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Hi, guys!



This is idea by a member from New Zealand who's looking for a custom case.
We design and modify based on the sketch.
But it is too hard to make it with single one.
So we're looking for running a GB to make it become real!

Update '18 Feb 9th - Group Buy launched
Group buy thread : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93969

Update '18 Feb 2nd - Price range
We named the Model B as Chiwi60.

And we're doing another poll for hhkb layout.
It is about 6u and 7u spacebar version.
https://goo.gl/forms/tpRwrwIZhqTfBTwu2
If you're not looking for hhkb version, ignore it :)


Update '18 Jan 31 - Price range
Chinese New Year is coming.
Manufacturers are going to enjoy their holiday from early Feb to late Feb.
So leading time will be pretty long.
Estimate time for now is lay may to early June 2018.

Price will around :
Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.


Update '18 Jan 30 - 2nd sample
Pics : https://imgur.com/gallery/IxE5L/comment/1246798129




The group buy for PCB that support this case is running :
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93685.0

HHKB body(plate in rendering is not for HHKB):


Update '17 Dec 19 - 1st sample



Manufacturer forgot the engrave legends on the bottom  :-[




Here's IC link : https://goo.gl/forms/F9TeptWGMgkfI3jC2






Main Body
made by anodized aluminum.
Maybe provide some PVD brass version.(Very expensive, you know, not possible to order too many XD)

Mount Plate
will offer 2~3 versions or maybe more if layouts if MoQ reached for each layout.
Made by PVD brass.
Also, you guys can cut your own layout base on our files.
Default layout will be, which fits our DO60 PCB: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91773.msg2498690#msg2498690


For default layout, only support plate mounted stabilizer.
Also, standard ANSI, ISO 60% universal will also available, support PCB mounted stabilizer.

Bottom plate
is made by polycarbonate(For now, will  check it again after sampling) with sandblast surface.
Nameplate is also PVD brass, insert in bottom plate.

  • Poll
  • protyping again and again
  • Revise again and again
  • launch GB
  • lManufacturing


Looking for more opinions!
hf.
« Last Edit: Sat, 10 February 2018, 22:46:07 by sennin32 »

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 00:42:03 »
instabuy

will there be a version with HHKB blockers?
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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 00:47:59 »
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will there be a version with HHKB blockers?

For HHKB layout, we might able to make it as an check option.
If it reach MoQ, we can do it :)

We'll also offer 3u cap as kit option.
Surely, also provide other layout as well.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 01:13:58 »
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will there be a version with HHKB blockers?

For HHKB layout, we might able to make it as an check option.
If it reach MoQ, we can do it :)

We'll also offer 3u cap as kit option.
Surely, also provide other layout as well.

perfect, thank you
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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 01:19:15 »
instabuy

will there be a version with HHKB blockers?

I'm afraid I'll have to buy this as well...If an HHKB version is available at least! :thumb:

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 03:44:08 »
+1 for me pls

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 04:05:09 »
I was in your GB for Filco case, very happy with that one, I think I will get in this one too. How many orders needed to get Brass version to go ahead? Can you give rough estimates of cost for both aluminium and brass version?

Edit: Google form is currently private, can you make it public so people can fill in? Thanks!
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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 05:08:24 »
I was in your GB for Filco case, very happy with that one, I think I will get in this one too. How many orders needed to get Brass version to go ahead? Can you give rough estimates of cost for both aluminium and brass version?

Edit: Google form is currently private, can you make it public so people can fill in? Thanks!

Done
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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 06:04:35 »
I was in your GB for Filco case, very happy with that one, I think I will get in this one too. How many orders needed to get Brass version to go ahead? Can you give rough estimates of cost for both aluminium and brass version?

Edit: Google form is currently private, can you make it public so people can fill in? Thanks!

For full brass version.
Maybe only 10 sets or even lesser.
Price will be pretty high.
Around 1.7~1.8 times price for brass body compare with anodized aluminum body.
So, total price will be around 1.5~1.6 times I think.
And the shipping fee will become higher.

For now, we haven't see the sampling of pvd brass.
We'll make the sample with 3 or more manufacturers to compare the quantity and cost.
Then we'll get precise price.
And there's some extra features we want for this case with effect the price.
For now, I'll say around $150 or lower for aluminum body version.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 07:34:08 »
That default layout is pretty unique. I'm very interested, its a really ideal layout for me.
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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 08:51:45 »
Is it solid brass or just brass coating? I vote for NO underglow

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 09:10:06 »
Firstly, HHKB blockers please. After that, if you stay true to your $150~ price estimate for the aluminium version I'll buy multiple. If you go through with the Tiffany blue colour and actually make it look good (yet to see someone anodise it properly) I'll buy at least two in that.

Very interested, obviously.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 09:53:59 »
Is it solid brass or just brass coating? I vote for NO underglow

Solid brass with PVD surface treatment.
We'll provide the plate file on git.
In order people want to make some custom options.
Cause our PCB has build in underglow RGB, so we might only offer under glow bottom :)

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 10:01:03 »
Is it solid brass or just brass coating? I vote for NO underglow

Solid brass with PVD surface treatment.
We'll provide the plate file on git.
In order people want to make some custom options.
Cause our PCB has build in underglow RGB, so we might only offer under glow bottom :)

Is it solid brass or just brass coating? I vote for NO underglow

Solid brass with PVD surface treatment.
We'll provide the plate file on git.
In order people want to make some custom options.
Cause our PCB has build in underglow RGB, so we might only offer under glow bottom :)


Solid brass is super sweet but not sure about the super shiny PVD surface treatment.
Also i've read many many complaints that acrylic bottoms are the first to crack/break/snap - even with the M65-A.


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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #14 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 10:04:49 »
Is it solid brass or just brass coating? I vote for NO underglow

Solid brass with PVD surface treatment.
We'll provide the plate file on git.
In order people want to make some custom options.
Cause our PCB has build in underglow RGB, so we might only offer under glow bottom :)

Is it solid brass or just brass coating? I vote for NO underglow

Solid brass with PVD surface treatment.
We'll provide the plate file on git.
In order people want to make some custom options.
Cause our PCB has build in underglow RGB, so we might only offer under glow bottom :)


Solid brass is super sweet but not sure about the super shiny PVD surface treatment.
Also i've read many many complaints that acrylic bottoms are the first to crack/break/snap - even with the M65-A.

