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Title: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 01 May 2015, 20:50:11
(http://i.imgur.com/qiuYjA6.jpg)

Specs:
- 1.5mm Carbon Fiber
- Skeleton style case (top/plate, bottom, standoffs in middle)
- 3/4" Binding Posts (http://www.mcmaster.com/#93121a340/=wzy4gj)
- Universally compatible plate (ANSI,ISO,1.5,1.25 etc). Happy layout also available

Add-ons:
- Grey acrylic mid piece; USB port hole compatible with most left-side mounted PCBs, fits over standoffs

Pricing (not including shipping)
Case: $94
Acrylic mid piece: $30

Shipping:
$7 CONUS
for international orders, I�ll be using 12x6x3 boxes and a case weighs about 6.5oz w/ shipping materials and such so you can estimate (http://postcalc.usps.com/)



More renders:
More

(http://i.imgur.com/JPyQDSt.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2jsBMiU.jpg)

(http://puu.sh/h8atp/343980def6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QcUo7BP.jpg)
Joey Quinn

Title: Re: CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 01 May 2015, 21:42:46
You don't have a spot for the acrylic mid piece on the form.
Title: Re: CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 01 May 2015, 21:50:27
You don't have a spot for the acrylic mid piece on the form.
ah, added :thumb:
Title: Re: CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 01 May 2015, 21:57:37
Submitted. Thanks!
Title: Re: CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Fri, 01 May 2015, 21:59:10
Damn that's yummy. In for case and acrylic middle.

(http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/thefw.com/files/2013/01/Workaholics6.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: RickyJ on Sat, 02 May 2015, 03:13:01
Have there been any mockups and testing to make sure that the fibers don't come loose on the edges? That **** hurts.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Evo_Spec on Sat, 02 May 2015, 08:35:18
Damn this is sexy, nice work.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 02 May 2015, 10:16:10
Submitted. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Sat, 02 May 2015, 10:35:48
Submitted.

No paypal in the form?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 02 May 2015, 13:28:06
Submitted.

No paypal in the form?
thanks for actually letting me know. anyone who's ordered already please send me you paypal
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: findingthelimit on Sat, 02 May 2015, 19:40:42
How does this work? Can we just put a poker 2 without case into this "case", or do I have to build a keyboard around the case by sourcing my own PCB?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Melanic on Sat, 02 May 2015, 19:50:24
Ordered.

But just wondering if we could get a mock up of the keyboard with the acrylic layer.

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 02 May 2015, 19:54:29
How does this work? Can we just put a poker 2 without case into this "case", or do I have to build a keyboard around the case by sourcing my own PCB?
yep, you could just stick your poker pcb into this. You would obviously need to desolder and resolder the switches into the plate though.

Ordered.

But just wondering if we could get a mock up of the keyboard with the acrylic layer.
check the more tag at the bottom. I'm actually going to be doing a grey to match the side of the cf
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: clacktalk on Sun, 03 May 2015, 16:57:42
can't wait to see it fully assembled
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 04 May 2015, 04:57:26
Hesitation, Hesitation ...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 04 May 2015, 06:32:25
Hesitation, Hesitation ...
dooo eeeeet
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: mylove1431 on Mon, 04 May 2015, 06:54:24
look cool in carbon fiber  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 07 May 2015, 06:36:32
Pcb on the way this can't happen quick enough !  :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 09 May 2015, 09:26:58
uhh bump?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sat, 09 May 2015, 09:55:04
This looks great! The HHKB style case is missing the left and right Ctrl holes on the bottom right?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 09 May 2015, 10:14:08
This looks great! The HHKB style case is missing the left and right Ctrl holes on the bottom right?
yessir, same layout as any other happy board
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sat, 09 May 2015, 10:19:32
This looks great! The HHKB style case is missing the left and right Ctrl holes on the bottom right?
yessir, same layout as any other happy board


That's awesome!  I've heard people advertising HHKB style and still have holes on the bottom for Ctrl keys... so I just wanted to make sure.

Stupid question but the one shown in the renders is the standard case right?

I'll be putting in my order tonight when I'm back at my computer :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 09 May 2015, 10:21:30
This looks great! The HHKB style case is missing the left and right Ctrl holes on the bottom right?
yessir, same layout as any other happy board
Stupid question but the one shown in the renders is the standard case right?
Correct :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Sat, 09 May 2015, 14:20:48
If someone could point me in the direction of a HHKB layout PCB I'd order the case pretty soon... Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Sat, 09 May 2015, 14:30:04
If someone could point me in the direction of a HHKB layout PCB I'd order the case pretty soon... Thanks!
Since you're only remove the 2 keys on the sides of the bottom row any 60% keyboard should do, check GON pcb or Winkeyless for exemple.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sat, 09 May 2015, 14:31:06
If someone could point me in the direction of a HHKB layout PCB I'd order the case pretty soon... Thanks!

I think you could probably use just about any Korean 60% PCB that supports different ANSI formats and key layouts. GON need 60 would be good probably.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sat, 09 May 2015, 14:35:47
What's the timeline like for this group buy? After May 20th are we thinking this is going to take 2 months, 3 months? Just curious...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Sat, 09 May 2015, 14:39:02
What's the timeline like for this group buy? After May 20th are we thinking this is going to take 2 months, 3 months? Just curious...
This question got answered on the DT thread :
http://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/cf-lx-carbon-fiber-60-case-universal-and-happy-layout-t10599.html
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sat, 09 May 2015, 16:02:52
Ah ok, so about a month from the time the order is placed we should start seeing shipments go out. That's very reasonable.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sun, 10 May 2015, 08:36:33
I'm in! 1x HHKB case and 1x Acrylic middle.

This seems like a more affordable and unique case than what GON offers.  :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Malicium on Sun, 10 May 2015, 10:11:52
Hello,
It's been a while since I wanted this... I'm in for 1x hhkb case ; 1x universal case ; 1x Acrylic middle
Thank you.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: radio_killah on Sun, 10 May 2015, 10:45:01
Any renders of the happy layout case? Is actually happy style with 1.5 + 1 keys at the bottom or are just the two corner 1.25 keys removed?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sun, 10 May 2015, 11:40:20
Any renders of the happy layout case? Is actually happy style with 1.5 + 1 keys at the bottom or are just the two corner 1.25 keys removed?

It should be 1u x 1.5u x 7u x 1.5u x 1u right? With two 1.5u spaces not having holes for switches in the corners. At least that was my impression. Maybe I'm wrong?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 10 May 2015, 16:57:19
Any renders of the happy layout case? Is actually happy style with 1.5 + 1 keys at the bottom or are just the two corner 1.25 keys removed?

It should be 1u x 1.5u x 7u x 1.5u x 1u right? With two 1.5u spaces not having holes for switches in the corners. At least that was my impression. Maybe I'm wrong?
It'll be the proper, actual HHKB layout
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Sun, 10 May 2015, 16:58:56
Any renders of the happy layout case? Is actually happy style with 1.5 + 1 keys at the bottom or are just the two corner 1.25 keys removed?

It should be 1u x 1.5u x 7u x 1.5u x 1u right? With two 1.5u spaces not having holes for switches in the corners. At least that was my impression. Maybe I'm wrong?
It'll be the proper, actual HHKB layout
Isn't HHKB a 6U spacebar?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 10 May 2015, 17:26:14
Any renders of the happy layout case? Is actually happy style with 1.5 + 1 keys at the bottom or are just the two corner 1.25 keys removed?

It should be 1u x 1.5u x 7u x 1.5u x 1u right? With two 1.5u spaces not having holes for switches in the corners. At least that was my impression. Maybe I'm wrong?
It'll be the proper, actual HHKB layout
Isn't HHKB a 6U spacebar?
yep
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: radio_killah on Sun, 10 May 2015, 18:05:29
Any renders of the happy layout case? Is actually happy style with 1.5 + 1 keys at the bottom or are just the two corner 1.25 keys removed?

It should be 1u x 1.5u x 7u x 1.5u x 1u right? With two 1.5u spaces not having holes for switches in the corners. At least that was my impression. Maybe I'm wrong?
It'll be the proper, actual HHKB layout
Isn't HHKB a 6U spacebar?
yep

That is actually a pain.. damn 6u spacebars
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 10 May 2015, 18:09:05
Any renders of the happy layout case? Is actually happy style with 1.5 + 1 keys at the bottom or are just the two corner 1.25 keys removed?

It should be 1u x 1.5u x 7u x 1.5u x 1u right? With two 1.5u spaces not having holes for switches in the corners. At least that was my impression. Maybe I'm wrong?
It'll be the proper, actual HHKB layout
Isn't HHKB a 6U spacebar?
yep

That is actually a pain.. damn 6u spacebars
I'm looking into having multiple possible layouts
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sun, 10 May 2015, 18:53:03
Any renders of the happy layout case? Is actually happy style with 1.5 + 1 keys at the bottom or are just the two corner 1.25 keys removed?

It should be 1u x 1.5u x 7u x 1.5u x 1u right? With two 1.5u spaces not having holes for switches in the corners. At least that was my impression. Maybe I'm wrong?
It'll be the proper, actual HHKB layout
Isn't HHKB a 6U spacebar?
yep

That is actually a pain.. damn 6u spacebars
I'm looking into having multiple possible layouts

That would be good. I'd really like a 7u option. I don't think I can do 6u... Just too inconvenient.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Joey Quinn on Sun, 10 May 2015, 22:05:34
The layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 7, 1.25, 1.25. If there is another bottom row layout that I should add then let me know.

The plate is universal so it will work with every layout.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: skiwithpete on Sun, 10 May 2015, 22:51:51
Any chance you'll add holes on the bottom plate for feet?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 10 May 2015, 23:10:38
Any chance you'll add holes on the bottom plate for feet?
with the current design bumpons are really the only thing that makes sense.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: KnivesM on Sun, 10 May 2015, 23:19:19
The layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 7, 1.25, 1.25. If there is another bottom row layout that I should add then let me know.

The plate is universal so it will work with every layout.
Good, if it was the 6u HHKB layout it would be a deal breaker for me, will be joining with that knowledge  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Mon, 11 May 2015, 21:50:16
Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 11 May 2015, 21:56:29
Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white
basically every 60% PCB would fit this
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: sethk_ on Mon, 11 May 2015, 22:01:50
Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white)
any poker would as well, and any sprit PCB, and I am sure others would as well
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Mon, 11 May 2015, 22:13:45
Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white
basically every 60% PCB would fit this

Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white)
any poker would as well, and any sprit PCB, and I am sure others would as well

Good to know!

Now to find a PCB that could accommodate RGB swithces and be fully programmable.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: mashby on Tue, 12 May 2015, 13:30:55
I prefer heavy cases, but damn it if you didn't make one sexy case that I CAN'T pass up. ARGH!!!  :eek:

Down for one Happy case.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 12 May 2015, 16:28:54
Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white
basically every 60% PCB would fit this

Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white)
any poker would as well, and any sprit PCB, and I am sure others would as well

Good to know!

Now to find a PCB that could accommodate RGB swithces and be fully programmable.
can't go wrong w/ a GON :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: skiwithpete on Wed, 13 May 2015, 20:53:30
What type of Carbon Fiber is this? 

3K?

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Wed, 13 May 2015, 21:30:18
Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white
basically every 60% PCB would fit this

Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white)
any poker would as well, and any sprit PCB, and I am sure others would as well

Good to know!

Now to find a PCB that could accommodate RGB swithces and be fully programmable.
can't go wrong w/ a GON :thumb:

Been looking at the GON PCB... it seems that PCB has some fitment issues if you get the add-on wireless module, you think the GON PCB with the Bluetooth module can fit in this case?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: radio_killah on Wed, 13 May 2015, 21:34:43
Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white
basically every 60% PCB would fit this

Is there a PCB available that would fit this case?

The only one I saw is the NerD 60% PCB here: http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white (http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/pcbs-and-controllers/113-nerd-60-ver20-pcb.html#/0_connection-usb_wireless_combo/color-white)
any poker would as well, and any sprit PCB, and I am sure others would as well

Good to know!

Now to find a PCB that could accommodate RGB swithces and be fully programmable.
can't go wrong w/ a GON :thumb:

Been looking at the GON PCB... it seems that PCB has some fitment issues if you get the add-on wireless module, you think the GON PCB with the Bluetooth module can fit in this case?
If it doesn't you can buy longer screws and anchors to make it fit.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Steezus on Wed, 13 May 2015, 21:41:28
Would it be easy to transfer a Pok3r into this case?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Hellcatz on Wed, 13 May 2015, 21:47:25
Would it be easy to transfer a Pok3r into this case?
Yes and no you would need to desolder every switch and led in order to remove the plate and install it in the CF plate
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Joey Quinn on Wed, 13 May 2015, 23:26:13
The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Wed, 13 May 2015, 23:30:11


The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.

Yeah 6u is fairly pointless considering most keysets come with 6.25u and 7u spacebars.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Joey Quinn on Wed, 13 May 2015, 23:57:43


The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.

Yeah 6u is fairly pointless considering most keysets come with 6.25u and 7u spacebars.

Can you even buy an MX 6u?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Thu, 14 May 2015, 00:01:01


The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.

Yeah 6u is fairly pointless considering most keysets come with 6.25u and 7u spacebars.

Can you even buy an MX 6u?

Pretty sure SP has them, and a lot of OEM boards use 6U, so they're definitely out there. Maybe just harder to find than others, since they're nonstandard.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: trizkut on Thu, 14 May 2015, 00:01:24


The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.

Yeah 6u is fairly pointless considering most keysets come with 6.25u and 7u spacebars.

Can you even buy an MX 6u?


PMK has some 6u DCS and DSA spacebars in their keyshop.  Very limited selection though.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: sprit on Thu, 14 May 2015, 00:57:05
Since Cherry current 1800 board has 6u space bar, GMK or others should have 6u mould   ::)


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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Thu, 14 May 2015, 15:17:04
Sorry to keep asking dumb questions

If I made an order for a standard vs. happy layout, would that come w/ both top and bottom plates or to get the bottom plate I need to order an "extra" plate?

Second question is, is there a picture of what the standard vs. happy layouts look like?I eventually figured out that happy = hhkb, was able to google the difference.

EDIT: last question, how does the PBC actually attach to the case?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: mashby on Thu, 14 May 2015, 16:40:05
EDIT: last question, how does the PBC actually attach to the case?

Not dumb questions to be asking. I'm curious about your first question as well.

Specific to the build though, the top plate is where the PCB is attached. The top and the plate are one in the same.

The CTRLALT 60 and GON Keyboard Works are all the same minimal design.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Thu, 14 May 2015, 16:44:15
EDIT: last question, how does the PBC actually attach to the case?

Not dumb questions to be asking. I'm curious about your first question as well.

Specific to the build though, the top plate is where the PCB is attached. The top and the plate are one in the same.

The CTRLALT 60 and GON Keyboard Works are all the same minimal design.

Does the PCB attach to the top plate via screws and standoffs (in which case, where are the female ends in the top plate?), or do the key-switches attach to the plate in such a way that it holds the PCB in place?  If that's the case, do I need to get plate-mounted switches (and not PCB mounted ones?).

I'm thinking the GON PCB (& supported hardware) will be the way to go with this enclosure.

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: mashby on Thu, 14 May 2015, 16:47:38
Does the PCB attach to the top plate via screws and standoffs (in which case, where are the female ends in the top plate?), or do the key-switches attach to the plate in such a way that it holds the PCB in place?  If that's the case, do I need to get plate-mounted switches (and not PCB mounted ones?).

I'm thinking the GON PCB (& supported hardware) will be the way to go with this enclosure.

No. The standoffs that you see in the mockup up help support the plate, but it's the switches sandwiched between the plate and the PCB that "mounts" it.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Thu, 14 May 2015, 16:52:17
Does the PCB attach to the top plate via screws and standoffs (in which case, where are the female ends in the top plate?), or do the key-switches attach to the plate in such a way that it holds the PCB in place?  If that's the case, do I need to get plate-mounted switches (and not PCB mounted ones?).

I'm thinking the GON PCB (& supported hardware) will be the way to go with this enclosure.

No. The standoffs that you see in the mockup up help support the plate, but it's the switches sandwiched between the plate and the PCB that "mounts" it.

Got it (so PCB mounted switches will be okay here).

Now I need to figure out what's up w/ the "extra" case on the GB form.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 May 2015, 18:14:08
Does the PCB attach to the top plate via screws and standoffs (in which case, where are the female ends in the top plate?), or do the key-switches attach to the plate in such a way that it holds the PCB in place?  If that's the case, do I need to get plate-mounted switches (and not PCB mounted ones?).

I'm thinking the GON PCB (& supported hardware) will be the way to go with this enclosure.

No. The standoffs that you see in the mockup up help support the plate, but it's the switches sandwiched between the plate and the PCB that "mounts" it.

Got it (so PCB mounted switches will be okay here).

Now I need to figure out what's up w/ the "extra" case on the GB form.
You can order extra plates separate from the case. Done to accommodate people who wanted to have both a happy and standard layout case
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: vindaon on Thu, 14 May 2015, 21:55:30
Down for a standard case with mid piece. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Thu, 14 May 2015, 22:37:08
Added myself to the GB, this will be my first custom keyboard ...what have you guys done to me...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: stoic-lemon on Thu, 14 May 2015, 23:05:10
I'm in for a HHKB top and a mid piece.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Fri, 15 May 2015, 11:49:02
Would this case work with the inifinity keyboard kit?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/infinity-keyboard-kit?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Transactional%3A%20Drop%20Request%20Launched&mode=guest_open

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: mashby on Fri, 15 May 2015, 13:06:28
Would this case work with the inifinity keyboard kit?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/infinity-keyboard-kit?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Transactional%3A%20Drop%20Request%20Launched&mode=guest_open

I think the Happy plate would work with it if you choose the standard layout. You'll just need to leave the two switches on the bottom left and right off when building it.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Fri, 15 May 2015, 13:07:47
Would this case work with the inifinity keyboard kit?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/infinity-keyboard-kit?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Transactional%3A%20Drop%20Request%20Launched&mode=guest_open

I think the Happy plate would work with it if you choose the standard layout. You'll just need to leave the two switches on the bottom left and right off when building it.

But you don't think the standard layout would work with the standard plate?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: mashby on Fri, 15 May 2015, 13:10:02
But you don't think the standard layout would work with the standard plate?

I'll have to let hwood answer that. It's hard to tell in the render, but since the Infinity standard has a HHKB layout I don't know that the cutouts will support two 1x keys in the top left corner instead of the 2x backspace on ANSI.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Fri, 15 May 2015, 16:28:23
Is there a render of the HHKB style top? I'd be curious to see what it looks like. (although I'm sure it looks fantastic)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Norman_the_Owl on Sun, 17 May 2015, 11:31:00
Have you done any mock-ups to ensure durability?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 17 May 2015, 13:43:36
We'll be getting a happy mockup soon. I've pushed the order date back to accommodate
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 17 May 2015, 13:45:02

Have you done any mock-ups to ensure durability?

What do you mean?  Like "will the plate bend"? Or "will it break or chip after 2 months of use"?  If you're more specific I can try to go ahead and answer based on my experience with 1.5 mil CF.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Steezus on Sun, 17 May 2015, 18:03:55
I'm on the edge of whether I should buy one for the infinity keyboard on massdrop, I'm curious what it's going to actually look like and not just a render.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Norman_the_Owl on Sun, 17 May 2015, 18:09:36
A bit of both, i'm unsure how a plate of CF will handle being pressed down upon, as i've never held a 1.5mil plate, and i want to know if it starts wearing/shredding at the edges.
I'd rather it not separate after a few months of usage.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 17 May 2015, 20:54:02
A bit of both, i'm unsure how a plate of CF will handle being pressed down upon, as i've never held a 1.5mil plate, and i want to know if it starts wearing/shredding at the edges.
I'd rather it not separate after a few months of usage.
the nice thing about carbon fiber is that it's known for its strength, so typical alum (or better) plate feel and no real risk of wear under normal usage conditions
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Mon, 18 May 2015, 00:35:49
Definitely getting one of these for a future build! I'm hoping to use it with an Infinity PCB after enough revisions. It's a little too much in the early stages right now to justify buying one.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: radio_killah on Mon, 18 May 2015, 13:57:01
Hwood are there gonna be actual prototypes of the cases? I'd like to see the happy one before I submit an order  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 18 May 2015, 14:37:09
A bit of both, i'm unsure how a plate of CF will handle being pressed down upon, as i've never held a 1.5mil plate, and i want to know if it starts wearing/shredding at the edges.
I'd rather it not separate after a few months of usage.

So I don't have any insider information about BigBlueSaw's carbon material, but most of this kind of work is done on 3k plain weave, and this is 1.5 mil.  An uncut plate of 1.5 mil CF of this type will have very little give to it; it will not fray or come apart at the edges.  You can take the edge and drag it along concrete and it will get scratched and worn down but it will not fray and I've never seen it chip.  So, as far as the bottom plate goes, I think you can rest easy.

With the top plate, that applies to the edges as well.  Should be no chipping, separation, fraying, etc. over time.  I am indeed interested to see how cutting all the switch holes in the top plate will affect its rigidity.  I'm not worried about it cracking or breaking under normal use.  At all.  I just think that it might have a bit of "springyness" to it.  Of course, you have the bottom plate, pcb, and possibly the optional middle piece to reinforce and stabilize it so I don't think it will be too noticeable.

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Mon, 18 May 2015, 14:41:38
A bit of both, i'm unsure how a plate of CF will handle being pressed down upon, as i've never held a 1.5mil plate, and i want to know if it starts wearing/shredding at the edges.
I'd rather it not separate after a few months of usage.

So I don't have any insider information about BigBlueSaw's carbon material, but most of this kind of work is done on 3k plain weave, and this is 1.5 mil.  An uncut plate of 1.5 mil CF of this type will have very little give to it; it will not fray or come apart at the edges.  You can take the edge and drag it along concrete and it will get scratched and worn down but it will not fray and I've never seen it chip.  So, as far as the bottom plate goes, I think you can rest easy.

With the top plate, that applies to the edges as well.  Should be no chipping, separation, fraying, etc. over time.  I am indeed interested to see how cutting all the switch holes in the top plate will affect its rigidity.  I'm not worried about it cracking or breaking under normal use.  At all.  I just think that it might have a bit of "springyness" to it.  Of course, you have the bottom plate, pcb, and possibly the optional middle piece to reinforce and stabilize it so I don't think it will be too noticeable.

Hope that helps.

Normally calculating the loss of rigidity would be relatively trivial for a FEA simulation, however since carbon fiber doesn't behave like a metal alloy (alloys behave linearly up until yield stress, and CF behaves very much in a non-linear way), I would be reluctant to give a percentage loss of rigidity.... and even the number that I give would be relative to the bottom plate w/o any cut outs.

That said, I don't see rigidity problems with this board, and have added myself to the GB  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 18 May 2015, 14:57:03
A bit of both, i'm unsure how a plate of CF will handle being pressed down upon, as i've never held a 1.5mil plate, and i want to know if it starts wearing/shredding at the edges.
I'd rather it not separate after a few months of usage.

So I don't have any insider information about BigBlueSaw's carbon material, but most of this kind of work is done on 3k plain weave, and this is 1.5 mil.  An uncut plate of 1.5 mil CF of this type will have very little give to it; it will not fray or come apart at the edges.  You can take the edge and drag it along concrete and it will get scratched and worn down but it will not fray and I've never seen it chip.  So, as far as the bottom plate goes, I think you can rest easy.

With the top plate, that applies to the edges as well.  Should be no chipping, separation, fraying, etc. over time.  I am indeed interested to see how cutting all the switch holes in the top plate will affect its rigidity.  I'm not worried about it cracking or breaking under normal use.  At all.  I just think that it might have a bit of "springyness" to it.  Of course, you have the bottom plate, pcb, and possibly the optional middle piece to reinforce and stabilize it so I don't think it will be too noticeable.

Hope that helps.

Well I was just out in the garage looking for my CF stock so I could show you guys some pics of 1.5mm CF plate.

But I moved a few months ago and everything is in boxes, etc.  Almost got crushed under a pile while trying to scoot the bottom box out so I could see what was written on it.  And never found my CF!

The things I do for you jokers. :-)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Mon, 18 May 2015, 14:58:33
A bit of both, i'm unsure how a plate of CF will handle being pressed down upon, as i've never held a 1.5mil plate, and i want to know if it starts wearing/shredding at the edges.
I'd rather it not separate after a few months of usage.

So I don't have any insider information about BigBlueSaw's carbon material, but most of this kind of work is done on 3k plain weave, and this is 1.5 mil.  An uncut plate of 1.5 mil CF of this type will have very little give to it; it will not fray or come apart at the edges.  You can take the edge and drag it along concrete and it will get scratched and worn down but it will not fray and I've never seen it chip.  So, as far as the bottom plate goes, I think you can rest easy.

With the top plate, that applies to the edges as well.  Should be no chipping, separation, fraying, etc. over time.  I am indeed interested to see how cutting all the switch holes in the top plate will affect its rigidity.  I'm not worried about it cracking or breaking under normal use.  At all.  I just think that it might have a bit of "springyness" to it.  Of course, you have the bottom plate, pcb, and possibly the optional middle piece to reinforce and stabilize it so I don't think it will be too noticeable.

Hope that helps.

Well I was just out in the garage looking for my CF stock so I could show you guys some pics of 1.5mm CF plate.

But I moved a few months ago and everything is in boxes, etc.  Almost got crushed under a pile while trying to scoot the bottom box out so I could see what was written on it.  And never found my CF!

The things I do for you jokers. :-)

Get to unpacking you lazy bum!  :))
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 18 May 2015, 15:00:00
A bit of both, i'm unsure how a plate of CF will handle being pressed down upon, as i've never held a 1.5mil plate, and i want to know if it starts wearing/shredding at the edges.
I'd rather it not separate after a few months of usage.

So I don't have any insider information about BigBlueSaw's carbon material, but most of this kind of work is done on 3k plain weave, and this is 1.5 mil.  An uncut plate of 1.5 mil CF of this type will have very little give to it; it will not fray or come apart at the edges.  You can take the edge and drag it along concrete and it will get scratched and worn down but it will not fray and I've never seen it chip.  So, as far as the bottom plate goes, I think you can rest easy.

With the top plate, that applies to the edges as well.  Should be no chipping, separation, fraying, etc. over time.  I am indeed interested to see how cutting all the switch holes in the top plate will affect its rigidity.  I'm not worried about it cracking or breaking under normal use.  At all.  I just think that it might have a bit of "springyness" to it.  Of course, you have the bottom plate, pcb, and possibly the optional middle piece to reinforce and stabilize it so I don't think it will be too noticeable.

Hope that helps.

Well I was just out in the garage looking for my CF stock so I could show you guys some pics of 1.5mm CF plate.

But I moved a few months ago and everything is in boxes, etc.  Almost got crushed under a pile while trying to scoot the bottom box out so I could see what was written on it.  And never found my CF!

The things I do for you jokers. :-)

Get to unpacking you lazy bum!  :))

A bit of both, i'm unsure how a plate of CF will handle being pressed down upon, as i've never held a 1.5mil plate, and i want to know if it starts wearing/shredding at the edges.
I'd rather it not separate after a few months of usage.

So I don't have any insider information about BigBlueSaw's carbon material, but most of this kind of work is done on 3k plain weave, and this is 1.5 mil.  An uncut plate of 1.5 mil CF of this type will have very little give to it; it will not fray or come apart at the edges.  You can take the edge and drag it along concrete and it will get scratched and worn down but it will not fray and I've never seen it chip.  So, as far as the bottom plate goes, I think you can rest easy.

With the top plate, that applies to the edges as well.  Should be no chipping, separation, fraying, etc. over time.  I am indeed interested to see how cutting all the switch holes in the top plate will affect its rigidity.  I'm not worried about it cracking or breaking under normal use.  At all.  I just think that it might have a bit of "springyness" to it.  Of course, you have the bottom plate, pcb, and possibly the optional middle piece to reinforce and stabilize it so I don't think it will be too noticeable.

Hope that helps.

Well I was just out in the garage looking for my CF stock so I could show you guys some pics of 1.5mm CF plate.

But I moved a few months ago and everything is in boxes, etc.  Almost got crushed under a pile while trying to scoot the bottom box out so I could see what was written on it.  And never found my CF!

The things I do for you jokers. :-)

Get to unpacking you lazy bum!  :))

 :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 20 May 2015, 16:34:39
happy renders should be here incredibly shortly
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Thu, 21 May 2015, 13:51:18
Sorry for the continuous questions... can this board utilize plate mounted switches?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Thu, 21 May 2015, 14:37:18
Sorry for the continuous questions... can this board utilize plate mounted switches?

It's probably physically possible to clip in plate mount switches at the top and bottom of each cutout. However, you're going to want a PCB for stability, as the large cutouts will allow switches to shift. This is mostly an issue with the larger cutouts for modifiers, and less of an issue around the alphas.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Thu, 21 May 2015, 14:44:19
Sorry for the continuous questions... can this board utilize plate mounted switches?

It's probably physically possible to clip in plate mount switches at the top and bottom of each cutout. However, you're going to want a PCB for stability, as the large cutouts will allow switches to shift. This is mostly an issue with the larger cutouts for modifiers, and less of an issue around the alphas.

Got it, good to know, thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:56:21
FYI carbon fiber is conductive so you'll want to have a sheet of plastic or something between your PCB and your bottom plate.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Thu, 21 May 2015, 16:05:23
FYI carbon fiber is conductive so you'll want to have a sheet of plastic or something between your PCB and your bottom plate.

It can't be that good of a conductor...I know the Boeing 787 they add a copper mesh to the CFRP layup stack in order to ensure there is enough conduction in the event of a lighting strike.  That said, even a crappy conductor could result in a bad day here... I'll have to see what kind of clearance I have when it's all mounted.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 21 May 2015, 16:10:43

FYI carbon fiber is conductive so you'll want to have a sheet of plastic or something between your PCB and your bottom plate.

It can't be that good of a conductor...I know the Boeing 787 they add a copper mesh to the CFRP layup stack in order to ensure there is enough conduction in the event of a lighting strike.  That said, even a crappy conductor could result in a bad day here... I'll have to see what kind of clearance I have when it's all mounted.

The first commercial use of carbon fiber was light bulb filaments. Yes it has high resistance but not high enough to not cause problems.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Thu, 21 May 2015, 16:59:22
FYI carbon fiber is conductive so you'll want to have a sheet of plastic or something between your PCB and your bottom plate.

What about aluminum cases and such, is there typically an insulator for PCBs in such configurations as well? A lot of top plates are also metal, though I'm thinking this is strictly about the bottom of the case touching all the business.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Evo_Spec on Thu, 21 May 2015, 23:17:23
FYI carbon fiber is conductive so you'll want to have a sheet of plastic or something between your PCB and your bottom plate.

What about aluminum cases and such, is there typically an insulator for PCBs in such configurations as well? A lot of top plates are also metal, though I'm thinking this is strictly about the bottom of the case touching all the business.

most of them are anodized which when done properly doesn't conduct electricity
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Thu, 21 May 2015, 23:52:08
FYI carbon fiber is conductive so you'll want to have a sheet of plastic or something between your PCB and your bottom plate.

What about aluminum cases and such, is there typically an insulator for PCBs in such configurations as well? A lot of top plates are also metal, though I'm thinking this is strictly about the bottom of the case touching all the business.

most of them are anodized which when done properly doesn't conduct electricity

Oh, I see. I had no idea! Thanks for the info. So I guess it'll be important to be careful with this case indeed.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Sat, 23 May 2015, 11:27:49
happy renders should be here incredibly shortly

When you say "incredibly shortly" what does that mean exactly  :p

You could say I'm "happy" to see these renders... hah... ha... hrm... :confused:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Joey Quinn on Sat, 23 May 2015, 12:50:33
Sorry for the render delay, I've been swamped at work. I'll have them up later today.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Joey Quinn on Sat, 23 May 2015, 19:07:42
(http://i.imgur.com/xpbu7IP.png)

Light Render

(http://i.imgur.com/Wa0tN0S.png)

Dark Render
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 23 May 2015, 19:11:19

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xpbu7IP.png)


Light Render

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Wa0tN0S.png)


Dark Render

Good job bro
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 25 May 2015, 09:40:49
Do you have an ETA for the GB? I don't remember if it has been asked already.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 25 May 2015, 13:36:22
Joined in for a HHKB layout case and a mid piece. I wish it is not too opaque. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 25 May 2015, 13:41:23
Do you have an ETA for the GB? I don't remember if it has been asked already.
We're looking at about a month and a half/2 months for completion

Joined in for a HHKB layout case and a mid piece. I wish it is not too opaque. :)
It's gonna mostly opaque
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 25 May 2015, 13:51:15
Finally found my "box o random CF plates". Closest thing I could find to 1.5mm 3k plain weave was 1.05mm 0-90 uni. The different weave shouldn't make any difference in this case. The fact that it's 33% thinner does make it less rigid.

