Author Topic: [IC] Acrylic Case for Phantom & Filco & QFR (Confirmed!!) (Read 45394 times)

esoomenona · « **Reply #150 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 07:19:52 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Fri, 24 May 2013, 20:27:34

Could you make a black top with the piece between the arrows and cluster above it cut out? Just the top sheet.

takaki · « **Reply #151 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 20:38:42 »

As in you would just want a single top piece?

Btw the plates has arrived and it fits, uploading pictures has been quite a hassle lately so that has to wait.

esoomenona · « **Reply #152 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 20:42:23 »

Yes, just a single black top piece.

takaki · « **Reply #153 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 21:02:22 »

Definitely can look into it, I'll do up the proper quotes and all in the actual thread.

takaki · « **Reply #154 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 05:28:24 »

latest update.

baldgye · « **Reply #155 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 05:29:57 »

are the sides of the cases going to be translucent, or hasn't it been decided yet?

Paranoid · « **Reply #156 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 06:31:50 »

is the pcb or plate fixated in any way or does it just sit in there? I've always wondered about this in these plexi cases..

Elrick · « **Reply #157 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:17:05 »

Quote from: takaki on Sun, 26 May 2013, 05:59:18

Will post on the group buy thread eventually, the different colours will have tier levels pricing just like keycaps, trying my best to make it as affordable as possible.

Please don't sacrifice the design and finish/quality of the case by saving a few dollars. There are examples of Poorly Designed Keyboard Cases which hardly sell.

But the decent finished cases are ALWAYS highly sought after, for years to come.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #158 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:25:57 »

So will it to be too much trouble to have a top piece of acrylic with the entire right side opened up for those who want to use all the switches on their phantoms?

With the part in read cut out also

whiskytango · « **Reply #159 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:58:00 »

Quote from: ray4jc on Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:25:57

So will it to be too much trouble to have a top plate with the entire right side opened up?

AFAIK, there are no plates with this group buy. That plate pictured is a phantom plate from the phantom gb. Otherwise, you would just re-use the stock plate from your tkl board.

If you want a custom plate for a tkl with the hole cutout on the right side for the controller, you can try to find someone selling theirs from the previous universal tkl plate gb. Word on the street is that WFD is doing another limited run of these soon.

ETA: takaki I am excited to see the phantom fits this case. I am also curious as to how well it is supported? Does the case support the plate on all sides? Are there any standoffs with this case or is it only supported by the sides of the plate? Thanks

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #160 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:59:21 »

Quote from: whiskytango on Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:58:00

Quote from: ray4jc on Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:25:57
So will it to be too much trouble to have a top plate with the entire right side opened up?

AFAIK, there are no plates with this group buy. That plate pictured is a phantom plate from the phantom gb. Otherwise, you would just re-use the stock plate from your tkl board.

If you want a custom plate for a tkl with the hole cutout on the right side for the controller, you can try to find someone selling theirs from the previous universal tkl plate gb. Word on the street is that WFD is doing another limited run of these soon.

My apologies I meant cut out for a phantom plate which I already have!

whiskytango · « **Reply #161 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 08:05:11 »

Quote from: ray4jc on Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:59:21

My apologies I meant cut out for a phantom plate which I already have!

Oh lol, I misunderstood. And I am fairly certain that this will be offered (this is what I want too). In fact, I think there is a pic of just such a thing in the OP. It was mistakenly called "96 key type" at first but somewhere in this thread is a discussion of how it is supposed to be "92 key type" to reflect the five extra keys.

Mysteric · « **Reply #162 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 09:00:43 »

Will these cases fit an 88 key ISO Filco MJ2?

takaki · « **Reply #163 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:35:44 »

The top plate is definitely going to be customizable, The finish of the acrylic is not the key issue, it is all about the design. I'll take note to do something really nice instead of really cheap.

takaki · « **Reply #164 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:36:04 »

Quote from: Mackem on Thu, 30 May 2013, 09:00:43

Will these cases fit an 88 key ISO Filco MJ2?

Definitely will.

Permeability · « **Reply #165 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:40:02 »

If this fits a Phantom w/ plate does it mean it will fit a QFR w/ plate?

Sai · « **Reply #166 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:40:28 »

so 86 keys layout is a definite possibility, am i right ?
(i am sorry i keep asking this question)

takaki · « **Reply #167 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 12:02:22 »

it does fit the QFR with plate.

@hoshi, definitely possible, haven't fabricate the prototype yet.

