA, but certainly worth it!), lubed and polycarb films added, 52g springs. OG cherry stabs, lubed and clipped. Caps are GMK Oblivion, Hagoromo Base kit

FYI, hard to notice but the diffuser acrylic has plastic film on both sides that you can peel off. Seasoned Duck enthusiasts probably know this already.

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that thing looks sick. good work.

[Rumblehotep]

Packaging seemed overkill, but better be safe than sorry 

Silver top and bottom, steel plate, retooled blacks (5pin, pushing 99 of those suckers through the PCB was a PITA, but certainly worth it!), lubed and polycarb films added, 52g springs. OG cherry stabs, lubed and clipped. Caps are GMK Oblivion, Hagoromo Base kit

FYI, hard to notice but the diffuser acrylic has plastic film on both sides that you can peel off. Seasoned Duck enthusiasts probably know this already.

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Very clean looking! Is that a schiit stack I see?

[Oblotzky]

Packaging seemed overkill, but better be safe than sorry 

Silver top and bottom, steel plate, retooled blacks (5pin, pushing 99 of those suckers through the PCB was a PITA, but certainly worth it!), lubed and polycarb films added, 52g springs. OG cherry stabs, lubed and clipped. Caps are GMK Oblivion, Hagoromo Base kit

FYI, hard to notice but the diffuser acrylic has plastic film on both sides that you can peel off. Seasoned Duck enthusiasts probably know this already.

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Very clean looking! Is that a schiit stack I see?

Yep! HD6XX from Massdrop plugged into them, solid setup.

[Shados]

Tested both PCBs, work fine. Oddly, the top-right (MFN) key wasn't doing anything on one of them initially, but worked fine after re-flashing the stock firmware.

Elton: The backlight LEDs defaulting to a slow breathing cycle is kinda confusing when testing the PCB, as you have to wait a while to ensure that the cycle isn't just at its 'off' point... Maybe suggest to Duck to default to fixed-on backlight LED mode for shipped boards?

[ctrlX]

Packaging seemed overkill, but better be safe than sorry 

Silver top and bottom, steel plate, retooled blacks (5pin, pushing 99 of those suckers through the PCB was a PITA, but certainly worth it!), lubed and polycarb films added, 52g springs. OG cherry stabs, lubed and clipped. Caps are GMK Oblivion, Hagoromo Base kit

FYI, hard to notice but the diffuser acrylic has plastic film on both sides that you can peel off. Seasoned Duck enthusiasts probably know this already.

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Looks great and I bet typing on it is even greater.

I am still planning/preparing my build and will go for the same layout as you. The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

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[Shados]

The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

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I almost always put fn where lctrl normally is, and lctrl where capslock is.

[ctrlX]

The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

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I almost always put fn where lctrl normally is, and lctrl where capslock is.

Hmmm. Happy Hacking Keyboardeske caps lock. I don't really want to do that.

Any other suggestions?

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[OracleKev]

The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

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I almost always put fn where lctrl normally is, and lctrl where capslock is.

Hmmm. Happy Hacking Keyboardeske caps lock. I don't really want to do that.

Any other suggestions?

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Hard to suggest with limited info.  Where do you usually put it and what do you use it for?

[ctrlX]

The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

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I almost always put fn where lctrl normally is, and lctrl where capslock is.

Hmmm. Happy Hacking Keyboardeske caps lock. I don't really want to do that.

Any other suggestions?

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Hard to suggest with limited info.  Where do you usually put it and what do you use it for?

Well it all depends on the form factor of the keyboard. This will be my first 96%.

On TKLs I put Fn somewhere between RAlt and RCtrl. On my Octagon and TX75 I have it right next to Up Arrow key.

It would have been a natural place to put it on the same location as on my Octagon, but that's where the numpad cluster starts on the Lightsaver.

I use Fn key for switching layers and other keyboard specific functions. I thought everyone used Fn for that specific purpose? :-)

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[OracleKev]

The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

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I almost always put fn where lctrl normally is, and lctrl where capslock is.

Hmmm. Happy Hacking Keyboardeske caps lock. I don't really want to do that.

Any other suggestions?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Hard to suggest with limited info.  Where do you usually put it and what do you use it for?

Well it all depends on the form factor of the keyboard. This will be my first 96%.