I did a laboratory grade tensile strength test using a quality assurance jig used by aerospace companies.



(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/25/1ba95e11c41469e80b2167a45672bd18.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/25/b31e26f6e81a51b444acb293280ce48f.jpg)

With two full dr pepper cans on top and the ~9" plate suspended at the very ends, there is a less than 1mm bend in the middle.

Obviously this is not scientific but I do this to show some of the folks who are not so familiar with CF how strong a material it is.

Although this is a thin and simple case it should be plenty rugged for all of us. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 25 May 2015, 13:57:09
Do you have an ETA for the GB? I don't remember if it has been asked already.
We're looking at about a month and a half/2 months for completion

Joined in for a HHKB layout case and a mid piece. I wish it is not too opaque. :)
It's gonna mostly opaque


Thanks for the ETA.


Is it big blue saw that does the mid piece as well? Did we get a big discount compared to order it aside as an individual?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 25 May 2015, 14:16:10
Do you have an ETA for the GB? I don't remember if it has been asked already.
We're looking at about a month and a half/2 months for completion

Joined in for a HHKB layout case and a mid piece. I wish it is not too opaque. :)
It's gonna mostly opaque


Thanks for the ETA.


Is it big blue saw that does the mid piece as well? Did we get a big discount compared to order it aside as an individual?
Yep, all of this is being done through big blue saw. And yeah, the price difference for both the case and mid for a 1-off compared to a group like this is pretty substantial
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Joey Quinn on Mon, 25 May 2015, 15:12:39
Ok so the case changed a bit over the weekend, it now supports Korean boards with flipped enter stabilizers and the weird 6u infinity bottom row.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: awhitedev on Mon, 25 May 2015, 16:08:31
Ok so the case changed a bit over the weekend, it now supports Korean boards with flipped enter stabilizers and the weird 6u infinity bottom row.

Awesome. So it still supports the 1x 1.5x 7x 1.5 x 1x too right? When you say flipped enter stabilizers these are the holes for cherry stabs?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Joey Quinn on Mon, 25 May 2015, 16:09:41
Ok so the case changed a bit over the weekend, it now supports Korean boards with flipped enter stabilizers and the weird 6u infinity bottom row.

Awesome. So it still supports the 1x 1.5x 7x 1.5 x 1x too right? When you say flipped enter stabilizers these are the holes for cherry stabs?
Yes to both.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 25 May 2015, 16:38:31
Do you have an ETA for the GB? I don't remember if it has been asked already.
We're looking at about a month and a half/2 months for completion

Joined in for a HHKB layout case and a mid piece. I wish it is not too opaque. :)
It's gonna mostly opaque


Thanks for the ETA.


Is it big blue saw that does the mid piece as well? Did we get a big discount compared to order it aside as an individual?
Yep, all of this is being done through big blue saw. And yeah, the price difference for both the case and mid for a 1-off compared to a group like this is pretty substantial
Hum OK I was wondering because an opaque mid piece is less appealing to me than a milky one. So I was wondering how much it would cost me if I shall contact them by myself to ask for a milky mid piece suiting this case. If you happen to know that price, do you mind PM it to me? Otherwise I'll just try to contact them.

Thanks Hwood and Joey for your work. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Mon, 25 May 2015, 17:17:13
Finally found my "box o random CF plates". Closest thing I could find to 1.5mm 3k plain weave was 1.05mm 0-90 uni. The different weave shouldn't make any difference in this case. The fact that it's 33% thinner does make it less rigid.

I did a laboratory grade tensile strength test using a quality assurance jig used by aerospace companies.



Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/25/1ba95e11c41469e80b2167a45672bd18.jpg)


Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/25/b31e26f6e81a51b444acb293280ce48f.jpg)


With two full dr pepper cans on top and the ~9" plate suspended at the very ends, there is a less than 1mm bend in the middle.

Obviously this is not scientific but I do this to show some of the folks who are not so familiar with CF how strong a material it is.

Although this is a thin and simple case it should be plenty rugged for all of us. :thumb:

If you don't post this to reddit.com/r/amateurengineering I will
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 25 May 2015, 18:26:23
Do you have an ETA for the GB? I don't remember if it has been asked already.
We're looking at about a month and a half/2 months for completion

Joined in for a HHKB layout case and a mid piece. I wish it is not too opaque. :)
It's gonna mostly opaque


Thanks for the ETA.


Is it big blue saw that does the mid piece as well? Did we get a big discount compared to order it aside as an individual?
Yep, all of this is being done through big blue saw. And yeah, the price difference for both the case and mid for a 1-off compared to a group like this is pretty substantial
Hum OK I was wondering because an opaque mid piece is less appealing to me than a milky one. So I was wondering how much it would cost me if I shall contact them by myself to ask for a milky mid piece suiting this case. If you happen to know that price, do you mind PM it to me? Otherwise I'll just try to contact them.

Thanks Hwood and Joey for your work. ;)
PM'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 25 May 2015, 18:55:38

Finally found my "box o random CF plates". Closest thing I could find to 1.5mm 3k plain weave was 1.05mm 0-90 uni. The different weave shouldn't make any difference in this case. The fact that it's 33% thinner does make it less rigid.

I did a laboratory grade tensile strength test using a quality assurance jig used by aerospace companies.



Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/25/1ba95e11c41469e80b2167a45672bd18.jpg)


Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/25/b31e26f6e81a51b444acb293280ce48f.jpg)


With two full dr pepper cans on top and the ~9" plate suspended at the very ends, there is a less than 1mm bend in the middle.

Obviously this is not scientific but I do this to show some of the folks who are not so familiar with CF how strong a material it is.

Although this is a thin and simple case it should be plenty rugged for all of us. :thumb:

If you don't post this to reddit.com/r/amateurengineering I will

Lol, no. I'm not a huge fan of reddit.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 27 May 2015, 14:26:47
Is there a possibility to put some feet under the case if we want a non flat board? Like holes for screws or something alike?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Wed, 27 May 2015, 14:30:42
Is there a possibility to put some feet under the case if we want a non flat board? Like holes for screws or something alike?

Not going to speak for the OP, but generally putting holes into CF should be avoided.  Would definitely recommend stick-on feet.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 27 May 2015, 14:56:33
I like to Velcro on Sorbithane hemispheres for feet. That way I can remove them for portability. And they come in a ton of sizes.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 27 May 2015, 15:53:35
Is there a possibility to put some feet under the case if we want a non flat board? Like holes for screws or something alike?

Not going to speak for the OP, but generally putting holes into CF should be avoided.  Would definitely recommend stick-on feet.
Yeah, you don't want to mess w/ the dust from that stuff. Rubber bump-ons will be the way to go
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 27 May 2015, 17:27:21
Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)


Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Wed, 27 May 2015, 17:35:51
Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

You could actually use those since they are hollow and don't have a screw sticking out. Just got to figure out a solution to """glue """ them at the bottom of the case.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 27 May 2015, 17:36:17

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

I've looked high and low for feet like these and the only place I've found is GONs.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 28 May 2015, 02:17:45
Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

You could actually use those since they are hollow and don't have a screw sticking out. Just got to figure out a solution to """glue """ them at the bottom of the case.
A solution could be to use double face Velcro. You apply one hand on the feet and the other one on the bottom case. They usually come with a glued face.

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

I've looked high and low for feet like these and the only place I've found is GONs.
I wonder if there would be delay for such little items.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 28 May 2015, 07:38:07

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

You could actually use those since they are hollow and don't have a screw sticking out. Just got to figure out a solution to """glue """ them at the bottom of the case.
A solution could be to use double face Velcro. You apply one hand on the feet and the other one on the bottom case. They usually come with a glued face.

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

I've looked high and low for feet like these and the only place I've found is GONs.
I wonder if there would be delay for such little items.

Delay? Probably. But the shipping fees will kill you outright.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 28 May 2015, 08:05:59

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

You could actually use those since they are hollow and don't have a screw sticking out. Just got to figure out a solution to """glue """ them at the bottom of the case.
A solution could be to use double face Velcro. You apply one hand on the feet and the other one on the bottom case. They usually come with a glued face.

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

I've looked high and low for feet like these and the only place I've found is GONs.
I wonder if there would be delay for such little items.

Delay? Probably. But the shipping fees will kill you outright.
I've never ordered at Gon's so I don't know what to expect from it. Isn't it possible find some on Taobao or something alike? The feet of the RS84 come from China IIRC not from Korea. Perhaps we could ask to Qtan if he has some to sell.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 28 May 2015, 08:26:32


Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

You could actually use those since they are hollow and don't have a screw sticking out. Just got to figure out a solution to """glue """ them at the bottom of the case.
A solution could be to use double face Velcro. You apply one hand on the feet and the other one on the bottom case. They usually come with a glued face.

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

I've looked high and low for feet like these and the only place I've found is GONs.
I wonder if there would be delay for such little items.

Delay? Probably. But the shipping fees will kill you outright.
I've never ordered at Gon's so I don't know what to expect from it. Isn't it possible find some on Taobao or something alike? The feet of the RS84 come from China IIRC not from Korea. Perhaps we could ask to Qtan if he has some to sell.

I can look on TB later. GONs shipping is usually $25.

I've also looked at conical feel for audio equipment but they are all too big or very expensive.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 28 May 2015, 08:29:15


Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

You could actually use those since they are hollow and don't have a screw sticking out. Just got to figure out a solution to """glue """ them at the bottom of the case.
A solution could be to use double face Velcro. You apply one hand on the feet and the other one on the bottom case. They usually come with a glued face.

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

I've looked high and low for feet like these and the only place I've found is GONs.
I wonder if there would be delay for such little items.

Delay? Probably. But the shipping fees will kill you outright.
I've never ordered at Gon's so I don't know what to expect from it. Isn't it possible find some on Taobao or something alike? The feet of the RS84 come from China IIRC not from Korea. Perhaps we could ask to Qtan if he has some to sell.

I can look on TB later. GONs shipping is usually $25.

I've also looked at conical feel for audio equipment but they are all too big or very expensive.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.1998246701.1.FxbiMp&scm=1007.10152.4578.i43838718936&id=43228379649&pvid=d8bd9cf6-508f-4d36-b930-2634ea80ab63

I think we should not derivate the thread anymore.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 28 May 2015, 11:01:58


Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

You could actually use those since they are hollow and don't have a screw sticking out. Just got to figure out a solution to """glue """ them at the bottom of the case.
A solution could be to use double face Velcro. You apply one hand on the feet and the other one on the bottom case. They usually come with a glued face.

Alright good to know thanks. Is it possible to find feet like the one on the RS84 with velcro or stick-on system?
Such as these:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=67398.0;attach=86563;image)



Taken from Ivan's post. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69064.0)

I've looked high and low for feet like these and the only place I've found is GONs.
I wonder if there would be delay for such little items.

Delay? Probably. But the shipping fees will kill you outright.
I've never ordered at Gon's so I don't know what to expect from it. Isn't it possible find some on Taobao or something alike? The feet of the RS84 come from China IIRC not from Korea. Perhaps we could ask to Qtan if he has some to sell.

I can look on TB later. GONs shipping is usually $25.

I've also looked at conical feel for audio equipment but they are all too big or very expensive.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.1998246701.1.FxbiMp&scm=1007.10152.4578.i43838718936&id=43228379649&pvid=d8bd9cf6-508f-4d36-b930-2634ea80ab63 (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.1998246701.1.FxbiMp&scm=1007.10152.4578.i43838718936&id=43228379649&pvid=d8bd9cf6-508f-4d36-b930-2634ea80ab63)

I think we should not derivate the thread anymore.


Yeah you are right. Thank you for the link and sorry Hwood for the hijacking of your thread.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 28 May 2015, 11:22:33
NP lol, it's all relevant to the buy anyway
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 29 May 2015, 16:48:39
TFW you're an idiot and put the new end date in the middle of exams ^-^. One extra day to order!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 30 May 2015, 20:37:37
Just making sure but the standard case option includes both the upper and lower plates right?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 30 May 2015, 21:39:20
Just making sure but the standard case option includes both the upper and lower plates right?
Yep, both the standard and happy cases include everything you need
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 01 June 2015, 10:32:44
Last day to get your orders in!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 01 June 2015, 16:34:55
Last day to get your orders in!


I'm excited to build it already! :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: radio_killah on Mon, 01 June 2015, 17:24:51
Sorry Hwood. I decided I already have my endgame 60%  :rolleyes: <3 <3 <3
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Mon, 01 June 2015, 17:29:08
Someone tell me why I need this.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 01 June 2015, 17:53:23
Someone tell me why I need this.
because you just do
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Mon, 01 June 2015, 20:53:00
Someone tell me why I need this.
because you just do

Suppose that's true.

In for a regular case with acrylic midpiece.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 02 June 2015, 22:17:07
Sorry guys, but my internet has really been all over the place recently. I'll try to get invoices out, but it'll be sporadic as I'm at the mercy of my internet right now
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 03 June 2015, 13:28:38
Invoices going out now. If your invoice says it's due on the 3rd, it's because I'm an idiot who sometimes forgets to change the date. Invoices are due the 10th. I'm leaving orders open during this time, but no matter when you order invoices are due the same day. Unpaid orders without reason will be canceled
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Wed, 03 June 2015, 13:38:26
Invoice paid.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 15:59:52
Did all the invoice go out? I'm asking because your last post made it sound like it is the case however I didn't get mine.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Wed, 03 June 2015, 16:02:20
Did all the invoice go out? I'm asking because your last post made it sound like it is the case however I didn't get mine.
I believe he is slowly working through them.  He has said that he has been having ISP issues lately, so it is most likely taking longer than normal.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 16:07:05
Did all the invoice go out? I'm asking because your last post made it sound like it is the case however I didn't get mine.
I believe he is slowly working through them.  He has said that he has been having ISP issues lately, so it is most likely taking longer than normal.


yeah after reading his post again, I figured I misinterpreted it the first I read. My bad, I was just afraid I was forgotten. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Wed, 03 June 2015, 16:10:59
Did all the invoice go out? I'm asking because your last post made it sound like it is the case however I didn't get mine.
I believe he is slowly working through them.  He has said that he has been having ISP issues lately, so it is most likely taking longer than normal.


yeah after reading his post again, I figured I misinterpreted it the first I read. My bad, I was just afraid I was forgotten. :)
Nobody can forget Jake  :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Wed, 03 June 2015, 16:41:45
Did all the invoice go out? I'm asking because your last post made it sound like it is the case however I didn't get mine.
I believe he is slowly working through them.  He has said that he has been having ISP issues lately, so it is most likely taking longer than normal.


yeah after reading his post again, I figured I misinterpreted it the first I read. My bad, I was just afraid I was forgotten. :)

I'm still waiting on mine too. I'd assume he's going through them in order, so I'll probably be one of the last to get my invoice.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: vindaon on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:10:07
So what did the final numbers end up looking like?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:22:30
Did all the invoice go out? I'm asking because your last post made it sound like it is the case however I didn't get mine.
I believe he is slowly working through them.  He has said that he has been having ISP issues lately, so it is most likely taking longer than normal.


yeah after reading his post again, I figured I misinterpreted it the first I read. My bad, I was just afraid I was forgotten. :)

I'm still waiting on mine too. I'd assume he's going through them in order, so I'll probably be one of the last to get my invoice.
Sorry, actually just went through the CONUS orders first, now I'll go through the international orders cause I have to get estimates for all of em
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:27:16
Did all the invoice go out? I'm asking because your last post made it sound like it is the case however I didn't get mine.
I believe he is slowly working through them.  He has said that he has been having ISP issues lately, so it is most likely taking longer than normal.

yeah after reading his post again, I figured I misinterpreted it the first I read. My bad, I was just afraid I was forgotten. :)

I'm still waiting on mine too. I'd assume he's going through them in order, so I'll probably be one of the last to get my invoice.
Sorry, actually just went through the CONUS orders first, now I'll go through the international orders cause I have to get estimates for all of em

Not a problem, thanks for the clarification!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:38:59
So what did the final numbers end up looking like?
32 orders total, basically everyone bought a mid piece too :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Hellcatz on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:50:40
except for me XD
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 03 June 2015, 17:54:06
Did all the invoice go out? I'm asking because your last post made it sound like it is the case however I didn't get mine.
I believe he is slowly working through them.  He has said that he has been having ISP issues lately, so it is most likely taking longer than normal.


yeah after reading his post again, I figured I misinterpreted it the first I read. My bad, I was just afraid I was forgotten. :)

I'm still waiting on mine too. I'd assume he's going through them in order, so I'll probably be one of the last to get my invoice.
Sorry, actually just went through the CONUS orders first, now I'll go through the international orders cause I have to get estimates for all of em


No worries, thank you for the update. I just misinterpreted your post and I thought you had done all of them already.


So what did the final numbers end up looking like?
32 orders total, basically everyone bought a mid piece too :p


Perhaps a milky mid piece would have gotten even more success!  :p


Just teasing you. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Thu, 04 June 2015, 15:56:41
Alright, here's the part where I get to spend a year or so pulling together parts for my dream build. This is going to suck/be pretty awesome!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Thu, 04 June 2015, 20:32:46
Alright, here's the part where I get to spend a year or so pulling together parts for my dream build. This is going to suck/be pretty awesome!


Man now I'm reallllly glad I picked up so many Gaterons from the last GB. Have a PCB I was going to throw in an aluminum case, but I think I'll wait now  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Fri, 05 June 2015, 00:40:22
Man now I'm reallllly glad I picked up so many Gaterons from the last GB. Have a PCB I was going to throw in an aluminum case, but I think I'll wait now  :thumb:

Sounds like you're all set then! Be sure to share pictures once you get everything put together since it sounds like it won't take long for ya. :D

I have about 50 Gaterons left which is just shy of enough for a 60%, not enough 62g springs left for another board, and I plan to go PCB hunting a little later on, waiting to see if an RGB option will ever open up. :) Stabs, springs, caps, and PCBs are all on the menu for me. Oh, and those little aluminum bumpons from TaoBao.

All for carbon fiber love!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: vindaon on Sat, 06 June 2015, 10:44:25
Paid! I'll also be using the gaterons I got from the last GB.

And I think this and Ivan's black on black pbt were made for each other.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 06 June 2015, 11:58:29
Did your problem of connection solve itself Hwood? :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Hellcatz on Sat, 06 June 2015, 12:22:37
Haven't get my invoice either
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 06 June 2015, 12:29:49
looks like its time to break out the 4g adapter
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Mon, 08 June 2015, 13:05:25
Have all the invoices gone out yet? I still don't appear to have one, and payment was supposed to be due by tomorrow.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 08 June 2015, 13:16:12
My internet works again and I have all the sizing and other relevant info, prepare for the flood of invoices my international friends! (also instead of being due the 10th it'll be due the 16th so everyone has a week to pay)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 09 June 2015, 11:11:53
all international invoices out. CONUS people pay your invoices!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 09 June 2015, 15:34:11
Invoice paid. Thanks again Hwood! Looking forward to get the board! :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Tue, 09 June 2015, 16:21:02
paid let's get it rolling boyz
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Tue, 09 June 2015, 16:45:10
Paid for. Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Tue, 09 June 2015, 18:23:05
 :-\ Sorry for the wait on payment, my good sir! I was wrangled into helping someone move over the last five days. Glad I had the time to make the payment! Really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Thu, 11 June 2015, 11:37:21
Paid!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 16 June 2015, 16:29:30
Pay your invoices pretty please ty. Naming and shaming starts tomorrow
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 16 June 2015, 16:32:46

Pay your invoices pretty please ty. Naming and shaming starts tomorrow

Dude, there's been plenty of time. Start it now!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 16 June 2015, 16:34:18

Pay your invoices pretty please ty. Naming and shaming starts tomorrow

Dude, there's been plenty of time. Start it now!
12am EST
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Tue, 16 June 2015, 16:51:07
Pay your invoices pretty please ty. Naming and shaming starts tomorrow

Yay finally rolling again. Actually can't wait :))
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 16 June 2015, 17:15:38
In lighter news I just got a giant box from FedEx filled with 50 slightly smaller boxes
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Tue, 16 June 2015, 21:04:56
Awesome! Any idea of when we can get a look at the goods and when they're coming out?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 16 June 2015, 23:40:21
Awesome! Any idea of when we can get a look at the goods and when they're coming out?
According to big blue saws general timeline, should be to me within 2-3 weeks
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Tue, 16 June 2015, 23:53:09
That will be great :D Time to begin disassembling my 60% in anticipation....
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Wed, 17 June 2015, 00:17:59
I suppose it should be obvious to most who know their way around plates and stabs, but I just wanted to let everyone who was planning on using this with the Infinity know that this case won't support the plate-mounted stabs that the Infinity requires. So pretty much, you'll have to glue/epoxy those stabs to the PCB. :P

Or you can just get a GON NERD 60 PCB and use the same layout since it does indeed have the option for the same layout the Infinity uses!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Wed, 17 June 2015, 00:31:36
Yeah. Though I'm using mine with a FaceU replica :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 17 June 2015, 18:05:17
So would users stoic-lemon and Jakeem and a Mark Ch*****k (who didn't put in a username) please pay your invoices. If not paid by Friday, they will be canceled (or sold, so line up prospective buyers).
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: stoic-lemon on Thu, 18 June 2015, 03:26:27
Oh man, sorry to hold things up for you guys. I'm having to pull out. Sent PM to Mr. hwood, but thought I should show my face in here too.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 19 June 2015, 21:00:01
last two unpaid buyers have been removed, and we're on with the buy! I'll be putting in the order soon after a final review of everything. All shipping material is here so turnaround once the cases get to me shouldn't be more than 2-3 days barring any plans that remove me completely from the house
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 19 June 2015, 21:06:39

last two unpaid buyers have been removed, and we're on with the buy! I'll be putting in the order soon after a final review of everything. All shipping material is here so turnaround once the cases get to me shouldn't be more than 2-3 days barring any plans that remove me completely from the house

Watch out dude this is about the time when a GB organizer loses his job, has an impromptu house move, or is diagnosed with serious and embarrassing health issues.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 19 June 2015, 21:20:15

last two unpaid buyers have been removed, and we're on with the buy! I'll be putting in the order soon after a final review of everything. All shipping material is here so turnaround once the cases get to me shouldn't be more than 2-3 days barring any plans that remove me completely from the house

Watch out dude this is about the time when a GB organizer loses his job, has an impromptu house move, or is diagnosed with serious and embarrassing health issues.
1. not even employed now :p
2. literally just moved houses a month ago :thumb:
3. I've never had a stay in the hospital longer than an hour, but hell, there's a first for everything :))
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 19 June 2015, 23:03:20

last two unpaid buyers have been removed, and we're on with the buy! I'll be putting in the order soon after a final review of everything. All shipping material is here so turnaround once the cases get to me shouldn't be more than 2-3 days barring any plans that remove me completely from the house

Watch out dude this is about the time when a GB organizer loses his job, has an impromptu house move, or is diagnosed with serious and embarrassing health issues.
1. not even employed now
2. literally just moved houses a month ago :thumb:
3. I've never had a stay in the hospital longer than an hour, but hell, there's a first for everything :))
Don't wish for such a first time! ^^

Thanks for the good news. Is everything good with my order?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 21 June 2015, 01:14:21
So since we only had 3 orders for extra standard plates, it looks like that option will just have to be dropped. I'll be sending out refunds to those who ordered them
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 21 June 2015, 01:18:38
Oh and just a heads up if you didn't give me a name it's just going to be something ridiculous, anyone let me know if that's a problem for whatever reason
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sun, 21 June 2015, 01:20:19
I gave you a name.... riiiightttt
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 21 June 2015, 01:20:57
I gave you a name.... riiiightttt
yessir :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Sun, 21 June 2015, 01:24:15
Kind of hoping I forgot to put my name  :p


Don't bother checking, I'll figure it out eventually!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 04 July 2015, 22:05:14
Any updates? :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 06 July 2015, 21:29:13
Sorry about that, order is being put in now. We had some problems with the actual files, but the buy is back on track :thumb: I have all shipping materials and spacers/screws here once I get the cases from big blue saw turnaround should only be a day or so
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 07 July 2015, 02:20:04
Sorry about that, order is being put in now. We had some problems with the actual files, but the buy is back on track :thumb: I have all shipping materials and spacers/screws here once I get the cases from big blue saw turnaround should only be a day or so
Cool! Thanks for keeping us updated. Show us some pictures once you receive them please!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 07 July 2015, 13:18:19
Everyone should have a PM from me regarding the status of the buy
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 08 July 2015, 12:16:06
 :blank:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Wed, 08 July 2015, 12:27:24
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/sgiWZh4.png)


First and last time using BBS

It happens, thanks for keeping us updated. 
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 08 July 2015, 18:53:37
All correction invoices have been sent out. BBS only was able to lower the acrylic price a bit. Sorry to everyone in this, it's unacceptable to have this happen mid buy, but I just ask for your understanding so we can get this buy rolling and finally see all these cases. The invoices are due the 18th giving everyone ample time to pay, but the sooner everyone does, the sooner everyone gets cases :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 09 July 2015, 04:04:35
invoice paid but I didn't understand that both the price of the case and the mid case were raised. That's pity indeed. Nevermind still looking for that case to arrive. Thanks for your work Hwood.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 08:55:18
invoice paid but I didn't understand that both the price of the case and the mid case were raised. That's pity indeed. Nevermind still looking for that case to arrive. Thanks for your work Hwood.
Well I was trying to get the acrylic down to the original estimate but I could only lower it a tiny bit unfortunately.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 08:55:58
But another heads up, because of problems on their end, the cases won't be completed for 5-6 weeks. So probably my last time using Big Blue Saw
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 09 July 2015, 09:00:49
Paid the additional invoice.

Too bad for the delay but it's too be expected in the summer.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 09 July 2015, 09:28:59
Hwood, this stinks and we're disappointed but it's not your fault.  Paid my invoice.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 09:30:46
Hwood, this stinks and we're disappointed but it's not your fault.  Paid my invoice.

Yeah, definitely not something you could have controlled, so I understand.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 09:53:07
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: user 18 on Thu, 09 July 2015, 16:33:15
Paid the new invoice
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Thu, 09 July 2015, 17:21:48
Invoice I paid yesterday. Sucks the price went up but it wasn't a major jump so it isn't a dealbreaker  :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 10 July 2015, 11:12:32
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days


Haven't you already sent the first payment to BBS?


I'm asking because as far as I understood it sounded like you wanted to drop them for the new stuff. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 10 July 2015, 11:14:51
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days


Haven't you already sent the first payment to BBS?


I'm asking because as far as I understood it sounded like you wanted to drop them for the new stuff. :)
Nope. I said order was in because I was basically on the verge and was probably going to get it done later that day. But rest assured, all money is still safe with me :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 10 July 2015, 11:22:10
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days


Haven't you already sent the first payment to BBS?


I'm asking because as far as I understood it sounded like you wanted to drop them for the new stuff. :)
Nope. I said order was in because I was basically on the verge and was probably going to get it done later that day. But rest assured, all money is still safe with me :thumb:


Oh ok hence indeed if you have a better alternative than BBS that's worth looking into. I'll be looking forward about the news you'll come up with. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 10 July 2015, 11:22:42
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days


Haven't you already sent the first payment to BBS?


I'm asking because as far as I understood it sounded like you wanted to drop them for the new stuff. :)
Nope. I said order was in because I was basically on the verge and was probably going to get it done later that day. But rest assured, all money is still safe with me :thumb:


Oh ok hence indeed if you have a better alternative than BBS that's worth looking into. I'll be looking forward about the news you'll come up with. :)

Well we might be having some good news very soon
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 10 July 2015, 11:24:44
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days


Haven't you already sent the first payment to BBS?


I'm asking because as far as I understood it sounded like you wanted to drop them for the new stuff. :)
Nope. I said order was in because I was basically on the verge and was probably going to get it done later that day. But rest assured, all money is still safe with me :thumb:


Oh ok hence indeed if you have a better alternative than BBS that's worth looking into. I'll be looking forward about the news you'll come up with. :)

Well we might be having some good news very soon
#hype
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 10 July 2015, 11:45:58
I like good news. Good news is good.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 10 July 2015, 14:14:37

I like good news. Good news is good.

And it's good that good news is so good. Because what if good news was bad?  Would that then be bad or good?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 10 July 2015, 18:09:19

I like good news. Good news is good.

And it's good that good news is so good. Because what if good news was bad?  Would that then be bad or good?
Goodception
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 11 July 2015, 03:30:47
Choo choo. Has the hype train gotten anywhere?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 12 July 2015, 10:56:42
Choo choo. Has the hype train gotten anywhere?
Not yet chief.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Mon, 13 July 2015, 02:58:57
 :'(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: archer on Fri, 17 July 2015, 10:41:34
2nd invoice paid!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sun, 19 July 2015, 02:24:15
Well we might be having some good news very soon

SoonTM
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: manofinterests on Sun, 19 July 2015, 20:47:28
 :( Sad that I missed this groupbuy

Edit: I got a spot! Yay!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 20 July 2015, 09:07:32

Hwood, what happened with the local store opening nearby? Did you manage to get in touch with them?

:( Sad that I missed this groupbuy

Edit: I got a spot! Yay!


Hehe! Welcome to the club of the cool guys! :P

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Melanic on Thu, 23 July 2015, 21:53:02
Just wondering if there's any news/updates, good or otherwise.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 23 July 2015, 22:25:29
still talking to a place, but it's definitely closing in on an end
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Fri, 24 July 2015, 02:14:33
Finally! :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 24 July 2015, 03:37:29
Yes! Looking forward to what you'll come up with. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Fri, 31 July 2015, 14:42:36
Figure a week is a good time period to ask for an update, so yeah, any update?

Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Sun, 02 August 2015, 14:15:05
 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Sun, 02 August 2015, 14:22:07
Patience is a virtue and one that I'm very happy to have with this buy. I'm sure hwood is doing what he can to make sure this goes smoothly! Hope all is well!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 02 August 2015, 16:36:54
AFAIK I think we are no longer going with Big Blue Saw and Hwood is looking for alternatives.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Sun, 02 August 2015, 17:42:20
Patience is a virtue and one that I'm very happy to have with this buy. I'm sure hwood is doing what he can to make sure this goes smoothly! Hope all is well!

Just re-read my post, really didn't mean to be a ****!! I don't think I've ever been more excited over a group buy! Got the HHKB layout coming, going to throw GMK Hyperfuse on it with some lubed and stickered ergo-clear-gaterons. This might be end-game for me  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Mon, 03 August 2015, 06:29:48
Just re-read my post, really didn't mean to be a ****!! I don't think I've ever been more excited over a group buy! Got the HHKB layout coming, going to throw GMK Hyperfuse on it with some lubed and stickered ergo-clear-gaterons. This might be end-game for me  :thumb:

Haha, not at all. I understand the excitement. I'm way excited for this too. I plan on having an all black HHKB layout with Ivan's PBT Dark caps on there. I bought both blanks and BoBs to see which I prefer, or if I want to mix and match.  :thumb: Dat GMK though. Should look great! I too am going the Ergo Clears route with mine, with carbon fiber style stickers, haha. Zealios look pretty tasty, but I already have the 60 MX Clears I need for this build so I think I might pass on them for now. D: I just need a set of gold plated stabs and about 30 clear switch tops to have everything all set and ready.  :thumb:

(Is it bad that part of the driving reason I bought this is because I have a HHKB case I thought would fit my Rapoo KX (where I started with mechanicals xD) but didn't. I justified needing this because I needed something to fill the HHKB case. It's kinda why I want the black on black so I can really make it look like a HHKB  ^-^)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Mon, 03 August 2015, 06:57:14
Mine will be going with a FaceU Replica I got a while back and clear switches! Loving the feel of ergo clears on my phantom though.... Tough decision :)) Already have all my clear switch tops and stickers :D Now now, no pressure Hwood! :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 03 August 2015, 08:26:11
I bought b.thumb PCB from winkeyless store waiting in my shelve. SMD presoldered with RGB side LED too. Looking forward to have a case to put it in as well. I'll be doing an HHKB layout with Hyperfuse as well. I have CMYW coming from Massdrop in a few, perhaps I'll get another set. I don't know yet. :D  I'll be putting Gateron Black.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Melanic on Mon, 10 August 2015, 14:16:11
I've gotta ask. Has there been any progress with the local/alternative place?

