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Title: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: TSWorkshop on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:02:02

Greetings, we are TS Workshop, a group of enthusiasts from Vietnam.
We love them keebs and fortunately the stars have aligned such that we have the skills and the passion to come up with our own design.
Months in, we have finally gotten a satisfactory prototype and we would love to hear your thoughts about it.

Introducing - TS60

About TS60
- 60% layout
- Two piece aluminum case
- INTEGRATED PLATE in top part - we are planning to go for 2 options: ANSI and HHKB
- Compatible with DZ60 and its varieties
- Machined brass weight
- Accessories made with aluminum:
+ Binder
+ Feet - may have different angles, starting from 5 degrees.
- Brass mid-body accent
- Coloring options: anodization or paint.

Rendered Explosion Shot
(https://i.imgur.com/19sPSBl.jpg)

Prototype Pics
Note: They are real pics, not rendered.
Prototype #1 - ANSI
(https://i.imgur.com/L5myITn.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/L5myITn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zP4AdDg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DfQXzmr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ockegfx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vYEX0rH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3jYZShi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EzVCVrU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/udOYcSl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kMHwu2w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wI0Vhpn.jpg)

We wanted to test the ability of the anodizing service we are using so we have opted with multiple colors for this prototype.
And... we love Gundam, so we took this opportunity to go make one with Gundam's colorway

UPDATED: New prototypes in different colors and keycaps profiles.
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Prototype #2 & #3 - HHKB
(https://i.imgur.com/3yF4EMC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kjyo0Bt.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/GphNxw5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ge8uCrK.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/4BDl3Sm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/o8GGbnq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/u42Mgqf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rwA01xq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/q3GXlGr.jpg)

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Prototype #4, #5, #6 - ANSI
(https://i.imgur.com/S7Yl0v7.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/h2VTSyB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KzE4vuy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9hltQqP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kqQdlrL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/I9ChLHG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DlGqEQg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aH5pczU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VRj57he.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HNxgAqe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4HWd1um.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BBfS5dH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RpC9t2k.jpg)

Sound test video

Switch: Lubed + Filmed DUROCK T1
Keycaps: Mixed Maxkey's Foundation + KA

IC Form here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAmh66wo6NojLkzNDaoH0pDoinwo9iaXRlGTAQOloPrE7AoA/viewform)

We would like to keep the versatility of using the keeb flat on surfaces or as slopey as you wish.
Current feet design. Attached by screws from within the case. The screws visible in this pictures are for holding the case.
(https://i.imgur.com/V4NGplj.jpg)

Group buy options and prices

Bare Requirements
- 2pc Body
- Mid-body accent
- Machined Brass Weight
- Binder
- Feet
- Come with color options
PRICE: 200USD, exclude shipping. Subject to change.

EXTRAS:
- CUSTOM ENGRAVING FOR HHKB LAYOUT
- Mid-body accent
- Binder
- Pair of feet
- DZ60 PCB
- Screw in Durock Stabliziers

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aestheticly Budget Case
Post by: SxM Designs on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:17:32

This looks quite nice :) Good luck!

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aestheticly Budget Case
Post by: Swishy on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:43:06

Like the idea is it possible for an explosion shot of the board?

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aestheticly Budget Case
Post by: TSWorkshop on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:46:07

Quote from: SxM Designs on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:17:32

This looks quite nice :) Good luck!

Thanks man!

Quote from: Swishy on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:43:06

Like the idea is it possible for an explosion shot of the board?

Thanks, what's 'an explosion shot'?

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aestheticly Budget Case
Post by: $W4GK!NG on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:55:08

Quote from: TSWorkshop on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:46:07

Quote from: SxM Designs on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:17:32
This looks quite nice :) Good luck!

Thanks man!
Quote from: Swishy on Fri, 27 November 2020, 02:43:06
Like the idea is it possible for an explosion shot of the board?
Thanks, what's 'an explosion shot'?

Explosion shot is a picture where the part is all disassemble to see how it is put together :)

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Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aestheticly Budget Case
Post by: TSWorkshop on Fri, 27 November 2020, 03:25:46

Quote

Explosion shot is a picture where the part is all disassemble to see how it is put together :)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi, will have a rendered pic for that purpose.

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: powwu on Fri, 27 November 2020, 13:54:32

eeeeehhhh...

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: Kasterborous on Fri, 27 November 2020, 14:16:19

Not really feeling this but it's good to see more budget options entering the market :D

Good luck with the IC and I hope the eventual GB!

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: UberPlatypus on Fri, 27 November 2020, 15:47:32

I want those keycaps....

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Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: TSWorkshop on Fri, 27 November 2020, 19:57:44

I realized the sound test video was ’unlisted'.
Just fixed that silly mistake, sorry.

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: Ustinj on Fri, 27 November 2020, 20:08:08

Very specific in taste, but pricing is solid compared to the current offerings ;)

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: TSWorkshop on Mon, 25 January 2021, 10:50:21

Hi guys, just updated some new prototype photos.
Our HHKB is finally here.
Hope to hear your thoughts.

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: mrvco on Mon, 25 January 2021, 13:00:07

Looks good. I like that you're leveraging the DZ60 PCB. Will the ANSI plate allow for split backspace support? Or only the HHKB plate?

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: TSWorkshop on Mon, 25 January 2021, 22:23:32

Quote from: mrvco on Mon, 25 January 2021, 13:00:07

Looks good. I like that you're leveraging the DZ60 PCB. Will the ANSI plate allow for split backspace support? Or only the HHKB plate?

Thanks!
High chance that the ANSI plate will support split backspace :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: TSWorkshop on Sun, 07 February 2021, 01:53:26

Hi guys,

Thank you for your inputs via IC form. And with that in mind, we'll be revising the integrated plate option into FR4 gasket mount with 2 different options: ANSI+ISO universal plate and HHKB.
Beside that we will also revamp the bottom piece into a more slopey and unibody design, so, no more feet.

Stay tuned!

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: Weaselpc on Sun, 07 February 2021, 03:37:58

how possible would it be to provide different color plates so we can mix and match. like the gundam one for example?

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: TSWorkshop on Sun, 07 February 2021, 03:43:55

Quote from: Weaselpc on Sun, 07 February 2021, 03:37:58

how possible would it be to provide different color plates so we can mix and match. like the gundam one for example?

We would probably go with 3 main colors and you can pick which one to go for the top/bottom piece. Then again, nothing is set in stone, it's all about quantity and QC.

Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: Michelle Obama on Thu, 15 April 2021, 21:11:11

no pcb will be included, right?

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Title: Re: [IC] TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case
Post by: Michelle Obama on Wed, 25 August 2021, 05:44:02

is there a discord link for this?

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