So,
We avoid acrylic, and might go ahead with polycarbonate.
More flexable, brings higher strength.
But we'll compare several materials, and chose proper one.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #15 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 11:57:56 »
Hoping for a White option :thumb:

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 13:49:22 »
No stepped caps lock support?
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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 14:19:38 »
No stepped caps lock support?
I guess that this could easily be supported in the plate but I don't think the PCB itself does.
You could always use a DZ60 instead.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #18 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 14:38:12 »
I would buy brass but how about a brass bottom option?

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #19 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 14:56:50 »
No stepped caps lock support?
Sure, it support.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #20 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 15:09:08 »
No stepped caps lock support?
Sure, it support.

Unrelated question but does each colour have their own MOQ, and if so how many cases would that be for each? The Tiffany Blue you suggested, Pink (bubblegum/hot), white (that'd have to be powder coated I suppose), etc. would all be colours I'd love to see.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #21 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 18:59:38 »
No stepped caps lock support?
Sure, it support.

Unrelated question but does each colour have their own MOQ, and if so how many cases would that be for each? The Tiffany Blue you suggested, Pink (bubblegum/hot), white (that'd have to be powder coated I suppose), etc. would all be colours I'd love to see.

It'd be nice to see all these unique colors :]

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #22 on: Thu, 30 November 2017, 21:54:26 »
No stepped caps lock support?
Sure, it support.

Unrelated question but does each colour have their own MOQ, and if so how many cases would that be for each? The Tiffany Blue you suggested, Pink (bubblegum/hot), white (that'd have to be powder coated I suppose), etc. would all be colours I'd love to see.

At least 15~20 I think.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 01 December 2017, 11:12:02 »
At least 15~20 I think.

Got it. Not a super small amount of units but I'm pretty sure that with this design and pricing most colours wouldn't have a problem making the cut.

I assume you plan on having some small samples of each colour made at some point?

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 01 December 2017, 15:57:04 »
Polycarbonate bottom case is nice but I still hope there's an option for bottom aluminum case.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #25 on: Sat, 02 December 2017, 02:41:23 »
At least 15~20 I think.

Got it. Not a super small amount of units but I'm pretty sure that with this design and pricing most colours wouldn't have a problem making the cut.

I assume you plan on having some small samples of each colour made at some point?

Not really possible.
We might able to ask for some small piece anodized aluminum samples.
But not able to make samples with different colors for full case.
It cost over $250 for each sample.
If we make sample for each color, it cost thousands.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #26 on: Sat, 02 December 2017, 07:57:03 »
Can you post the pics of the ISO layout variants on the IC form?

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #27 on: Sat, 02 December 2017, 09:11:16 »
At least 15~20 I think.

Got it. Not a super small amount of units but I'm pretty sure that with this design and pricing most colours wouldn't have a problem making the cut.

I assume you plan on having some small samples of each colour made at some point?

Not really possible.
We might able to ask for some small piece anodized aluminum samples.
But not able to make samples with different colors for full case.
It cost over $250 for each sample.
If we make sample for each color, it cost thousands.

Perfectly understandable - thank you for answering my questions, will be following this closely for further updates. Best of luck!

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #28 on: Sat, 02 December 2017, 16:34:45 »
Very nice looking, can't wait to see some samples  ;)

Only suggestion is may be put a name to the whole thing for easy remember. "Model B" sounds too soft, called it I don't know sennin60 or kiwi60 or something

Cheers  :thumb:

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« Reply #29 on: Sun, 03 December 2017, 19:06:15 »
Very nice looking, can't wait to see some samples  ;)

Only suggestion is may be put a name to the whole thing for easy remember. "Model B" sounds too soft, called it I don't know sennin60 or kiwi60 or something

Cheers  :thumb:
Chiwi60?

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #30 on: Thu, 07 December 2017, 07:39:12 »
Lolita60  :p

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #33 on: Thu, 07 December 2017, 14:43:01 »
Lolita60  :p

DO IT  ;D

feminists will hang me on the cross  :eek:

Female feminist chiming in-  +1 for Lolita60! Even if the subject is pretty gross, the book is pretty incredible and so is this!

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #34 on: Thu, 07 December 2017, 15:07:30 »
As any expensive metal case should, this one looks nice, it cannot be other way with any over three hundred bucks buy, but this is nothing new, just another n-th iteration of the same style aluminum-machined-anodized-ala-Mac-case. To say that someone "invented" it is just an exaggeration.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #35 on: Thu, 07 December 2017, 21:18:00 »
As any expensive metal case should, this one looks nice, it cannot be other way with any over three hundred bucks buy, but this is nothing new, just another n-th iteration of the same style aluminum-machined-anodized-ala-Mac-case. To say that someone "invented" it is just an exaggeration.

Haha,
I mean, some body give me the idea of this.
Can not find proper word back to when I post this.
Not my native language T_T
I've edited it, sorry for the wrong words :(

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #36 on: Thu, 07 December 2017, 22:18:11 »
As any expensive metal case should, this one looks nice, it cannot be other way with any over three hundred bucks buy, but this is nothing new, just another n-th iteration of the same style aluminum-machined-anodized-ala-Mac-case. To say that someone "invented" it is just an exaggeration.

Haha,
I mean, some body give me the idea of this.
Can not find proper word back to when I post this.
Not my native language T_T
I've edited it, sorry for the wrong words :(

I've spoken English for close to 40 years and I do not understand this post or the one by ideus above...