In retrospect the 5-8 week delay with Big Blue Saw doesn't seem so bad anymore.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Mon, 10 August 2015, 14:23:33
Let me first lay a disclaimer that I'm not trying to be a white knight, but I personally don't mind the wait. Everything else takes forever as it is. I have faith in hwood. I'm sure he must be doing what he can.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Melanic on Mon, 10 August 2015, 17:54:18
Let me first lay a disclaimer that I'm not trying to be a white knight, but I personally don't mind the wait. Everything else takes forever as it is. I have faith in hwood. I'm sure he must be doing what he can.
I don't mind waiting (waited well over a year for another GB). However, updates would be appreciated. Even if nothing has happened.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Mon, 10 August 2015, 18:32:32
That's true, you have a good point there. It would be nice to know what is going on.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 10 August 2015, 21:15:46
Sorry about the lack of updates, I was just kinda waiting for anything new to happen before I posted
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Tue, 11 August 2015, 09:45:40
Sorry about the lack of updates, I was just kinda waiting for anything new to happen before I posted
If you don't mind me asking what is the current hold up? Last update didn't indicate that manufacturing had started but you were awaiting another quote if I remember correctly.

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 11 August 2015, 09:46:43
Sorry about the lack of updates, I was just kinda waiting for anything new to happen before I posted
If you don't mind me asking what is the current hold up? Last update didn't indicate that manufacturing had started but you were awaiting another quote if I remember correctly.
Just trying to find the best place at this point. I'd like to find a really good place I can use in the future as well
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Tue, 11 August 2015, 10:11:22
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days

Now it's been a month since this post. It's also been over a month since the adjusted invoices went out. Getting a little worried now. Surely you've got to have some kind of update for us???
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Steezus on Tue, 11 August 2015, 11:55:57
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days

Now it's been a month since this post. It's also been over a month since the adjusted invoices went out. Getting a little worried now. Surely you've got to have some kind of update for us???

It's a group buy, it is likely going to be awhile before you get the case. Group buys have taken over a year long for the product to get into the buyers' hands. I'm not saying this GB is going to take over a year but anytime you enter a GB you should understand that the dates the GB Leader gives are usually estimations. Also should be taken into account is that this GB is the first of it's kind, involving a carbon fiber case, there is a lot of design, testing, and manufacturing to be done to ensure that that the product is of high quality to ship out.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Tue, 11 August 2015, 12:02:09
OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days

Now it's been a month since this post. It's also been over a month since the adjusted invoices went out. Getting a little worried now. Surely you've got to have some kind of update for us???

It's a group buy, it is likely going to be awhile before you get the case. Group buys have taken over a year long for the product to get into the buyers' hands. I'm not saying this GB is going to take over a year but anytime you enter a GB you should understand that the dates the GB Leader gives are usually estimations. Also should be taken into account is that this GB is the first of it's kind, involving a carbon fiber case, there is a lot of design, testing, and manufacturing to be done to ensure that that the product is of high quality to ship out.

Problem here is that the delay has nothing to do with the design, testing or manufacturing.  The delay seems to be coming from shopping around and awaiting updated prices, however revised quotes were sent out a month ago, on what I assumed was a higher than expected pricing from the original vendor.  I was under the impression upon payment of the extra invoice, that manufacturing can begin through the original vendor. 

I am a mechanical engineer, and routinely send parts out for quote for the quantities that are described here.  It can definitely take a week or so to get a quote, but for a business to take a month to provide a quote, that is a sign that they are not interested in making the part and it is very unlikely that they will provide a quote that is competitive.

@hwood34 I know of some shops in the greater Portland area that are likely capable of doing this sort of work.  If you want me to submit a drawing for quote, feel free to PM me and I can get some quotes at this end.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 11 August 2015, 13:41:53

OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days

Now it's been a month since this post. It's also been over a month since the adjusted invoices went out. Getting a little worried now. Surely you've got to have some kind of update for us???

It's a group buy, it is likely going to be awhile before you get the case. Group buys have taken over a year long for the product to get into the buyers' hands. I'm not saying this GB is going to take over a year but anytime you enter a GB you should understand that the dates the GB Leader gives are usually estimations. Also should be taken into account is that this GB is the first of it's kind, involving a carbon fiber case, there is a lot of design, testing, and manufacturing to be done to ensure that that the product is of high quality to ship out.

Problem here is that the delay has nothing to do with the design, testing or manufacturing.  The delay seems to be coming from shopping around and awaiting updated prices, however revised quotes were sent out a month ago, on what I assumed was a higher than expected pricing from the original vendor.  I was under the impression upon payment of the extra invoice, that manufacturing can begin through the original vendor. 

I am a mechanical engineer, and routinely send parts out for quote for the quantities that are described here.  It can definitely take a week or so to get a quote, but for a business to take a month to provide a quote, that is a sign that they are not interested in making the part and it is very unlikely that they will provide a quote that is competitive.

@hwood34 I know of some shops in the greater Portland area that are likely capable of doing this sort of work.  If you want me to submit a drawing for quote, feel free to PM me and I can get some quotes at this end.

I believe CF can't be laser cut and must be cut with water jet...not sure if that's just any water jet or something special.

Some CNC's can do it but they can chip it is the bits are not sharp enough, and the shape of our switch holes wouldn't work for CNC anyway I guess.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Tue, 11 August 2015, 13:43:07

OK so not to get everyone's hope up, but I'm looking into a local place that opened up recently that is evidently cheap and does a really good job. I'll be back with details in few days

Now it's been a month since this post. It's also been over a month since the adjusted invoices went out. Getting a little worried now. Surely you've got to have some kind of update for us???

It's a group buy, it is likely going to be awhile before you get the case. Group buys have taken over a year long for the product to get into the buyers' hands. I'm not saying this GB is going to take over a year but anytime you enter a GB you should understand that the dates the GB Leader gives are usually estimations. Also should be taken into account is that this GB is the first of it's kind, involving a carbon fiber case, there is a lot of design, testing, and manufacturing to be done to ensure that that the product is of high quality to ship out.

Problem here is that the delay has nothing to do with the design, testing or manufacturing.  The delay seems to be coming from shopping around and awaiting updated prices, however revised quotes were sent out a month ago, on what I assumed was a higher than expected pricing from the original vendor.  I was under the impression upon payment of the extra invoice, that manufacturing can begin through the original vendor. 

I am a mechanical engineer, and routinely send parts out for quote for the quantities that are described here.  It can definitely take a week or so to get a quote, but for a business to take a month to provide a quote, that is a sign that they are not interested in making the part and it is very unlikely that they will provide a quote that is competitive.

@hwood34 I know of some shops in the greater Portland area that are likely capable of doing this sort of work.  If you want me to submit a drawing for quote, feel free to PM me and I can get some quotes at this end.

I believe CF can't be laser cut and must be cut with water jet...not sure if that's just any water jet or something special.

Some CNC's can do it but they can chip it is the bits are not sharp enough, and the shape of our switch holes wouldn't work for CNC anyway I guess.
Would definitely need to be water cut, with the square interior corners, a CNC won't work well.

Edit :accidentally said laser earlier.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Melanic on Fri, 21 August 2015, 21:58:48
Obligatory request for update.

If BBS is up and running now, I for one wouldn't mind giving up possible savings to get them in to production sooner. Unless of course there are serious issues with their quality.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 21 August 2015, 22:02:35
Obligatory request for update.

If BBS is up and running now, I for one wouldn't mind giving up possible savings to get them in to production sooner. Unless of course there are serious issues with their quality.

Waiting on a material quote from two other places, it takes a while since the 1.5mm isn't a common thickness for the CF
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Fri, 21 August 2015, 22:26:31
On a side note, what types of stabilizers will it take? Will I be able to retain my current Cherry PCB mounted ones? If not, can I stick Costar stabs on? If it won't take either, someone point me in the direction of Cherry plate mounts please! :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 21 August 2015, 22:45:47
On a side note, what types of stabilizers will it take? Will I be able to retain my current Cherry PCB mounted ones? If not, can I stick Costar stabs on? If it won't take either, someone point me in the direction of Cherry plate mounts please! :)

It looks like Cherry plate mount to me, but I could be wrong.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 21 August 2015, 23:02:07
On a side note, what types of stabilizers will it take? Will I be able to retain my current Cherry PCB mounted ones? If not, can I stick Costar stabs on? If it won't take either, someone point me in the direction of Cherry plate mounts please! :)

It looks like Cherry plate mount to me, but I could be wrong.

PCB mount
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 22 August 2015, 03:28:35
Sweet! Save myself the hassle of trying to find some plate mounts. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 22 August 2015, 03:30:48
Oh and excuse the double post but just wondering if you've confirmed the grey acrylic midpiece. If not, I'm imagining a clear frosted/diffused piece might look pretty amazing.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 22 August 2015, 03:32:09
Oh and excuse the double post but just wondering if you've confirmed the grey acrylic midpiece. If not, I'm imagining a clear frosted/diffused piece might look pretty amazing.
Yup, trying to get it as close to the color of the cut side as possible
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 22 August 2015, 03:39:46
Oh and excuse the double post but just wondering if you've confirmed the grey acrylic midpiece. If not, I'm imagining a clear frosted/diffused piece might look pretty amazing.
Yup, trying to get it as close to the color of the cut side as possible


Please don't make it too dark, let some light go through!  :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 22 August 2015, 03:48:51
Oh and excuse the double post but just wondering if you've confirmed the grey acrylic midpiece. If not, I'm imagining a clear frosted/diffused piece might look pretty amazing.
Yup, trying to get it as close to the color of the cut side as possible


Please don't make it too dark, let some light go through!  :p

Yeah, it's definitely gonna be transparent, but a light grey
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 22 August 2015, 04:56:39
Oh and excuse the double post but just wondering if you've confirmed the grey acrylic midpiece. If not, I'm imagining a clear frosted/diffused piece might look pretty amazing.
Yup, trying to get it as close to the color of the cut side as possible

Awesome, can't wait for next update (with hopefully good news)!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 22 August 2015, 05:41:05
Oh and excuse the double post but just wondering if you've confirmed the grey acrylic midpiece. If not, I'm imagining a clear frosted/diffused piece might look pretty amazing.
Yup, trying to get it as close to the color of the cut side as possible


Please don't make it too dark, let some light go through! 

Yeah, it's definitely gonna be transparent, but a light grey
Yes! So cool! I'm definitely looking forward to it! I hope the quotes will be positive so we can move forward.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 24 August 2015, 02:15:43
What about the quotes you were waiting for? :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 24 August 2015, 02:23:00
What about the quotes you were waiting for? :)
Over here in freedom land stores haven't opened from the weekend yet ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 24 August 2015, 03:01:48
What about the quotes you were waiting for? :)
Over here in freedom land stores haven't opened from the weekend yet ;)


Yeah right, forgot about that part. hehe
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 27 August 2015, 06:24:47
Still haven't heard about the manufacturers you contacted? :'(


Sorry for spam asking, it feels good to ask. :D
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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 27 August 2015, 23:57:19
tfw materials quotes take over a week to get
feelsbadman.jpg
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: archer on Sat, 29 August 2015, 02:15:07
tfw materials quotes take over a week to get
feelsbadman.jpg
hey, hwood.. ygpm
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 02 September 2015, 14:17:47
OK for real this time stay tuned for updates about the carbon fiber within the week. One thing I can say for sure is that BBS's acrylic piece price for some reason is actually a decent bit better than any other place I've gotten a quote from so we'll be ordering from them for that. So there is a definite there.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 02 September 2015, 16:26:49
OK for real this time stay tuned for updates about the carbon fiber within the week. One thing I can say for sure is that BBS's acrylic piece price for some reason is actually a decent bit better than any other place I've gotten a quote from so we'll be ordering from them for that. So there is a definite there.


Oh yeah baby! So much looking forward to the update.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Thu, 03 September 2015, 10:44:11
Sweet, sounds good! Looking forward to making a board with Ivan's BoB/Blanks and possibly switching up to MAR82's SISO whenever that happens. :3
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Fri, 04 September 2015, 03:32:38
OK for real this time stay tuned for updates about the carbon fiber within the week. One thing I can say for sure is that BBS's acrylic piece price for some reason is actually a decent bit better than any other place I've gotten a quote from so we'll be ordering from them for that. So there is a definite there.

Can't wait! (The hype train saga part 4) :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 04 September 2015, 06:50:38
OK for real this time stay tuned for updates about the carbon fiber within the week. One thing I can say for sure is that BBS's acrylic piece price for some reason is actually a decent bit better than any other place I've gotten a quote from so we'll be ordering from them for that. So there is a definite there.

Can't wait! (The hype train saga part 4) :D


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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 04 September 2015, 18:57:40
Just waiting on finalized PDFs to get this show on the road
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: VentureG on Fri, 04 September 2015, 20:29:17
(http://i.imgur.com/Sp6ylLS.gif)

yesssss
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: eeymiel on Sat, 05 September 2015, 07:27:03
The order form was still open :P Does this mean I'm in on this? If not sorry for the spam hwood..
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 05 September 2015, 10:24:58
The order form was still open :P Does this mean I'm in on this? If not sorry for the spam hwood..
Wow, can't believe I forgot to take that order form down lol. I mean since parts haven't been ordered yet there's no reason I can see to leave you out, I'll just wait to invoice once I get everything finalized
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 05 September 2015, 14:17:40
Just waiting on finalized PDFs to get this show on the road


Do you mean the quote is positive and they just wait on some inputs on your parts? :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 05 September 2015, 14:19:57
Just waiting on finalized PDFs to get this show on the road


Do you mean the quote is positive and they just wait on some inputs on your parts? :D

Yep, there was just one little weird thing with the quotes (a 30% price difference between regular and happy layout) but once I figure out what weird happened there, they just need all exact measurements and we should be good to go :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 05 September 2015, 14:24:02
Just waiting on finalized PDFs to get this show on the road


Do you mean the quote is positive and they just wait on some inputs on your parts? :D

Yep, there was just one little weird thing with the quotes (a 30% price difference between regular and happy layout) but once I figure out what weird happened there, they just need all exact measurements and we should be good to go :thumb:


Oh cool! That's a really good news indeed. Would it come from wrong measure on the quote?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 05 September 2015, 14:24:53
Just waiting on finalized PDFs to get this show on the road


Do you mean the quote is positive and they just wait on some inputs on your parts? :D

Yep, there was just one little weird thing with the quotes (a 30% price difference between regular and happy layout) but once I figure out what weird happened there, they just need all exact measurements and we should be good to go :thumb:


Oh cool! That's a really good news indeed. Would it come from wrong measure on the quote?

I asked if there were any glaring differences in the two files, just waiting for a response on their end
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 05 September 2015, 14:33:01
Just waiting on finalized PDFs to get this show on the road


Do you mean the quote is positive and they just wait on some inputs on your parts? :D

Yep, there was just one little weird thing with the quotes (a 30% price difference between regular and happy layout) but once I figure out what weird happened there, they just need all exact measurements and we should be good to go :thumb:


Oh cool! That's a really good news indeed. Would it come from wrong measure on the quote?

I asked if there were any glaring differences in the two files, just waiting for a response on their end


Ok cool thanks for your answers. I know nothing about making such quote nor what kind of files you need to provide them hence I was being a bit curious. 
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 05 September 2015, 15:50:58

Just waiting on finalized PDFs to get this show on the road


Do you mean the quote is positive and they just wait on some inputs on your parts? :D

Yep, there was just one little weird thing with the quotes (a 30% price difference between regular and happy layout) but once I figure out what weird happened there, they just need all exact measurements and we should be good to go :thumb:


Oh cool! That's a really good news indeed. Would it come from wrong measure on the quote?

I asked if there were any glaring differences in the two files, just waiting for a response on their end


Ok cool thanks for your answers. I know nothing about making such quote nor what kind of files you need to provide them hence I was being a bit curious.

They prob know that HHKB users like to pay more
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 05 September 2015, 16:52:34

Just waiting on finalized PDFs to get this show on the road


Do you mean the quote is positive and they just wait on some inputs on your parts? :D

Yep, there was just one little weird thing with the quotes (a 30% price difference between regular and happy layout) but once I figure out what weird happened there, they just need all exact measurements and we should be good to go :thumb:


Oh cool! That's a really good news indeed. Would it come from wrong measure on the quote?

I asked if there were any glaring differences in the two files, just waiting for a response on their end


Ok cool thanks for your answers. I know nothing about making such quote nor what kind of files you need to provide them hence I was being a bit curious.

They prob know that HHKB users like to pay more
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Hehe I'm no HHKB user anymore! I just liked the CTRL layout even though I didn't like the arrow placement nor the Fn position.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: E3E on Sat, 05 September 2015, 18:11:17
Could the price difference simply be that the HHKB has less switch slots to cut than the standard, and so is cheaper? I mean, it's not like 30% less cutting, mind you, so that is still a little weird. It's only like, four slots omitted, right? Yeah, that shouldn't create such a stark contrast in price.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 05 September 2015, 18:24:55
Could the price difference simply be that the HHKB has less switch slots to cut than the standard, and so is cheaper? I mean, it's not like 30% less cutting, mind you, so that is still a little weird. It's only like, four slots omitted, right? Yeah, that shouldn't create such a stark contrast in price.
Yeah, I mean I was expecting a small difference, but as you said it's literally a difference of a few holes, shouldn't be so large.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 06 September 2015, 16:30:36
PDFs submitted
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 06 September 2015, 16:36:36
PDFs submitted
Does it mean they will start production soon?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 06 September 2015, 16:39:14
PDFs submitted
Does it mean they will start production soon?
Yup.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 06 September 2015, 16:40:17
edit: nvm
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 07 September 2015, 01:07:42
PDFs submitted
Does it mean they will start production soon?
Yup.
Wouhou good! Did they give you an ETA already?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 07 September 2015, 01:08:07
PDFs submitted
Does it mean they will start production soon?
Yup.
Wouhou good! Did they give you an ETA already?

Not yet
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 07 September 2015, 02:10:09
PDFs submitted
Does it mean they will start production soon?
Yup.
Wouhou good! Did they give you an ETA already?

Not yet
Ok thanks.

How many orders were there in the end?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Mon, 07 September 2015, 04:28:16
Hopefully smooth sailing from here onwards!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 07 September 2015, 07:15:01
Hopefully smooth sailing from here onwards!
Yeah. I'm curious to know how long it could take for such job with our number of orders.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 07 September 2015, 12:57:21
Hopefully smooth sailing from here onwards!
Yeah. I'm curious to know how long it could take for such job with our number of orders.
Shouldn't take long at all, relatively small pieces and not really high numbers
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 07 September 2015, 13:00:02
Hopefully smooth sailing from here onwards!
Yeah. I'm curious to know how long it could take for such job with our number of orders.
Shouldn't take long at all, relatively small pieces and not really high numbers
Cool to know, thanks.

The real waiting game begins then. Waiting on BBS and your new manufacturer. So excited! First custom to be completed. :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: primitiveType on Tue, 15 September 2015, 12:23:30
Is lack of weight an issue with this? I 3d printed a case once and it was way too light to keep it from sliding around even with rubber feet.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Tue, 15 September 2015, 12:30:14
While weight is one factor to prevent sliding, it's far from the only one.  You could use 'softer' rubber feet, or rubber feet with greater contact patches to prevent sliding.

Nobody has received this product yet, so we cannot comment on the weight of it.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 15 September 2015, 16:44:51
While weight is one factor to prevent sliding, it's far from the only one.  You could use 'softer' rubber feet, or rubber feet with greater contact patches to prevent sliding.

Nobody has received this product yet, so we cannot comment on the weight of it.
I think one purpose of this GB was to make a lightweight case IIRC. Perhaps Hwood can comment on this as I may be mistaken.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Tue, 15 September 2015, 16:46:37
While weight is one factor to prevent sliding, it's far from the only one.  You could use 'softer' rubber feet, or rubber feet with greater contact patches to prevent sliding.

Nobody has received this product yet, so we cannot comment on the weight of it.
I think one purpose of this GB was to make a lightweight case IIRC. Perhaps Hwood can comment on this as I may be mistaken.
Yeah, I definitely don't want a heavier than necessary enclosure, this will go into my portable keyboard which I'm going to be carrying around.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 15 September 2015, 16:58:36
While weight is one factor to prevent sliding, it's far from the only one.  You could use 'softer' rubber feet, or rubber feet with greater contact patches to prevent sliding.

Nobody has received this product yet, so we cannot comment on the weight of it.
I think one purpose of this GB was to make a lightweight case IIRC. Perhaps Hwood can comment on this as I may be mistaken.
Yeah, I definitely don't want a heavier than necessary enclosure, this will go into my portable keyboard which I'm going to be carrying around.
I guess one could design a bottom ALU or stain steel plate in order to make it heavier though. As it would be done on little quantity, it would be expensive I think.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: W_hinklebottom on Tue, 15 September 2015, 17:43:04
Is this GB open to new orders? I would like to buy one but I didn't see an order form link.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 15 September 2015, 18:29:31
While weight is one factor to prevent sliding, it's far from the only one.  You could use 'softer' rubber feet, or rubber feet with greater contact patches to prevent sliding.

Nobody has received this product yet, so we cannot comment on the weight of it.
I think one purpose of this GB was to make a lightweight case IIRC. Perhaps Hwood can comment on this as I may be mistaken.
yep, something light for portability, I guess theoretically you could just use some sort of adhesive to attach some weights if its absolutely too light, or something like lead tape for tennis or golf
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 16 September 2015, 21:28:46
Here are the PDFs if anyone is interested in taking a look at them before they're sent out

More

(http://i.imgur.com/ikExP9F.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/4M3yF01.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/RE8f0p8.png)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: 9jack9 on Wed, 16 September 2015, 21:58:33
Mechanical Engineer here, first of all, I don't see anything wrong with the drawings :)

I was going to ask if the manufacturers are receiving anything like a STEP file or DXF?  These drawings are under-constrained, so they will need something describing the rest of the geometry.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 16 September 2015, 22:05:09
Mechanical Engineer here, first of all, I don't see anything wrong with the drawings :)

I was going to ask if the manufacturers are receiving anything like a STEP file or DXF?  These drawings are under-constrained, so they will need something describing the rest of the geometry.

these + DXFs
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: primitiveType on Thu, 17 September 2015, 15:38:19
I think I'm just not the target demographic for this. Which is a shame because I bet they are going to look gorgeous.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: VentureG on Thu, 17 September 2015, 16:18:06
I think I'm just not the target demographic for this. Which is a shame because I bet they are going to look gorgeous.

It's definitely not for everyone. I think it's a good value for what it is: an extremely niche product, made accessible for a reasonable price. For people who are willing to spend upwards of 200 dollars for hammer or mkc cases, this one is actually cheaper. It's even price competitive with TEX aluminum cases even with the acrylic mid piece. This case will definitely be one of the most unique around  for a long time.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 17 September 2015, 18:27:47
I think I'm just not the target demographic for this. Which is a shame because I bet they are going to look gorgeous.

It's definitely not for everyone. I think it's a good value for what it is: an extremely niche product, made accessible for a reasonable price. For people who are willing to spend upwards of 200 dollars for hammer or mkc cases, this one is actually cheaper. It's even price competitive with TEX aluminum cases even with the acrylic mid piece. This case will definitely be one of the most unique around  for a long time.

Yeah, a niche product in a niche hobby does not a large demographic make :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 18 September 2015, 02:34:14
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/43c5a172a28a5c68a541b7320012d016/tumblr_inline_mz9kp8U6v91qduwor.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: HannahPeach on Fri, 18 September 2015, 02:40:02
Is it too late to submit an order? Or am I just blind?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: primitiveType on Sat, 19 September 2015, 13:52:41
I think I'm just not the target demographic for this. Which is a shame because I bet they are going to look gorgeous.

It's definitely not for everyone. I think it's a good value for what it is: an extremely niche product, made accessible for a reasonable price. For people who are willing to spend upwards of 200 dollars for hammer or mkc cases, this one is actually cheaper. It's even price competitive with TEX aluminum cases even with the acrylic mid piece. This case will definitely be one of the most unique around  for a long time.

Yeah the price looks amazing. I almost pulled out my wallet, then I thought "Wait, do I need this?". Looking forward to photos from you guys
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Sun, 20 September 2015, 02:52:54
I grew up racing motocross and carbon fiber was the crème de la crème. I used to drool over cf exhausts. I knew I'd be in on this buy before I even finished reading the title.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 20 September 2015, 07:43:10
As the files have been finalized, is everything good to go? Have you placed the order already? :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: VentureG on Thu, 24 September 2015, 15:20:35
Since this is getting so close to fruition, would any one have any recommendations for shielding a pcb from the case? I know ngt mentioned using a sheet of rubber but would just a sheet of neoprene stuck to the bottom half work?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 24 September 2015, 16:16:13
Since this is getting so close to fruition, would any one have any recommendations for shielding a pcb from the case? I know ngt mentioned using a sheet of rubber but would just a sheet of neoprene stuck to the bottom half work?

Neoprene should do just fine as long as it's not too thick. Basically anything that isn't conductive and has a little bit of cushion.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 26 September 2015, 03:45:38
Wait why do we need insulating material between the pcb and case??? Isn't carbon fibre non-conductive anyway?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 26 September 2015, 04:26:48
Wait why do we need insulating material between the pcb and case??? Isn't carbon fibre non-conductive anyway?
I'm not sure why it would be needed either or at least I don't remember why. As the case is empty in the middle for those who didn't take the middle piece, the PCB should not be in contact with the bottom of the case, should it?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Joey Quinn on Sat, 26 September 2015, 14:38:40
Wait why do we need insulating material between the pcb and case??? Isn't carbon fibre non-conductive anyway?
I'm not sure why it would be needed either or at least I don't remember why. As the case is empty in the middle for those who didn't take the middle piece, the PCB should not be in contact with the bottom of the case, should it?

With a board that has an SMT controller using 3/8in spacers the usb ends up pretty close to the bottom plate but not enough to short.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 26 September 2015, 16:01:21
Wait why do we need insulating material between the pcb and case??? Isn't carbon fibre non-conductive anyway?
I'm not sure why it would be needed either or at least I don't remember why. As the case is empty in the middle for those who didn't take the middle piece, the PCB should not be in contact with the bottom of the case, should it?

With a board that has an SMT controller using 3/8in spacers the usb ends up pretty close to the bottom plate but not enough to short.
Ok thanks for the explanation.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Fri, 02 October 2015, 03:12:52
Obligatory any updates?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 02 October 2015, 06:30:53
Obligatory any updates?
machining place is taking their sweet time with responses >:D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Fri, 02 October 2015, 07:11:58
Damn :( I hope the machine shop will get the timing right and have the plates ready when the Zealio switches begin shipping out! Can't wait to put together my 60%.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: MrRooks on Sat, 03 October 2015, 16:31:12
Is it too late to submit an order? Or am I just blind?

I second this, anyone know?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sat, 03 October 2015, 19:37:15
Pretty sure orders are closed since hwood's already placed the order for the plates. We might have left overs or something, you could always try and ask.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sat, 03 October 2015, 23:37:25
Not sure how I missed this. HHKB layout looking on point. Would like to step up if anyone backs out or if there are extras  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:13:22
Not sure how I missed this. HHKB layout looking on point. Would like to step up if anyone backs out or if there are extras  :thumb:
Orders still open.

Up until this point, the company I'm currently going with has been pretty prompt in their responses, but for some reason getting this final quote seems to be taking absolutely forever.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:30:58
Not sure how I missed this. HHKB layout looking on point. Would like to step up if anyone backs out or if there are extras  :thumb:
Orders still open.

Up until this point, the company I'm currently going with has been pretty prompt in their responses, but for some reason getting this final quote seems to be taking absolutely forever.

Ah, great. How does one put in an order then? There isn't a link in the OP.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 06 October 2015, 21:31:56
Not sure how I missed this. HHKB layout looking on point. Would like to step up if anyone backs out or if there are extras  :thumb:
Orders still open.

Up until this point, the company I'm currently going with has been pretty prompt in their responses, but for some reason getting this final quote seems to be taking absolutely forever.

Ah, great. How does one put in an order then? There isn't a link in the OP.

PM'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 13 October 2015, 09:01:46
Hello Hwood!


Did you get your quote back from the shop? I hope they will not take as long for the machining as they did for the quote!  :))
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Mon, 19 October 2015, 05:54:44
Any updates please Hwood?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 19 October 2015, 18:50:53
This shop is just being unprofessional at this point with the lack of updates. I have another in line that seems pretty happy to take on the project (and even recognized it was a keyboard)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: NOLAnuffsaid on Tue, 20 October 2015, 07:58:08
Is it still possible to join this group buy?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Tue, 20 October 2015, 20:05:34
Thanks HWood!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 20 October 2015, 20:15:09
Submitted everything to a new place, now to wait again...


And I have some stuff to do tonight but I'll get you two sorted out with the orders
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: NOLAnuffsaid on Wed, 21 October 2015, 13:02:28
Submitted everything to a new place, now to wait again...


And I have some stuff to do tonight but I'll get you two sorted out with the orders
Pm me with details
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: lashiel on Fri, 23 October 2015, 11:18:44
Never built a keyboard, but signed up for the forums because I'm very interested. Can I still place an order?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 25 October 2015, 11:04:56
I wish this last manufacturer will be the good one!  :blank:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Xonar on Mon, 26 October 2015, 22:22:19
I now have all the parts I need for this build. Just waiting on the case... Hopefully this shop will be much quicker with the quote than the last. In any case I'm sure the long wait will be worth it when it finally arrives!  :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 27 October 2015, 09:45:43
I now have all the parts I need for this build. Just waiting on the case... Hopefully this shop will be much quicker with the quote than the last. In any case I'm sure the long wait will be worth it when it finally arrives!  :)


Yeah that's what I hope too! Please last shop, be fast to answer to sir Hwood!  :-[
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: mrgoldenzombie on Tue, 27 October 2015, 22:23:39
Looks dandy  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: vindaon on Sat, 31 October 2015, 18:14:38
Has the money been sent yet or are we still waiting to hear back from this new place? I was wondering if I could get my money back, kinda lost interest in 60% at this point.

Otherwise putting my set up for sale. Standard plate + Acrylic Mid, paid $127 total.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 31 October 2015, 20:49:27
Branching out my range of searching, just emailed around 10 new places both in Virginia and elsewhere. Many of these places specialize in smaller projects over industrial stuff, so I'm assuming these will work out much better. It's taking longer than anticipated by a long shot, but rest assured I will get these cases done.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 31 October 2015, 20:51:40
Has the money been sent yet or are we still waiting to hear back from this new place? I was wondering if I could get my money back, kinda lost interest in 60% at this point.

Otherwise putting my set up for sale. Standard plate + Acrylic Mid, paid $127 total.
pm'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: vindaon on Sat, 31 October 2015, 21:54:59
Thanks hwood.

Good luck with this buy, I still think it's cool. :cool: Just more into the 75% layout now.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 31 October 2015, 22:02:51
Thanks hwood.

Good luck with this buy, I still think it's cool. :cool: Just more into the 75% layout now.