Sai · « **Reply #168 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 12:13:21 »

alright. that sounds good.

jabar · « **Reply #169 on:** Sat, 01 June 2013, 20:47:39 »

so excited for this IC! At the rate my round 2 PCB is shipping, I might get this acrylic case sooner!

Mysteric · « **Reply #170 on:** Sun, 02 June 2013, 05:21:47 »

Quote from: takaki on Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:36:04

Quote from: Mackem on Thu, 30 May 2013, 09:00:43
Will these cases fit an 88 key ISO Filco MJ2?

Definitely will.

Great. Any info about shipping internationally? I'm also a bit confused regarding colours; I'm not too sure what the colours will look like on the case itself? I'm having a hard time basically visualizing what the colours will look like and which I might be interested in.

EDIT: Is there no way of having the top and bottom white and the middle an opaque color? Like the ones seen here: http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/acrylic-case-for-filco-tenkeyless-keyboard-t1804-60.html

Rendom · « **Reply #171 on:** Sun, 02 June 2013, 06:26:42 »

Quote from: Mackem on Sun, 02 June 2013, 05:21:47

Quote from: takaki on Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:36:04
Quote from: Mackem on Thu, 30 May 2013, 09:00:43
Will these cases fit an 88 key ISO Filco MJ2?

Definitely will.

Great. Any info about shipping internationally? I'm also a bit confused regarding colours; I'm not too sure what the colours will look like on the case itself? I'm having a hard time basically visualizing what the colours will look like and which I might be interested in.

EDIT: Is there no way of having the top and bottom white and the middle an opaque color? Like the ones seen here: http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/acrylic-case-for-filco-tenkeyless-keyboard-t1804-60.html

I think he said very clearly from the start that the acrylic maker only has opaque white, black and clear for the middle though.

lightsout714 · « **Reply #172 on:** Sun, 02 June 2013, 10:11:15 »

Sucks cause that white and blue is super hot.

oneproduct · « **Reply #173 on:** Sun, 02 June 2013, 13:56:03 »

How about counter sinking for the top plate so that the screw doesn't stick up above the surface?

pasph · « **Reply #174 on:** Sun, 02 June 2013, 14:09:09 »

Quote from: oneproduct on Sun, 02 June 2013, 13:56:03

How about counter sinking for the top plate so that the screw doesn't stick up above the surface?

^this

baldgye · « **Reply #175 on:** Sun, 02 June 2013, 15:46:11 »

Yeah flush screws would be a huge plus!

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #176 on:** Tue, 04 June 2013, 08:41:05 »

So ready to buy some phatom cases!!!

telepete · « **Reply #177 on:** Tue, 04 June 2013, 19:48:08 »

I remember when Litster was making his case, one reason he went opaque on the bottom layer was because the solder joints came in contact with the bottom layer. They scratch the hell out of the bottom and it looks real bad. How will this be avoided on this case?

takaki · « **Reply #178 on:** Wed, 05 June 2013, 00:56:16 »

the solder joints wouldn't be touching the bottom layer because the plate is elevated via resting on one of the centre acrylic piece, prototype #2 (hopefully final prototype) will be out next week.

takaki · « **Reply #179 on:** Wed, 05 June 2013, 00:57:05 »

As for flushed screws, looking into the design and the length of screws available to use with the reduced length required.

Winkeyless design is nearly completed.

Sai · « **Reply #180 on:** Wed, 05 June 2013, 00:58:32 »

nice. waiting for pictures now.

Quote from: takaki on Wed, 05 June 2013, 00:57:05

Winkeyless design is nearly completed.

Rayne · « **Reply #181 on:** Wed, 05 June 2013, 01:05:09 »

Quote from: takaki on Wed, 05 June 2013, 00:57:05

Winkeyless design is nearly completed.

debating if i should pick one of these up as well, because i want to try and get my hands on a phantom. I just have no clue when that would be. hmm...

frenchie4111 · « **Reply #182 on:** Wed, 05 June 2013, 01:07:27 »

Can't wait! Will definitely pick one up when it comes time.

Rendom · « **Reply #183 on:** Wed, 05 June 2013, 02:21:51 »

Still waiting for a reply. : (

Mysteric · « **Reply #184 on:** Wed, 05 June 2013, 08:30:50 »

Quote from: Rendom on Sun, 02 June 2013, 06:26:42

Quote from: Mackem on Sun, 02 June 2013, 05:21:47
Quote from: takaki on Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:36:04
Quote from: Mackem on Thu, 30 May 2013, 09:00:43
Will these cases fit an 88 key ISO Filco MJ2?

Definitely will.