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #37 on: Sat, 09 December 2017, 06:55:31 »
Update :

Kit options will be :
1. Case kit only
2. Case + PCB kit
3. Case + PCB + laser engraved white/black keycap kit for default layout
*optional 1 : 70 pcs Kailh Box / Cherry switches include
*optional 2 : cherry PCB stabilizer/plate stabilizer(default layout only)


From IC form,
We will go ahead with following colors:
1. PVD Brass (With limited quantity only)
2. Anodized Black
3. Anodized Gray
4. Anodized purple
5. Anodized rose gold
*6. Powdercoated white (Never tried, we have to make some sample see if the surface is strong enough)

And we'll provide layouts (All mount plate is PVD brass)
1. ANSI universal
2. Our default layout
3. HHKB
4. Split space bar fit most PCBs
5. ISO universal
*6. universal for ANSI/ISO (Only make it under Moq reached)

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #38 on: Sat, 09 December 2017, 08:17:34 »
Update :

Kit options will be :
1. Case kit only
2. Case + PCB kit
3. Case + PCB + laser engraved white/black keycap kit for default layout
*optional 1 : 70 pcs Kailh Box / Cherry switches include
*optional 2 : cherry PCB stabilizer/plate stabilizer(default layout only)


From IC form,
We will go ahead with following colors:
1. PVD Brass (With limited quantity only)
2. Anodized Black
3. Anodized Gray
4. Anodized purple
5. Anodized rose gold
*6. Powdercoated white (Never tried, we have to make some sample see if the surface is strong enough)

And we'll provide layouts (All mount plate is PVD brass)
1. ANSI universal
2. Our default layout
3. HHKB
4. Split space bar fit most PCBs
5. ISO universal
*6. universal for ANSI/ISO (Only make it under Moq reached)


Can i reserve a PVD Brass now so i dont miss out?

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #39 on: Sat, 09 December 2017, 08:19:14 »
Update :

Kit options will be :
1. Case kit only
2. Case + PCB kit
3. Case + PCB + laser engraved white/black keycap kit for default layout
*optional 1 : 70 pcs Kailh Box / Cherry switches include
*optional 2 : cherry PCB stabilizer/plate stabilizer(default layout only)


From IC form,
We will go ahead with following colors:
1. PVD Brass (With limited quantity only)
2. Anodized Black
3. Anodized Gray
4. Anodized purple
5. Anodized rose gold
*6. Powdercoated white (Never tried, we have to make some sample see if the surface is strong enough)

And we'll provide layouts (All mount plate is PVD brass)
1. ANSI universal
2. Our default layout
3. HHKB
4. Split space bar fit most PCBs
5. ISO universal
*6. universal for ANSI/ISO (Only make it under Moq reached)


Can i reserve a PVD Brass now so i dont miss out?

Think this is FCFS

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #40 on: Sat, 09 December 2017, 13:09:47 »
Update :

Kit options will be :
1. Case kit only
2. Case + PCB kit
3. Case + PCB + laser engraved white/black keycap kit for default layout
*optional 1 : 70 pcs Kailh Box / Cherry switches include
*optional 2 : cherry PCB stabilizer/plate stabilizer(default layout only)


From IC form,
We will go ahead with following colors:
1. PVD Brass (With limited quantity only)
2. Anodized Black
3. Anodized Gray
4. Anodized purple
5. Anodized rose gold
*6. Powdercoated white (Never tried, we have to make some sample see if the surface is strong enough)

And we'll provide layouts (All mount plate is PVD brass)
1. ANSI universal
2. Our default layout
3. HHKB
4. Split space bar fit most PCBs
5. ISO universal
*6. universal for ANSI/ISO (Only make it under Moq reached)


Can i reserve a PVD Brass now so i dont miss out?

Hi,
The quotation of brass ver is around 1.6~1.8 times higher than aluminum.
We just need to make sure we won't have too many stock after GB end, or it is too risky  :-X.
We 'll consider the quantity of orders, and make sure orders in first few days will get it.
But for guys order it later, will put on the waiting list.
In order somebody might change their mind, and we can sell them to people on the waiting list.

Offline bluesclera

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #41 on: Sat, 09 December 2017, 13:14:15 »
Update :

Kit options will be :
1. Case kit only
2. Case + PCB kit
3. Case + PCB + laser engraved white/black keycap kit for default layout
*optional 1 : 70 pcs Kailh Box / Cherry switches include
*optional 2 : cherry PCB stabilizer/plate stabilizer(default layout only)


From IC form,
We will go ahead with following colors:
1. PVD Brass (With limited quantity only)
2. Anodized Black
3. Anodized Gray
4. Anodized purple
5. Anodized rose gold
*6. Powdercoated white (Never tried, we have to make some sample see if the surface is strong enough)

And we'll provide layouts (All mount plate is PVD brass)
1. ANSI universal
2. Our default layout
3. HHKB
4. Split space bar fit most PCBs
5. ISO universal
*6. universal for ANSI/ISO (Only make it under Moq reached)


Can i reserve a PVD Brass now so i dont miss out?

Hi,
The quotation of brass ver is around 1.6~1.8 times higher than aluminum.
We just need to make sure we won't have too many stock after GB end, or it is too risky  :-X.
We 'll consider the quantity of orders, and make sure orders in first few days will get it.
But for guys order it later, will put on the waiting list.
In order somebody might change their mind, and we can sell them to people on the waiting list.

Why not require a deposit? Good for you and good for the serous buyer.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #42 on: Sat, 09 December 2017, 13:17:35 »
Update :

Kit options will be :
1. Case kit only
2. Case + PCB kit
3. Case + PCB + laser engraved white/black keycap kit for default layout
*optional 1 : 70 pcs Kailh Box / Cherry switches include
*optional 2 : cherry PCB stabilizer/plate stabilizer(default layout only)


From IC form,
We will go ahead with following colors:
1. PVD Brass (With limited quantity only)
2. Anodized Black
3. Anodized Gray
4. Anodized purple
5. Anodized rose gold
*6. Powdercoated white (Never tried, we have to make some sample see if the surface is strong enough)

And we'll provide layouts (All mount plate is PVD brass)
1. ANSI universal
2. Our default layout
3. HHKB
4. Split space bar fit most PCBs
5. ISO universal
*6. universal for ANSI/ISO (Only make it under Moq reached)


Can i reserve a PVD Brass now so i dont miss out?