Yeah, I feel ya there. I really got this started because I was super into 60% then. Even though I kinda moved on from the layout, still really liked the idea and wanted to see it completed :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Willyc277 on Mon, 02 November 2015, 12:24:08
Thanks hwood!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 02 November 2015, 12:30:10
Has the money been sent yet or are we still waiting to hear back from this new place? I was wondering if I could get my money back, kinda lost interest in 60% at this point.

Otherwise putting my set up for sale. Standard plate + Acrylic Mid, paid $127 total.
pm'd

Could I get a PM/refund as well? Paypal address is mxraca277@gmail.com. I asked 2 weeks ago and I thought you said you were going to let someone take over my order? Next step will be a claim through paypal.
PM'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 02 November 2015, 12:34:32
Got quick responses from 3 places already
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: lashiel on Mon, 02 November 2015, 13:38:35
Got quick responses from 3 places already

Awesome! That's pretty good news. I may have to actually start finding a PCB/switches/how to make a keyboard.  :blank:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 03 November 2015, 02:30:20
Got quick responses from 3 places already


Cool! What is the next step? Comparing their offer and picking the best one?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 03 November 2015, 02:30:45
Got quick responses from 3 places already


Cool! What is the next step? Comparing their offer and picking the best one?

Yup :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 03 November 2015, 02:34:35
Got quick responses from 3 places already


Cool! What is the next step? Comparing their offer and picking the best one?

Yup :thumb:


Cool. I hope this time is the good one! Looking forward to get one.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Wed, 04 November 2015, 06:35:34
My Zealios have arrived. Can confirmed very hyped.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 04 November 2015, 11:10:15
My Zealios have arrived. Can confirmed very hyped.


Yeah same thing for me here! So much hype as well! I hope Hwood will come back soon with a good news. :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 16:32:11
Another update: still talking with 3 separate places, though I'm almost surely going with one already. They've been great with quick responses (usually within 10-20 minutes) and right now are testing something out for me. So expect an interesting update Monday, possibly updates from the other two places sooner.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: lashiel on Thu, 05 November 2015, 16:38:03
Another update: still talking with 3 separate places, though I'm almost surely going with one already. They've been great with quick responses (usually within 10-20 minutes) and right now are testing something out for me. So expect an interesting update Monday, possibly updates from the other two places sooner.

We eagerly await news. Also really appreciate you being so prompt about updating us.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 17:14:18
Another update: still talking with 3 separate places, though I'm almost surely going with one already. They've been great with quick responses (usually within 10-20 minutes) and right now are testing something out for me. So expect an interesting update Monday, possibly updates from the other two places sooner.

We eagerly await news. Also really appreciate you being so prompt about updating us.

It's the least I could do after all these delays. Hopefully I've found a good company that I can do business with in the future for projects like this.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Thu, 05 November 2015, 17:38:02
Sounds good. Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: AdmiralSquid on Thu, 05 November 2015, 17:57:32
Thanks for all the quick updates, hopefully we get them sooner than later, my zealios are in and it's time to make something sexy  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 06 November 2015, 06:03:09
Another update: still talking with 3 separate places, though I'm almost surely going with one already. They've been great with quick responses (usually within 10-20 minutes) and right now are testing something out for me. So expect an interesting update Monday, possibly updates from the other two places sooner.
Oh yeah! I hope we'll definitely have the news on Monday. Looking forward for your next update.

Did they already give you an estimated time of manufacturing?

Thanks for the fast update. It is appreciated. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Gyokuro on Fri, 06 November 2015, 13:49:19
Is this still open? I am thinking of making the jump, even though I know I shouldn't... :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 06 November 2015, 13:53:39
Is this still open? I am thinking of making the jump, even though I know I shouldn't... :)
PM'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 06 November 2015, 13:59:18
Got another response from one of the other two places. They had originally quoted me for 1.3mm carbon fiber. They're contacting the manufacturer for a quote on 1.5mm now. This place is using a method that prevents delamination of the carbon fiber so the switch cutouts won't be uneven and will be structurally sound. The first shop is experimenting with a method that would be able to produce it more cheaply but with a different method that would still keep the plate intact. Still waiting on a quote back from the third shop.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 06 November 2015, 16:09:09

Got another response from one of the other two places. They had originally quoted me for 1.3mm carbon fiber. They're contacting the manufacturer for a quote on 1.5mm now. This place is using a method that prevents delamination of the carbon fiber so the switch cutouts won't be uneven and will be structurally sound. The first shop is experimenting with a method that would be able to produce it more cheaply but with a different method that would still keep the plate intact. Still waiting on a quote back from the third shop.

Pls ask them specifically if they are using genuine CF; there is a fair amount of black woven fiberglass marketed as CF these days. It may help to ask who is their supplier.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: lashiel on Fri, 06 November 2015, 16:32:19
Got another response from one of the other two places. They had originally quoted me for 1.3mm carbon fiber. They're contacting the manufacturer for a quote on 1.5mm now. This place is using a method that prevents delamination of the carbon fiber so the switch cutouts won't be uneven and will be structurally sound. The first shop is experimenting with a method that would be able to produce it more cheaply but with a different method that would still keep the plate intact. Still waiting on a quote back from the third shop.

I assume all of these will be filed, etc. so that we won't need to worry about the horror that is carbon fiber splinters?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 06 November 2015, 16:36:24

Got another response from one of the other two places. They had originally quoted me for 1.3mm carbon fiber. They're contacting the manufacturer for a quote on 1.5mm now. This place is using a method that prevents delamination of the carbon fiber so the switch cutouts won't be uneven and will be structurally sound. The first shop is experimenting with a method that would be able to produce it more cheaply but with a different method that would still keep the plate intact. Still waiting on a quote back from the third shop.

I assume all of these will be filed, etc. so that we won't need to worry about the horror that is carbon fiber splinters?

I don't think you will need to worry. It doesn't usually splinter like I think you are imagining. Think about it not as a piece of wood but more as a sheet of plastic, with fiber reinforcement. You don't normally encounter the fibers unless you sand, cut, or break it.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: lashiel on Fri, 06 November 2015, 16:39:49

Got another response from one of the other two places. They had originally quoted me for 1.3mm carbon fiber. They're contacting the manufacturer for a quote on 1.5mm now. This place is using a method that prevents delamination of the carbon fiber so the switch cutouts won't be uneven and will be structurally sound. The first shop is experimenting with a method that would be able to produce it more cheaply but with a different method that would still keep the plate intact. Still waiting on a quote back from the third shop.

I assume all of these will be filed, etc. so that we won't need to worry about the horror that is carbon fiber splinters?

I don't think you will need to worry. It doesn't usually splinter like I think you are imagining. Think about it not as a piece of wood but more as a sheet of plastic, with fiber reinforcement. You don't normally encounter the fibers unless you sand, cut, or break it.

Fair enough :D

Saw your topic in Making Stuff Together earlier today--super cool stuff.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 06 November 2015, 16:50:09


Got another response from one of the other two places. They had originally quoted me for 1.3mm carbon fiber. They're contacting the manufacturer for a quote on 1.5mm now. This place is using a method that prevents delamination of the carbon fiber so the switch cutouts won't be uneven and will be structurally sound. The first shop is experimenting with a method that would be able to produce it more cheaply but with a different method that would still keep the plate intact. Still waiting on a quote back from the third shop.

I assume all of these will be filed, etc. so that we won't need to worry about the horror that is carbon fiber splinters?

I don't think you will need to worry. It doesn't usually splinter like I think you are imagining. Think about it not as a piece of wood but more as a sheet of plastic, with fiber reinforcement. You don't normally encounter the fibers unless you sand, cut, or break it.

Fair enough :D

Saw your topic in Making Stuff Together earlier today--super cool stuff.

Thx bro. Progress is sooooo slowww though lol.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 06 November 2015, 18:08:21
Really cool to update us so often Hwood. Personally I like it that way. Thank you.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 09 November 2015, 12:22:07
The first company is sending me a sample of something interesting we're working on. Updates on that in a few days.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:28:07
The first company is sending me a sample of something interesting we're working on. Updates on that in a few days.


I'm excited like a virgin! Damn. Is it something different than the first spec?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:35:31
The first company is sending me a sample of something interesting we're working on. Updates on that in a few days.


I'm excited like a virgin! Damn. Is it something different than the first spec?

Aesthetically and weight-wise it should be the same. That's all I'll say for now ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 09 November 2015, 14:27:56
The first company is sending me a sample of something interesting we're working on. Updates on that in a few days.


I'm excited like a virgin! Damn. Is it something different than the first spec?

Aesthetically and weight-wise it should be the same. That's all I'll say for now ;)

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 09 November 2015, 14:35:24
The first company is sending me a sample of something interesting we're working on. Updates on that in a few days.


I'm excited like a virgin! Damn. Is it something different than the first spec?

Aesthetically and weight-wise it should be the same. That's all I'll say for now ;)


Damn you got me right there. I wonder what it could it be so it doesn't impact neither aesthetic nor weight ...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 13 November 2015, 15:50:21
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/670/23004187051_23b40bc6ac_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B3NtmF)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 13 November 2015, 20:36:16
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/601/22972234886_0aac674fd4_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AZYH6h)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 14 November 2015, 16:17:49
I'm pretty curious, what is it? Is it a numpad plate?


Does your test project with them was positive in the end? Will it be the end-game manufacturer?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 14 November 2015, 23:19:23
I'm pretty curious, what is it? Is it a numpad plate?


Does your test project with them was positive in the end? Will it be the end-game manufacturer?
This was actually just a little sample the guy sent me. And yea, it's looking really good so far. I'm almost definitely gonna end up using this place
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 15 November 2015, 13:53:38


I'm pretty curious, what is it? Is it a numpad plate?


Does your test project with them was positive in the end? Will it be the end-game manufacturer?
This was actually just a little sample the guy sent me. And yea, it's looking really good so far. I'm almost definitely gonna end up using this place

What do you need to check with them for you to say "almost"? :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 17 November 2015, 22:13:16
So while I won't be going with them unfortunately (found another place I liked more), I'd just like to say that Brydgeworks (and Steve who I assume is the owner) is a great place that is super helpful and responds incredibly quickly to answer all your questions (even after hours). Right now I'm just confirming the quote from the other place and then we can move forward with payment and production. And once I get all the cases in, I'll be sure to get them out the next day.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: lashiel on Tue, 17 November 2015, 22:52:50
So while I won't be going with them unfortunately (found another place I liked more), I'd just like to say that Brydgeworks (and Steve who I assume is the owner) is a great place that is super helpful and responds incredibly quickly to answer all your questions (even after hours). Right now I'm just confirming the quote from the other place and then we can move forward with payment and production. And once I get all the cases in, I'll be sure to get them out the next day.

(http://i.imgur.com/BAZ3gLD.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: grav3serker on Wed, 18 November 2015, 00:25:49
I'm assuming this is MX only, and not Alps compatible?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: manofinterests on Wed, 18 November 2015, 02:18:24
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but if the cutouts are the same as the ones in the render it should be alps compatible I believe.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Wed, 18 November 2015, 02:44:07
Regardless of whether or not the switches would fit, the Alps stabs wouldn't work at all.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 18 November 2015, 07:23:50
So while I won't be going with them unfortunately (found another place I liked more), I'd just like to say that Brydgeworks (and Steve who I assume is the owner) is a great place that is super helpful and responds incredibly quickly to answer all your questions (even after hours). Right now I'm just confirming the quote from the other place and then we can move forward with payment and production. And once I get all the cases in, I'll be sure to get them out the next day.


Oh yeah sweet baby Jesus! Thanks for the update. Did they tell you how long it would take to manufacture our project?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 20 November 2015, 20:25:05
Just sent off all the technical drawings just to make sure we get all the dimensions right. They're sending me a sample of a switch cutout and screw hole just to make sure the cutting process will work.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 20 November 2015, 20:46:01
Just sent off all the technical drawings just to make sure we get all the dimensions right. They're sending me a sample of a switch cutout and screw hole just to make sure the cutting process will work.


(http://files.gandi.ws/gandi56188/image/soon.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jersern on Sun, 22 November 2015, 07:24:52
Just sent off all the technical drawings just to make sure we get all the dimensions right. They're sending me a sample of a switch cutout and screw hole just to make sure the cutting process will work.

Awesome! My Zealios are demanding some love!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Vimto on Sat, 28 November 2015, 07:30:15
Is this still open? I'd love to get this case, I love Carbon Fiber and this would be my first custom keyboard.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: natemz on Sat, 28 November 2015, 09:37:12
Is this still open? I'd love to get this case, I love Carbon Fiber and this would be my first custom keyboard.
I'd be willing to let you take my spot. I just had a kid so I don't think I'm going to have the time to actually build another keyboard anytime soon.

If you're interested just PM me and we can figure out the details.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: manofinterests on Mon, 30 November 2015, 10:53:03
Hey Hwood! How is this current vendor turning out? The sample picture from your post a while back looks pretty sharp!

You have me pretty excited for this carbon case :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: kiwi24x on Mon, 30 November 2015, 12:51:39
Is this still open? I'd love to get this case, I love Carbon Fiber and this would be my first custom keyboard.
I'd be willing to let you take my spot. I just had a kid so I don't think I'm going to have the time to actually build another keyboard anytime soon.

If you're interested just PM me and we can figure out the details.
i know it's probably too late but any chance that position all open?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 01 December 2015, 07:39:59
So apparently the machine needed maintenance and due to the holidays they had to wait to get parts in and fix it. So a switch cutout sample is getting sent to me today
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 01 December 2015, 08:19:28
I just got an invoice where the case is $94 instead of $79 in the OP. I didn't see that communicated in the thread. Any explanation?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 01 December 2015, 13:05:31
I just got an invoice where the case is $94 instead of $79 in the OP. I didn't see that communicated in the thread. Any explanation?

not sure where I talked about it but earlier in the thread I stated that there had to be a price increase since the quotes I was originally getting were incorrect
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 01 December 2015, 13:07:45
I just got an invoice where the case is $94 instead of $79 in the OP. I didn't see that communicated in the thread. Any explanation?

not sure where I talked about it but earlier in the thread I stated that there had to be a price increase since the quotes I was originally getting were incorrect

Not a problem. I just wanted to check in. Looking forward to getting my hands on it!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 03 December 2015, 03:27:44
So apparently the machine needed maintenance and due to the holidays they had to wait to get parts in and fix it. So a switch cutout sample is getting sent to me today


Neat! Looking forward to your feedbacks on this sample. I hope the requirements will be met and we'll move forward on the project.  :thumb:


Thanks for your work Hwood. It has been frustrating for us but I bet you had the worst position as you were in the frontline between the manufacturers and us. :-[
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: LeandreN on Thu, 03 December 2015, 06:20:32
If it ends up to not work out with the current manufacturer, i can probably manufacture it with my factory if you want.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 03 December 2015, 10:04:51
If it ends up to not work out with the current manufacturer, i can probably manufacture it with my factory if you want.


That's nice of you to offer this solution as well. ;) I hope this manufacturer will be fine.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Hellcatz on Mon, 07 December 2015, 14:00:28
got a standard case up for grabs payed 99 usd pm me if you want it
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 07 December 2015, 16:57:39
Did you receive the sample Hwood?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 07 December 2015, 18:02:14
Did you receive the sample Hwood?

Yep, got it today. Cuts and everything looks great. Luckily I now see that the person who drew up the design for me had the incorrect dimensions height-wise so the switch won't fit in the hole. So once I get that sorted out we'll be good to go
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 07 December 2015, 18:24:08

Did you receive the sample Hwood?

Yep, got it today. Cuts and everything looks great. Luckily I now see that the person who drew up the design for me had the incorrect dimensions height-wise so the switch won't fit in the hole. So once I get that sorted out we'll be good to go

When you have time could you please post some pics?  Do you know the specs of the CF?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 07 December 2015, 19:16:46

Did you receive the sample Hwood?

Yep, got it today. Cuts and everything looks great. Luckily I now see that the person who drew up the design for me had the incorrect dimensions height-wise so the switch won't fit in the hole. So once I get that sorted out we'll be good to go

When you have time could you please post some pics?  Do you know the specs of the CF?

The marks around the hole are really emphasized by the light, just looking at it from a normal distance in my room I really can't tell it's there.

(http://i.imgur.com/ggB3viN.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/G39xWj1.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 07 December 2015, 19:48:02


Did you receive the sample Hwood?

Yep, got it today. Cuts and everything looks great. Luckily I now see that the person who drew up the design for me had the incorrect dimensions height-wise so the switch won't fit in the hole. So once I get that sorted out we'll be good to go

When you have time could you please post some pics?  Do you know the specs of the CF?

The marks around the hole are really emphasized by the light, just looking at it from a normal distance in my room I really can't tell it's there.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ggB3viN.jpg)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/G39xWj1.jpg)


I think it looks great. Looks like 1.5mil 3k twill weave. Should be awesome!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 08 December 2015, 00:04:26
Did you receive the sample Hwood?

Yep, got it today. Cuts and everything looks great. Luckily I now see that the person who drew up the design for me had the incorrect dimensions height-wise so the switch won't fit in the hole. So once I get that sorted out we'll be good to go
Thank you for your answer.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: azhdar on Tue, 08 December 2015, 06:37:04
Did you receive the sample Hwood?

Yep, got it today. Cuts and everything looks great. Luckily I now see that the person who drew up the design for me had the incorrect dimensions height-wise so the switch won't fit in the hole. So once I get that sorted out we'll be good to go

classic drhubble.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: manofinterests on Wed, 09 December 2015, 13:23:45
Hey Hwood!

The sample looks awesome! I was wondering if I could switch my plate from a normal 60% to a HHKB styled plate?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 09 December 2015, 18:46:36
Hey Hwood!

The sample looks awesome! I was wondering if I could switch my plate from a normal 60% to a HHKB styled plate?

Yep, sorry about that. Changed
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: Jumie on Wed, 09 December 2015, 18:51:16
Hey, any chance I could still join this gb? Or is it over already?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 09 December 2015, 20:08:15
Hey, any chance I could still join this gb? Or is it over already?

pm'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: stix on Tue, 15 December 2015, 06:23:09
Please tell me that I've not missed my chance. I need this in my life.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 15 December 2015, 14:53:53
Please tell me that I've not missed my chance. I need this in my life.

PM'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 15 December 2015, 14:54:29
So right now they're just doing a better technical drawing for me. After that we'll be all set to go :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: mashby on Tue, 15 December 2015, 17:03:28
So right now they're just doing a better technical drawing for me. After that we'll be all set to go :thumb:

Awesome. Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 16 December 2015, 21:14:05
Alright, just waiting on the invoice from the company now. What we're doing to ensure we get this right is they'll get the material needed for all the cases, but will only machine 6 cases and 3 acrylic pieces (one sheet of each) just to make sure everything is right. Then once those get sent to me and I can check to make sure everything is right we'll get going with the rest of the cases.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 16 December 2015, 21:15:05

Alright, just waiting on the invoice from the company now. What we're doing to ensure we get this right is they'll get the material needed for all the cases, but will only machine 6 cases and 3 acrylic pieces (one sheet of each) just to make sure everything is right. Then once those get sent to me and I can check to make sure everything is right we'll get going with the rest of the cases.

Sweet. Thanks for the update. I'm assuming these guys slow down around the holidays?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 16 December 2015, 21:15:35

Alright, just waiting on the invoice from the company now. What we're doing to ensure we get this right is they'll get the material needed for all the cases, but will only machine 6 cases and 3 acrylic pieces (one sheet of each) just to make sure everything is right. Then once those get sent to me and I can check to make sure everything is right we'll get going with the rest of the cases.

Sweet. Thanks for the update. I'm assuming these guys slow down around the holidays?

Not sure, I'll make sure to ask :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 17 December 2015, 02:01:11
Alright, just waiting on the invoice from the company now. What we're doing to ensure we get this right is they'll get the material needed for all the cases, but will only machine 6 cases and 3 acrylic pieces (one sheet of each) just to make sure everything is right. Then once those get sent to me and I can check to make sure everything is right we'll get going with the rest of the cases.
Really nice update! Thank you. Perhaps we'll be seeing them at the beginning of. January :). Can't wait to hear from the first samples.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case // Universal and Happy layout
Post by: lashiel on Thu, 17 December 2015, 11:55:13
Alright, just waiting on the invoice from the company now. What we're doing to ensure we get this right is they'll get the material needed for all the cases, but will only machine 6 cases and 3 acrylic pieces (one sheet of each) just to make sure everything is right. Then once those get sent to me and I can check to make sure everything is right we'll get going with the rest of the cases.

Fantastic. You're doing a great job running this, hwood :)

Also, love your avatar. ORCA NINJAS GO RAMBO
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 17 December 2015, 12:06:38
Alright, just waiting on the invoice from the company now. What we're doing to ensure we get this right is they'll get the material needed for all the cases, but will only machine 6 cases and 3 acrylic pieces (one sheet of each) just to make sure everything is right. Then once those get sent to me and I can check to make sure everything is right we'll get going with the rest of the cases.

Fantastic. You're doing a great job running this, hwood :)

Also, love your avatar. ORCA NINJAS GO RAMBO
Even I wouldn't call this a "great job"
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: lashiel on Thu, 17 December 2015, 13:30:25
Eh, **** happens, but you've been good with the updates, and have been keeping things moving.

That's all anyone can really ask.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 21 December 2015, 19:40:48
Paying first invoice tomorrow. Will update in a few days when I hear back.


Still ended up being more than expected :(. Oh well, if I ever do something like this in the future (hopefully...) I'll be more prepared.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 22 December 2015, 01:10:08
First invoice paid. I'm not gonna send out any more invoices, but since it's still even more than I was expecting, any extra people could chip in would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: Vimto on Tue, 22 December 2015, 02:57:17
how much more was it per case?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 22 December 2015, 16:28:01
how much more was it per case?

Around $10 more. Also, fun updates:

(http://i.imgur.com/T1fwLtS.png)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 22 December 2015, 16:34:36
how much more was it per case?

Around $10 more. Also, fun updates:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/T1fwLtS.png)


dat smoke.  8mm?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 23 December 2015, 04:07:25
how much more was it per case?

Around $10 more. Also, fun updates:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/T1fwLtS.png)



Is it the acrylic for the middle part?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 23 December 2015, 04:26:32
how much more was it per case?

Around $10 more. Also, fun updates:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/T1fwLtS.png)



Is it the acrylic for the middle part?

Yessir
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 23 December 2015, 04:39:45
how much more was it per case?

Around $10 more. Also, fun updates:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/T1fwLtS.png)



Is it the acrylic for the middle part?

Yessir


Ok nice! Do you mind taking a picture of the middle part with a light source behind it, please? I'm quite curious to see how the light goes through.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 23 December 2015, 04:47:10
how much more was it per case?

Around $10 more. Also, fun updates:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/T1fwLtS.png)



Is it the acrylic for the middle part?

Yessir


Ok nice! Do you mind taking a picture of the middle part with a light source behind it, please? I'm quite curious to see how the light goes through.
Well, it's with the cutter right now, but I'll be sure to ask them for a picture :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 23 December 2015, 07:39:10
how much more was it per case?

Around $10 more. Also, fun updates:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/T1fwLtS.png)



Is it the acrylic for the middle part?

Yessir


Ok nice! Do you mind taking a picture of the middle part with a light source behind it, please? I'm quite curious to see how the light goes through.
Well, it's with the cutter right now, but I'll be sure to ask them for a picture :thumb:
Oh ok my bad I thought it was in your hands. I can wait no need to bother them with that. ;)

I'm really happy to see this project moving forward. I'll send you $10 through PayPal ASAP.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: user 18 on Wed, 23 December 2015, 10:01:37
Glad this is moving forward! Really liking the look of that acrylic :thumb:

hwood, if you can send me a PM with your paypal address, I'll send you another $10 sometime in the next few days.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: mashby on Wed, 23 December 2015, 11:15:36
Glad this is moving forward! Really liking the look of that acrylic :thumb:

hwood, if you can send me a PM with your paypal address, I'll send you another $10 sometime in the next few days.

+1 -- I'll do the same.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 23 December 2015, 14:09:11
Oh ok my bad I thought it was in your hands. I can wait no need to bother them with that. ;)

I'm really happy to see this project moving forward. I'll send you $10 through PayPal ASAP.

Glad this is moving forward! Really liking the look of that acrylic :thumb:

hwood, if you can send me a PM with your paypal address, I'll send you another $10 sometime in the next few days.

+1 -- I'll do the same.

Thanks a bunch guys!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: eeymiel on Wed, 23 December 2015, 18:42:53
+1, send me your paypal too!
or confirm if it's the same you send the invoice from.  :-*
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 23 December 2015, 22:47:59
+1, send me your paypal too!
or confirm if it's the same you send the invoice from.  :-*

PM'd, thanks!!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: Vimto on Wed, 23 December 2015, 23:18:06
Send me your PayPal info and I'll send across another 10 usd.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (ALMOST TO PRODUCTION)
Post by: tippboyy on Thu, 24 December 2015, 12:34:26
I can send another $10 as well, just let me know.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 25 December 2015, 14:48:55
Thanks for all the help guys! I'll be sure to post pics once I get everything :thumb:
Title: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 25 December 2015, 15:52:37
Thanks for all the help guys! I'll be sure to post pics once I get everything :thumb:

How are you doing with the money?  Do you have enough yet?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 25 December 2015, 18:11:05
Thanks for all the help guys! I'll be sure to post pics once I get everything :thumb:

How are you doing with the money?  Do you have enough yet?

I mean, I'll probably end up being a bit in the red in the end. It's fine though, I'll just get a loan from someone so I can pay the cutter ASAP
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: stix on Sat, 26 December 2015, 19:40:26
More than happy to send another $10
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 28 December 2015, 16:15:21
YAY production! I haven't send the payment yet, I had a problem with PayPal. Can you PM me your paypal address just to be sure I don't send the money to someone else please? :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: manofinterests on Mon, 28 December 2015, 16:25:18
Hwood,

I wouldn't mind chipping in another $10 for the GB since your estimate was a bit short. PM me your paypal and I'll send you the money! Thanks for the hard work of finding a manufacturer, and checking the samples. I'm excited this is moving forward even more quickly now :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 30 December 2015, 08:45:36
Put me down for an additional $10 as well. GB has had a few bumps but you kept things on track. It will be a good day when we see the first one built.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: mashby on Wed, 30 December 2015, 11:22:18
Still standing by for PM with PayPal address.  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Auxo on Thu, 31 December 2015, 04:04:03
I'm a week late, but thank you for including me in this group buy! I am very excited to see this go through :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 05 January 2016, 13:13:50
OK so the guy I was talking to at the place actually just retired after the new year :))

But the whole thing has just been transferred to someone else at the place and I'll just need to re-send some files tonight and we'll be good to go
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Steezus on Tue, 05 January 2016, 13:19:30
OK so the guy I was talking to at the place actually just retired after the new year :))

But the whole thing has just been transferred to someone else at the place and I'll just need to re-send some files tonight and we'll be good to go

Damn you can't seem to catch a break here hwood. Best of luck to you, can't wait to see the finished product! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 06 January 2016, 09:20:30
OK so the guy I was talking to at the place actually just retired after the new year :))

But the whole thing has just been transferred to someone else at the place and I'll just need to re-send some files tonight and we'll be good to go


Damn we definitely have no luck at all in this GB! We are getting closer. We will get there eventually.


Thanks Hwood.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 07 January 2016, 12:45:48
The first set of cases should be shipped out to me tomorrow.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: NOLAnuffsaid on Thu, 07 January 2016, 12:47:14
This is a milestone. Congrats to you Hwood!!!!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: lashiel on Thu, 07 January 2016, 15:44:09
The first set of cases should be shipped out to me tomorrow.

Woo! Super excited. I should be getting my PCB and stabs from LeandreN soon too :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 07 January 2016, 15:58:03
The first set of cases should be shipped out to me tomorrow.

Woo! Super excited. I should be getting my PCB and stabs from LeandreN soon too :D

Ditto  :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 08 January 2016, 03:17:26
The first set of cases should be shipped out to me tomorrow.


Dang that's definitely a milestone! Thanks for the update. Looking forward for your pictures. :)

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 08 January 2016, 13:14:24
Tiny delay update. The guy in charge of my order had a packed day today and didn't want to rush the cut so he'll get it out Monday.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 08 January 2016, 19:11:53
Tiny delay update. The guy in charge of my order had a packed day today and didn't want to rush the cut so he'll get it out Monday.


Fair enough. How many pieces will be shipped on Monday?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 08 January 2016, 19:22:08
Tiny delay update. The guy in charge of my order had a packed day today and didn't want to rush the cut so he'll get it out Monday.


Fair enough. How many pieces will be shipped on Monday?
3 cases, 3 spacers
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 08 January 2016, 19:32:35
Tiny delay update. The guy in charge of my order had a packed day today and didn't want to rush the cut so he'll get it out Monday.


Fair enough. How many pieces will be shipped on Monday?
3 cases, 3 spacers
Are the middle pieces done by someone else?

I'm looking forward to your pictures.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 08 January 2016, 22:00:09
Tiny delay update. The guy in charge of my order had a packed day today and didn't want to rush the cut so he'll get it out Monday.


Fair enough. How many pieces will be shipped on Monday?
3 cases, 3 spacers
Are the middle pieces done by someone else?

I'm looking forward to your pictures.

Nope, all at one place
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 12 January 2016, 17:49:28
If anyone here could give me some help with a small problem with the CAD drawings that would be awesome.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: 9jack9 on Tue, 12 January 2016, 17:50:12
Mechanical Engineer here, PM me the details.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 12 January 2016, 18:26:54
Mechanical Engineer here, PM me the details.
PM'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 January 2016, 22:00:29
Just one more tiny fix to the spacer file and we'll be all good to go :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 14 January 2016, 22:02:33
Wow, I completely forgot this was a thing again. Hit me up and I'll throw the extra $10 your way. Forgot what your PayPal is.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 January 2016, 22:03:50
Wow, I completely forgot this was a thing again.

It has been a while :(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 15 January 2016, 20:07:31
Alright, thanks to some speedy help from 9jack9, we're back underway
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: 9jack9 on Fri, 15 January 2016, 20:19:52
Wouldn't call the help speedy but glad I could be of assistance.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: mashby on Sun, 17 January 2016, 16:25:15
(http://i.imgur.com/LTfLK.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Auxo on Sun, 17 January 2016, 17:17:16
I'm considering other options for kb stuff atm, if anyone wants to take over my position in this group buy, lmk!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:28:25
I'm considering other options for kb stuff atm, if anyone wants to take over my position in this group buy, lmk!

I'd like to, actually! :) Did you order the acrylic add-on?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Auxo on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:37:22
I'm considering other options for kb stuff atm, if anyone wants to take over my position in this group buy, lmk!

I'd like to, actually! :) Did you order the acrylic add-on?

I didn't unfortunately :\
if that is a problem for you, sorry bout that haha
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Sun, 17 January 2016, 22:41:54
I'm considering other options for kb stuff atm, if anyone wants to take over my position in this group buy, lmk!

I'd like to, actually! :) Did you order the acrylic add-on?

I didn't unfortunately :\
if that is a problem for you, sorry bout that haha

I think it'll be okay--I'm half of the way there if I can take over your spot on the GB, I pinged hwood34 about it!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 18 January 2016, 08:07:23
What is the current status of the GB Hwood? Did they send the 3 pieces on the beginning of last week or was it postpone due to the problem on the CAD?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 18 January 2016, 10:57:46
What is the current status of the GB Hwood? Did they send the 3 pieces on the beginning of last week or was it postpone due to the problem on the CAD?

Was postponed, we both just want to make sure everything is right. I sent him the right files and I'm sending him a switch so he can ensure the cutouts are completely correct.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 18 January 2016, 13:33:01
What is the current status of the GB Hwood? Did they send the 3 pieces on the beginning of last week or was it postpone due to the problem on the CAD?

