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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Chasseur on Sat, 23 January 2021, 11:13:56

Title: Aftermarket Cooler Master NovaTouch Cases
Post by: Chasseur on Sat, 23 January 2021, 11:13:56

Hi all, while digging through my cupboard (yay moving) I came across a keyboard I haven't used in a while: a Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL. I was hoping to move the board to an aluminum case, but I missed the
Norbauer Norbatouch (http://www.geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85676.0) group buy by a few years. I've already reached out about a possible single-purchase item from Norbauer. In the meantime, has anyone had any experience with a NovaTouch in one of these cases?

• eBay TKL (https://www.ebay.ca/itm/CNC-Anodized-Aluminum-Case-Shell-For-Filco-CM-Cooler-Master-87-Tenkeyless-Mechan/184354574482?hash=item2aec639092:g:BpoAAOSwNU9fAxlz): No visibility on the internals, so I can't tell if the NovaTouch's plate would mount in it.
• AliExpress TKL (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32617566709.html): I think this is the same case.
• TKL Tex (https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=281): This looks like it might work with some mild micro-USB rerouting.

Does anyone have experience mounting a NovaTouch in any of those cases? If someone has those cases and can share dimensions of the internals or compatibility with something like a Cooler Master Masterkeys S that would also be very helpful. Suggestions are also welcome.

Title: Re: Aftermarket Cooler Master NovaTouch Cases
Post by: Sup on Sat, 23 January 2021, 14:56:29

Those keyboards you mention are meant for the Filco and Coolermaster, but a novatouch is way different then those MX boards. Even if it fits the daughter board will not work with it. You can also get a Norbatouch case on mechmarket probably, but you will pay a premium.

Title: Re: Aftermarket Cooler Master NovaTouch Cases
Post by: Chasseur on Tue, 26 January 2021, 09:19:54

Thanks for the response, I'll take a look at mechmarket. Norbauer is also open to producing a single custom item.

Title: Re: Aftermarket Cooler Master NovaTouch Cases
Post by: pinkpurpleteal on Sun, 31 January 2021, 02:32:02

I have made some fc cases. I am working on a novatouch case, but its super initial. just have some initial models drafted out.

Title: Re: Aftermarket Cooler Master NovaTouch Cases
Post by: Chasseur on Mon, 08 February 2021, 18:19:27

Quote from: pinkpurpleteal on Sun, 31 January 2021, 02:32:02

I have made some fc cases. I am working on a novatouch case, but its super initial. just have some initial models drafted out.

That's exciting to hear, what is the best way of keeping informed of developments?