Author Topic: UPDATED Aluminiun case for PURE and RACE (Read 12193 times)

i488 · « **on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:41:00 »

I find a local factotry and they managed to replicate the pure plastic case and made an aluminium one. about 95-100 usd
here are some pictures:
I am from china, the thin(flat bottom) version of pure case weigths about 200g and thickness is 2MM@side 2.5MM@bottom
pure with plastic base weithgs0.4-0.5kg, pure with my alu base weights 0.6kg.

keymaster · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:41:33 »

...price?!

elton5354 · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:42:01 »

Very nice. How much?

The_Beast · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:42:48 »

Very nice!

Is that sheet metal? It kinda looks like it due to the gap in picture #2

i488 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:43:35 »

Quote from: keymaster on Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:41:33

...price?!

$100-95 ish

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:44:10 »

this looks great!

i488 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:45:17 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:42:48

Very nice!

Is that sheet metal? It kinda looks like it due to the gap in picture #2

nope, its anodizeD aluminium

Jocelyn · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:45:40 »

Wow! I want one

The_Beast · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:46:14 »

Quote from: i488 on Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:45:17

Quote from: The_Beast on Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:42:48
Very nice!

Is that sheet metal? It kinda looks like it due to the gap in picture #2
nope, its anodizeD aluminium

Must just be a weird lighting effect then .

i488 · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:47:51 »

Quote from: i488 on Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:45:17

Quote from: The_Beast on Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:42:48
Very nice!

Is that sheet metal? It kinda looks like it due to the gap in picture #2
nope, its anodizeD aluminium

CNC from a massive aluminium, i prefer the slim edge

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:48:07 »

would this be the only color? i would maybe be down for 2

Gupgup · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:51:59 »

I love the look! I'd be down for one I think

Gupgup

Jocelyn · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:52:24 »

Can we get them this week? lol

Edit - I was kidding btw

calavera · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:53:10 »

This should be added to the GH60 group buy thread. I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in a relatively cheap aluminium case alternative.

i488 · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:56:51 »

Quote from: calavera on Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:53:10

This should be added to the GH60 group buy thread. I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in a relatively cheap aluminium case alternative.

I am from china. the shipping cost could be a pain in the arse
The price will be lower if its a group buy.
But I will need someone in the us to do the proxy shipping.

elton5354 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:58:06 »

Well, if it's shipping from China, it should be cheap/inexpensive seeing many things there include free shipping?

Not sure if US proxy shipping would be a good idea since their shipping is worse.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 20:01:35 »

I don't suppose they can replicate this again, this time using injection molded ABS plastic, could they? They will get around 400 orders right away, I wager.

i488 · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 20:01:44 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Sun, 21 April 2013, 19:58:06

Well, if it's shipping from China, it should be cheap/inexpensive seeing many things there include free shipping?

Not sure if US proxy shipping would be a good idea since their shipping is worse.

If a groupbuy did happen. I will keep everything recoreded and trasparent.

pasph · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 20:55:12 »

Colors?

SmallFry · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:08:02 »

So many cases... SO MANY!

Jocelyn · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:11:50 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:08:02

So many cases... SO MANY!

Indeed!!

SmallFry · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:16:57 »

Off the top of my head...
Pure CNC
Duck
Stock
Skeldon-Ace
Acryllic from the recent GB
IMSTO
Treble
I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's a LOT of cases. This one looks by far the best in terms of price to quality ratio.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:19:47 »

praying this becomes a GB

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:20:16 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:16:57

Off the top of my head...
Pure CNC
Duck
Stock
Skeldon-Ace
Acryllic from the recent GB
IMSTO
Treble
I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's a LOT of cases. This one looks by far the best in terms of price to quality ratio.

WFD? Beast?

mashby · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:26:42 »

very interested.

i488 · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 22:15:03 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Sun, 21 April 2013, 21:16:57

Off the top of my head...
Pure CNC
Duck
Stock
Skeldon-Ace
Acryllic from the recent GB
IMSTO
Treble
I'm sure I'm missing something, but that's a LOT of cases. This one looks by far the best in terms of price to quality ratio.