Was postponed, we both just want to make sure everything is right. I sent him the right files and I'm sending him a switch so he can ensure the cutouts are completely correct.
Alright thanks. You are definitely right. Would be a pity that after all that wait we'd screw something over. We all waited several months I'm sure a few more days/weeks is fine. ^^
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: manofinterests on Mon, 18 January 2016, 23:16:43
As long as this groupbuy is still moving I'm happy Hwood :)

You've done a good job with updates and letting us know what's been happening. I'm excited for when the case finally shows up at my door. It'll be worth it!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 21 January 2016, 03:15:15
I got my new glasses case matching this board to come!
(http://i.imgur.com/d1HoCsz.jpg)


I AM READY!  :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: NOLAnuffsaid on Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:47:35
@Hwood can i change my address or is it too late?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 21 January 2016, 18:48:53
@Hwood can i change my address or is it too late?

Sure. pm'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Vimto on Fri, 22 January 2016, 09:28:11
A beautiful carbon fibre case.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78422.msg2020837#msg2020837

Hopefully this group buy will turn out just as good :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 25 January 2016, 04:11:35
A beautiful carbon fibre case.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78422.msg2020837#msg2020837 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78422.msg2020837#msg2020837)

Hopefully this group buy will turn out just as good :)


Yeah indeed!


As a matter of comparison, Hwood, does the middle piece will look like the one in the link above? I believe it is not the same material as the one we are using, is it? But in terms of color?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 25 January 2016, 12:36:30
A beautiful carbon fibre case.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78422.msg2020837#msg2020837 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78422.msg2020837#msg2020837)

Hopefully this group buy will turn out just as good :)


Yeah indeed!


As a matter of comparison, Hwood, does the middle piece will look like the one in the link above? I believe it is not the same material as the one we are using, is it? But in terms of color?

Color-wise it's close. Obviously not frosted though
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Vimto on Tue, 26 January 2016, 06:46:57
What size space bar does the Happy Hacking layout support?
Also are there any pictures showing the difference between the Happy layout and the normal layout?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 26 January 2016, 11:10:01
What size space bar does the Happy Hacking layout support?
Also are there any pictures showing the difference between the Happy layout and the normal layout?

The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 26 January 2016, 11:32:07
What size space bar does the Happy Hacking layout support?
Also are there any pictures showing the difference between the Happy layout and the normal layout?

The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.

Still time to add 6u space bar support? dem gateron PBT blank kits  :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 26 January 2016, 11:33:35
What size space bar does the Happy Hacking layout support?
Also are there any pictures showing the difference between the Happy layout and the normal layout?

The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.

Still time to add 6u space bar support? dem gateron PBT blank kits  :p

Sorry, I think we're just gonna go with what we have now just so we can move ahead
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 26 January 2016, 11:34:53
What size space bar does the Happy Hacking layout support?
Also are there any pictures showing the difference between the Happy layout and the normal layout?

The supported layouts for the happy case are 1, 1.5, 7, 1.5, 1 and 1.25, 1.25, 6.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25. There are probably more because it's the same universal bottom row that the normal case uses and the GH60 has some weird bottom row options but the two I listed were the ones I had it mind making the case. I could add the proper 6u space option if there's interest but I don't really see a point to adding a useless spacebar option.

Still time to add 6u space bar support? dem gateron PBT blank kits  :p

Sorry, I think we're just gonna go with what we have now just so we can move ahead

Heh, no problem, I was only being about 10% serious.

Hopefully we can get some good luck coming our way with this GB  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 29 January 2016, 23:53:18
So the shop got the switches 2 days ago, but they've been swamped with orders, so the process is taking a teensy bit more time than expected. Shouldn't be long til I have the first cases in my hands though :thumb:

On another note, I got this nice email from the guy I was talking to who retired:

(http://i.imgur.com/5xrJXAi.png)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Vimto on Fri, 29 January 2016, 23:56:25
Awesome to see this moving along. Any estimate when you'll see the first cases?

My PCB and switches from the Leandren Group Buy have arrived now, and I can't wait to make my first keyboard.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Sat, 30 January 2016, 00:16:51
If you send me mine first (since we're in drivable distance, lol) I promise to take gratuitous amounts of lovely pictures! ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: kevral on Sat, 30 January 2016, 03:50:17
Good lord, can't believe I missed this, this is the best looking case I have seen. Any chance of a second round?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 31 January 2016, 14:18:38
Good lord, can't believe I missed this, this is the best looking case I have seen. Any chance of a second round?

Unfortunately, with cost-restraints I'm not sure that I could do another round, seeing as this one already was pretty expensive and put me in the red. And frankly I'd like to move on to other stuff

I will be making a carbon fiber uTKL plate in the future though
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 31 January 2016, 14:23:04
If you send me mine first (since we're in drivable distance, lol) I promise to take gratuitous amounts of lovely pictures! ;)

See, I always think at first that it would be easy to drive somewhere to drop something off, then I remember shipping would still be half as much :p

I'm gonna be taking tons of pics anyway, don't you worry ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Sun, 31 January 2016, 16:11:17
If you send me mine first (since we're in drivable distance, lol) I promise to take gratuitous amounts of lovely pictures! ;)

See, I always think at first that it would be easy to drive somewhere to drop something off, then I remember shipping would still be half as much :p

I'm gonna be taking tons of pics anyway, don't you worry ;)

;) Any preliminary designs on the uTKL? Super interested if you can pull off a diffuser style one, since LEDs are all the rage these days ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 31 January 2016, 16:12:34
If you send me mine first (since we're in drivable distance, lol) I promise to take gratuitous amounts of lovely pictures! ;)

See, I always think at first that it would be easy to drive somewhere to drop something off, then I remember shipping would still be half as much :p

I'm gonna be taking tons of pics anyway, don't you worry ;)

;) Any preliminary designs on the uTKL? Super interested if you can pull off a diffuser style one, since LEDs are all the rage these days ;)

I'm actually just using JDcarpes design. A diffuser could be cool though, not really usefull for this material though :))
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Sun, 31 January 2016, 16:17:45
Up the ante! Polycarb instead of acrylic, bottom is transparent but top is CF!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: VentureG on Sun, 31 January 2016, 18:25:14

See, I always think at first that it would be easy to drive somewhere to drop something off, then I remember shipping would still be half as much :p

I'm gonna be taking tons of pics anyway, don't you worry ;)

The time approaches! My board is ready and waiting for this case.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 31 January 2016, 18:27:40
Up the ante! Polycarb instead of acrylic, bottom is transparent but top is CF!

 :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 01 February 2016, 09:14:41
Thanks for the updates. I'm looking forward to the pictures. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: manofinterests on Sun, 07 February 2016, 13:23:44
Just wonderin' where we're at since it's been a week since the last post here :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 07 February 2016, 13:31:30
Just wonderin' where we're at since it's been a week since the last post here :)
The guy has been swamped recently since they've been a man down, but I emailed him saturday, so I should get a response tomorrow. Trust me, literally any updates I have will get posted here as soon as a I have them
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Sun, 07 February 2016, 14:24:11
In hwood we trust! ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 11 February 2016, 00:15:07
(http://i.imgur.com/5xXvusC.png)

I swear, no matter the GB, someone is going to the damn hospital :))
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Thu, 11 February 2016, 09:19:17
Do they only have like two employees or something? ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 11 February 2016, 09:21:30
Do they only have like two employees or something? ;)

Well as you saw a bit earlier, they already lost one :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 12 February 2016, 03:17:01
Well even though it doesn't move fast, at least it moves forward. At this point we've waited so long that it would be nice it eventually delivers. Thanks for keeping us updated Hwood and for your work. Considering you are at Uni, it might not be the easiest for you.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 12 February 2016, 15:07:36
He sent the first three cases out today :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: NOLAnuffsaid on Fri, 12 February 2016, 16:01:49
He sent the first three cases out today :D
Fantastic news!!!!!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Fri, 12 February 2016, 16:20:37
He sent the first three cases out today :D

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: VentureG on Fri, 12 February 2016, 16:48:41
Hwood is giving me the hwood.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Fri, 12 February 2016, 17:36:00
I am so excite!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 12 February 2016, 17:46:24
He sent the first three cases out today :D

I'm excited to see these! Make sure you post some pics when you get them!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 15 February 2016, 03:17:54
He sent the first three cases out today :D

I'm excited to see these! Make sure you post some pics when you get them!


I'm pretty sure that's his intention! Especially since Hwood does really nice pictures!  :-*  Looking forward to see that as well. :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: lashiel on Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:13:27
So now that the end feels in sight, what kinds of builds are people planning? Switches, keysets, etc.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: NOLAnuffsaid on Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:22:29
So now that the end feels in sight, what kinds of builds are people planning? Switches, keysets, etc.
I've decided on an Infinity board with Cherry MX switches. I don't have a clue on a keyset though.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: VentureG on Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:23:07

So now that the end feels in sight, what kinds of builds are people planning? Switches, keysets, etc.

I've had a b. Face and switch stickered, lubed ergo clears for about 9 months. Just got carbon last month.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Vimto on Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:39:44
B.Face and either Gateron Blues, or Zealios.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Hellcatz on Mon, 15 February 2016, 12:02:32
black purple and gold
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 15 February 2016, 12:12:36
This is one of the very few purchases I've made without a plan for it...really need to figure out what I want to do with this case.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 15 February 2016, 12:26:16
This is what it will look like to start with
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Mon, 15 February 2016, 13:38:13
I'm currently making Vintage Blacks in Vintage Brown PCB mount bases, stickered and lubed with 55g SPRiT springs. As for PCB, I'm trying to convince myself to put in an order for a GON NerD 60 PCB.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: xondat on Mon, 15 February 2016, 16:42:49
He sent the first three cases out today :D

Excited to see how this turns out, I wasn't around when this started but I get a hard on for carbon :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: eeymiel on Mon, 15 February 2016, 18:56:11
I've got zealios, a gon nerd 60 and a carbon black keyset waiting for this case.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: lashiel on Mon, 15 February 2016, 22:03:14
I've got zealios, a gon nerd 60 and a carbon black keyset waiting for this case.

Oooh nice. I seriously considered Carbon Black, but I think I'm going to give Deep Space a try. Go for a purple and black theme instead of just black.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 16 February 2016, 01:49:54
This is what it will look like to start with
  • Happy config.
  • Blank Gateron PBT (light grey alpha and dark grey mods) with blank CMY Mod Pack.
  • B.Face PCB.
  • Ergo clear alphas, linear modifiers  :thumb:


Haha we pretty much have the same config. Just instead of the ergo clear I will put 65g tactile zealios in it. Well for the keyset I'll be switching between the blank gaterons, hyperfuse and hack'd by geeks.


PS: forgot to mention I have a middle piece with RGB on the PCB as well.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 16 February 2016, 14:08:21
This is what it will look like to start with
  • Happy config.
  • Blank Gateron PBT (light grey alpha and dark grey mods) with blank CMY Mod Pack.
  • B.Face PCB.
  • Ergo clear alphas, linear modifiers  :thumb:


Haha we pretty much have the same config. Just instead of the ergo clear I will put 65g tactile zealios in it. Well for the keyset I'll be switching between the blank gaterons, hyperfuse and hack'd by geeks.


PS: forgot to mention I have a middle piece with RGB on the PCB as well.
We have similar taste. Only my 65g Zealios ended up in my Compact SQ and I'm still waiting for my Hack'd to be delivered (FML)!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 12:04:33
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/17/4fd488ba071c626c1388ca348e5d8257.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 17 February 2016, 12:15:12
(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/806/400/275.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 13:00:44
So, tiny problem. Turns out I wasted like $50 buying standoffs that are too long.

Can someone tell me which configuration of these screws (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Alloy-Steel-Socket-Head-Cap-WP162839/_/N-8n7Z1z0ny6t?searchBar=true&searchRedirect=scocket+head+screws&ssf=3&s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4XU61_AS01?$smthumb$#nav=%2Fproduct%2FGRAINGER-APPROVED-Alloy-Steel-Socket-Head-Cap-WP162839%2F_%2FN-8n7Z1z13l4xZ1z0ny6t%3FR%3D26LC98%26_%3D1455734926299%26picUrl%3D%252F%252Fstatic.grainger.com%252Frp%252Fs%252Fis%252Fimage%252FGrainger%252F4XU61_AS01%253F%2524smthumb%2524%26s_pp%3Dfalse%26searchBar%3Dtrue%26searchRedirect%3Dscocket%2Bhead%2Bscrews%26ssf%3D3) would work with these standoffs (https://www.grainger.com/product/MICRO-PLASTICS-Round-Standoff-5WE24?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4BU50_AS01?$smthumb$)

these (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Socket-Head-Cap-Screw-26KY82?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP)?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Wed, 17 February 2016, 13:58:57
So, tiny problem. Turns out I wasted like $50 buying standoffs that are too long.

Can someone tell me which configuration of these screws (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Alloy-Steel-Socket-Head-Cap-WP162839/_/N-8n7Z1z0ny6t?searchBar=true&searchRedirect=scocket+head+screws&ssf=3&s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4XU61_AS01?$smthumb$#nav=%2Fproduct%2FGRAINGER-APPROVED-Alloy-Steel-Socket-Head-Cap-WP162839%2F_%2FN-8n7Z1z13l4xZ1z0ny6t%3FR%3D26LC98%26_%3D1455734926299%26picUrl%3D%252F%252Fstatic.grainger.com%252Frp%252Fs%252Fis%252Fimage%252FGrainger%252F4XU61_AS01%253F%2524smthumb%2524%26s_pp%3Dfalse%26searchBar%3Dtrue%26searchRedirect%3Dscocket%2Bhead%2Bscrews%26ssf%3D3) would work with these standoffs (https://www.grainger.com/product/MICRO-PLASTICS-Round-Standoff-5WE24?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4BU50_AS01?$smthumb$)

these (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Socket-Head-Cap-Screw-26KY82?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP)?

I recommend seeing if the similar measurements that olkb.co uses for Plancks would work (I think they're metric though). I can help look into this a little bit later.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Joey Quinn on Wed, 17 February 2016, 14:11:25
So, tiny problem. Turns out I wasted like $50 buying standoffs that are too long.

Can someone tell me which configuration of these screws (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Alloy-Steel-Socket-Head-Cap-WP162839/_/N-8n7Z1z0ny6t?searchBar=true&searchRedirect=scocket+head+screws&ssf=3&s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4XU61_AS01?$smthumb$#nav=%2Fproduct%2FGRAINGER-APPROVED-Alloy-Steel-Socket-Head-Cap-WP162839%2F_%2FN-8n7Z1z13l4xZ1z0ny6t%3FR%3D26LC98%26_%3D1455734926299%26picUrl%3D%252F%252Fstatic.grainger.com%252Frp%252Fs%252Fis%252Fimage%252FGrainger%252F4XU61_AS01%253F%2524smthumb%2524%26s_pp%3Dfalse%26searchBar%3Dtrue%26searchRedirect%3Dscocket%2Bhead%2Bscrews%26ssf%3D3) would work with these standoffs (https://www.grainger.com/product/MICRO-PLASTICS-Round-Standoff-5WE24?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4BU50_AS01?$smthumb$)

these (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Socket-Head-Cap-Screw-26KY82?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP)?

Those standoffs are going to be 1/4in long which will leave the case shorter than most sandwich cases. I'd recommend 3/8in standoffs because it'll leave the keycaps at a regular 3/4in height (from cap bottom to table) and 1/4in will result in usb clearance issues. Also if anyone plans on hand wiring a 1/2in standoff will be necessary because the teensy needs more clearance.

As far as screw length goes just divide the standoff length by 2, with the plate thickness they won't hit each other.

Edit: and if you aren't counter sinking the plates you'll want button head or similar
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Wed, 17 February 2016, 14:17:23

Those standoffs are going to be 1/4in long which will leave the case shorter than most sandwich cases. I'd recommend 3/8in standoffs because it'll leave the keycaps at a regular 3/4in height (from cap bottom to table) and 1/4in will result in usb clearance issues. Also if anyone plans on hand wiring a 1/2in standoff will be necessary because the teensy needs more clearance.

As far as screw length goes just divide the standoff length by 2, with the plate thickness they won't hit each other.

Edit: and if you aren't counter sinking the plates you'll want button head or similar

Countersunk screws look better :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Joey Quinn on Wed, 17 February 2016, 14:18:25

Those standoffs are going to be 1/4in long which will leave the case shorter than most sandwich cases. I'd recommend 3/8in standoffs because it'll leave the keycaps at a regular 3/4in height (from cap bottom to table) and 1/4in will result in usb clearance issues. Also if anyone plans on hand wiring a 1/2in standoff will be necessary because the teensy needs more clearance.

As far as screw length goes just divide the standoff length by 2, with the plate thickness they won't hit each other.

Edit: and if you aren't counter sinking the plates you'll want button head or similar

Countersunk screws look better :thumb:

Yes but if the plate isn't counter sunk they'll sit very weirdly and won't tighten correctly. It'll look like ****.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Wed, 17 February 2016, 14:20:09

Yes but if the plate isn't counter sunk they'll sit very weirdly and won't tighten correctly. It'll look like ****.

Definitely true. But hwood34 hasn't shown us the beauty yet! ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 14:42:59
So, tiny problem. Turns out I wasted like $50 buying standoffs that are too long.

Can someone tell me which configuration of these screws (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Alloy-Steel-Socket-Head-Cap-WP162839/_/N-8n7Z1z0ny6t?searchBar=true&searchRedirect=scocket+head+screws&ssf=3&s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4XU61_AS01?$smthumb$#nav=%2Fproduct%2FGRAINGER-APPROVED-Alloy-Steel-Socket-Head-Cap-WP162839%2F_%2FN-8n7Z1z13l4xZ1z0ny6t%3FR%3D26LC98%26_%3D1455734926299%26picUrl%3D%252F%252Fstatic.grainger.com%252Frp%252Fs%252Fis%252Fimage%252FGrainger%252F4XU61_AS01%253F%2524smthumb%2524%26s_pp%3Dfalse%26searchBar%3Dtrue%26searchRedirect%3Dscocket%2Bhead%2Bscrews%26ssf%3D3) would work with these standoffs (https://www.grainger.com/product/MICRO-PLASTICS-Round-Standoff-5WE24?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4BU50_AS01?$smthumb$)

these (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Socket-Head-Cap-Screw-26KY82?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP)?

Those standoffs are going to be 1/4in long which will leave the case shorter than most sandwich cases. I'd recommend 3/8in standoffs because it'll leave the keycaps at a regular 3/4in height (from cap bottom to table) and 1/4in will result in usb clearance issues. Also if anyone plans on hand wiring a 1/2in standoff will be necessary because the teensy needs more clearance.

As far as screw length goes just divide the standoff length by 2, with the plate thickness they won't hit each other.

Edit: and if you aren't counter sinking the plates you'll want button head or similar

So something like this (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Mach-Screw-2BY28)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Wed, 17 February 2016, 14:54:15
What do you think about socket cap with Torx?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Joey Quinn on Wed, 17 February 2016, 15:22:18
So something like this (https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Mach-Screw-2BY28)

Yeah, a binder head will work fine and the length will be perfect.

What do you think about socket cap with Torx?

That'll be taller than a binder or button head and most people might not have torx but I suppose it's up to the people in the GB.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 15:43:18
I don't suppose anyone is interested in 200 of 3/4" binding posts?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:32:20
Spacers and screws ordered, should be here around the 22nd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Wed, 17 February 2016, 20:06:23
Super excited!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: radio_killah on Wed, 17 February 2016, 20:08:51
Super excited!

OMG ME TOO!  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 18 February 2016, 04:06:23
Spacers and screws ordered, should be here around the 22nd


Alright thanks for handling the little crisis! I guess you paid with your own funds, didn't you? Do you need to split the amount? I'm not really in a good financial situation atm but I can help I'm sure!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 18 February 2016, 09:34:56
Spacers and screws ordered, should be here around the 22nd


Alright thanks for handling the little crisis! I guess you paid with your own funds, didn't you? Do you need to split the amount? I'm not really in a good financial situation atm but I can help I'm sure!

It's fine, wouldn't want to put you in a worse position
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 18 February 2016, 17:42:37
Spacers and screws ordered, should be here around the 22nd


Alright thanks for handling the little crisis! I guess you paid with your own funds, didn't you? Do you need to split the amount? I'm not really in a good financial situation atm but I can help I'm sure!

It's fine, wouldn't want to put you in a worse position
Well I can't give you $50 but I can ship in $10 like the last time if that helps. I know that you are not rolling in money either as you are a student and this project took in your pockets. :/
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 15:05:51
Got the spacers and screws today. Everything is fine, except the spacers a teensy bit too wide. Luckily, since they're nylon you can just sand them a tiny bit and they fit nicely. I'll send out the first six sets to people to make sure everything is in order
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 22 February 2016, 15:44:07
Cool, great news!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:28:29
And here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43865.msg2067880#msg2067880) are some quick shots of the full cases. I'll work to get some prettier shots once I get the second round of cases
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Vimto on Mon, 22 February 2016, 16:53:53
They look amazing
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Mon, 22 February 2016, 17:34:59
HOLY MOLY! Looks awesome!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: user 18 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 17:49:29
Beautiful. Has it been confirmed that everything fits properly now?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 22 February 2016, 17:51:14
Beautiful. Has it been confirmed that everything fits properly now?

Yup :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: axtran on Mon, 22 February 2016, 18:09:29
Ooh mass production! (or as quick as one man can do it... lol)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 23 February 2016, 04:49:05
And here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43865.msg2067880#msg2067880) are some quick shots of the full cases. I'll work to get some prettier shots once I get the second round of cases


Oh yeah baby! As pretty as I was expecting it to be! When you'll have the time for the prettier shots, do you mind taking some profile pictures with the middle piece as well please? So far it seems to give pretty much the same look as if it was a frosty polycarb middle piece IMO which is awesome! :D


Did they give you an ETA for the second round of cases btw?


Thanks again Hwood!


P.S: I wonder how much does it weigh as well.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 23 February 2016, 19:42:06
And here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43865.msg2067880#msg2067880) are some quick shots of the full cases. I'll work to get some prettier shots once I get the second round of cases


Oh yeah baby! As pretty as I was expecting it to be! When you'll have the time for the prettier shots, do you mind taking some profile pictures with the middle piece as well please? So far it seems to give pretty much the same look as if it was a frosty polycarb middle piece IMO which is awesome! :D


Did they give you an ETA for the second round of cases btw?


Thanks again Hwood!


P.S: I wonder how much does it weigh as well.

Yeah, the waterjetting seems to have given it sort of a frosted look. I'm just waiting til the first set of people get their cases and confirm that everything is perfect before making the last batch.

And I totally forgot to weigh, guess either someone here can do it or I will if no one does by the time I get the next cases
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 23 February 2016, 20:24:28
IT TOOK A REALLY LONG TIME BUT FIRST CASES ARE GOING OUT TOMORROW PRAISE THE LORD
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 23 February 2016, 20:50:22
IT TOOK A REALLY LONG TIME BUT FIRST CASES ARE GOING OUT TOMORROW PRAISE THE LORD

The dream is alive!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 23 February 2016, 21:18:56
IT TOOK A REALLY LONG TIME BUT FIRST CASES ARE GOING OUT TOMORROW PRAISE THE LORD

Great job dude.

Can't wait to get building once mine arrives, all in due time  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: axtran on Tue, 23 February 2016, 21:19:31
Everyone, please take build pictures! :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: VentureG on Tue, 23 February 2016, 21:39:51
And here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43865.msg2067880#msg2067880) are some quick shots of the full cases. I'll work to get some prettier shots once I get the second round of cases


Oh yeah baby! As pretty as I was expecting it to be! When you'll have the time for the prettier shots, do you mind taking some profile pictures with the middle piece as well please? So far it seems to give pretty much the same look as if it was a frosty polycarb middle piece IMO which is awesome! :D


Did they give you an ETA for the second round of cases btw?


Thanks again Hwood!


P.S: I wonder how much does it weigh as well.

Yeah, the waterjetting seems to have given it sort of a frosted look. I'm just waiting til the first set of people get their cases and confirm that everything is perfect before making the last batch.

And I totally forgot to weigh, guess either someone here can do it or I will if no one does by the time I get the next cases

Will do if I'm on the first batch! I think I like the frosted look more from what I see of it.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION)
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 24 February 2016, 08:27:30
IT TOOK A REALLY LONG TIME BUT FIRST CASES ARE GOING OUT TOMORROW PRAISE THE LORD


Oh yes! Now wait & see! :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 24 February 2016, 13:40:11
All packages shipped out today. Not to get ahead of myself, but I'm looking into another interesting CF project
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: lolpes on Wed, 24 February 2016, 15:06:39
All packages shipped out today. Not to get ahead of myself, but I'm looking into another interesting CF project

The same case, but for 40% keyboards? :3 I have been wanting a case for my hypermicro
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 24 February 2016, 15:07:21
All packages shipped out today. Not to get ahead of myself, but I'm looking into another interesting CF project

The same case, but for 40% keyboards? :3 I have been wanting a case for my hypermicro

That is definitely an interesting idea, not sure what sort of market there is for that though :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: lolpes on Wed, 24 February 2016, 15:16:34
well there is, the pcb has the same mounting holes as the jd40 and other similar 40% boards i think :p but regardless, would it be possible to do a one off during the production of your next batch or would it cost too much?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 24 February 2016, 16:16:22
well there is, the pcb has the same mounting holes as the jd40 and other similar 40% boards i thinkbut regardless, would it be possible to do a one off during the production of your next batch or would it cost too much?
My guess would be that it would cost too much for you as it would be a unique run hence unique machine/tooling configuration and so on.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 24 February 2016, 16:30:24
well there is, the pcb has the same mounting holes as the jd40 and other similar 40% boards i thinkbut regardless, would it be possible to do a one off during the production of your next batch or would it cost too much?
My guess would be that it would cost too much for you as it would be a unique run hence unique machine/tooling configuration and so on.

Well actually, now that I think about it, waterjetting probably wouldn't be near as subject to MOQ as CNC or something similar. I'll ask the place if someone could get me the CAD files for it

And what I meant originally is that I don't think there would be much demand for 40% cases at all, since this buy only had 35 orders and 60% is a pretty popular layout.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: lolpes on Wed, 24 February 2016, 16:33:06
well yeah, but there is a lot more offering for 60% cases in the market right now, as for 40% that is not the case (lol)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 24 February 2016, 16:42:25
well yeah, but there is a lot more offering for 60% cases in the market right now, as for 40% that is not the case (lol)

That's also true. I'll look into the case :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: lolpes on Wed, 24 February 2016, 17:40:09
awesome! thank you ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: Vimto on Wed, 24 February 2016, 21:18:20
Is there a list of who's getting shipped in which batch?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 24 February 2016, 22:15:02
Is there a list of who's getting shipped in which batch?

First 6 people will already know, then there's just one more round that will get everyone
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: mashby on Thu, 25 February 2016, 14:17:25
Mine arrives tomorrow. I'll be sure to post pics!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 25 February 2016, 14:34:35
Mine arrives tomorrow. I'll be sure to post pics!

Same, but I probably won't be able to post pics as I'm going out of town
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 25 February 2016, 16:24:54
Mine arrives tomorrow. I'll be sure to post pics!
Hehe looking forward to see these nice pictures! Mine should be here in a week or 2 I guess. It gives me time to learn to solder. :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 February 2016, 20:52:34
Got mine today. Everything was packed securely and arrived undamaged.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/9ed838e9671a532d081167fd7679be19.jpg)

Here are the weights of the individual pieces:

Top Plate
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/e87fd53970c4c6ea294acebaa00eed40.jpg)

Smoked Spacer
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/940ff4d9817d674b9c17a8b5c6356454.jpg)

Bottom Plate (there are some marks on the unfinished side; I might be able to wash them off)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/0de016edb9b026774637113b9244a4e5.jpg)

Hardware
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/b6036d9369dce67376815930f4d15742.jpg)

I'll do a more detailed examination tomorrow morning but my initial impression is good.

Thanks Hwood for all your hard work on this!  I think everyone will be happy with them.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 26 February 2016, 20:59:43
By the way the stock plastic case weighs 132g, and the Ti plate weighs 107g.  I weighed those last year in this post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54825.msg1727946#msg1727946
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 27 February 2016, 08:29:37
Hwood I have some questions, sent you a PM.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 27 February 2016, 13:31:35
Got mine today. Everything was packed securely and arrived undamaged.

Show Image
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/9ed838e9671a532d081167fd7679be19.jpg)


Here are the weights of the individual pieces:

Top Plate
Show Image
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/e87fd53970c4c6ea294acebaa00eed40.jpg)


Smoked Spacer
Show Image
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/940ff4d9817d674b9c17a8b5c6356454.jpg)


Bottom Plate (there are some marks on the unfinished side; I might be able to wash them off)
Show Image
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/0de016edb9b026774637113b9244a4e5.jpg)


Hardware
Show Image
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/b6036d9369dce67376815930f4d15742.jpg)


I'll do a more detailed examination tomorrow morning but my initial impression is good.

Thanks Hwood for all your hard work on this!  I think everyone will be happy with them.


It is going to be some real light keyboard! Might need to use good pads on the back for it not to slide on the desk though. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: axtran on Sat, 27 February 2016, 13:45:34
Yeah. Pads would be good.

Another thing to consider is noise since CF is loud! We need a sound clip if one of you guys can do one.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: VentureG on Sat, 27 February 2016, 13:51:16
Sorbothane feet or something of the like would be good.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (PRODUCTION/SHIPPING)
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 27 February 2016, 14:44:48
Well, if anyone feels confident enough with CAD drawing to draw up a new top plate (maybe just add to Swills plate) have at it. Dr. Hubble obviously can't.

Honestly don't know why I trusted him enough not to at least have an acrylic proto done first.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sat, 27 February 2016, 15:09:02

Well, if anyone feels confident enough with CAD drawing to draw up a new top plate (maybe just add to Swills plate) have at it. Dr. Hubble obviously can't.

Honestly don't know why I trusted him enough not to at least have an acrylic proto done first.

Sorry bro.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: Vimto on Sat, 27 February 2016, 19:50:28
What's happened? Is something wrong with the plates?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 27 February 2016, 22:58:38
If anyone was planning on doing some custom handwiring thing with this, please PM me
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 29 February 2016, 03:14:57
If anyone was planning on doing some custom handwiring thing with this, please PM me


Does the problem only concern people for handwiring?


Yeah. Pads would be good.

Another thing to consider is noise since CF is loud! We need a sound clip if one of you guys can do one.


What is a sound clip? Do you have a link to share? 
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: Vimto on Mon, 29 February 2016, 10:34:49
I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 29 February 2016, 10:52:28

I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?

When I started to assemble my case there were some issues with the design, issues in the original spacing that was done by DrHubble. We Skyped about it and agree that it is a major issue.

So now Hwood is working to get the design fixed.  This is not his fault; he was relying on a well-known designer's expertise. We can all be extra encouraging to him as he's got extra work now to get this fixed, plus the issue of 6(?)x cases produced that are now useless for anything other than handwiring.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 10:53:47
I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?

The switch holes were incorrectly spaced by the person who designed the standard layout (the happy was done in part by someone else, so it might be fine). From what heedpants has told me, the keycaps still fit fine, so if someone wants to simply handwire the case, they can.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 29 February 2016, 10:59:31

I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?

When I started to assemble my case there were some issues with the design, issues in the original spacing that was done by DrHubble. We Skyped about it and agree that it is a major issue.

So now Hwood is working to get the design fixed.  This is not his fault; he was relying on a well-known designer's expertise. We can all be extra encouraging to him as he's got extra work now to get this fixed, plus the issue of 6(?)x cases produced that are now useless for anything other than handwiring.


Damn that sucks hard. I thought the GB was done. Do we need to redo the whole case or just the top plate? I guess this means money has been wasted for the 6 first cases. You did good Hwood by not producing all the cases at once! Poor Hwood, I bet you were happy that it was finally coming to an end ... That's a pity you can't rely on someone to do the job properly (talking about the designer not Hwood).
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 11:03:23

I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?

When I started to assemble my case there were some issues with the design, issues in the original spacing that was done by DrHubble. We Skyped about it and agree that it is a major issue.

So now Hwood is working to get the design fixed.  This is not his fault; he was relying on a well-known designer's expertise. We can all be extra encouraging to him as he's got extra work now to get this fixed, plus the issue of 6(?)x cases produced that are now useless for anything other than handwiring.