Hi,
The quotation of brass ver is around 1.6~1.8 times higher than aluminum.
We just need to make sure we won't have too many stock after GB end, or it is too risky  :-X.
We 'll consider the quantity of orders, and make sure orders in first few days will get it.
But for guys order it later, will put on the waiting list.
In order somebody might change their mind, and we can sell them to people on the waiting list.

Why not require a deposit? Good for you and good for the serous buyer.

If people change their mind.
We won't force them to accept it in any conditions before shipping.
Even for custom orders which already processing.
We'll refund them to prevent more issues.

Offline JDragon

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #43 on: Sat, 09 December 2017, 13:41:26 »
Submitted a form for PVD coated brass case, Tiffany Blue as a backup. Hope this gets made in PVD brass, nothing else like it in the market.  :thumb:

Offline Katsumi

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #44 on: Sun, 10 December 2017, 15:11:11 »
Really interested in Brass and White. Glad to see HHKB support being added from the IC Form.

Offline cdn-mini

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #45 on: Sun, 10 December 2017, 15:20:54 »
Can the keys be reprogrammed? The Alt and Win on the right side dont work for me. And the '?' in place of right shift is wack! or is that a Fn layer?
« Last Edit: Sun, 10 December 2017, 15:55:21 by cdn-mini »

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #46 on: Sun, 10 December 2017, 15:47:54 »
Can the keys be reprogrammed? The Alt and Win on the right side dont work for me.

You can pretty much always assume custom boards like this use programmable PCBs (regardless of whether or not they are included in the buy). So yes.

Offline Theconejo

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #47 on: Sun, 10 December 2017, 16:38:44 »
Powdercoated white! Bike frames have been powder coating for a long time and although they put a few layers of clear coat on them the powdercoat is pretty resilient to most light abuse it may get.

I was on the fence but if that powdercoat happens I’m in.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #48 on: Wed, 13 December 2017, 00:45:39 »
Death By Brass!

Offline mudcakehoney

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #49 on: Wed, 13 December 2017, 00:55:10 »
This would look gorgeous in rose gold

Offline lunr

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #50 on: Fri, 15 December 2017, 22:13:16 »
Definitely interested on the powder coated white!

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #51 on: Mon, 18 December 2017, 15:28:53 »
Hello, I am interested, okay, great, byethanks.

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #52 on: Tue, 19 December 2017, 04:13:33 »
Hello, I am interested, okay, great, byethanks.
best reply ever XD

Offline bluesclera

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I have to say the polycarbonate bottom ruins it for me. Looks cheap.
Maybe for the brass version, we get a brass bottom?

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #54 on: Wed, 20 December 2017, 06:28:41 »
Update :

Kit options will be :
1. Case kit only
2. Case + PCB kit
3. Case + PCB + laser engraved white/black keycap kit for default layout
*optional 1 : 70 pcs Kailh Box / Cherry switches include
*optional 2 : cherry PCB stabilizer/plate stabilizer(default layout only)


From IC form,
We will go ahead with following colors:
1. PVD Brass (With limited quantity only)
2. Anodized Black
3. Anodized Gray
4. Anodized purple
5. Anodized rose gold
*6. Powdercoated white (Never tried, we have to make some sample see if the surface is strong enough)

And we'll provide layouts (All mount plate is PVD brass)
1. ANSI universal
2. Our default layout
3. HHKB
4. Split space bar fit most PCBs
5. ISO universal
*6. universal for ANSI/ISO (Only make it under Moq reached)

Sample looks great, I'm in for one ;D

I hope Aluminium Silver is a colour option as seen in the renders, it's not on the list above?

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entered the form for full brass

Offline Liam

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Man I need this in Brass so bad :'( Please choose me
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Offline sennin32

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Re: [IC] 60% case with brass plate [under glow] [Non-floating] [7 deg]
« Reply #57 on: Thu, 21 December 2017, 22:47:30 »
Update :

Kit options will be :
1. Case kit only
2. Case + PCB kit
3. Case + PCB + laser engraved white/black keycap kit for default layout
*optional 1 : 70 pcs Kailh Box / Cherry switches include
*optional 2 : cherry PCB stabilizer/plate stabilizer(default layout only)


From IC form,
We will go ahead with following colors:
1. PVD Brass (With limited quantity only)
2. Anodized Black
3. Anodized Gray
4. Anodized purple
5. Anodized rose gold
*6. Powdercoated white (Never tried, we have to make some sample see if the surface is strong enough)

And we'll provide layouts (All mount plate is PVD brass)
1. ANSI universal
2. Our default layout
3. HHKB
4. Split space bar fit most PCBs
5. ISO universal
*6. universal for ANSI/ISO (Only make it under Moq reached)

Sample looks great, I'm in for one ;D

I hope Aluminium Silver is a colour option as seen in the renders, it's not on the list above?

Sorry,
People chose silver is not much, might not able to offer this color :(

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Agree that the acrylic or poly bottom would look cheap. I am in for brass bottom or anything tougher  :thumb:

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Agree that the acrylic or poly bottom would look cheap. I am in for brass bottom or anything tougher  :thumb:

Am I the only one that doesn't like the way the weight just screws into the acrylic bottom? It looks and seems like it may feel cheap.

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Agree that the acrylic or poly bottom would look cheap. I am in for brass bottom or anything tougher  :thumb:

Am I the only one that doesn't like the way the weight just screws into the acrylic bottom? It looks and seems like it may feel cheap.
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That's a part that you never touch or even see during regular operation of the keyboard. How is it gonna feel cheap?

How else do you propose the weight be attached if not with screws? Double-sided tape?
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Agree that the acrylic or poly bottom would look cheap. I am in for brass bottom or anything tougher  :thumb:

Am I the only one that doesn't like the way the weight just screws into the acrylic bottom? It looks and seems like it may feel cheap.
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That's a part that you never touch or even see during regular operation of the keyboard. How is it gonna feel cheap?

How else do you propose the weight be attached if not with screws? Double-sided tape?