I do have some better designs, but in china this one is affordable

orlando · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 22:30:34 »

I want this!

hasu · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 22:43:32 »

Yay, this seems to has deep space inside unlike other CNC cases. It is very important for modding, I like to support this design decision.

EDIT: and how light?

I don't like heavy case for mobility.

cyberwave · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 22:45:31 »

yes please!

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:05:40 »

i488, very nice. As long as it's not from the same factory that makes Vortex cases, I will buy one of these. The USB hole looks a little tight though, almost like the connector is sitting on top of the inner hole.

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:11:59 »

Nice! ...and WANT!

esoomenona · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:23:15 »

I'm interested in these. They're nice, and the price is right. Also, as jd said, I think plastic cases would sell like hotcakes. Everyone wants to make aluminum, and sure, they're nice, but some people (probably most?) can't afford them and would really appreciate them. Heck, I'd wager even those who buy aluminum ones would grab a plastic or two.

L4yercake · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:24:47 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:23:15

I'm interested in these. They're nice, and the price is right. Also, as jd said, I think plastic cases would sell like hotcakes. Everyone wants to make aluminum, and sure, they're nice, but some people (probably most?) can't afford them and would really appreciate them. Heck, I'd wager even those who buy aluminum ones would grab a plastic or two.

I would. I'll all about the aluminum but plastic is nice when you're on the move and don't need the weight.

lazerpointer · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:54:06 »

Dangggg

I want a case like this for QFR

i488 · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 01:53:26 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:05:40

i488, very nice. As long as it's not from the same factory that makes Vortex cases, I will buy one of these. The USB hole looks a little tight though, almost like the connector is sitting on top of the inner hole.

This is a sample ,I can still make changes if I want. I am not related to vortex at all. Vortex =kbc =Chinese distributor of pbt.

BimboBB · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09 »

Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

duq · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 04:51:40 »

I'd hit it.

Acetrak · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 07:26:57 »

Very nice, the wedge design is what I had in one of my earlier drafts before it changed. I'm still a fan of it, well done

i488 · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 09:08:33 »

Quote from: BimboBB on Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09

Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

not atm

i488 · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 09:09:38 »

Quote from: Acetrak on Mon, 22 April 2013, 07:26:57

Very nice, the wedge design is what I had in one of my earlier drafts before it changed. I'm still a fan of it, well done

keeep slim, keep light

kaiserreich · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 10:44:13 »

What is the thickness of the case?

i488 · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:38:18 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:05:40

i488, very nice. As long as it's not from the same factory that makes Vortex cases, I will buy one of these. The USB hole looks a little tight though, almost like the connector is sitting on top of the inner hole.

I will post more detailed pictures of it. Its not final, just a sample. I will see what I can improve.

i488 · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:39:31 »

Quote from: kaiserreich on Mon, 22 April 2013, 10:44:13

What is the thickness of the case?

should be exactly the thickness of pure plastic case. Or even thinner.
I asked for a "thin" case.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:51:20 »

Quote from: BimboBB on Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09

Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

HHKB and WKL can't be done with a 1 piece design.

SmallFry · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:20:04 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:51:20

Quote from: BimboBB on Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09
Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

HHKB and WKL can't be done with a 1 piece design.

Sure they could... just allow space to slide the PCB in? Maybe I'm ignorant of the tolerances.

The_Beast · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:25:58 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:20:04

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:51:20
Quote from: BimboBB on Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09
Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

HHKB and WKL can't be done with a 1 piece design.
Sure they could... just allow space to slide the PCB in? Maybe I'm ignorant of the tolerances.

You could have the spacers milled in with a keyhole type mill and then insert/slide the PCB in at an angle. But I'm almost sure that a 2 piece with spacers would be cheaper/easier.

SmallFry · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:27:02 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:25:58

Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:20:04
Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:51:20
Quote from: BimboBB on Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09
Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

HHKB and WKL can't be done with a 1 piece design.
Sure they could... just allow space to slide the PCB in? Maybe I'm ignorant of the tolerances.