Damn that sucks hard. I thought the GB was done. Do we need to redo the whole case or just the top plate? I guess this means money has been wasted for the 6 first cases. You did good Hwood by not producing all the cases at once! Poor Hwood, I bet you were happy that it was finally coming to an end ... That's a pity you can't rely on someone to do the job properly (talking about the designer not Hwood).

Well, I haven't heard about problems from people who ordered the happy cases, so I'm not sure there's a problem there. I think if we redesign it right I'll only have to replace the top plate.


still sucks though.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 29 February 2016, 11:08:57

I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?

When I started to assemble my case there were some issues with the design, issues in the original spacing that was done by DrHubble. We Skyped about it and agree that it is a major issue.

So now Hwood is working to get the design fixed.  This is not his fault; he was relying on a well-known designer's expertise. We can all be extra encouraging to him as he's got extra work now to get this fixed, plus the issue of 6(?)x cases produced that are now useless for anything other than handwiring.


Damn that sucks hard. I thought the GB was done. Do we need to redo the whole case or just the top plate? I guess this means money has been wasted for the 6 first cases. You did good Hwood by not producing all the cases at once! Poor Hwood, I bet you were happy that it was finally coming to an end ... That's a pity you can't rely on someone to do the job properly (talking about the designer not Hwood).

Well, I haven't heard about problems from people who ordered the happy cases, so I'm not sure there's a problem there. I think if we redesign it right I'll only have to replace the top plate.


still sucks though.


Well mine (HAPPY designed) should arrived soon so I could test for you if you want. How much does a top plate cost?


Which sucks even more is that it should be neither you nor us to take the financial-toll for the redo.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 11:16:26

I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?

When I started to assemble my case there were some issues with the design, issues in the original spacing that was done by DrHubble. We Skyped about it and agree that it is a major issue.

So now Hwood is working to get the design fixed.  This is not his fault; he was relying on a well-known designer's expertise. We can all be extra encouraging to him as he's got extra work now to get this fixed, plus the issue of 6(?)x cases produced that are now useless for anything other than handwiring.


Damn that sucks hard. I thought the GB was done. Do we need to redo the whole case or just the top plate? I guess this means money has been wasted for the 6 first cases. You did good Hwood by not producing all the cases at once! Poor Hwood, I bet you were happy that it was finally coming to an end ... That's a pity you can't rely on someone to do the job properly (talking about the designer not Hwood).

Well, I haven't heard about problems from people who ordered the happy cases, so I'm not sure there's a problem there. I think if we redesign it right I'll only have to replace the top plate.


still sucks though.


Well mine (HAPPY designed) should arrived soon so I could test for you if you want. How much does a top plate cost?


Which sucks even more is that it should be neither you nor us to take the financial-toll for the redo.

The top plate I'm guessing is probably two thirds of the cost.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 29 February 2016, 11:38:46

I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?

When I started to assemble my case there were some issues with the design, issues in the original spacing that was done by DrHubble. We Skyped about it and agree that it is a major issue.

So now Hwood is working to get the design fixed.  This is not his fault; he was relying on a well-known designer's expertise. We can all be extra encouraging to him as he's got extra work now to get this fixed, plus the issue of 6(?)x cases produced that are now useless for anything other than handwiring.


Damn that sucks hard. I thought the GB was done. Do we need to redo the whole case or just the top plate? I guess this means money has been wasted for the 6 first cases. You did good Hwood by not producing all the cases at once! Poor Hwood, I bet you were happy that it was finally coming to an end ... That's a pity you can't rely on someone to do the job properly (talking about the designer not Hwood).

Well, I haven't heard about problems from people who ordered the happy cases, so I'm not sure there's a problem there. I think if we redesign it right I'll only have to replace the top plate.


still sucks though.


Well mine (HAPPY designed) should arrived soon so I could test for you if you want. How much does a top plate cost?


Which sucks even more is that it should be neither you nor us to take the financial-toll for the redo.

The top plate I'm guessing is probably two thirds of the cost.


Outch! I hope there will be no problem on the Happy version then. :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (WELP)
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 11:48:43

I'm a little confused. Is this still on its way to production or have more issues been found which need correcting?

When I started to assemble my case there were some issues with the design, issues in the original spacing that was done by DrHubble. We Skyped about it and agree that it is a major issue.

So now Hwood is working to get the design fixed.  This is not his fault; he was relying on a well-known designer's expertise. We can all be extra encouraging to him as he's got extra work now to get this fixed, plus the issue of 6(?)x cases produced that are now useless for anything other than handwiring.


Damn that sucks hard. I thought the GB was done. Do we need to redo the whole case or just the top plate? I guess this means money has been wasted for the 6 first cases. You did good Hwood by not producing all the cases at once! Poor Hwood, I bet you were happy that it was finally coming to an end ... That's a pity you can't rely on someone to do the job properly (talking about the designer not Hwood).

Well, I haven't heard about problems from people who ordered the happy cases, so I'm not sure there's a problem there. I think if we redesign it right I'll only have to replace the top plate.


still sucks though.


Well mine (HAPPY designed) should arrived soon so I could test for you if you want. How much does a top plate cost?


Which sucks even more is that it should be neither you nor us to take the financial-toll for the redo.

The top plate I'm guessing is probably two thirds of the cost.

Correct because that's what takes all of the cutting time
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 12:34:01
Would the incorrect cases that require hand wiring be available for purchase to help recoup some cost?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 29 February 2016, 13:27:33
Would the incorrect cases that require hand wiring be available for purchase to help recoup some cost?

Well if they are I would assume it's not going to be the whole case. It's only the top plate that is incorrectly spec'd.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 13:52:21
Would the incorrect cases that require hand wiring be available for purchase to help recoup some cost?

If you would like and if hwood agrees, you can pay him for a case, I can ship you the incorrectly cut one, and he can just ship me a corrected one when there is one available.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 16:39:13
Would the incorrect cases that require hand wiring be available for purchase to help recoup some cost?

If you would like and if hwood agrees, you can pay him for a case, I can ship you the incorrectly cut one, and he can just ship me a corrected one when there is one available.

Yep, this is what I was planning to do. I'm not sure that I'd find six people for it, but I'd like to sell as many as I could to recoup the costs
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 29 February 2016, 16:59:35
Would the incorrect cases that require hand wiring be available for purchase to help recoup some cost?

If you would like and if hwood agrees, you can pay him for a case, I can ship you the incorrectly cut one, and he can just ship me a corrected one when there is one available.

Yep, this is what I was planning to do. I'm not sure that I'd find six people for it, but I'd like to sell as many as I could to recoup the costs

Awesome, sounds like a plan! Also, ridiculously impressed with how it came out. Absolutely beautiful.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 01 March 2016, 09:40:15
For someone who has a case, can you test to make sure that the keycaps aren't affected by the spacing problems?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: mashby on Tue, 01 March 2016, 18:01:03
Been crazy busy, but I took some photos of the case and posted them on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mashby/albums/72157662996539173). I haven't built up the board yet, but I did put it together with the bolts that I have.

First Impressions

I'll try and get some switches and key caps on the top plate at least to test the fit and report back when I can.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 01 March 2016, 19:56:17
Been crazy busy, but I took some photos of the case and posted them on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mashby/albums/72157662996539173). I haven't built up the board yet, but I did put it together with the bolts that I have.

First Impressions
  • There are some bubbles/imperfections/scratches in the epoxy on both the top and bottom plates. These might be able to be buffed out?
  • There was some dirt on the inside of the bottom plate, but windex cleaned it up nicely.
  • There might be a flaw in the middle layer. The gap where the USB plug is doesn't secure at the end, so it appears to flare outward. This might change once there is a board in the case, but I don't see how.
  • The only bolts provided are for the four inside mount points. What are we suppose to use for the four outside corners?

I'll try and get some switches and key caps on the top plate at least to test the fit and report back when I can.

Thanks for the pictures. Fingers crossed the happy plate lines up well with a pcb.

I am loving the color of the acrylic body  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 01 March 2016, 22:19:50
Been crazy busy, but I took some photos of the case and posted them on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mashby/albums/72157662996539173). I haven't built up the board yet, but I did put it together with the bolts that I have.

First Impressions
  • There are some bubbles/imperfections/scratches in the epoxy on both the top and bottom plates. These might be able to be buffed out?
  • There was some dirt on the inside of the bottom plate, but windex cleaned it up nicely.
  • There might be a flaw in the middle layer. The gap where the USB plug is doesn't secure at the end, so it appears to flare outward. This might change once there is a board in the case, but I don't see how.
  • The only bolts provided are for the four inside mount points. What are we suppose to use for the four outside corners?

I'll try and get some switches and key caps on the top plate at least to test the fit and report back when I can.

With the middle layer, when the case is totally secured, it should hold itself in line with the case. It's not the best solution, and now that part of the board is being changed anyway, it's possible that gets revised as well. I somehow screwed up counting the screws and standoffs. I'm ordering more, and all the first round people in addition to the second rounders will have screws for all 8 holes.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: lashiel on Wed, 02 March 2016, 00:14:54
Hey hwood,

Just wanted to say I continue to appreciate the communication. It sucks that stuff has gone wrong, but I love that things still feel like their moving.

Let me know if I can help. I have no skills in CAD or anything like that, but I wouldn't mind throwing a little extra money your way, if that would help.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 02 March 2016, 04:15:22
Been crazy busy, but I took some photos of the case and posted them on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mashby/albums/72157662996539173). I haven't built up the board yet, but I did put it together with the bolts that I have.

First Impressions
  • There are some bubbles/imperfections/scratches in the epoxy on both the top and bottom plates. These might be able to be buffed out?
  • There was some dirt on the inside of the bottom plate, but windex cleaned it up nicely.
  • There might be a flaw in the middle layer. The gap where the USB plug is doesn't secure at the end, so it appears to flare outward. This might change once there is a board in the case, but I don't see how.
  • The only bolts provided are for the four inside mount points. What are we suppose to use for the four outside corners?
I'll try and get some switches and key caps on the top plate at least to test the fit and report back when I can.

With the middle layer, when the case is totally secured, it should hold itself in line with the case. It's not the best solution, and now that part of the board is being changed anyway, it's possible that gets revised as well. I somehow screwed up counting the screws and standoffs. I'm ordering more, and all the first round people in addition to the second rounders will have screws for all 8 holes.


Well I guess it was to be expected for a GB as ours as we are the first to make a full CF case (AFAIK).  I'm looking forward to get mine. I'll try to build it without soldering and I'll report back to you afterwards.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 02 March 2016, 08:37:03
Been crazy busy, but I took some photos of the case and posted them on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mashby/albums/72157662996539173). I haven't built up the board yet, but I did put it together with the bolts that I have.

First Impressions
  • There are some bubbles/imperfections/scratches in the epoxy on both the top and bottom plates. These might be able to be buffed out?
  • There was some dirt on the inside of the bottom plate, but windex cleaned it up nicely.
  • There might be a flaw in the middle layer. The gap where the USB plug is doesn't secure at the end, so it appears to flare outward. This might change once there is a board in the case, but I don't see how.
  • The only bolts provided are for the four inside mount points. What are we suppose to use for the four outside corners?
I'll try and get some switches and key caps on the top plate at least to test the fit and report back when I can.

With the middle layer, when the case is totally secured, it should hold itself in line with the case. It's not the best solution, and now that part of the board is being changed anyway, it's possible that gets revised as well. I somehow screwed up counting the screws and standoffs. I'm ordering more, and all the first round people in addition to the second rounders will have screws for all 8 holes.


Well I guess it was to be expected for a GB as ours as we are the first to make a full CF case (AFAIK).  I'm looking forward to get mine. I'll try to build it without soldering and I'll report back to you afterwards.

Awesome, thank you
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 02 March 2016, 08:37:54
Hey hwood,

Just wanted to say I continue to appreciate the communication. It sucks that stuff has gone wrong, but I love that things still feel like their moving.

Let me know if I can help. I have no skills in CAD or anything like that, but I wouldn't mind throwing a little extra money your way, if that would help.

Any amount helps really. I think I could sell maybe one or two of the cases to recoup that money, but I still expect to take a loss on some of the cases
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: lashiel on Wed, 02 March 2016, 08:43:22
Hey hwood,

Just wanted to say I continue to appreciate the communication. It sucks that stuff has gone wrong, but I love that things still feel like their moving.

Let me know if I can help. I have no skills in CAD or anything like that, but I wouldn't mind throwing a little extra money your way, if that would help.

Any amount helps really. I think I could sell maybe one or two of the cases to recoup that money, but I still expect to take a loss on some of the cases
Cool. If you could PM me your PayPal I can send something.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 03 March 2016, 04:47:18
I received the package this morning.


(http://i.imgur.com/Ht9pKmq.jpg)


I have some scratches on the varnished side of the CF as reported earlier by someone else but I think most of them will be hidden by the switches and caps, except for those on the backside of case.


I haven't built the case yet, I'll take time to do it at lunch time.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 03 March 2016, 07:28:26
I built it without the PCB and I noticed a few stuff:


(http://i.imgur.com/7l36O6g.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Vn3sWjN.jpg)
(when i thought I couldn't)
(http://i.imgur.com/nleVD2z.jpg)


(eventually)
(http://i.imgur.com/TkQXehF.jpg)




Here is the overall looking of the case so far:
(http://i.imgur.com/pFlyrU4.jpg)


P.S: A test I forgot is to put the PCB along with the switches on top and see if it has enough room for it? Is that it?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 03 March 2016, 18:07:07
P.S: A test I forgot is to put the PCB along with the switches on top and see if it has enough room for it? Is that it?

Yeah. I though that the case would fit tight enough around the middle that it could just hold that piece in. Guess I'll look at that
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 03 March 2016, 19:38:00
Also ordered the rest of the screws and stuff today.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 03 March 2016, 21:04:55

P.S: A test I forgot is to put the PCB along with the switches on top and see if it has enough room for it? Is that it?

Yeah. I though that the case would fit tight enough around the middle that it could just hold that piece in. Guess I'll look at that

I think the issue is the standoffs are a bit longer than the mid layer is thick. If they were a bit shorter, even shorter than the middle layer, I think it would be better.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 03 March 2016, 21:07:24

P.S: A test I forgot is to put the PCB along with the switches on top and see if it has enough room for it? Is that it?

Yeah. I though that the case would fit tight enough around the middle that it could just hold that piece in. Guess I'll look at that

I think the issue is the standoffs are a bit longer than the mid layer is thick. If they were a bit shorter, even shorter than the middle layer, I think it would be better.

Yeah, that was why I wanted to go with 1/4" instead of 1/2" originally. Could someone with a case do a quick measure just to confirm that would work (I'm almost 100% it would though)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 03 March 2016, 21:40:00


P.S: A test I forgot is to put the PCB along with the switches on top and see if it has enough room for it? Is that it?

Yeah. I though that the case would fit tight enough around the middle that it could just hold that piece in. Guess I'll look at that

I think the issue is the standoffs are a bit longer than the mid layer is thick. If they were a bit shorter, even shorter than the middle layer, I think it would be better.

Yeah, that was why I wanted to go with 1/4" instead of 1/2" originally. Could someone with a case do a quick measure just to confirm that would work (I'm almost 100% it would though)

Ok I'll try to do it in the morning before work.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 04 March 2016, 13:04:45
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 04 March 2016, 14:51:43
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 04 March 2016, 15:05:03
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.

These (http://These). So that's a no then? At this point it seems like the best course of action would just be to take a tiny bit off each of these spacers
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 04 March 2016, 15:39:05
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.

These (http://These). So that's a no then? At this point it seems like the best course of action would just be to take a tiny bit off each of these spacers

Link's busted.

Are the spacers just marginally too large? The best course of action might be to just buy a sheet of sandpaper, cut it into squares, and send a square along with each case, so people can sand down the spacers to their preference (or cut them themselves, if they have appropriate tools to do so). I can talk to some people I know and see if they have any better ideas, if you like.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 04 March 2016, 16:30:46
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.

These (http://These). So that's a no then? At this point it seems like the best course of action would just be to take a tiny bit off each of these spacers

Link's busted.

Are the spacers just marginally too large? The best course of action might be to just buy a sheet of sandpaper, cut it into squares, and send a square along with each case, so people can sand down the spacers to their preference (or cut them themselves, if they have appropriate tools to do so). I can talk to some people I know and see if they have any better ideas, if you like.

Yeah, that definitely seems like the best solution. It's actually a bit nicer since you can get the standoffs to the exact height of the case. Now, we just need to wait on the revised files and we'll be good to go. This time I'll try and have an acrylic proto done for cheap at a lasering place.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 05 March 2016, 10:46:43
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.

These (http://These). So that's a no then? At this point it seems like the best course of action would just be to take a tiny bit off each of these spacers

Link's busted.

Are the spacers just marginally too large? The best course of action might be to just buy a sheet of sandpaper, cut it into squares, and send a square along with each case, so people can sand down the spacers to their preference (or cut them themselves, if they have appropriate tools to do so). I can talk to some people I know and see if they have any better ideas, if you like.

Yeah, that definitely seems like the best solution. It's actually a bit nicer since you can get the standoffs to the exact height of the case. Now, we just need to wait on the revised files and we'll be good to go. This time I'll try and have an acrylic proto done for cheap at a lasering place.


What can we do about the middle piece going off the case?


P.S: **** sorry I'm tired I forgot the beginning of the conversation. Just by having shorter standoff it should be enough to keep the middle piece in, right?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 05 March 2016, 10:48:12
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.

These (http://These). So that's a no then? At this point it seems like the best course of action would just be to take a tiny bit off each of these spacers

Link's busted.

Are the spacers just marginally too large? The best course of action might be to just buy a sheet of sandpaper, cut it into squares, and send a square along with each case, so people can sand down the spacers to their preference (or cut them themselves, if they have appropriate tools to do so). I can talk to some people I know and see if they have any better ideas, if you like.

Yeah, that definitely seems like the best solution. It's actually a bit nicer since you can get the standoffs to the exact height of the case. Now, we just need to wait on the revised files and we'll be good to go. This time I'll try and have an acrylic proto done for cheap at a lasering place.


What can we do about the middle piece going off the case?

excuse the 30 second MS paint job, but basically this:

(http://i.imgur.com/ERoGp8t.jpg)

Just something to connect both ends so they don't flop around
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 05 March 2016, 10:51:24
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.

These (http://These). So that's a no then? At this point it seems like the best course of action would just be to take a tiny bit off each of these spacers

Link's busted.

Are the spacers just marginally too large? The best course of action might be to just buy a sheet of sandpaper, cut it into squares, and send a square along with each case, so people can sand down the spacers to their preference (or cut them themselves, if they have appropriate tools to do so). I can talk to some people I know and see if they have any better ideas, if you like.

Yeah, that definitely seems like the best solution. It's actually a bit nicer since you can get the standoffs to the exact height of the case. Now, we just need to wait on the revised files and we'll be good to go. This time I'll try and have an acrylic proto done for cheap at a lasering place.


What can we do about the middle piece going off the case?

excuse the 30 second MS paint job, but basically this:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ERoGp8t.jpg)


Just something to connect both ends so they don't flop around


I was modifying my previous post but you were quicker to answer. As I was saying, I'm a bit tired and I forgot the beginning of the conversation, sorry. I apologize but I don't really get your picture. Is the solution to have shorter standoff so the top plate squeeze the middle piece to the bottom plate?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 05 March 2016, 10:53:23
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.

These (http://These). So that's a no then? At this point it seems like the best course of action would just be to take a tiny bit off each of these spacers

Link's busted.

Are the spacers just marginally too large? The best course of action might be to just buy a sheet of sandpaper, cut it into squares, and send a square along with each case, so people can sand down the spacers to their preference (or cut them themselves, if they have appropriate tools to do so). I can talk to some people I know and see if they have any better ideas, if you like.

Yeah, that definitely seems like the best solution. It's actually a bit nicer since you can get the standoffs to the exact height of the case. Now, we just need to wait on the revised files and we'll be good to go. This time I'll try and have an acrylic proto done for cheap at a lasering place.


What can we do about the middle piece going off the case?

excuse the 30 second MS paint job, but basically this:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ERoGp8t.jpg)


Just something to connect both ends so they don't flop around


I was modifying my previous post but you were quicker to answer. As I was saying, I'm a bit tired and I forgot the beginning of the conversation, sorry. I apologize but I don't really get your picture. Is the solution to have shorter standoff so the top plate squeeze the middle piece to the bottom plate?

Well, that's also going to happen. But the piece the way it is now, it's not connected all the way around. This lets the long part in the back swing out and stick out from the case. I just plan on putting a thin connection on the bottom so it won't interfere with a USB port, but will still make the piece one complete rectangle all around
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 05 March 2016, 10:55:10
I can only find a threadless version of the same standoffs in 1/4". It's nylon thiugh, so it should work right?

What screws are you using? If they're self-tapping, it should be fine, as nylon is pretty soft. If they aren't, I've broken machine screws trying to tap predrilled holes in nylon standoffs.

These (http://These). So that's a no then? At this point it seems like the best course of action would just be to take a tiny bit off each of these spacers

Link's busted.

Are the spacers just marginally too large? The best course of action might be to just buy a sheet of sandpaper, cut it into squares, and send a square along with each case, so people can sand down the spacers to their preference (or cut them themselves, if they have appropriate tools to do so). I can talk to some people I know and see if they have any better ideas, if you like.

Yeah, that definitely seems like the best solution. It's actually a bit nicer since you can get the standoffs to the exact height of the case. Now, we just need to wait on the revised files and we'll be good to go. This time I'll try and have an acrylic proto done for cheap at a lasering place.


What can we do about the middle piece going off the case?

excuse the 30 second MS paint job, but basically this:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/ERoGp8t.jpg)


Just something to connect both ends so they don't flop around


I was modifying my previous post but you were quicker to answer. As I was saying, I'm a bit tired and I forgot the beginning of the conversation, sorry. I apologize but I don't really get your picture. Is the solution to have shorter standoff so the top plate squeeze the middle piece to the bottom plate?

Well, that's also going to happen. But the piece the way it is now, it's not connected all the way around. This lets the long part in the back swing out and stick out from the case. I just plan on putting a thin connection on the bottom so it won't interfere with a USB port, but will still make the piece one complete rectangle all around


Oh yeah I got it. Thanks but I guess this will be for the next cases to be produced, what happen for those already made? Will the shorter standoff be enough?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 05 March 2016, 11:14:59
Oh yeah I got it. Thanks but I guess this will be for the next cases to be produced, what happen for those already made? Will the shorter standoff be enough?

Yep, this is just to ensure again that it won't happen. But with shorter standoffs it should also be completely fixed
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Sat, 05 March 2016, 19:02:03
Oh yeah I got it. Thanks but I guess this will be for the next cases to be produced, what happen for those already made? Will the shorter standoff be enough?

Yep, this is just to ensure again that it won't happen. But with shorter standoffs it should also be completely fixed


Ok, thanks for your explanation. By the way sorry if I had stupid questions. I just read again the previous messages and I totally misinterpreted them. I now understand what were the problems at first. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 05 March 2016, 19:08:44
Oh yeah I got it. Thanks but I guess this will be for the next cases to be produced, what happen for those already made? Will the shorter standoff be enough?

Yep, this is just to ensure again that it won't happen. But with shorter standoffs it should also be completely fixed


Ok, thanks for your explanation. By the way sorry if I had stupid questions. I just read again the previous messages and I totally misinterpreted them. I now understand what were the problems at first. :)

No problem at all. Especially with design stuff like this, it can be hard to properly convey stuff in text
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: axtran on Sat, 05 March 2016, 19:12:48
Don't know if you've seen the SPRiT Acrylic cases before, but those are a similar design and add two additional standoff screws around the USB port (may be overkill). That's something to consider too.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Hellcatz on Sat, 05 March 2016, 19:38:35
Lol none of this concerns me because I bought it without the acrylic. Savage :thumb: jkjk
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 07 March 2016, 19:19:58
Hey, hwood, I finally got around to measuring.  There's not enough thread length on the screws to use a 1/4" spacer.

The spacers you have can be filed/sanded/cut down no problem.  However, there are some changes I would suggest:

1)  Change the spacers and screws.  The spacers won't fit in the holes in the corner of the acrylic piece right now anyway.  Do you know what size those holes are?  I don't have calipers here.  I recommend some basic stainless or black oxide button head screws with a steel threaded spacer.  Would probably then fit in the holes in the acrylic mid layer (steel standoffs tend to not be as thick as the plastic ones). Like some of the black oxide screws here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=3hchc6npmailiq27di and here are some threaded standoffs: http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-tubes/=3hchc6npmailiq33rc

2)  Make the screw holes in the plate much smaller.  They are pretty big right now.  If anyone wanted to use smaller screws the head might fall through or show some of the hole if misaligned.  IMHO there's not any reason for the huge holes.  They force you to use larger diameter screws, which force you to use a larger standoff, which is part of the above issue.

3)  I like the idea of having a hole in the spacer layer for the usb port, rather than the break as it is now.  That will help hold it in place better.  If you don't end up doing that, however, I do think having shorter threaded standoffs will allow the top and bottom plates to squeeze the acrylic properly and prevent slippage.  Especially if you have proper threaded standoffs in the corners.

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:16:30
Hey, hwood, I finally got around to measuring.  There's not enough thread length on the screws to use a 1/4" spacer.

The spacers you have can be filed/sanded/cut down no problem.  However, there are some changes I would suggest:

1)  Change the spacers and screws.  The spacers won't fit in the holes in the corner of the acrylic piece right now anyway.  Do you know what size those holes are?  I don't have calipers here.  I recommend some basic stainless or black oxide button head screws with a steel threaded spacer.  Would probably then fit in the holes in the acrylic mid layer (steel standoffs tend to not be as thick as the plastic ones). Like some of the black oxide screws here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=3hchc6npmailiq27di and here are some threaded standoffs: http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-tubes/=3hchc6npmailiq33rc

2)  Make the screw holes in the plate much smaller.  They are pretty big right now.  If anyone wanted to use smaller screws the head might fall through or show some of the hole if misaligned.  IMHO there's not any reason for the huge holes.  They force you to use larger diameter screws, which force you to use a larger standoff, which is part of the above issue.

3)  I like the idea of having a hole in the spacer layer for the usb port, rather than the break as it is now.  That will help hold it in place better.  If you don't end up doing that, however, I do think having shorter threaded standoffs will allow the top and bottom plates to squeeze the acrylic properly and prevent slippage.  Especially if you have proper threaded standoffs in the corners.

For the first two points:

I'd like to make it smaller, but as of now I've already have to replace the full set of spacers and screws once, and honestly with the money sunk into the first six cases, I'd rather just change the size of the hole to accommodate the spacer. But I guess I can add up all the costs and go from there. For the standoffs you linked, are those prices for each individual one, or for packs? Because if it's the former, that's around another $700.

For the last point:

I definitely plan on just having a hole there instead of break.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:18:23
I found the same spacers but 3/16" OD instead of 1/4" if you think the originals are too big. Those are 10x as much though, $122ish.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:18:37
 :(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:21:44

Hey, hwood, I finally got around to measuring.  There's not enough thread length on the screws to use a 1/4" spacer.

The spacers you have can be filed/sanded/cut down no problem.  However, there are some changes I would suggest:

1)  Change the spacers and screws.  The spacers won't fit in the holes in the corner of the acrylic piece right now anyway.  Do you know what size those holes are?  I don't have calipers here.  I recommend some basic stainless or black oxide button head screws with a steel threaded spacer.  Would probably then fit in the holes in the acrylic mid layer (steel standoffs tend to not be as thick as the plastic ones). Like some of the black oxide screws here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=3hchc6npmailiq27di and here are some threaded standoffs: http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-tubes/=3hchc6npmailiq33rc

2)  Make the screw holes in the plate much smaller.  They are pretty big right now.  If anyone wanted to use smaller screws the head might fall through or show some of the hole if misaligned.  IMHO there's not any reason for the huge holes.  They force you to use larger diameter screws, which force you to use a larger standoff, which is part of the above issue.

3)  I like the idea of having a hole in the spacer layer for the usb port, rather than the break as it is now.  That will help hold it in place better.  If you don't end up doing that, however, I do think having shorter threaded standoffs will allow the top and bottom plates to squeeze the acrylic properly and prevent slippage.  Especially if you have proper threaded standoffs in the corners.

For the first two points:

I'd like to make it smaller, but as of now I've already have to replace the full set of spacers and screws once, and honestly with the money sunk into the first six cases, I'd rather just change the size of the hole to accommodate the spacer. But I guess I can add up all the costs and go from there. For the standoffs you linked, are those prices for each individual one, or for packs? Because if it's the former, that's around another $700.

For the last point:

I definitely plan on just having a hole there instead of break.

I'm sorry I'm not trying to make it difficult or more expensive. The prices are for a pack, often 25 pcs per pack.

If you tell me the existing corner hole size in the mid layer I can try to find something that would fit.  If that would help you.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:22:49

Hey, hwood, I finally got around to measuring.  There's not enough thread length on the screws to use a 1/4" spacer.

The spacers you have can be filed/sanded/cut down no problem.  However, there are some changes I would suggest:

1)  Change the spacers and screws.  The spacers won't fit in the holes in the corner of the acrylic piece right now anyway.  Do you know what size those holes are?  I don't have calipers here.  I recommend some basic stainless or black oxide button head screws with a steel threaded spacer.  Would probably then fit in the holes in the acrylic mid layer (steel standoffs tend to not be as thick as the plastic ones). Like some of the black oxide screws here: http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=3hchc6npmailiq27di and here are some threaded standoffs: http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-tubes/=3hchc6npmailiq33rc

2)  Make the screw holes in the plate much smaller.  They are pretty big right now.  If anyone wanted to use smaller screws the head might fall through or show some of the hole if misaligned.  IMHO there's not any reason for the huge holes.  They force you to use larger diameter screws, which force you to use a larger standoff, which is part of the above issue.

3)  I like the idea of having a hole in the spacer layer for the usb port, rather than the break as it is now.  That will help hold it in place better.  If you don't end up doing that, however, I do think having shorter threaded standoffs will allow the top and bottom plates to squeeze the acrylic properly and prevent slippage.  Especially if you have proper threaded standoffs in the corners.

For the first two points:

I'd like to make it smaller, but as of now I've already have to replace the full set of spacers and screws once, and honestly with the money sunk into the first six cases, I'd rather just change the size of the hole to accommodate the spacer. But I guess I can add up all the costs and go from there. For the standoffs you linked, are those prices for each individual one, or for packs? Because if it's the former, that's around another $700.

For the last point:

I definitely plan on just having a hole there instead of break.

I'm sorry I'm not trying to make it difficult or more expensive. The prices are for a pack, often 25 pcs per pack.

If you tell me the existing corner hole size in the mid layer I can try to find something that would fit.  If that would help you.

OK, that price isn't awful. I don't know the exact size off the top of my head. Either JQ who has and worked on the files, or someone who has a case and also has calipers can tell you
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: manofinterests on Mon, 14 March 2016, 16:23:01
So where are we at now?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 15 March 2016, 09:27:07
So where are we at now?

The size of the cases are being fixed right now. The person fixing should have time to finish it very soon, I'll be sure to update when they do.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 16 March 2016, 17:47:37
So where are we at now?

The size of the cases are being fixed right now. The person fixing should have time to finish it very soon, I'll be sure to update when they do.


Cool, looking forward to the update. Did more people get in touch with you regarding the handwiring case?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 16 March 2016, 22:15:28
So where are we at now?

The size of the cases are being fixed right now. The person fixing should have time to finish it very soon, I'll be sure to update when they do.


Cool, looking forward to the update. Did more people get in touch with you regarding the handwiring case?

I got two of them sold. Hopefully I'll find some more people in the future
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 25 March 2016, 23:17:42
Finally went and checked mine. Mine definitely appears to have the spacing issue.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Hellcatz on Wed, 30 March 2016, 18:07:01
any updates?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 03 April 2016, 14:00:07
any updates?

like septuple checking all the designs to make sure there's literally nothing wrong :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 03 April 2016, 14:05:11
Big ups to Joey Quinn for helping fix all this **** with his own free-time.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: axtran on Sun, 03 April 2016, 18:05:03
Big ups to Joey Quinn for helping fix all this **** with his own free-time.