I guess as long as the acrylic is thick it should feel sturdy enough.

Offline bluesclera

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I worry about how well the screw threads in the plastic will hold up from repeated disassembly and assembly through the years.
It will be the first thing to go imo.

Offline mnmlisme

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even without the extra weight plate, it should be pretty sturdy already isn't? brass plate and all.
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I worry about how well the screw threads in the plastic will hold up from repeated disassembly and assembly through the years.
It will be the first thing to go imo.

The plastic part is not threaded. What's threaded is the brass plate. The plastic bottom merely has holes drilled into it for the screws to go through...
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I worry about how well the screw threads in the plastic will hold up from repeated disassembly and assembly through the years.
It will be the first thing to go imo.

The plastic part is not threaded. What's threaded is the brass plate. The plastic bottom merely has holes drilled into it for the screws to go through...

This is correct. The threading will always be in the metal, not the plastic. The oversized holes will have countersunk screws to make sure they align correctly except for the brass name plate that relies on 6 screws and the recess for alignment.

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There won't have threads in the PC plate.
It has to be a through hole.
Or not able to put the parts together.
And I've tried to make the screw very tight.
and will try it several times more, check if it will crack.

Offline bluesclera

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I can pay extra to have it assembled for me?

Offline cdn-mini

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The only 60% board i'm ever planning to buy so BRASS BOTTOM option please.

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The only 60% board i'm ever planning to buy so BRASS BOTTOM option please.
But then you would be forfeiting the cool underglow! Are you looking to build it with something like a Zeal60 instead?

Offline Harms

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Very nice case and design :)

However, I wish there was an option for a full brass/alu bottom.

For those who do not want/need the underglow.

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Very nice case and design :)

However, I wish there was an option for a full brass/alu bottom.

For those who do not want/need the underglow.
This may be possible but how much would you be willing to pay for something like this? My understanding is that relative cost to machine this would be a bit higher than usual due to the lower quantities.

Offline Harms

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Yea true full brass would be pretty pricey :P

Offline RSC

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Is this happening?

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Is this happening?
Sure is. From what I've heard, they are waiting for the next prototype and will do a full build with it to ensure that everything is good.
« Last Edit: Fri, 19 January 2018, 13:30:38 by gok101 »

Offline MassaNor

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The design of this case is almost perfect for me.
The bottom of polycarbonate is nice as it looks like an apparel accessory as long as the rendering image is, but I agree the actual appearance will look quite cheap.
I hope that this GB will happen soon.I can't wait!

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There won't have threads in the PC plate.
It has to be a through hole.
Or not able to put the parts together.
And I've tried to make the screw very tight.
and will try it several times more, check if it will crack.

How will the weight be fixed? Screw and washer?

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There won't have threads in the PC plate.
It has to be a through hole.
Or not able to put the parts together.
And I've tried to make the screw very tight.
and will try it several times more, check if it will crack.

How will the weight be fixed? Screw and washer?

Threaded holes in the brass plate, through-holes in the polycarbonate bottom, and countersunk screws (or pan/caphead screws) most likely!
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How will the weight be fixed? Screw and washer?

Threaded holes in the brass plate, through-holes in the polycarbonate bottom, and countersunk screws (or pan/caphead screws) most likely!

Oh yes, that would work indeed.

Offline oommymozg

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GB of DO 60 is beginning, but is there still GB of this case?
When is the expected start date and shipping date?
Also, at this moment, can you tell me the plate option that reached MOQ?

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The white is made painting now.
But we found another way to make white anodize.
We'll ask for color sample for that.

The other sample is gray one!

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The white is made painting now.
But we found another way to make white anodize.
We'll ask for color sample for that.

The other sample is gray one!
Any timeframe for this?

Will the DO60 GB expire before this or will this kit include a DO60?

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count me in for 1

Offline pixelpusher

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These look really nice. Great job!

Are there any photos of the board with keycaps installed so we can see how inset they are?

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The white is made painting now.
But we found another way to make white anodize.
We'll ask for color sample for that.

The other sample is gray one!
Any timeframe for this?

Will the DO60 GB expire before this or will this kit include a DO60?

Would like to know too. Also, the white looks lovely.

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The white is made painting now.
But we found another way to make white anodize.
We'll ask for color sample for that.

The other sample is gray one!

This looks great! What will the price be?

Any chance for HHKB tops? I would seriously love one in a Crimson Red. ;)

You will also have plates for 6.25u/7u spacebars, right?
« Last Edit: Mon, 29 January 2018, 12:26:13 by Unforgivable »

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The white is made painting now.
But we found another way to make white anodize.
We'll ask for color sample for that.

The other sample is gray one!
Any timeframe for this?

Will the DO60 GB expire before this or will this kit include a DO60?

I have asked the same question on reddit. The OP told me that GB for the kit would run sometime later than the PCB. PCBs are going to be restocked then, and everyone joined in PCB's GB now would get a discount in the kit GB.

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These look really nice. Great job!

Are there any photos of the board with keycaps installed so we can see how inset they are?

If what are you wanting to know is whether there is a visible gap between the walls and the bottom of the keycap, then that's a no. It's a 'true' high profiled board.

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These look really nice. Great job!

Are there any photos of the board with keycaps installed so we can see how inset they are?

If what are you wanting to know is whether there is a visible gap between the walls and the bottom of the keycap, then that's a no. It's a 'true' high profiled board.

Thanks!

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This looks great! What will the price be?

Any chance for HHKB tops? I would seriously love one in a Crimson Red. ;)

You will also have plates for 6.25u/7u spacebars, right?
We might go ahead with blockers for HHKB :)

Any timeframe for this?

Will the DO60 GB expire before this or will this kit include a DO60?

It will start soon, but might after PCB gb ended.
Not sure if we can modify the sample before this week.

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Looks really great! I want one.

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This looks great! What will the price be?

Any chance for HHKB tops? I would seriously love one in a Crimson Red. ;)

You will also have plates for 6.25u/7u spacebars, right?
We might go ahead with blockers for HHKB :)

Any timeframe for this?