On TKLs I put Fn somewhere between RAlt and RCtrl. On my Octagon and TX75 I have it right next to Up Arrow key.

It would have been a natural place to put it on the same location as on my Octagon, but that's where the numpad cluster starts on the Lightsaver.

I use Fn key for switching layers and other keyboard specific functions. I thought everyone used Fn for that specific purpose? :-)

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I have similar setup as yours on TKL and 65/75% layouts.  Although I prefer to use separate keypad with smaller layouts.  I try hard to avoid using combos (two hands or pinky action).  So, I don't use FN much.  Don't know how relevant, but here is my set up on LSV3.
I use default top right key as MFN for infrequently used functions.  I have split NUMPLUS and use the key next to NUM* as dedicated layer change key.  I just use two layers and since there are plenty of keys, most frequently used functions have dedicated keys.  For example, in the odd layer, numpad functions normally, in the even layer, NUMLOCK, NUMDIV, NUM*, 7, 8, 9 funtion as TKL editing cluster.  This makes things easy to go back and forth between TKL and LSV3 (or any other CP layout).

[Jhors2]

The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I almost always put fn where lctrl normally is, and lctrl where capslock is.

Hmmm. Happy Hacking Keyboardeske caps lock. I don't really want to do that.

Any other suggestions?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Hard to suggest with limited info.  Where do you usually put it and what do you use it for?

Well it all depends on the form factor of the keyboard. This will be my first 96%.

On TKLs I put Fn somewhere between RAlt and RCtrl. On my Octagon and TX75 I have it right next to Up Arrow key.

It would have been a natural place to put it on the same location as on my Octagon, but that's where the numpad cluster starts on the Lightsaver.

I use Fn key for switching layers and other keyboard specific functions. I thought everyone used Fn for that specific purpose? :-)

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I have similar setup as yours on TKL and 65/75% layouts.  Although I prefer to use separate keypad with smaller layouts.  I try hard to avoid using combos (two hands or pinky action).  So, I don't use FN much.  Don't know how relevant, but here is my set up on LSV3.
I use default top right key as MFN for infrequently used functions.  I have split NUMPLUS and use the key next to NUM* as dedicated layer change key.  I just use two layers and since there are plenty of keys, most frequently used functions have dedicated keys.  For example, in the odd layer, numpad functions normally, in the even layer, NUMLOCK, NUMDIV, NUM*, 7, 8, 9 funtion as TKL editing cluster.  This makes things easy to go back and forth between TKL and LSV3 (or any other CP layout).

Is it possible for you to provide the .hex file to load into O2D so I can take a look at the layout you are suggesting?  This seems quite interesting to me.

[ctrlX]

The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I almost always put fn where lctrl normally is, and lctrl where capslock is.

Hmmm. Happy Hacking Keyboardeske caps lock. I don't really want to do that.

Any other suggestions?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Hard to suggest with limited info.  Where do you usually put it and what do you use it for?

Well it all depends on the form factor of the keyboard. This will be my first 96%.

On TKLs I put Fn somewhere between RAlt and RCtrl. On my Octagon and TX75 I have it right next to Up Arrow key.

It would have been a natural place to put it on the same location as on my Octagon, but that's where the numpad cluster starts on the Lightsaver.

I use Fn key for switching layers and other keyboard specific functions. I thought everyone used Fn for that specific purpose? :-)

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I have similar setup as yours on TKL and 65/75% layouts.  Although I prefer to use separate keypad with smaller layouts.  I try hard to avoid using combos (two hands or pinky action).  So, I don't use FN much.  Don't know how relevant, but here is my set up on LSV3.
I use default top right key as MFN for infrequently used functions.  I have split NUMPLUS and use the key next to NUM* as dedicated layer change key.  I just use two layers and since there are plenty of keys, most frequently used functions have dedicated keys.  For example, in the odd layer, numpad functions normally, in the even layer, NUMLOCK, NUMDIV, NUM*, 7, 8, 9 funtion as TKL editing cluster.  This makes things easy to go back and forth between TKL and LSV3 (or any other CP layout).

The one issue I have is to where to put the Fn key. How are you guys solving this?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I almost always put fn where lctrl normally is, and lctrl where capslock is.

Hmmm. Happy Hacking Keyboardeske caps lock. I don't really want to do that.