Big thanks to JQ!! :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 04 April 2016, 11:34:16
We back on track?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 04 April 2016, 20:19:50
We back on track?

Yep, files should be totally good to go. Looking into just getting a cheap, all-acrylic proto done real quick to make sure. In the meanwhile if anyone wants to give the files a look over to make sure they're good to go, just PM me
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: axtran on Mon, 04 April 2016, 23:03:39
I wanted to get some custom screws, any changes to the screw hole size?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 04 April 2016, 23:13:03
I wanted to get some custom screws, any changes to the screw hole size?

Nope, keeping that the same
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 05 April 2016, 07:55:53
Big ups to Joey Quinn for helping fix all this **** with his own free-time.


Thanks Joey Quinn, that's really nice of you! And thanks again Hwood for your continuous implication. I think, as you mentioned, doing a cheap proto would be a nice idea indeed.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: manofinterests on Thu, 14 April 2016, 16:07:13
Hey Hwood, have you got the prototype of the fixed design yet?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 April 2016, 21:46:51
Hey Hwood, have you got the prototype of the fixed design yet?

Still talking to the person, just waiting on a response
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: manofinterests on Thu, 21 April 2016, 11:32:59
Have you got a response yet? It's been a week since.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 22 April 2016, 02:24:29
Have you got a response yet? It's been a week since.

Yeah, they took about this long too get a first response last time, but were quick after that. Though if I don't get a response soon I'll look elsewhere
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: manofinterests on Wed, 27 April 2016, 03:27:53
I'm going to be unemployed in 2 weeks; does anyone want to buy my spot in this GB?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 02 May 2016, 12:30:56
We in the '1 year GB' club now boys  :(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 03 May 2016, 02:55:25
We in the '1 year GB' club now boys  :(


I thought it was longer than that already.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 03 May 2016, 19:19:09
We in the '1 year GB' club now boys  :(

ugh


****ing sorry about this, none of you guys deserve to suffer from ****ty coordination. last time I do something like this probably...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 03 May 2016, 19:19:55
But I still would like to wrap this up quickly. Laser cutting person is taking way to long to respond to simple emails, does anyone else have a connection I could contact? I have one other person here to try
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Mon, 09 May 2016, 11:37:01
But I still would like to wrap this up quickly. Laser cutting person is taking way to long to respond to simple emails, does anyone else have a connection I could contact? I have one other person here to try

LeandreN has a contact who does CF work, maybe they can do the order? I think they're in CN though, if you don't mind that.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 09 May 2016, 19:29:45
But I still would like to wrap this up quickly. Laser cutting person is taking way to long to respond to simple emails, does anyone else have a connection I could contact? I have one other person here to try

LeandreN has a contact who does CF work, maybe they can do the order? I think they're in CN though, if you don't mind that.

Well, I'm just looking for another person to do laser cutting for an acrylic proto just to make sure all the dimensions are correct. You can't really laser CF since it melts and releases chemicals.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Mon, 09 May 2016, 21:58:53
skullydazed can do the prototype cut--just email him :)


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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: skaloola on Wed, 11 May 2016, 10:07:24
This place is fairly popular so you probably already know about them, but just in case: https://www.bigbluesaw.com/
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 12 May 2016, 18:11:06
This place is fairly popular so you probably already know about them, but just in case: https://www.bigbluesaw.com/

Yeah, first place I tried. Think I got something already for the proto so stay tuned. Alternatively, if I can just get a second or third opinion on the case files this time to make 100% certain they're good to go, we can proceed
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 16 May 2016, 19:59:54
How is the proto coming?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Fri, 27 May 2016, 13:13:49
Any update?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: 9jack9 on Wed, 08 June 2016, 10:41:48
hwood,

There hasn't been an update from you in a few days shy of a month.  When you built out the plates, the spacing appeared to be off.  How goes the correction of that?  Why are you not returning to the same vendor with a new drawing/DXF?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 08 June 2016, 12:15:57
hwood,

There hasn't been an update from you in a few days shy of a month.  When you built out the plates, the spacing appeared to be off.  How goes the correction of that?  Why are you not returning to the same vendor with a new drawing/DXF?

I agree. It would be nice to know exactly what is going on.

What is the current status on the acrylic plate?
What's taking so long?
Depending on the answer to that last question, whats the plan to get the blocking issues resolved?
Do you have a time frame in mind for when this will be finished?

Once the prototype is done:
Will the same place be cutting the CF plates?
If not, is there someone lined up? The original palce?
Does the shop you will use know about this order, or will you be starting the communication process from scratch once the prototype is done?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 08 June 2016, 16:55:37
Since I've had the case checked and checked again by multiple reputable members who have experience with cad design, I feel confident going ahead with the files now. I'll be submitting them as soon as the last person gets back to me.

The acrylic piece fitment issues have also been addressed and fixed.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: skaloola on Thu, 09 June 2016, 01:03:58
wont be getting into reasons, but if anyone wants to take over my spot let me know.

Happy Case   1   $94.00   $94.00
Acrylic Mid Piece   1   $25.00   $25.00

total: $127
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: WNovizar on Thu, 09 June 2016, 01:15:40
wont be getting into reasons, but if anyone wants to take over my spot let me know.

Happy Case   1   $94.00   $94.00
Acrylic Mid Piece   1   $25.00   $25.00

total: $127

This is not lustro thread
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: skaloola on Thu, 09 June 2016, 09:19:57
wont be getting into reasons, but if anyone wants to take over my spot let me know.

Happy Case   1   $94.00   $94.00
Acrylic Mid Piece   1   $25.00   $25.00

total: $127

This is not lustro thread

Thanks for pointing that out good sir!

(not sure how that relates to my post, but good to know none the less)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Sun, 12 June 2016, 20:26:48
If OP need help with production, PM me.
We did made sandwiches style case for a friend last year, tested and worrking:
(http://i.imgur.com/I1Tajp5.jpg)

CF plate on Weaven and Lustro was revised since then and now even better with all minor mistake fixed and cosmetic improvements.

We can correct your mistake (if there's any) and product prototype for inspection in less than a week, our VMCs for aluminium parts are working under full load but laser cutter (for acrylic mid piece) and non-metal CNC milling machine (for plastic & cf) still have some free slot in schedule.

Happily able to help, we know it sucks to wait for prototype again and mistake and wait again, been there in past.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 13 June 2016, 02:46:51
If OP need help with production, PM me.
We did made sandwiches style case for a friend last year, tested and worrking:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/I1Tajp5.jpg)


CF plate on Weaven and Lustro was revised since then and now even better with all minor mistake fixed and cosmetic improvements.

We can correct your mistake (if there's any) and product prototype for inspection in less than a week, our VMCs for aluminium parts are working under full load but laser cutter (for acrylic mid piece) and non-metal CNC milling machine (for plastic & cf) still have some free slot in schedule.

Happily able to help, we know it sucks to wait for prototype again and mistake and wait again, been there in past.


That's really sweet of you! :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 13 June 2016, 08:58:18
If OP need help with production, PM me.
We did made sandwiches style case for a friend last year, tested and worrking:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/I1Tajp5.jpg)


CF plate on Weaven and Lustro was revised since then and now even better with all minor mistake fixed and cosmetic improvements.

We can correct your mistake (if there's any) and product prototype for inspection in less than a week, our VMCs for aluminium parts are working under full load but laser cutter (for acrylic mid piece) and non-metal CNC milling machine (for plastic & cf) still have some free slot in schedule.

Happily able to help, we know it sucks to wait for prototype again and mistake and wait again, been there in past.

That's awesome, I'll definitely contact you tonight abut this
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 13 June 2016, 08:59:31
Huge ups to Joey Quinn and JD for their work and help on the files. Looks like we're 100% ready to go forward with production
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 14 June 2016, 02:40:27
Yep thanks all those who participated in the GB to help us going through.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 18 June 2016, 17:58:23
Files sent off to foggyflute
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 19 June 2016, 22:39:34
And further ups to Foggy for help with the proto and case design :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 20 June 2016, 02:32:18
And further ups to Foggy for help with the proto and case design :thumb: :thumb:


Thx Froggy!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Mon, 20 June 2016, 03:00:45
And further ups to Foggy for help with the proto and case design :thumb: :thumb:


Thx Froggy!

You're welcome, I'm working on slim down the width and length of the case along with smaller size metric screw + hexagon binding post. Hwood will soon have the working prototype.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 20 June 2016, 03:01:52
And further ups to Foggy for help with the proto and case design :thumb: :thumb:


Thx Froggy!

You're welcome, I'm working on slim down the width and length of the case along with smaller size metric screw + hexagon binding post. Hwood will soon have the working prototype.


Good job!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Mon, 20 June 2016, 17:40:40
Cảm ơn, bạn foggyflute! vị cứu tinh gb
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: stix on Tue, 21 June 2016, 04:09:09
And further ups to Foggy for help with the proto and case design :thumb: :thumb:


Thx Froggy!

You're welcome, I'm working on slim down the width and length of the case along with smaller size metric screw + hexagon binding post. Hwood will soon have the working prototype.

Huge props to Froggy!

Any chance in the exact dims of the screws and posts so i can source some that match my toxic set?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Tue, 21 June 2016, 18:42:44
And further ups to Foggy for help with the proto and case design :thumb: :thumb:


Thx Froggy!

You're welcome, I'm working on slim down the width and length of the case along with smaller size metric screw + hexagon binding post. Hwood will soon have the working prototype.

Huge props to Froggy!

Any chance in the exact dims of the screws and posts so i can source some that match my toxic set?

Im placed order on M3 hexagon binding posts, it take any M3x5mm screw (10mm spacer + 3mm for both top and bottom plate). The outer dimension of the post supposed to be 4.5mm, but I will only trust my own measurements once it arrived, will take 5-10 days.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: stix on Wed, 22 June 2016, 05:57:05
And further ups to Foggy for help with the proto and case design :thumb: :thumb:


Thx Froggy!

You're welcome, I'm working on slim down the width and length of the case along with smaller size metric screw + hexagon binding post. Hwood will soon have the working prototype.

Huge props to Froggy!

Any chance in the exact dims of the screws and posts so i can source some that match my toxic set?

Im placed order on M3 hexagon binding posts, it take any M3x5mm screw (10mm spacer + 3mm for both top and bottom plate). The outer dimension of the post supposed to be 4.5mm, but I will only trust my own measurements once it arrived, will take 5-10 days.

Top man, let us know.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: skaloola on Wed, 29 June 2016, 16:42:10
could you reply to my PMs hwood
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Wed, 29 June 2016, 23:43:59
I'm still excited. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: manofinterests on Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:53:42
Any updates?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Tue, 05 July 2016, 17:43:19
Any updates?

My ordered parts came just this Monday so I still working on it, lasercut parts for test assembly will be ready this weekend & carbonfiber prototype will come along early next week :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 06 July 2016, 09:58:08
Any updates?

My ordered parts came just this Monday so I still working on it, lasercut parts for test assembly will be ready this weekend & carbonfiber prototype will come along early next week :)


Thanks for the update.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Jersern on Fri, 08 July 2016, 02:48:13
No matter how much I'd like to stay in this buy, I must bow out as I have other commitments where this money is required. If anyone is interested in taking over my spot, please pm me and we can get it sorted.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Tue, 12 July 2016, 09:42:36
Sorry for taking long, my own group-buy require more work than I expect... buried in excel sheets all day.

Just did the acrylic test today. Unfortunately the acrylic mid-piece was failed when I cut it and I'm out of thick acrylic stock. Will try again tomorrow, when it done I will move to CF final product. I will try two slimmer acrylic piece 5mm instead one 10mm thick - thick acrylic led to less precise laser cut at the back.

But the top and bottom pieces border shrinking was okay, should not have any problem by now.

Spacing for largest 60pcb (same size of 60% plate) - okay
USB port having one more hex post, should be enough to keep the acrylic mid-piece in place - total 9 hex post.
There's lots of room under the pcb, should I shorten it so the case look slimmer?

(http://i.imgur.com/OSLarXU.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WoF1r8X.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/l7EzYDv.jpg)

Hopefully everything will be set in motion this week  :thumb:

UPDATE: this is how the acrylic mid-piece will rest. I'm out of thick one so this is a test on slimmer 5mm acrylic. It will be flush with the hexagon post with right thickness.
(http://i.imgur.com/RqpMdsS.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Tue, 12 July 2016, 12:57:00
Sorry for taking long, my own group-buy require more work than I expect... buried in excel sheets all day.

Just did the acrylic test today. Unfortunately the acrylic mid-piece was failed when I cut it and I'm out of thick acrylic stock. Will try again tomorrow, when it done I will move to CF final product. I will try two slimmer acrylic piece 5mm instead one 10mm thick - thick acrylic led to less precise laser cut at the back.

But the top and bottom pieces border shrinking was okay, should not have any problem by now.

Spacing for largest 60pcb (same size of 60% plate) - okay
USB port having one more hex post, should be enough to keep the acrylic mid-piece in place - total 9 hex post.
There's lots of room under the pcb, should I shorten it so the case look slimmer?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/OSLarXU.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/WoF1r8X.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/l7EzYDv.jpg)


Hopefully everything will be set in motion this week  :thumb:

UPDATE: this is how the acrylic mid-piece will rest. I'm out of thick one so this is a test on slimmer 5mm acrylic. It will be flush with the hexagon post with right thickness.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/RqpMdsS.jpg)


Great to see the progress. Is the happy plate based on the same file, or will it be prototyped as aswell?

I'm always in favour of a thinner case where possible, but that's just my opinion  ^-^
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: NOLAnuffsaid on Tue, 12 July 2016, 13:21:24
I agree with a thinner look also

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Tue, 12 July 2016, 22:23:52
I ordered some 10mm hex post for this project. Would order the 8mm for final product.
My previous sandwich case was screw into the acrylic type so I dont have stock for difference length binding post right now :blank:

(http://i.imgur.com/Zd7DXye.jpg)

Update: done with double 5mm acrylic mid-piece for final test.
Will do carbon tomorrow.

(http://i.imgur.com/wnky4lZ.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: stix on Fri, 15 July 2016, 07:10:12
The child inside me is begging for more photos...

Thanks for everything so far!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 14:35:28
I ordered some 10mm hex post for this project. Would order the 8mm for final product.
My previous sandwich case was screw into the acrylic type so I dont have stock for difference length binding post right now :blank:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Zd7DXye.jpg)


Update: done with double 5mm acrylic mid-piece for final test.
Will do carbon tomorrow.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wnky4lZ.jpg)


Looking awesome, thanks for the updates!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Mon, 18 July 2016, 13:18:10
This is looking SO GOOD!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Wed, 27 July 2016, 06:26:03
Matte carbon not really great for led lighting.
(http://i.imgur.com/nDpuziQ.jpg)

USB port sit a little lower than expect using shorter binding post...
(http://i.imgur.com/wMzQVJP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BTRClFu.jpg)

I think I will curve the backplate in a bit in usb position so big-ass connector head could be used.

It would look better if I stacking 2 black acrylic spacer near the carbon and just one clear/frost in the middle.
(http://i.imgur.com/UH4ggS7.jpg)

also, this is my carbon, I dont know hwood's carbon is matte or gloss or any difference from mine yet.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 27 July 2016, 12:51:22
Matte carbon not really great for led lighting.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nDpuziQ.jpg)


USB port sit a little lower than expect using shorter binding post...
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wMzQVJP.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BTRClFu.jpg)


I think I will curve the backplate in a bit in usb position so big-ass connector head could be used.

It would look better if I stacking 2 black acrylic spacer near the carbon and just one clear/frost in the middle.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/UH4ggS7.jpg)


also, this is my carbon, I dont know hwood's carbon is matte or gloss or any difference from mine yet.

Thanks for the update! I'm so ready to have something like that on my desk, not so bothered about variations in carbon personally - it all looks good  :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 28 July 2016, 03:25:23
Matte carbon not really great for led lighting.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nDpuziQ.jpg)


USB port sit a little lower than expect using shorter binding post...
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wMzQVJP.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BTRClFu.jpg)


I think I will curve the backplate in a bit in usb position so big-ass connector head could be used.

It would look better if I stacking 2 black acrylic spacer near the carbon and just one clear/frost in the middle.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/UH4ggS7.jpg)


also, this is my carbon, I dont know hwood's carbon is matte or gloss or any difference from mine yet.


Damn I must admit it is gorgeous!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Hellcatz on Thu, 04 August 2016, 02:55:47
Matte carbon not really great for led lighting.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nDpuziQ.jpg)


USB port sit a little lower than expect using shorter binding post...
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/wMzQVJP.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BTRClFu.jpg)


I think I will curve the backplate in a bit in usb position so big-ass connector head could be used.

It would look better if I stacking 2 black acrylic spacer near the carbon and just one clear/frost in the middle.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/UH4ggS7.jpg)


also, this is my carbon, I dont know hwood's carbon is matte or gloss or any difference from mine yet.
will we see the updated acrylic mid piece?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 07 August 2016, 20:06:41
Any updates?  Looking awesome.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 08 August 2016, 00:11:03
Any updates?  Looking awesome.

just getting final shipping and price estimates. after that I'll have to get the CF back from the first shop
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Sun, 21 August 2016, 10:27:42
Anything going on with CF-LX lately?


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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: manofinterests on Fri, 26 August 2016, 12:49:05
Any updates?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Fri, 26 August 2016, 20:32:21
I'm waiting for Carbon from hwood, once I got them, it will start running right away.

Picture of triple layers acrylic mid piece:

(http://i.imgur.com/t0mNStA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/iVrqrCP.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sat, 27 August 2016, 23:03:22
I wish hwood34 would give a timeline for finishing this GB.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Sun, 28 August 2016, 05:46:10
The lastest delay was because I didnt confirm my address to hwood btw. Forgot to press send after type out the email on phone.

Sorry :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 08 September 2016, 00:03:25
just one more thing to clear up and the carbon fiber will be sent out. package is massive....
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: NOLAnuffsaid on Thu, 08 September 2016, 00:27:17
just one more thing to clear up and the carbon fiber will be sent out. package is massive....
Can you pm me the address you babe for me, please?  I'm concerned you may have an old address.

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Mon, 12 September 2016, 11:13:51
Anyone know the size of the screws that foggyflute used? I'd like to see about getting black or gold screws :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: skaloola on Wed, 14 September 2016, 22:51:55
could we see pics of the carbon fiber you're sending out?  thanks
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 15 September 2016, 01:16:50
could we see pics of the carbon fiber you're sending out?  thanks

The pics I posted earlier of the protos should give you what you need. Afraid no one will be seeing the inside of the package until it gets opened by foggyflute :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Thu, 15 September 2016, 04:18:16
Anyone know the size of the screws that foggyflute used? I'd like to see about getting black or gold screws :)

M3 button socket hex, stainless. Black one are chemical hardened but not gonna do well in long run (still rust), thats why I go with stainless. Did use black screw on my 360 go pro rig:

(http://i.imgur.com/9X312GU.jpg)

It get so ugly after 3-4 month, but YMMV since I live in tropical area, and the rig did go under rain a few times.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Thu, 15 September 2016, 12:57:43
Thanks! I will stick to stainless then


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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Mon, 19 September 2016, 02:06:58
Do you still ship screws with the rest Hwood or do we have to get some ourselves? Perhaps the last messages only concern those willing to have custom screws on their board.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Mon, 19 September 2016, 07:40:01
Do you still ship screws with the rest Hwood or do we have to get some ourselves? Perhaps the last messages only concern those willing to have custom screws on their board.

I'm hoping foggyflute can solve everything for us since his mock-up design looks great! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: bazh on Mon, 19 September 2016, 09:21:38
/EDIT: It's foggyflute here, forgot to lock out bazh account on this particular browser.

Already got more than enough screw and post, case will be shipped from me assembled. It's metrix hex so best to have hex key, but you can use Torx screwdriver no problem. I bet everyone got a set of torx already, right?

Did not heard from hwood since last week. I still not got his tracking number for the carbon.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: skaloola on Mon, 19 September 2016, 16:47:23

could we see pics of the carbon fiber you're sending out?  thanks

The pics I posted earlier of the protos should give you what you need. Afraid no one will be seeing the inside of the package until it gets opened by foggyflute :p

/EDIT: It's foggyflute here, forgot to lock out bazh account on this particular browser.

Already got more than enough screw and post, case will be shipped from me assembled. It's metrix hex so best to have hex key, but you can use Torx screwdriver no problem. I bet everyone got a set of torx already, right?

Did not heard from hwood since last week. I still not got his tracking number for the carbon.

whats up hwood?  it'd be nice to see a pic of the carbon fiber that's going to be shipped to Froggy.  would make us all feel more comfortable knowing that the GB is making progress and showing us what our money was spent on.

don't think this is unreasonable seeing as it's been over a year
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 19 September 2016, 17:31:46

could we see pics of the carbon fiber you're sending out?  thanks

The pics I posted earlier of the protos should give you what you need. Afraid no one will be seeing the inside of the package until it gets opened by foggyflute

/EDIT: It's foggyflute here, forgot to lock out bazh account on this particular browser.

Already got more than enough screw and post, case will be shipped from me assembled. It's metrix hex so best to have hex key, but you can use Torx screwdriver no problem. I bet everyone got a set of torx already, right?

Did not heard from hwood since last week. I still not got his tracking number for the carbon.

whats up hwood?  it'd be nice to see a pic of the carbon fiber that's going to be shipped to Froggy.  would make us all feel more comfortable knowing that the GB is making progress and showing us what our money was spent on.

don't think this is unreasonable seeing as it's been over a year
Yea sorry, I'll throw the tracking up on here when I get back. It's been difficult finding a way to get to the FedEx place since the click n ship isn't working. I'll just Uber over or something.

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Fri, 23 September 2016, 02:06:50
/EDIT: It's foggyflute here, forgot to lock out bazh account on this particular browser.

Already got more than enough screw and post, case will be shipped from me assembled. It's metrix hex so best to have hex key, but you can use Torx screwdriver no problem. I bet everyone got a set of torx already, right?

Did not heard from hwood since last week. I still not got his tracking number for the carbon.


Well I'm not sure I got one. I'll have to check at home. I don't remember ever using one to be honest. ^^
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Hellcatz on Fri, 23 September 2016, 17:40:16
/EDIT: It's foggyflute here, forgot to lock out bazh account on this particular browser.

Already got more than enough screw and post, case will be shipped from me assembled. It's metrix hex so best to have hex key, but you can use Torx screwdriver no problem. I bet everyone got a set of torx already, right?

Did not heard from hwood since last week. I still not got his tracking number for the carbon.
Well I'm not sure I got one. I'll have to check at home. I don't remember ever using one to be honest. ^^
just order yourself a set from aliexpress shouldn't cost more then a few bucks and could come in handy in the future.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: foggyflute on Fri, 23 September 2016, 20:48:18
Really? Im must be out of touch then @.@

Will throw a hex key in with each set. Cost me about $0.1 each. But use a better one if you have.
Never hurt to have a set of Wiha or Wera.

Recommended set:

Nanch S2 (high quality china, metric hex):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QZLV03O/

Wiha (germany, made in vietnam or china):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000WTBO4/ (inch hex)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000T9ZSJA/ (metric hex)

Wera (made in germany):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009ODV0PI/


... cheap tools are the rubberkeyboard of tools!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: skaloola on Mon, 26 September 2016, 20:33:03

could we see pics of the carbon fiber you're sending out?  thanks

The pics I posted earlier of the protos should give you what you need. Afraid no one will be seeing the inside of the package until it gets opened by foggyflute

/EDIT: It's foggyflute here, forgot to lock out bazh account on this particular browser.

Already got more than enough screw and post, case will be shipped from me assembled. It's metrix hex so best to have hex key, but you can use Torx screwdriver no problem. I bet everyone got a set of torx already, right?

Did not heard from hwood since last week. I still not got his tracking number for the carbon.

whats up hwood?  it'd be nice to see a pic of the carbon fiber that's going to be shipped to Froggy.  would make us all feel more comfortable knowing that the GB is making progress and showing us what our money was spent on.

don't think this is unreasonable seeing as it's been over a year
Yea sorry, I'll throw the tracking up on here when I get back. It's been difficult finding a way to get to the FedEx place since the click n ship isn't working. I'll just Uber over or something.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

so the hold up is something with fedex's click'n'ship?  is there anything we can do to help?

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 29 September 2016, 17:22:09
Really? Im must be out of touch then @.@

Will throw a hex key in with each set. Cost me about $0.1 each. But use a better one if you have.
Never hurt to have a set of Wiha or Wera.

Recommended set:

Nanch S2 (high quality china, metric hex):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QZLV03O/ (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QZLV03O/)

Wiha (germany, made in vietnam or china):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000WTBO4/ (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000WTBO4/) (inch hex)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000T9ZSJA/ (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000T9ZSJA/) (metric hex)

Wera (made in germany):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009ODV0PI/ (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009ODV0PI/)


... cheap tools are the rubberkeyboard of tools!


Oh thanks for all the links. I'll check them out. Thanks for adding a hex key on the set, really appreciated.


To be honest I've never assembled a board myself (yet) so I might not be the most representative persona. ^^
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: skaloola on Tue, 04 October 2016, 22:32:10

could we see pics of the carbon fiber you're sending out?  thanks

The pics I posted earlier of the protos should give you what you need. Afraid no one will be seeing the inside of the package until it gets opened by foggyflute

/EDIT: It's foggyflute here, forgot to lock out bazh account on this particular browser.

Already got more than enough screw and post, case will be shipped from me assembled. It's metrix hex so best to have hex key, but you can use Torx screwdriver no problem. I bet everyone got a set of torx already, right?

Did not heard from hwood since last week. I still not got his tracking number for the carbon.

whats up hwood?  it'd be nice to see a pic of the carbon fiber that's going to be shipped to Froggy.  would make us all feel more comfortable knowing that the GB is making progress and showing us what our money was spent on.

don't think this is unreasonable seeing as it's been over a year
Yea sorry, I'll throw the tracking up on here when I get back. It's been difficult finding a way to get to the FedEx place since the click n ship isn't working. I'll just Uber over or something.

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so the hold up is something with fedex's click'n'ship?  is there anything we can do to help?

could we get some pictures that this big box of raw materials actually exists and the hold up is just finding the time to ship it out?

or tracking number (+ insurance etc please!) showing you've sent it out
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: manofinterests on Wed, 05 October 2016, 17:39:32
A concrete update would be nice. The last update I saw was that:

Quote
Yea sorry, I'll throw the tracking up on here when I get back. It's been difficult finding a way to get to the FedEx place since the click n ship isn't working. I'll just Uber over or something.

Any update on at least that?

Hopefully everything starts wrapping up soon
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case (BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD BOYS)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 05 October 2016, 18:52:44
We in the '1 year GB' club now boys  :(

ugh


****ing sorry about this, none of you guys deserve to suffer from ****ty coordination. last time I do something like this probably...

523 day club now lads.

Can we get a detailed update? This threads been rather polite. We deserve more than a one line update.

Please just tell us all the details of the current material shipping situation and what, if anything, you need help with to get this finished. Then we can all leave this GB purgatory.  :'(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 05 October 2016, 20:14:41
(https://dl2.pushbulletusercontent.com/un0hD930trwxNOZSnKLJIcsjAwOdqxN1/20161005_210901.jpg)

(https://dl2.pushbulletusercontent.com/zmmKjOpTl8UQRFh9obuZvZdaLvjKcyJW/20161005_210915.jpg)

some pictures I took earlier. Idk how long fedex takes for international stuff but the delay comes from finding time to actually go to the fedex facility since the online label wouldn't work and I didn't feel comfortable just leaving this box out in the open waiting to be picked up
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 06 October 2016, 08:37:10
Show Image
(https://dl2.pushbulletusercontent.com/un0hD930trwxNOZSnKLJIcsjAwOdqxN1/20161005_210901.jpg)


Show Image
(https://dl2.pushbulletusercontent.com/zmmKjOpTl8UQRFh9obuZvZdaLvjKcyJW/20161005_210915.jpg)


some pictures I took earlier. Idk how long fedex takes for international stuff but the delay comes from finding time to actually go to the fedex facility since the online label wouldn't work and I didn't feel comfortable just leaving this box out in the open waiting to be picked up

Thanks for the picture.

When are you planning to go to the fedex facility?

Yea sorry, I'll throw the tracking up on here when I get back. It's been difficult finding a way to get to the FedEx place since the click n ship isn't working. I'll just Uber over or something.

From the location on your profile, the fedex place is open 7:30 AM–9:00 PM weekdays and also 8:00 AM–6:00 PM on Saturdays. I don't know your work schedule but it seems like it shouldn't take over two weeks to organise a package drop off.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: manofinterests on Mon, 10 October 2016, 15:40:54
Any update on the shipping? I agree with Nathanrosspowell. I don't think it should take over two weeks to organize a package drop off, but now it has. I'd hope that we can at least get this out of the way so that Foggyflute can get started on what work he needs to do to help us all out and conclude this GB.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 13 October 2016, 15:30:20
784346659375
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: eeymiel on Fri, 14 October 2016, 06:01:20
Nice :) : https://www.fedex.com/apps/fedextrack/?action=track&trackingnumber=784346659375&cntry_code=us
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Hellcatz on Fri, 14 October 2016, 13:31:09
Hwood im a bit concerned for your well being. Tell us truthfully how much you are into your own money for this group buy. shipping a 25 lb package being sent to vn cant be cheap (guessing in the 2-300 range).
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 14 October 2016, 13:36:30
Hwood im a bit concerned for your well being. Tell us truthfully how much you are into your own money for this group buy. shipping a 25 lb package being sent to vn cant be cheap (guessing in the 2-300 range).
Not sure honestly. Package was 450.
I was the one who started the group buy and set the prices and delayed it a year, I'll take whatever hit I need to to get this out.

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: stix on Mon, 17 October 2016, 04:41:59
Hwood im a bit concerned for your well being. Tell us truthfully how much you are into your own money for this group buy. shipping a 25 lb package being sent to vn cant be cheap (guessing in the 2-300 range).
Not sure honestly. Package was 450.
I was the one who started the group buy and set the prices and delayed it a year, I'll take whatever hit I need to to get this out.

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Remember that you're not alone here and that there are people willing to help. Please PM me your PayPal, it wont be a lot but every little helps right.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 31 October 2016, 08:20:07
Looks like the package just got delayed at customs today because "Description provided is insufficient to classify commodity." :rolleyes:

Not my fault they don't have more specific categories...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Mon, 31 October 2016, 10:11:41
Looks like the package just got delayed at customs today because "Description provided is insufficient to classify commodity." :rolleyes:

Not my fault they don't have more specific categories...

Intervention required from you or something that the other guys (FoggyFlute) can help with?


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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 31 October 2016, 10:12:36
Looks like the package just got delayed at customs today because "Description provided is insufficient to classify commodity." :rolleyes:

Not my fault they don't have more specific categories...

Intervention required from you or something that the other guys (FoggyFlute) can help with?


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Should just be me. I'm sure I can just call and fix everything today
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Sun, 06 November 2016, 23:41:45
Anything new on the CF-LX front? :)


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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 23:45:35
Anything new on the CF-LX front? :)


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Foggyflute got everything sorted out and the package was delivered. He can give you more updates on the production as they come
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Xonar on Sun, 27 November 2016, 17:00:27
Alright... I think it's time for me to call it quits on this one now.  :( If someone wants to take over my spot (1 happy case + midpiece) shoot me a pm.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 04 December 2016, 20:58:58
I've asked foggy to post all updates as they come here
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 04 December 2016, 21:14:14
I've asked foggy to post all updates as they come here

I hope everyone is aware that foggy is now very sick  :(

From the Weaven thread:

Hi everyone,

As you may well known from Bazh's last update, foggy has felt sick, so I'm here to help and take over the handling and shipping work.

About foggy, dude have been diagnosed with autoimmune disease, which is kind of serious health problem if you don't know yet. Poor guy got so bad luck that the disease kick in at the trachea, which cause him hard to breathe and have to go to the hospital like everyday. Even Bazh has not caught up with his condition for foggy has very little communicate with everyone, even friends here in Vietnam, even I didn't know about it till Bazh's recently update and asking.  So there's that, the GB was delayed for this but let's hope the guy will be okay and hopefully the doctors were wrong.