Will the DO60 GB expire before this or will this kit include a DO60?

It will start soon, but might after PCB gb ended.
Not sure if we can modify the sample before this week.

Will there be an option for ISO plate too? (or if not, Universal plate is an acceptable substitute in my view)

The PCB already has ISO support so hopefully this is not a big ask!
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Offline Unforgivable

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This looks great! What will the price be?

Any chance for HHKB tops? I would seriously love one in a Crimson Red. ;)

You will also have plates for 6.25u/7u spacebars, right?
We might go ahead with blockers for HHKB :)

Any timeframe for this?

Will the DO60 GB expire before this or will this kit include a DO60?

It will start soon, but might after PCB gb ended.
Not sure if we can modify the sample before this week.

Great news! If it’s not too expensive I might have to buy one of each!

Any chance you could make a Crimson Red HHKB Top a color option? :(

Will you also have non-split spacebars plates too?
« Last Edit: Tue, 30 January 2018, 21:27:38 by Unforgivable »

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No metal bottom i guess?

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #94 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 06:11:08 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #95 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 07:28:40 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Good news! Please don't start the GB until after Chinese New Year if you can! Busy time of year for me  :thumb:

What surface finish will the brass version have? Will it be polished and ptoteched with a clear coat? Raw untreated brass will tarnish very quickly (and also kinda smells unpleasantly metallic)
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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #96 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 07:41:31 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Wait...do you mean a BRASS HHKB Case is possible? That is so cool if so!!

Could everything Brass be PVD Coated to avoid tarnishing? Clear coats don’t last too long apparently.

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #97 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 07:46:17 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Wait...do you mean a BRASS HHKB Case is possible? That is so cool if so!!

Could everything Brass be PVD Coated to avoid tarnishing? Clear coats don’t last too long apparently.
If you didn't crack it, PVD coating will stay pretty long.

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #98 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 07:48:39 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Good news! Please don't start the GB until after Chinese New Year if you can! Busy time of year for me  :thumb:

What surface finish will the brass version have? Will it be polished and ptoteched with a clear coat? Raw untreated brass will tarnish very quickly (and also kinda smells unpleasantly metallic)

polished and PVD coating.
We should start before new year vacation.
Cause we want place it ASAP after vacation.

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #99 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:05:15 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Wait...do you mean a BRASS HHKB Case is possible? That is so cool if so!!

Could everything Brass be PVD Coated to avoid tarnishing? Clear coats don’t last too long apparently.
If you didn't crack it, PVD coating will stay pretty long.

This is just a bit shocking. You’re awesome. Full PVD coated brass HHKB keyboard case is gonna be amazing. I’m in.

No option for full PVD coated brass bottom, right?

Any confirmation on the colors for anode?

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #100 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:11:36 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Wait...do you mean a BRASS HHKB Case is possible? That is so cool if so!!

Could everything Brass be PVD Coated to avoid tarnishing? Clear coats don’t last too long apparently.
If you didn't crack it, PVD coating will stay pretty long.

This is just a bit shocking. You’re awesome. Full PVD coated brass HHKB keyboard case is gonna be amazing. I’m in.

No option for full PVD coated brass bottom, right?

Any confirmation on the colors for anode?
No, that will be too expensive :(
Should offer black, gray, dark purple and rose gold.
Awaiting confirm color reference.

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #101 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:21:07 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Really good prices, especially for the powdercoat white - any estimation on the price for HHKB with Type-C?

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Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Really good prices, especially for the powdercoat white - any estimation on the price for HHKB with Type-C?
Seems like the white is painted, not powder coated

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Offline Unforgivable

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #103 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:28:06 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Wait...do you mean a BRASS HHKB Case is possible? That is so cool if so!!

Could everything Brass be PVD Coated to avoid tarnishing? Clear coats don’t last too long apparently.
If you didn't crack it, PVD coating will stay pretty long.

This is just a bit shocking. You’re awesome. Full PVD coated brass HHKB keyboard case is gonna be amazing. I’m in.

No option for full PVD coated brass bottom, right?

Any confirmation on the colors for anode?
No, that will be too expensive :(
Should offer black, gray, dark purple and rose gold.
Awaiting confirm color reference.

Understood, thank you!

The plate will only work with plate mount Stabilizers, correct? :(

It would’ve been nice if it could use PCB mounted stabilizers, but for the price I can’t conplain at all. :)

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Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Wait...do you mean a BRASS HHKB Case is possible? That is so cool if so!!

Could everything Brass be PVD Coated to avoid tarnishing? Clear coats don’t last too long apparently.
If you didn't crack it, PVD coating will stay pretty long.

This is just a bit shocking. You’re awesome. Full PVD coated brass HHKB keyboard case is gonna be amazing. I’m in.

No option for full PVD coated brass bottom, right?

Any confirmation on the colors for anode?
No, that will be too expensive :(
Should offer black, gray, dark purple and rose gold.
Awaiting confirm color reference.

Understood, thank you!

The plate will only work with plate mount Stabilizers, correct? :(

It would’ve been nice if it could use PCB mounted stabilizers, but for the price I can’t conplain at all. :)
Any reason not to like plate mount? (Have only ever used PCB mount myself)

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Seems like the white is painted, not powder coated

Oh good point, I saw white and just assumed powder since that seems to be the most common; thanks for pointing that out.

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #106 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:51:09 »
Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Really good prices, especially for the powdercoat white - any estimation on the price for HHKB with Type-C?
Cost 10 extra for aluminum ver., 15 extra for brass.

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Seems like the white is painted, not powder coated

Sent from my mobile using Tapatalk
It is powder coated, but not sure paint and powder coated is different in English?
It is just different paint method in Chinese.
But sometimes will emphasize it.

Understood, thank you!

The plate will only work with plate mount Stabilizers, correct? :(

It would’ve been nice if it could use PCB mounted stabilizers, but for the price I can’t conplain at all. :)

For default layout, plate mount stabs cutout.
I've tried it, also work with pcb stabs, but will be hard to exchange it after finish the keyboard.

For other layout, only PCB mount.