You could have the spacers milled in with a keyhole type mill and then insert/slide the PCB in at an angle. But I'm almost sure that a 2 piece with spacers would be cheaper/easier.

I rest my case. Pun unintentional, but funny nonetheless.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:35:15 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:20:04

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:51:20
Quote from: BimboBB on Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09
Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

HHKB and WKL can't be done with a 1 piece design.
Sure they could... just allow space to slide the PCB in? Maybe I'm ignorant of the tolerances.

PCB is not the problem, you can slide it in a an angle easily. But the case, it's not impossible, just highly impractical. WKL and HHKB will need the "floating" blocks, trying to mill something like this out is not cheap.

SmallFry · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:37:56 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:35:15

Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:20:04
Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:51:20
Quote from: BimboBB on Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09
Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

HHKB and WKL can't be done with a 1 piece design.
Sure they could... just allow space to slide the PCB in? Maybe I'm ignorant of the tolerances.

PCB is not the problem, you can slide it in a an angle easily. But the case, it's not impossible, just highly impractical. WKL and HHKB will need the "floating" blocks, trying to mill something like this out is not cheap.

Ah yes, I suppose that floating the blocks would be expensive. Gotcha gotcha. I designed a winkeyless single piece case at one point for fun, which was easy enough. I didn't realize that the floating was an expensive milling problem.

Wildcard · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:42:18 »

Really like this design. Those are the perfect angles around the base IMO. I would definitely pick up 1-2 in that exact color. I'm assuming that's gunmetal?

i488 · « **Reply #50 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 01:41:33 »

Quote from: kaiserreich on Mon, 22 April 2013, 10:44:13

What is the thickness of the case?

2MM @ SIDE
2.5MM @ bottom

i488 · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 01:42:48 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:25:58

Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 22 April 2013, 20:20:04
Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 22 April 2013, 19:51:20
Quote from: BimboBB on Mon, 22 April 2013, 02:49:09
Any chance for winkeyless/HHKB versions?

HHKB and WKL can't be done with a 1 piece design.
Sure they could... just allow space to slide the PCB in? Maybe I'm ignorant of the tolerances.

You could have the spacers milled in with a keyhole type mill and then insert/slide the PCB in at an angle. But I'm almost sure that a 2 piece with spacers would be cheaper/easier.

thats an interesting idea

Leslieann · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 01:52:40 »

I would be interested in a Race and GH60.

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Sun, 21 April 2013, 23:05:40

The USB hole looks a little tight though, almost like the connector is sitting on top of the inner hole.

On the Race, the USB connector is almost wedged in it's so tight.

Glod · « **Reply #53 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 11:50:36 »

do you have a picture of the one for the RACE or is that not actually been made yet? the RACE is actually larger than the PURE, it is 75% instead of 60%

will look out for this...

love how there are so many cases popping up for GH60s; everyone's won't look that same.

Latin00032 · « **Reply #54 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 16:52:29 »

I would be on this if this was a group buy.

Tarzan · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 19:09:11 »

Quote from: Latin00032 on Tue, 23 April 2013, 16:52:29

I would be on this if this was a group buy.

^Ditto.

I've got three Poker PCBs on the way, no cases yet. I would seriously appreciate a nice aluminum case or two!

i488 · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 21:02:00 »

Quote from: Glod on Tue, 23 April 2013, 11:50:36

do you have a picture of the one for the RACE or is that not actually been made yet? the RACE is actually larger than the PURE, it is 75% instead of 60%

will look out for this...

love how there are so many cases popping up for GH60s; everyone's won't look that same.