Back to the GB, I've just arrived in HCMC yesterday, after a day visiting foggy now I has had access to the office, everything is still here hopefully. I'll start packing things and quoting price for you guys immediately. There's a lot of keyboard cases here and fortunately foggy has done all the prepare work so hopefully things will go smoothly. I'll do my best to help so bare with me if it's a bit slow or something I'm not sure. It's the first time I deal with this much product at once.

Cheers,

Pearvn.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 06 December 2016, 10:07:14
I've asked foggy to post all updates as they come here

I hope everyone is aware that foggy is now very sick  :(

From the Weaven thread:

Hi everyone,

As you may well known from Bazh's last update, foggy has felt sick, so I'm here to help and take over the handling and shipping work.

About foggy, dude have been diagnosed with autoimmune disease, which is kind of serious health problem if you don't know yet. Poor guy got so bad luck that the disease kick in at the trachea, which cause him hard to breathe and have to go to the hospital like everyday. Even Bazh has not caught up with his condition for foggy has very little communicate with everyone, even friends here in Vietnam, even I didn't know about it till Bazh's recently update and asking.  So there's that, the GB was delayed for this but let's hope the guy will be okay and hopefully the doctors were wrong.

Back to the GB, I've just arrived in HCMC yesterday, after a day visiting foggy now I has had access to the office, everything is still here hopefully. I'll start packing things and quoting price for you guys immediately. There's a lot of keyboard cases here and fortunately foggy has done all the prepare work so hopefully things will go smoothly. I'll do my best to help so bare with me if it's a bit slow or something I'm not sure. It's the first time I deal with this much product at once.

Cheers,

Pearvn.

Oh jeez. Guess that's what I get for not checking GH religiously anymore...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Thu, 08 December 2016, 23:43:43
Yep. I consider my Weaven "lost" now. :(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Thu, 15 December 2016, 04:34:28
Yep. I consider my Weaven "lost" now. :(


Come on, it is not because Foggy is quite ill at the moment that Bazh, Pearvn and co. are not trying their best to deliver everyone's goods ASAP. Yes it might take longer than expected but I think everyone will have what they paid for eventually. I'm not saying that because I already received my Lustro but because I do believe in them. They are dedicated to deliver a good service and good quality products even though they have a hard time atm due to the current situation.


But I feel you, it sucks when you have to wait a long time for something you crave for.  :(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Sun, 18 December 2016, 23:58:58
Well, Lustro and Weaven are done, just in limbo (check out the updates in those threads). NA orders are all SOL at the moment. International billed directly to recipients worked out though. I actually have a Lustro that I traded for, and receiving it from its trip from VN to EU and then to me in the US has proved faster than the original shipment of GB boards to NA :(

Considering our raw material just made it to HCMC with pearvoz not even living in the same city, I'm also considering CF-LX at high-risk.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hanoipho on Mon, 19 December 2016, 04:09:12
Yep. I consider my Weaven "lost" now. :(


Come on, it is not because Foggy is quite ill at the moment that Bazh, Pearvn and co. are not trying their best to deliver everyone's goods ASAP. Yes it might take longer than expected but I think everyone will have what they paid for eventually. I'm not saying that because I already received my Lustro but because I do believe in them. They are dedicated to deliver a good service and good quality products even though they have a hard time atm due to the current situation.




But I feel you, it sucks when you have to wait a long time for something you crave for.  :(

 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Thu, 29 December 2016, 07:57:03
Probably safe to consider this dead considering how Weaven and Lustro stopped having updates. :(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Hellcatz on Thu, 29 December 2016, 16:03:54
Probably safe to consider this dead considering how Weaven and Lustro stopped having updates. :(
Why do you always have to be so negative. Chill out and see how this plays out.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 29 December 2016, 17:26:22
Probably safe to consider this dead considering how Weaven and Lustro stopped having updates. :(
Why do you always have to be so negative. Chill out and see how this plays out.

It's good to be optimistic, but in his defense it's been playing out for 607 days. The current hope of the GB sits with someone in Asia who has come down with an illness, who has 2 other GB responsibilities that take precedence over the CF-LX, and he hasn't signed into GH for almost 2 months.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 29 December 2016, 23:34:26
Probably safe to consider this dead considering how Weaven and Lustro stopped having updates. :(
Why do you always have to be so negative. Chill out and see how this plays out.

It's good to be optimistic, but in his defense it's been playing out for 607 days. The current hope of the GB sits with someone in Asia who has come down with an illness, who has 2 other GB responsibilities that take precedence over the CF-LX, and he hasn't signed into GH for almost 2 months.  :rolleyes:

Came at basically the ****tiest time for this. Not that it's an excuse for trusting someone else to look for a waterjetting place for a few weeks (his line of work put him in close touch with lots of places, thought I could get a better deal for the buy, turned out to just be a lazy ******* who didn't care much to help or communicate), communication not being perfect between myself and BBS, and taking too long to ship the materials to foggy. If someone knows of any other reputable places in the area (unlikely but I'll take any suggestions), I'm all ears. It's just at a point where I obviously don't have a job right now and am out enough money that it's hard to keep shipping all of this around (already cost me $500+ just to get it to foggy, back will be around the same if not more with added packing and protection on the inside). If it's any consolation (not much I'm sure), this buy is getting done one way or the other no matter what I have to keep putting in, at this point it just isn't looking timely. It feels indescribably ****ty to have this hanging over my head at all times, especially now that there isn't much I can even do anymore.

Sorry guys.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 29 December 2016, 23:38:59
Probably safe to consider this dead considering how Weaven and Lustro stopped having updates. :(
Why do you always have to be so negative. Chill out and see how this plays out.

Eh, I'd have stopped being so positive a while ago. nathan's been as optimistic and as helpful as someone could reasonably expect.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Tue, 03 January 2017, 00:08:28
Best we can do now is contact pear_voz who is on the other side of the country--I don't think he's been handling the other GBs though. I hope foggyflute is getting better--sounds like things were pretty bad though.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 03 January 2017, 00:13:18
Best we can do now is contact pear_voz who is on the other side of the country--I don't think he's been handling the other GBs though. I hope foggyflute is getting better--sounds like things were pretty bad though.
Just shot him a pm, though since this was still in the production phase I'm not sure how much help he can offer. Hoping to be pleasantly surprised
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Ngt on Tue, 10 January 2017, 03:20:12
Probably safe to consider this dead considering how Weaven and Lustro stopped having updates. :(
Why do you always have to be so negative. Chill out and see how this plays out.

It's good to be optimistic, but in his defense it's been playing out for 607 days. The current hope of the GB sits with someone in Asia who has come down with an illness, who has 2 other GB responsibilities that take precedence over the CF-LX, and he hasn't signed into GH for almost 2 months.  ::)

Came at basically the ****tiest time for this. Not that it's an excuse for trusting someone else to look for a waterjetting place for a few weeks (his line of work put him in close touch with lots of places, thought I could get a better deal for the buy, turned out to just be a lazy ******* who didn't care much to help or communicate), communication not being perfect between myself and BBS, and taking too long to ship the materials to foggy. If someone knows of any other reputable places in the area (unlikely but I'll take any suggestions), I'm all ears. It's just at a point where I obviously don't have a job right now and am out enough money that it's hard to keep shipping all of this around (already cost me $500+ just to get it to foggy, back will be around the same if not more with added packing and protection on the inside). If it's any consolation (not much I'm sure), this buy is getting done one way or the other no matter what I have to keep putting in, at this point it just isn't looking timely. It feels indescribably ****ty to have this hanging over my head at all times, especially now that there isn't much I can even do anymore.

Sorry guys.


Well you have done a lot already. I don't think you'd have to put yourself in danger money-wise for it. That would not be ideal.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Hellcatz on Thu, 26 January 2017, 23:30:33
Were you able to contact him
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 27 January 2017, 06:51:15
Were you able to contact him

Haven't been able to get in touch with either of them yet
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Mon, 30 January 2017, 01:00:42
Were you able to contact him

Haven't been able to get in touch with either of them yet

Try bazh. He's a part of TriviumTek as well, I believe.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 30 January 2017, 07:36:09
Were you able to contact him

Haven't been able to get in touch with either of them yet

Try bazh. He's a part of TriviumTek as well, I believe.
Will do
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: axtran on Tue, 21 February 2017, 23:12:53
Any news?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 21 February 2017, 23:15:21
Any news?

No response from anyone. I'll send out another string of messages through whatever venues I can. This'll get done, it's really just riding on the recovery time of foggy or the responses of people he works with
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 23 February 2017, 08:54:10
:(
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 23 February 2017, 08:56:13
:(

Basically...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 23 February 2017, 08:57:35
:(

Basically...

Just to be clear, I am not "sad" at you.  I'm just sad for the whole situation.  Seems like this kind of thing happens all too often.

Edit:  and I hope you're able to find a new job you enjoy soon, buddy.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 23 February 2017, 08:58:48
:(

Basically...

Just to be clear, I am not "sad" at you.  I'm just sad for the whole situation.  Seems like this kind of thing happens all too often.
Eh, problems on my end too. ****ty situation everywhere. Although luckily there's just one kink right now that'll be worked out soon
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 19 March 2017, 14:48:22
I'm getting sending failures when I send emails now. I sent out a fresh round of PMs to everyone I've heard connected in anyway to foggy and I've sent a message to the Facebook page (although I'm not sure how many people are actually part of this operation or if anyone checks the page these days). I'll see if I can google and come up with some phone numbers I can call (and I'll keep my vietnamese friend nearby in case I run into a language barrier lol).

Looking at the timing of all this though, I have high hopes that everything or quite a bit of the work might be already done and the actual product just needs to be shipped, which obviously makes this whole thing an easier solve.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 19 March 2017, 22:18:11
I'm getting sending failures when I send emails now. I sent out a fresh round of PMs to everyone I've heard connected in anyway to foggy and I've sent a message to the Facebook page (although I'm not sure how many people are actually part of this operation or if anyone checks the page these days). I'll see if I can google and come up with some phone numbers I can call (and I'll keep my vietnamese friend nearby in case I run into a language barrier lol).

Looking at the timing of all this though, I have high hopes that everything or quite a bit of the work might be already done and the actual product just needs to be shipped, which obviously makes this whole thing an easier solve.

Thanks for keeping at it sir.  You should get a perseverance-ness-ly-ing award!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 19 March 2017, 22:24:19
I'm getting sending failures when I send emails now. I sent out a fresh round of PMs to everyone I've heard connected in anyway to foggy and I've sent a message to the Facebook page (although I'm not sure how many people are actually part of this operation or if anyone checks the page these days). I'll see if I can google and come up with some phone numbers I can call (and I'll keep my vietnamese friend nearby in case I run into a language barrier lol).

Looking at the timing of all this though, I have high hopes that everything or quite a bit of the work might be already done and the actual product just needs to be shipped, which obviously makes this whole thing an easier solve.

Thanks for keeping at it sir.  You should get a perseverance-ness-ly-ing award!

eh I'd rather get the "on time GB" award but oh well
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 19 March 2017, 22:28:08
"Mr ---- is recovering and getting back to work right now, thank you."

so some good news here :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 20 March 2017, 10:19:05
"Mr ---- is recovering and getting back to work right now, thank you."

so some good news here :)

Could be promising! Thanks a lot for the recent updates and perseverance, appreciate ya.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: skaloola on Sat, 01 April 2017, 22:56:38
thanks hwood for your continued efforts and status updates, even if the update is just "still unable to contact"
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 01 April 2017, 23:19:09
thanks hwood for your continued efforts and status updates, even if the update is just "still unable to contact"

Well at least it's finally something substantial
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: Ngt on Sun, 02 April 2017, 07:47:29
Yeah thank you Hwood for the good work on this GB. I'm sure it is quite hard to manage things through on this plus dealing with personal life/job whatever.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: axtran on Mon, 03 April 2017, 05:59:13
There's response starting up from "Triviumtek Supporter!" Perhaps that's the key?

Looks like Weaven is coming back to life, however requiring Originative's help to do so. I don't know if you'd want to run it yourself, hwood34, but it might be worth it to check with Triviumtek Supporter.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 18 April 2017, 21:11:13
Any news from VN?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 21 April 2017, 11:58:26
There's response starting up from "Triviumtek Supporter!" Perhaps that's the key?

Looks like Weaven is coming back to life, however requiring Originative's help to do so. I don't know if you'd want to run it yourself, hwood34, but it might be worth it to check with Triviumtek Supporter.

Any news from VN?

Whoops, totally forgot to give y'all a reply. TS can only handle the other two GBs right now and CFLX seems to be on the backburner basically until foggyflute returns. He said he hopes to give me an update soon. This was on the 10th, so expect something very soon hopefully.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: stix on Sat, 22 April 2017, 10:52:43
I'm waiting on Toxic, GH60, CF-LX and now Panda..... I should just shoot myself.

Anyhoo, thank you for the updates.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: axtran on Thu, 25 May 2017, 00:20:13
I think Weaven and Lustro are finally finishing up (I got my Weaven in, and it's all done!), maybe CF-LX Reincarnated?! ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 25 May 2017, 01:28:15
I think Weaven and Lustro are finally finishing up (I got my Weaven in, and it's all done!), maybe CF-LX Reincarnated?! ;)

Oh really? Well yep then that bodes well here. Now that Weaven is done, CF-LX should be moved off the back burner to production. I'll shoot them a message just to be sure.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case :/
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 26 May 2017, 15:53:33
Moving into production sometime next week
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: stix on Sun, 28 May 2017, 10:31:06
You certainly know how to make a man moist
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 28 May 2017, 10:31:57
You certainly know how to make a man moist

ooh bb
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 07 June 2017, 22:18:23
Just got an email from foggyflute. He's back and we're all ready to get this thing going. Apparently I also bought like double the carbon fiber I needed so maybe I'll make some more cases in case anyone else wants them. Either that or if anyone here needs some sheets of carbon fiber you could probably buy em off
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Wed, 07 June 2017, 23:08:44
If anyone's interested in something like this but TKL just shoot me a PM. I won't be taking money upfront like a GB, but just seeing if I can get a head count to use up the rest of this carbon fiber
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 08 June 2017, 08:02:49
If anyone's interested in something like this but TKL just shoot me a PM. I won't be taking money upfront like a GB, but just seeing if I can get a head count to use up the rest of this carbon fiber

Is the CF in Asia or Murica?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 08 June 2017, 09:00:48
If anyone's interested in something like this but TKL just shoot me a PM. I won't be taking money upfront like a GB, but just seeing if I can get a head count to use up the rest of this carbon fiber

Is the CF in Asia or Murica?
Asia

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 09 June 2017, 21:16:43
(http://i.imgur.com/w31XMeo.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 09 June 2017, 21:46:28
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/w31XMeo.jpg)


I'd possibly be interested in a TKL in this style. What kind of PCB would be compatible though?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 09 June 2017, 21:51:31
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/w31XMeo.jpg)


I'd possibly be interested in a TKL in this style. What kind of PCB would be compatible though?

I'd probably just use JD's universal plate style since I already have a copy and that seems compatible with quite a bit
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 09 June 2017, 22:09:04
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/w31XMeo.jpg)


I'd possibly be interested in a TKL in this style. What kind of PCB would be compatible though?

I'd probably just use JD's universal plate style since I already have a copy and that seems compatible with quite a bit

Does that include the TX87?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 09 June 2017, 22:13:57
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/w31XMeo.jpg)


I'd possibly be interested in a TKL in this style. What kind of PCB would be compatible though?

I'd probably just use JD's universal plate style since I already have a copy and that seems compatible with quite a bit

Does that include the TX87?

I sent him a message, but that just uses a leeku pcb right? Should fit
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 09 June 2017, 22:15:26
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/w31XMeo.jpg)


I'd possibly be interested in a TKL in this style. What kind of PCB would be compatible though?

I'd probably just use JD's universal plate style since I already have a copy and that seems compatible with quite a bit

Does that include the TX87?

I sent him a message, but that just uses a leeku pcb right? Should fit

Yeah it's a leeku pcb.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: axtran on Fri, 09 June 2017, 23:09:14
I'd probably just use JD's universal plate style since I already have a copy and that seems compatible with quite a bit

If you could do a TKL with the A87-spec (to fit PCB's like Leeku's, or GON NerD TKL if you request for one with a flipped USB port), I'd be interested too. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: krajee on Fri, 09 June 2017, 23:27:30
What about a matching numberpad?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 09 June 2017, 23:56:47
I'd probably just use JD's universal plate style since I already have a copy and that seems compatible with quite a bit

If you could do a TKL with the A87-spec (to fit PCB's like Leeku's, or GON NerD TKL if you request for one with a flipped USB port), I'd be interested too. :)
just waiting to get word back from JD and I'll look into everything

What about a matching numberpad?

A number pad would be cool yea. That would either be afterwards or I'd have to get more cf before I started work on the TKLs since I only have 2.5ish sheets left. If enough people are interested (or maybe I'll just do it anyway) I could see about getting at least a proto of the case done to send back with the CFLX stuff. Though I don't want to hold up the process anymore so we'll see, unlikely though.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 10 June 2017, 23:26:48
(http://i.imgur.com/SdM4nc6.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: axtran on Sat, 10 June 2017, 23:42:52
Woohoo! WE GOT THIS BOYS
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 11 June 2017, 00:32:59
Oh and I still have one of the first few cases that you can hand wire if anyone want's one for a discounted rate lol
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: skaloola on Tue, 13 June 2017, 11:56:07
possible to change the order from 60% to TKL?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 13 June 2017, 16:16:21
possible to change the order from 60% to TKL?

These don't exist in TKL.

Yet.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 20 June 2017, 06:28:17
Interesting.. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170620/b1a54755f09b99db0e13d2d2ee1b53c7.jpg)

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 20 June 2017, 07:39:35
Interesting..
Show Image
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170620/b1a54755f09b99db0e13d2d2ee1b53c7.jpg)


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Wow, done?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [PRODUCTION]
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 25 June 2017, 11:27:18
Gonna be shipping everything out very soon. The boxes I got for these forever ago aren't deep enough. YAY MORE MONEY OUT THE WINDOW. So I'm getting more boxes from U-line but I'll get all the labels ready to go in the meantime.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: axtran on Sat, 01 July 2017, 21:41:22
Did the cases make it to you yet? :) lmk if you need some help packing boxes and shipping.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: manofinterests on Sat, 08 July 2017, 11:32:41
Hwood!

How's shipping going?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 08 July 2017, 14:01:16
Hwood!

How's shipping going?

Everything will be out by Monday
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: krajee on Sat, 08 July 2017, 17:10:47
I haven't been this excited about a keyboard since the last time I bought a keyboard.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 08 July 2017, 19:54:02
I haven't been this excited about a keyboard since the last time I bought a keyboard.

:/
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: axtran on Sat, 08 July 2017, 22:39:13
Niceeeeeeeee~ how will we get out tracking numbers? ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 08 July 2017, 22:49:33
Niceeeeeeeee~ how will we get out tracking numbers? ;)

I'll be sure to send out a PM once labels get made  :-*
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 09 July 2017, 12:39:21
¿(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170709/6a1afdacf291bf7b66bffe3fd3f675f1.jpg)

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: euphxenos on Sun, 09 July 2017, 14:32:19
Jenga!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: axtran on Sun, 09 July 2017, 16:47:02
I sometimes wonder what it looks like in China right after they resume shipping things post-CNY... China Post being backed up for weeks and all. Probably warehouses and warehouses of Jenga. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 09 July 2017, 20:16:58
I sometimes wonder what it looks like in China right after they resume shipping things post-CNY... China Post being backed up for weeks and all. Probably warehouses and warehouses of Jenga. ;)

Well hopefully with that much stuff they use a more sophisticated method of organization  :))
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 09 July 2017, 20:18:11
I got a bunch of stuff to do tonight but I'll try and get as many labels printed as I can to get everything out tomorrow morning with USPS pickup. Otherwise, I should be able to finish off everything after I get back from work that day
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: 9jack9 on Sun, 09 July 2017, 20:20:11
I got a bunch of stuff to do tonight but I'll try and get as many labels printed as I can to get everything out tomorrow morning with USPS pickup. Otherwise, I should be able to finish off everything after I get back from work that day
Hey hwood, I had a change of address since I ordered the plates, can't remember if I told you about it or not, should I PM you my current address just in case?

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 09 July 2017, 20:21:21
I got a bunch of stuff to do tonight but I'll try and get as many labels printed as I can to get everything out tomorrow morning with USPS pickup. Otherwise, I should be able to finish off everything after I get back from work that day
Hey hwood, I had a change of address since I ordered the plates, can't remember if I told you about it or not, should I PM you my current address just in case?

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I don't remember a PM about it, yeah just shoot me one and I'll check


For anyone else with concerns, get me a message within 2ish hours or so lol
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: axtran on Sun, 09 July 2017, 22:34:34
I'm envisioning the poor USPS guy showing up to your door and being like "Man WTF"
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 09 July 2017, 23:27:36
I'm envisioning the poor USPS guy showing up to your door and being like "Man WTF"

It's actually a sweet little old lady... Poor old lady...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: VentureG on Mon, 10 July 2017, 00:22:15
At least the boxes aren't heavy  :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 11 July 2017, 16:56:06
Ok so I got everything out today (except for one, sorry person). It's a good thing the post office is literally a 20-second drive away cause I was sprinting out the door with piles of boxes in my hands to make it before closing.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: axtran on Thu, 13 July 2017, 00:48:44
Super stoked... I'm still deciding on lighting color... currently away on a work trip so it's just festering in the mind! NerD 60 PCB in Black will complete the look for sure!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: VentureG on Thu, 13 July 2017, 14:54:36
Got a package delivery notification! Thanks for the hard work and dedication to getting this done.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 13 July 2017, 15:35:14
Working with foggy right now on a TKL case. Planning on incorporating a few USB port placements in the back of common enthusiast PCBs. I already have all the boxes and shipping supplies so once all the machining is done, turnaround will be fast
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 13 July 2017, 20:59:14
Also, I have a few extra screw/post sets and midpieces if anyone needs a replacement in future for some reason.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: 9jack9 on Thu, 13 July 2017, 21:07:39
Got mine in the mail today, thanks for sending these out! Only got to look at them for a minute but at a glance they looked great!
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 13 July 2017, 21:09:59
Got mine in the mail today, thanks for sending these out! Only got to look at them for a minute but at a glance they looked great!

Well that's a start  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: tristinDLC on Fri, 14 July 2017, 05:55:23
Any extras get made or maybe someone had a change of heart?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 14 July 2017, 06:01:05
Any extras get made or maybe someone had a change of heart?

Unfortunately not, sorry. TKLs coming soon though :p
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: axtran on Fri, 14 July 2017, 06:56:27
As long as they're A87 compatible... mememememememe
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: tristinDLC on Fri, 14 July 2017, 07:01:45
Unfortunately not, sorry. TKLs coming soon though :p

Figured as such, but was worth a shot! GLWS on the TKLs.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: Ngt on Wed, 19 July 2017, 02:51:18
I'm not that present in the community anymore so I haven't really followed the thread but I had the pleasant surprise of receiving my case. Thank you very much Hwood for your continuing hard work, for making this real and going through despite all the problems.  :thumb:


I thought I would sell it once received as I got myself another case in the meantime but now that I had it in hand I'm not so sure anymore ... :D
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: Hellcatz on Fri, 21 July 2017, 15:49:22
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thanks for all your hard work hwood
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 21 July 2017, 19:25:08
My case has arrived, will try to remember to post pics when I'm on the right side of the country again
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: Melanic on Sat, 22 July 2017, 20:14:54
I was trying to assemble the case and notice that it doesn't quite sit flat so it wobbles when I press the top left or bottom right. Perhaps the holes for the screws/posts aren't aligned properly?

Have to figure out a way to fix this little problem...
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: skaloola on Mon, 24 July 2017, 01:30:35
if anyone is interested in buying my case at cost (got the acrylic midpiece) (~$130) hit me up
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 24 July 2017, 06:12:23
I was trying to assemble the case and notice that it doesn't quite sit flat so it wobbles when I press the top left or bottom right. Perhaps the holes for the screws/posts aren't aligned properly?

Have to figure out a way to fix this little problem...

Did you try and make sure all the screws were evenly tightened?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: Melanic on Thu, 27 July 2017, 14:02:43
I was trying to assemble the case and notice that it doesn't quite sit flat so it wobbles when I press the top left or bottom right. Perhaps the holes for the screws/posts aren't aligned properly?

Have to figure out a way to fix this little problem...

Did you try and make sure all the screws were evenly tightened?

Yep. I tried just securing the 2 carbon fiber parts without the middle layers as well. Separately, each part does sit flat, but when I assemble it, it gets wobbly.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 27 July 2017, 18:23:56
I was trying to assemble the case and notice that it doesn't quite sit flat so it wobbles when I press the top left or bottom right. Perhaps the holes for the screws/posts aren't aligned properly?

Have to figure out a way to fix this little problem...

Did you try and make sure all the screws were evenly tightened?

Yep. I tried just securing the 2 carbon fiber parts without the middle layers as well. Separately, each part does sit flat, but when I assemble it, it gets wobbly.

Well then that's even odder that all the pieces are flat by themselves. Is it like an uneven chair where it's just rocks side to side on the diagonals?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: euphxenos on Thu, 27 July 2017, 18:49:34
Are you sure all the fasteners are the same length?  If the individual pieces are flat, and one corner has two plates being pulled slightly closer with a slightly shorter fastener, this is the effect I'd expect.  Given this case design, I'd look for a spacer post or screw that's shorter than the rest.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 27 July 2017, 19:05:54
Are you sure all the fasteners are the same length?  If the individual pieces are flat, and one corner has two plates being pulled slightly closer with a slightly shorter fastener, this is the effect I'd expect.  Given this case design, I'd look for a spacer post or screw that's shorter than the rest.

That's a good point. I'll check the extras I have here as well.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 27 July 2017, 22:28:21
Mine arrived in good shape, but got bitten by customs for some reason  :(

Assembled mine seemed a bit wobbly but it was fine when I took it all apart. I'm away from home for a while, but I'll post up a build log sometime soon  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: Melanic on Wed, 02 August 2017, 13:23:59
Are you sure all the fasteners are the same length?  If the individual pieces are flat, and one corner has two plates being pulled slightly closer with a slightly shorter fastener, this is the effect I'd expect.  Given this case design, I'd look for a spacer post or screw that's shorter than the rest.

Just from visual inspection the spacers seem to the be the same length. The screws also seem to be more or less the same as well, but I don't have any calipers to be sure.

After I reassembled the keyboard there is less wobble than before, but there's still a bit. The method i used to assembled case is to tightened all of the screws on the top plate to the spacers with the diffusers in place, then fasten on the bottom plate. Oddly enough, the screws on the left side of the keyboard do not have enough length to catch on to the spacers so I need to loosen the top plate screws a bit to give the spacers a little extra reach.

I may look for slightly longer spacers and do away with the diffuser layer to see if that does anything.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 04 August 2017, 12:58:24
Really like the look of mine, was definitely worth the wait. I've since used the PCB I was originally planning to use with this on another project, what PCBs have people found work well in this case?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: stix on Fri, 04 August 2017, 16:17:30
Anyone in the UK got theirs yet?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: axtran on Sat, 05 August 2017, 03:14:31
Really like the look of mine, was definitely worth the wait. I've since used the PCB I was originally planning to use with this on another project, what PCBs have people found work well in this case?

I'm between wanting to sell mine and not, so I've been just fitting the various 60% PCBs that I own... and the NerD 60 PCB fits nicely. :)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 06 August 2017, 13:48:48
Built mine up today.

(http://i.imgur.com/Ovvsrsr.jpg)
More snaps: http://imgur.com/a/7QKS9

Not able to get any underglow light to shine through the frosted acrylic, but other than that everything is really nice. A few imperfections along the CF edge if you look really closely, but from arms length it looks perfect. No wobble on the board once I tighten the bolts in a symmetrical fashion. It's nice and light (as expected), but no movement on the desk when the bumpons are attached to the bottom. I'm currently trying out a flat angle, but I might change it up later on. Hoping to take this to work to get a bit more time on the board and break in the switches.

All in all a satisfying build. I gave hwood34 a fair bit of grief in this thread in the past, so I just want to say an extra thanks to him for finishing this long slog and getting the GB finalized.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 10 August 2017, 19:59:16
Yep. Props to Hwood for gutting this out when plenty of others would have folded.

I received mine and all looks well with it. However I don't have a PCB anymore for it so I might be putting it up for sale. PM me if interested.

If I do source a board for it I will post pics here. It just might be a while since I'm pretty busy with work.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 11 August 2017, 06:43:19
Yep. Props to Hwood for gutting this out when plenty of others would have folded.

I received mine and all looks well with it. However I don't have a PCB anymore for it so I might be putting it up for sale. PM me if interested.

If I do source a board for it I will post pics here. It just might be a while since I'm pretty busy with work.

I think bunny has a ton of GH60 PCBs
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPED]
Post by: axtran on Sun, 13 August 2017, 23:59:27
Built mine up today.

Not able to get any underglow light to shine through the frosted acrylic, but other than that everything is really nice. A few imperfections along the CF edge if you look really closely, but from arms length it looks perfect. No wobble on the board once I tighten the bolts in a symmetrical fashion. It's nice and light (as expected), but no movement on the desk when the bumpons are attached to the bottom. I'm currently trying out a flat angle, but I might change it up later on. Hoping to take this to work to get a bit more time on the board and break in the switches.

All in all a satisfying build. I gave hwood34 a fair bit of grief in this thread in the past, so I just want to say an extra thanks to him for finishing this long slog and getting the GB finalized.

Looking good! I don't think this is frosted acrylic on our CF-LX's. It's solid acrylic. Wonder what it will take to get the design so we can cut clear... TBH, the original intent was to have nothing there, so we're already ahead of the curve ;)
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: stix on Thu, 31 August 2017, 14:12:40
Bit concerned that I've not seen mine
 =[
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 31 August 2017, 14:47:27
Bit concerned that I've not seen mine
 =[

PM'd
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 September 2017, 15:46:23
I'll be doing a small R2 of these with the last of the carbon fiber I have if anyone is interested
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 14 September 2017, 17:34:48
I'll be doing a small R2 of these with the last of the carbon fiber I have if anyone is interested

I might be
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 September 2017, 18:14:00
I'll be doing a small R2 of these with the last of the carbon fiber I have if anyone is interested

I might be
I'll be putting up a GB thread sometime this week. Probably just 10 or so cases

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 14 September 2017, 18:32:47
I'll be doing a small R2 of these with the last of the carbon fiber I have if anyone is interested

I might be
I'll be putting up a GB thread sometime this week. Probably just 10 or so cases

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Pricing similar to this buy?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 September 2017, 19:46:24
I'll be doing a small R2 of these with the last of the carbon fiber I have if anyone is interested

I might be
I'll be putting up a GB thread sometime this week. Probably just 10 or so cases

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Pricing similar to this buy?
Very. Might be a bit more since I ate a loss on the last one, but it'll be close

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Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Thu, 14 September 2017, 20:15:12
I'll be doing a small R2 of these with the last of the carbon fiber I have if anyone is interested

I might be
I'll be putting up a GB thread sometime this week. Probably just 10 or so cases

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Pricing similar to this buy?
Very. Might be a bit more since I ate a loss on the last one, but it'll be close

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Okay. I'll be ready then.
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 September 2017, 21:47:21
Anyone have a pretty pic of their unassembled or cap-less board that they'd allow me to use for the R2 thread?
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 14 September 2017, 23:09:52
Any extras get made or maybe someone had a change of heart?

R2 thread is awaiting approval
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [SHIPPING]
Post by: Moderation Team on Fri, 15 September 2017, 01:30:30
Any extras get made or maybe someone had a change of heart?

R2 thread is awaiting approval

R2 thread approved!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91582.0
Title: Re: [GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case [DONE]
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 15 September 2017, 06:46:28
Any extras get made or maybe someone had a change of heart?

R2 thread is awaiting approval

R2 thread approved!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91582.0
:D

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