Any other suggestions?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Hard to suggest with limited info.  Where do you usually put it and what do you use it for?

Well it all depends on the form factor of the keyboard. This will be my first 96%.

On TKLs I put Fn somewhere between RAlt and RCtrl. On my Octagon and TX75 I have it right next to Up Arrow key.

It would have been a natural place to put it on the same location as on my Octagon, but that's where the numpad cluster starts on the Lightsaver.

I use Fn key for switching layers and other keyboard specific functions. I thought everyone used Fn for that specific purpose? :-)

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

I have similar setup as yours on TKL and 65/75% layouts.  Although I prefer to use separate keypad with smaller layouts.  I try hard to avoid using combos (two hands or pinky action).  So, I don't use FN much.  Don't know how relevant, but here is my set up on LSV3.
I use default top right key as MFN for infrequently used functions.  I have split NUMPLUS and use the key next to NUM* as dedicated layer change key.  I just use two layers and since there are plenty of keys, most frequently used functions have dedicated keys.  For example, in the odd layer, numpad functions normally, in the even layer, NUMLOCK, NUMDIV, NUM*, 7, 8, 9 funtion as TKL editing cluster.  This makes things easy to go back and forth between TKL and LSV3 (or any other CP layout).

Interesting suggestion regarding the TKL editing cluster on a seperate layer. I'll definitely try that.

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[Softkore]

If anyone has an SS plate without burns or warping that they'd like to sell, PM me please!

[Wicky]

So I just got some fine hand sanding pads and polished the backside of my ss plate. The burns are pretty much all gone and it looks way better. Just throwing that out there for anyone that's bothered by the burn marks.

[OracleKev]

...
Is it possible for you to provide the .hex file to load into O2D so I can take a look at the layout you are suggesting?  This seems quite interesting to me.

Attached hex file--first time doing this, so fingers crossed...

Layer 1 and 2 images for reference.

[LightningXI]

...
Is it possible for you to provide the .hex file to load into O2D so I can take a look at the layout you are suggesting?  This seems quite interesting to me.

Attached hex file--first time doing this, so fingers crossed...

Layer 1 and 2 images for reference.

(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Show us a pic of your board!

[OracleKev]

OK, here are pics!    Silver one before I split NUMPLUS.
LSV and CP are my favorite layouts (maybe JetFire as well).  Power of full layout in compact package.

[LightningXI]

That looks really nice. Crazy that you got two! The way you programmed your layers seems like a good idea. 

[Puddsy]

Are those the PPS caps?

[OracleKev]

Are those the PPS caps?

Yeap, it's not for everyone, but I like them.

That looks really nice. Crazy that you got two! The way you programmed your layers seems like a good idea. 

Thanks Landed on this layer setup after some experimentation, then discovered bunch of other people were doing it. 

[LightningXI]

Here's my build:

[OmegaSupreme]

Here's my build:

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Damnnnnnnn.....That's so clean!!!

[eyedrop]

LightningXI, very clean build.

Do you use the numpad (2 / 4 / 6 / as your arrow keys?  Is there a particular you can program it to do that?

[Oblotzky]

LightningXI, very clean build.

Do you use the numpad (2 / 4 / 6 / as your arrow keys?  Is there a particular you can program it to do that?

That's what NumLock has always been for. NumLock on = numbers show up when you press the buttons, NumLock off = secondary legends (arrows, home/end and pageup/down). The Lightsaver supports this by default

[ihalatch]

LightningXI, very clean build.

Do you use the numpad (2 / 4 / 6 / as your arrow keys?  Is there a particular you can program it to do that?

That's what NumLock has always been for. NumLock on = numbers show up when you press the buttons, NumLock off = secondary legends (arrows, home/end and pageup/down). The Lightsaver supports this by default

That's Windows, Mac OS is a little bit different.

[eyedrop]

That's what NumLock has always been for. NumLock on = numbers show up when you press the buttons, NumLock off = secondary legends (arrows, home/end and pageup/down). The Lightsaver supports this by default

Thanks, Oblotzky.  I didn't realize that's the default layout.

[MandrewDavis]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

[DreLLin]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

WOW that’s so awesome   Would it be possible that you make it switch top removeable? You can copy the cutouts from the M65 plate file (https://github.com/Keyclack/M65-A/blob/master/RAMA-M65-KEYCLACK-PLATE-03-1.DXF). I’ll definitely get a custom brass plate like the one for the LZ CLS if someone confirms that this plate fits.