Great. Any info about shipping internationally? I'm also a bit confused regarding colours; I'm not too sure what the colours will look like on the case itself? I'm having a hard time basically visualizing what the colours will look like and which I might be interested in.

EDIT: Is there no way of having the top and bottom white and the middle an opaque color? Like the ones seen here: http://deskthority.net/marketplace-f11/acrylic-case-for-filco-tenkeyless-keyboard-t1804-60.html

I think he said very clearly from the start that the acrylic maker only has opaque white, black and clear for the middle though.

Guess I'll have to go for the red on the top and bottom and white in the middle then

Still interested in a quote including shipping to the UK.

takaki · « **Reply #185 on:** Wed, 05 June 2013, 22:24:15 »

The item is about 400grams to 500 grams,
Shipping to UK for 450g: Standard Regular Mail - Letters/Printed Papers/Small Packets (AIR) 4-6working days SGD$16.15
Quoted taken from http://singpost.com/index.php

Same price for the US. Will get the final weight up when everything is completed.

Mysteric · « **Reply #186 on:** Thu, 06 June 2013, 12:52:43 »

Alright that's a great price. Was wondering if you had more details about the rubber feet / laser engraving?

Latin00032 · « **Reply #187 on:** Sun, 09 June 2013, 14:42:33 »

Do they have grey acrylic? I wonder how that would look with some of the other transparent colors.

Rayne · « **Reply #188 on:** Sun, 09 June 2013, 21:15:47 »

how much would the shipping costs change if you ordered 2 cases?

Rendom · « **Reply #189 on:** Sun, 09 June 2013, 21:28:38 »

Quote from: Rayne on Sun, 09 June 2013, 21:15:47

how much would the shipping costs change if you ordered 2 cases?

I am sure he posted this, mentioned about the item weight, and gave a site as well.

Quote from: takaki on Wed, 05 June 2013, 22:24:15

The item is about 400grams to 500 grams,
Shipping to UK for 450g: Standard Regular Mail - Letters/Printed Papers/Small Packets (AIR) 4-6working days SGD$16.15
Quoted taken from http://singpost.com/index.php

Same price for the US. Will get the final weight up when everything is completed.

Windos · « **Reply #190 on:** Sun, 09 June 2013, 21:37:00 »

Welp, that matte toxic made me fall in love and fill out the IC form. That is one sexy colour.

Rayne · « **Reply #191 on:** Sun, 09 June 2013, 21:44:41 »

Quote from: Rendom on Sun, 09 June 2013, 21:28:38

I am sure he posted this, mentioned about the item weight, and gave a site as well.

wow, i guess i really just read that post wrong :x thanks

takaki · « **Reply #192 on:** Mon, 10 June 2013, 23:50:06 »

so just heads up, do you guys think that having a hole at the bottom is good or is it better to cover up the hole with another layer. I'm worried that the USB won't be able to fit in the casing if there is no cut out.

prototype #2 is out, pictures taken by manufacturer.

Top 87 keys with no LED holes.

definitely have to do another 10mm layer to fit the PCB for the detachable USB port for CM QFR.

Flushed screw holes are not recommended as there would not be anything to hold the top layer and the other layers together.

megaforce · « **Reply #193 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 02:00:06 »

This looks amazing!

We appreciate your work and effort!

Moosecraft · « **Reply #194 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 04:16:27 »

Do you have an oppurtunity to try a ducky pcb inside this case?

tom88jerry · « **Reply #195 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 06:41:10 »

It looks very awesome

bazemk1979 · « **Reply #196 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 12:59:53 »

Filco don't need that cut out but QFR will need it since the USB plug is around that area, maeby you should have bottom plate for Filco and QFR as separate when ordered. Also do the cutout hole needs to be that wide?

UniClown · « **Reply #197 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 14:18:04 »

I would much prefer an extra layer to cover the cutout. I do not want my case open to liquid, dust, or anything else. However, if it doesn't fit, it doesn't fit.

Rendom · « **Reply #198 on:** Tue, 11 June 2013, 16:31:40 »

Quote from: UniClown on Tue, 11 June 2013, 14:18:04

I would much prefer an extra layer to cover the cutout. I do not want my case open to liquid, dust, or anything else. However, if it doesn't fit, it doesn't fit.

True, liquid is another problem.

reverkiller · « **Reply #199 on:** Wed, 12 June 2013, 08:34:50 »

As if this product needed anymore interest - I'm really excited about the look of this, and would take one.

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Author Topic: [IC] Acrylic Case for Phantom & Filco & QFR (Confirmed!!) (Read 45394 times)