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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: Captaincoconut on Sat, 05 November 2022, 00:37:13

Title: Finding acrylic spacer for preonic case
Post by: Captaincoconut on Sat, 05 November 2022, 00:37:13

Hey everybody,

I’d like to build a preonic with the following case:
https://keycapsss.com/keyboard-parts/cases/205/preonic-compatible-carbon-plate-case-sandwich-style

But would like to have an acrylic spacer like the one pictured. Preferably in black.

Does anybody know where I could find one of these or where I could get someone to manufacture that kind of spacer for me?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Finding acrylic spacer for preonic case
Post by: nevin on Sat, 05 November 2022, 11:38:24

you could 3d print the middle spacer or have it cut. i'm sure if you dig around a little the file is probably floating around somewhere.
there are online 3d printing & cutting services if you don't have a printer.

cutting
https://www.bigbluesaw.com/home/materials-available-for-machined-prototypes-and-production-parts.html
https://lasergist.com/
https://sendcutsend.com/
https://www.sculpteo.com/en/
https://www.ponoko.com/start

Title: Re: Finding acrylic spacer for preonic case
Post by: Captaincoconut on Sat, 05 November 2022, 18:32:09

Thanks, this is helpful.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but where would I dig around for the file? I contacted the manufacturer, but no response.

Title: Re: Finding acrylic spacer for preonic case
Post by: nevin on Sun, 06 November 2022, 06:26:39

yeah, that case is a little different than the standard plate files that are around.
standard plates
[attachimg=1]

would need something like this. with a cutout for usb.
[attachimg=2]

do you already have the spaced plate case? (we can take measurements from the parts you have)