Offline Unforgivable

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Hi,
We've got quotation.
And price of group buy will around :

Anodized aluminum : $150
Painted white aluminum : $160
Brass : $250

HHKB and universal usb port (Type-C port as default)has extra cost due to quantity.

Wait...do you mean a BRASS HHKB Case is possible? That is so cool if so!!

Could everything Brass be PVD Coated to avoid tarnishing? Clear coats don’t last too long apparently.
If you didn't crack it, PVD coating will stay pretty long.

This is just a bit shocking. You’re awesome. Full PVD coated brass HHKB keyboard case is gonna be amazing. I’m in.

No option for full PVD coated brass bottom, right?

Any confirmation on the colors for anode?
No, that will be too expensive :(
Should offer black, gray, dark purple and rose gold.
Awaiting confirm color reference.

Understood, thank you!

The plate will only work with plate mount Stabilizers, correct? :(

It would’ve been nice if it could use PCB mounted stabilizers, but for the price I can’t conplain at all. :)
Any reason not to like plate mount? (Have only ever used PCB mount myself)

I need to learn how to quote less stuff on mobile...

But anyway, I just hear that plate mount Stabilizers tend to be very loose and rattle due to the extra room/less stability versus PCB mount. Hopefully others may chime in with better explanations. :)

If it remains plate mount only, I’ll have to source some authentic cherry plate mount Stabilizers. :)


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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #109 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 09:24:48 »
Cost 10 extra for aluminum ver., 15 extra for brass.

Very fair. Thank you. Last question, will we be able to still purchase your PCB together with the case when the GB for it releases or do we need to get them separately? If we can buy them together, would there be a possibility to buy assembly?

Looking forward to this, many HHKB/60% in general buys lately but this is definitely one of the most interesting ones.

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Wow. That price is insane. Is that including a plate as well?

Offline Unforgivable

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #111 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 10:13:36 »
Cost 10 extra for aluminum ver., 15 extra for brass.

Very fair. Thank you. Last question, will we be able to still purchase your PCB together with the case when the GB for it releases or do we need to get them separately? If we can buy them together, would there be a possibility to buy assembly?

Looking forward to this, many HHKB/60% in general buys lately but this is definitely one of the most interesting ones.

I was told the HHKB would only support 6u. :(

I really would’ve liked if it was the 7u version, since there’s no DSA/SA/MT3/Old GMK Cherry profile/OEM Profile 6u spacebars, or one’s that match.

Anyone else agree? :(
« Last Edit: Thu, 01 February 2018, 11:49:36 by Unforgivable »

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #112 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 10:44:36 »
Cost 10 extra for aluminum ver., 15 extra for brass.

Very fair. Thank you. Last question, will we be able to still purchase your PCB together with the case when the GB for it releases or do we need to get them separately? If we can buy them together, would there be a possibility to buy assembly?

Looking forward to this, many HHKB/60% in general buys lately but this is definitely one of the most interesting ones.

I was told the HHKB would only support 6u. :(

I really would’ve liked if it was the 7u version, since there’s no DSA/SA/MT3 6u spacebars. Anyone else agree? :(


6u all the way  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Not enough kits out there supporting it. It’d be nice to have at least 2 options (this and the Tina)

Offline MeloDet

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Re: [IC] 60% case w/ brass plate under glow Non-floating 7 deg update Jan 31 '18
« Reply #113 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 11:17:48 »
Cost 10 extra for aluminum ver., 15 extra for brass.

Very fair. Thank you. Last question, will we be able to still purchase your PCB together with the case when the GB for it releases or do we need to get them separately? If we can buy them together, would there be a possibility to buy assembly?

Looking forward to this, many HHKB/60% in general buys lately but this is definitely one of the most interesting ones.

I was told the HHKB would only support 6u. :(

I really would’ve liked if it was the 7u version, since there’s no DSA/SA/MT3 6u spacebars. Anyone else agree? :(

Yeah, that's a little odd. I'd recommend op do a poll since I'm fairly certain the vast majority would prefer 7u/symmetrical/whatever you wanna call it.

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Seems like the white is painted, not powder coated

Sent from my mobile using Tapatalk
It is powder coated, but not sure paint and powder coated is different in English?
It is just different paint method in Chinese.
But sometimes will emphasize it.

Understood, thank you!

The plate will only work with plate mount Stabilizers, correct? :(

It would’ve been nice if it could use PCB mounted stabilizers, but for the price I can’t conplain at all. :)

For default layout, plate mount stabs cutout.
I've tried it, also work with pcb stabs, but will be hard to exchange it after finish the keyboard.

For other layout, only PCB mount.

Does this pricing include a PCB, or is it just the case + plate?

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Seems like the white is painted, not powder coated

Sent from my mobile using Tapatalk
It is powder coated, but not sure paint and powder coated is different in English?
It is just different paint method in Chinese.
But sometimes will emphasize it.

Understood, thank you!

The plate will only work with plate mount Stabilizers, correct? :(

It would’ve been nice if it could use PCB mounted stabilizers, but for the price I can’t conplain at all. :)

For default layout, plate mount stabs cutout.
I've tried it, also work with pcb stabs, but will be hard to exchange it after finish the keyboard.

For other layout, only PCB mount.

Does this pricing include a PCB, or is it just the case + plate?

Not include PCB

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Does the PVD brass case look like brass color or will it work like an anodization and be able to recolor the brass?

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Seems like the white is painted, not powder coated

Sent from my mobile using Tapatalk
It is powder coated, but not sure paint and powder coated is different in English?
It is just different paint method in Chinese.
But sometimes will emphasize it.

Understood, thank you!

The plate will only work with plate mount Stabilizers, correct? :(

It would’ve been nice if it could use PCB mounted stabilizers, but for the price I can’t conplain at all. :)

For default layout, plate mount stabs cutout.
I've tried it, also work with pcb stabs, but will be hard to exchange it after finish the keyboard.

For other layout, only PCB mount.

Does this pricing include a PCB, or is it just the case + plate?

Not include PCB

Bummer. Ok, I'll jump into the GB for the PCB then.