RACE case had an accident when it was anodizing. will be finished soon.

guilleguillaume · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 24 April 2013, 12:35:49 »

I'm interested in this case. I like a lot and it's thin!

i488 · « **Reply #58 on:** Sat, 27 April 2013, 04:34:00 »

Quote from: Glod on Tue, 23 April 2013, 11:50:36

do you have a picture of the one for the RACE or is that not actually been made yet? the RACE is actually larger than the PURE, it is 75% instead of 60%

will look out for this...

love how there are so many cases popping up for GH60s; everyone's won't look that same.

updated with race picture.

smockey · « **Reply #59 on:** Sat, 27 April 2013, 04:56:45 »

I might be interested if a GB ever shows up.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #60 on:** Sat, 27 April 2013, 09:04:03 »

Very nice! I'll take one of each, please.

regack · « **Reply #61 on:** Sat, 27 April 2013, 19:09:28 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 27 April 2013, 09:04:03

Very nice! I'll take one of each, please.

^-- Yes. Is there a buy for this that I'm missing?

laffindude · « **Reply #62 on:** Sun, 28 April 2013, 04:30:52 »

Looks like it is missing 3 screw holes?
Top 2 ＋ the one under spacebar.

i488 · « **Reply #63 on:** Sun, 28 April 2013, 07:48:18 »

Quote from: laffindude on Sun, 28 April 2013, 04:30:52

Show Image

Looks like it is missing 3 screw holes?
Top 2 ＋ the one under spacebar.

RACE

naokira · « **Reply #64 on:** Sun, 28 April 2013, 07:58:59 »

when will you GB or sell these? loveit btw

i488 · « **Reply #65 on:** Sun, 28 April 2013, 08:33:53 »

Quote from: naokira on Sun, 28 April 2013, 07:58:59

when will you GB or sell these? loveit btw

I am not in a very good position to negotiate the price, somehow. And they didnt give a minimun number of production. Instead, the number must be divisible by 24.
And I am in china. the shipping can be pricey.

naokira · « **Reply #66 on:** Sun, 28 April 2013, 08:47:33 »

im from ph

you can send to me cheaply i believe.

selfishness aside, why don't contact someone here at geekhack to support you in the GB?

i488 · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 25 June 2013, 20:04:46 »

updated

gnubag · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 25 June 2013, 21:30:14 »

wow the update looks so good.

imo better than the hammer poker case.

(what is the price for those cases??) do want!

Sai · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 25 June 2013, 21:38:30 »

can this be done in other colors ? like red ?

i488 · « **Reply #70 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 03:07:13 »

Quote from: laffindude on Sun, 28 April 2013, 04:30:52

Show Image

Looks like it is missing 3 screw holes?
Top 2 ＋ the one under spacebar.

this is race

i488 · « **Reply #71 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 03:08:08 »

Quote from: Sai on Tue, 25 June 2013, 21:38:30

can this be done in other colors ? like red ?

red pix incoming in 1 week

i488 · « **Reply #72 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 03:08:34 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Sat, 27 April 2013, 09:04:03

Very nice! I'll take one of each, please.

I will run an IC recently

rDuck · « **Reply #73 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 10:32:13 »

Id definitely be interested in a Race

i488 · « **Reply #74 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 20:01:48 »

Quote from: i488 on Wed, 26 June 2013, 03:07:13

Quote from: laffindude on Sun, 28 April 2013, 04:30:52
Show Image

Looks like it is missing 3 screw holes?
Top 2 ＋ the one under spacebar.
this is race

i guess yes

nubbinator · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 26 June 2013, 23:54:37 »

Quote from: gnubag on Tue, 25 June 2013, 21:30:14

wow the update looks so good.

imo better than the hammer poker case.

(what is the price for those cases??) do want!

Earlier in the thread it was stated as $95-100. Pretty good price if you ask me. Of course, shipping would be on top of that.

mashby · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 27 June 2013, 19:58:06 »

Really hoping this converts into a GroupBuy soon.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:05:19 »

I totally forgot about this..

hmm depending on final price

is this going to remain the only color?

mashby · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:06:57 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:05:19

I totally forgot about this..

hmm depending on final price

is this going to remain the only color?

I think Red is going to be available as well.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 27 June 2013, 20:13:50 »

This seems to be a bit cheaper then feng's new cases...will have to decide between the two now!

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Author Topic: UPDATED Aluminiun case for PURE and RACE (Read 12193 times)