[zoomwalt]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

WOW that’s so awesome   Would it be possible that you make it switch top removeable? You can copy the cutouts from the M65 plate file (https://github.com/Keyclack/M65-A/blob/master/RAMA-M65-KEYCLACK-PLATE-03-1.DXF). I’ll definitely get a custom brass plate like the one for the LZ CLS if someone confirms that this plate fits.

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What's the process to do this?

[aaron6301]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

WOW that’s so awesome   Would it be possible that you make it switch top removeable? You can copy the cutouts from the M65 plate file (https://github.com/Keyclack/M65-A/blob/master/RAMA-M65-KEYCLACK-PLATE-03-1.DXF). I’ll definitely get a custom brass plate like the one for the LZ CLS if someone confirms that this plate fits.

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The second plate in that file supports switch top removal.

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[ctrlX]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

Wow, that would be friggin awesome! What price are we looking at?

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[MandrewDavis]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

Wow, that would be friggin awesome! What price are we looking at?

I will not be doing a GB but all files will be open source. Everything should be able to get it cut from ponoko for less than $100, even cheaper if you have access to a laser cutter or skip the matte black top and opal inlay for underglow. I have enough prototypes to account for kerf and ensure a snug fit between certain pieces.

[axm2]

Got around to building it this weekend, thanks for a fantastic group buy elton and duck.

[WhateverZYX]

Does anyone know how to adjust the brightness of the in-switch leds? I just can't figure it out, I can only change between all the different lighting effects with the led functions.

[aaron6301]

Does anyone know how to adjust the brightness of the in-switch leds? I just can't figure it out, I can only change between all the different lighting effects with the led functions.

1. LED Ctrl
2. Select one of multiple LED groups (e.g. LED Alpha)
3. Select LED Up or Down to adjust brightness
4. LED Ctrl once more to exit brightness adjustment

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[WhateverZYX]

Does anyone know how to adjust the brightness of the in-switch leds? I just can't figure it out, I can only change between all the different lighting effects with the led functions.

1. LED Ctrl
2. Select one of multiple LED groups (e.g. LED Alpha)
3. Select LED Up or Down to adjust brightness
4. LED Ctrl once more to exit brightness adjustment

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Thanks for the help!

[ChitownM2]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

Wow, that would be friggin awesome! What price are we looking at?

I will not be doing a GB but all files will be open source. Everything should be able to get it cut from ponoko for less than $100, even cheaper if you have access to a laser cutter or skip the matte black top and opal inlay for underglow. I have enough proztotypes to account for kerf and ensure a snug fit between certain pieces.

I'd be very interested in one, any place we can check for updates? Where will you be posting the files?

[Atredl]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

Wow, that would be friggin awesome! What price are we looking at?

I will not be doing a GB but all files will be open source. Everything should be able to get it cut from ponoko for less than $100, even cheaper if you have access to a laser cutter or skip the matte black top and opal inlay for underglow. I have enough proztotypes to account for kerf and ensure a snug fit between certain pieces.

I'd be very interested in one, any place we can check for updates? Where will you be posting the files?

That link up above is the file. Once you have that you can send it to a company of your choosing to have a plate cut. Make sure to let them know which one you want because that file contains all three plates.

[zoomwalt]

Howdy everyone, I made a plate with a few options, the bottom one is meant for DIY. If anyone can laser-cut some acrylic to confirm fitment that would be great. I measuring it up with digital calipers and everything lines up when printed from Autocad 1:1. I should have an acrylic case finished soon if someone wants a place to drop in their extra plate + PCBs.

Wow, that would be friggin awesome! What price are we looking at?

I will not be doing a GB but all files will be open source. Everything should be able to get it cut from ponoko for less than $100, even cheaper if you have access to a laser cutter or skip the matte black top and opal inlay for underglow. I have enough proztotypes to account for kerf and ensure a snug fit between certain pieces.

I'd be very interested in one, any place we can check for updates? Where will you be posting the files?

That link up above is the file. Once you have that you can send it to a company of your choosing to have a plate cut. Make sure to let them know which one you want because that file contains all three plates.

Excuse me for being thick. What are the 3 plates? I'm interested in trying to order and make some.