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Does the PVD brass case look like brass color or will it work like an anodization and be able to recolor the brass?
Yes, but this time will be only one color.

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Does the PVD brass case look like brass color or will it work like an anodization and be able to recolor the brass?
Yes, but this time will be only one color.

Hey Sen,

Could we get a 7u symmetrical HHKB Top option? :(

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Does the PVD brass case look like brass color or will it work like an anodization and be able to recolor the brass?
Yes, but this time will be only one color.

Hey Sen,

Could we get a 7u symmetrical HHKB Top option? :(

I think it is hard to offer one more layout.
Manufacturer will ask for minimal quantity :(

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We're doing another poll for hhkb layout.
It is about 6u and 7u spacebar version.
https://goo.gl/forms/tpRwrwIZhqTfBTwu2
If you're not looking for hhkb version, ignore it :)

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Seems like the white is painted, not powder coated

Sent from my mobile using Tapatalk
It is powder coated, but not sure paint and powder coated is different in English?
It is just different paint method in Chinese.
But sometimes will emphasize it.

Understood, thank you!

The plate will only work with plate mount Stabilizers, correct? :(

It would’ve been nice if it could use PCB mounted stabilizers, but for the price I can’t conplain at all. :)

For default layout, plate mount stabs cutout.
I've tried it, also work with pcb stabs, but will be hard to exchange it after finish the keyboard.

For other layout, only PCB mount.

Does this pricing include a PCB, or is it just the case + plate?

Not include PCB


Ok - this may be a dumb question, but will you sell the PCB as an add on with the kit at the time of case GB, or should we buy the PCB in the current PCB only GB?

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This looks really sexy!

Offline LemonBreezes

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I would definitely get this with the split 3u spacebars option in brass! I just ordered a variety of enjoypbt 3u spacebars from Taobao too to check out how they match my current keycap sets.

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Is the link on the shop for the brass kit also a test? It says the GB for the case kit ends around Feb 14...

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Is the link on the shop for the brass kit also a test? It says the GB for the case kit ends around Feb 14...
We're editing it :)

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Is the link on the shop for the brass kit also a test? It says the GB for the case kit ends around Feb 14...
We're editing it :)

Will the brass plate and brass weight that comes in the final production version have shiny finish like 1st prototype or sandblasted like the second prototype? Hopefully the first since I prefer the shiny finish (it will be coated with a protective layer right? Raw brass tarnishes easily)

Also is the Feb14th deadline true? Awfully short notice for a case GB!
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Is the link on the shop for the brass kit also a test? It says the GB for the case kit ends around Feb 14...
We're editing it :)

Will the brass plate and brass weight that comes in the final production version have shiny finish like 1st prototype or sandblasted like the second prototype? Hopefully the first since I prefer the shiny finish (it will be coated with a protective layer right? Raw brass tarnishes easily)

Also is the Feb14th deadline true? Awfully short notice for a case GB!
It will have the shiny PVD like the first prototypes. The 2nd batch of prototypes have a matte finish and are coated so they don't tarnish but I think most prefer the shiny version.
The full brass will also be shiny.
I will leave the GB window question for sennin to answer.

Offline Unforgivable

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Hey Sennin,

So no 7u for HHKB? Is it possible to at least make a few?

There are more 7u spacebars, less 6u.

(There are no GMK 6u spacebars for old school sets, no 6u DSA spacebars, no MT3 6u Spacebars, no 6u SA Spacebars)

Also just to be 100% sure, the HHKB Case is actually a HHKB body, correct? With blockers?

I would totally buy a 7u PVD coated brass HHKB Case (with 1.5 blockers on the left and right side).

Thank you!

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Looks so good and if I hadn't just picked up two cases I'd be joining this for sure! Will have to keep an eye out for this case down the line though as I do really like it!
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Looks so good and if I hadn't just picked up two cases I'd be joining this for sure! Will have to keep an eye out for this case down the line though as I do really like it!
Obvious solution is to sell the other cases! jk
Unlike kbdfans that stock their products after the GB, doyu studio won't be doing the same.
They may have some extras after the GB is over but may come at a higher price.

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The two I have coming are ones I've been after for a while so won't be parting that easy ;) I'll bite the aftermarket bullet should the want arrise!
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Hey Sennin,

So no 7u for HHKB? Is it possible to at least make a few?

There are more 7u spacebars, less 6u.

(There are no GMK 6u spacebars for old school sets, no 6u DSA spacebars, no MT3 6u Spacebars, no 6u SA Spacebars)

Also just to be 100% sure, the HHKB Case is actually a HHKB body, correct? With blockers?

I would totally buy a 7u PVD coated brass HHKB Case (with 1.5 blockers on the left and right side).

Thank you!

Hi,
Sorry, quantity in the check form is not enough to do that.
Prices will become extreme high :(

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any chance of a picture or render of design for the hhkb model?

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any chance of a picture or render of design for the hhkb model?

Rendering :)

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any chance of a picture or render of design for the hhkb model?

Rendering :)

I guess I will wait till the rendering is done before I make my decision. HHKB layout is the only one I'm considering :D

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any chance of a picture or render of design for the hhkb model?

Rendering :)

I guess I will wait till the rendering is done before I make my decision. HHKB layout is the only one I'm considering :D


any chance of a picture or render of design for the hhkb model?

Render from the GB thread for you guys if you havent seen


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any chance of a picture or render of design for the hhkb model?

Rendering :)

I guess I will wait till the rendering is done before I make my decision. HHKB layout is the only one I'm considering :D


any chance of a picture or render of design for the hhkb model?

Render from the GB thread for you guys if you havent seen

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It may be sacrilege but a gold HHKB sticker would look so good on that.

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A numpad matches this case!

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A numpad matches this case!
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Oh boy...
Will there be a brass version?  Is the GB coming right after this one?   ;D

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A numpad matches this case!
Show Image


Oh boy...
Will there be a brass version?  Is the GB coming right after this one?   ;D
no,
we have to sampling this numpad first.
So it might take a little while.
may be late Mar ~ early Apr