Million-dollar question: will these be compatible with Phantom? Also, what is the finish being done with? Anodized or powder coated? Can you provide any other details, like height compared to standard Filco case, weight, etc? It doesn't appear to have any adjustable feet, is that correct?
ouch $325! i wish! i love that curve.
Million-dollar question: will these be compatible with Phantom? Also, what is the finish being done with? Anodized or powder coated? Can you provide any other details, like height compared to standard Filco case, weight, etc? It doesn't appear to have any adjustable feet, is that correct?I'm not sure if it fits Phantom since I don't have a Phantom. It's anodized finished.
How much shipped to UK?$27 via DHL Express in 3-5 days.
I don't have a Filco board, but I might have to buy one cause it's so pretty
These are very nice, but that price is insane...even with the custom color job. KMAC's didn't even cost that much in their original groupbuy.I know the price sucks. I've talked to MKC, but for now he couldn't cut down the price any more because this is a new design and the 3D plan costed him a lot. I think he just wanna get what he's paid back. I'm sure KMAC's price is a way more reasonable since it contains PCB, plate, and the adjustable feet. :/
I have a WASD, same OEM, different body. But I'm not sure that the WASD would fit in there.
No, we want winkeyless with those metal tabs that cover the 1-unit space between 1.5 Control and Alt. I don't want to put a switch or keycap there, I want it covered, as in the KMAC case.
Does that mean that prices will drop once he breaks even?I hope so, gotta ask him first.
Are there plans for a winkeyless in the works. The top would only need slightly modified.He's kinda busy lately and doesn't have plan to make other keyboard case for now. But he told me that he has a plan in his mind to make a whole keyboard including everything like PCB, plate, etc.
Also, are 100% sure these are anodized, because the RAL color pallette is what is used for powdercoating. My PC case is RAL9005.
Do a couple of Google searches on Anodizing Color Palette and the Powder Coating Color Pallette and see what I'm talking about. Anodizing offers far less color options than powder coating, at least I thought. Hope I'm wrong here.
I have a WASD, same OEM, different body. But I'm not sure that the WASD would fit in there.
sure as hell won't. wasd is 104 keys and this is for 87 :P
WASD no TKL, Beast. You gonna use hacksaw?
OH gawd, it's finally here! I've been waiting forever for a metal filco case to finally be purchasable. But at this price, I'll have to find someone to buy one of my kidneys first. The other couple alu cases were in the high $100's range. I would have jumped on this if it's in that range...
OH gawd, it's finally here! I've been waiting forever for a metal filco case to finally be purchasable. But at this price, I'll have to find someone to buy one of my kidneys first. The other couple alu cases were in the high $100's range. I would have jumped on this if it's in that range...
I know you were not being critical but when people make comparisons between this and the "other aluminum cases" let's not forget that these are significantly more complex. The machining time of these is probably more that twice that of, say a poker case. From a retail perspective an hour of machining time on one of these cnc machines could be $250 to $300.
Does that mean that prices will drop once he breaks even?Just ask him and he said he's not gonna break down the price because he's making this case just for fun, not really for profit since it's hard to sell a large quantity of them.
Also, are 100% sure these are anodized, because the RAL color pallette is what is used for powdercoating. My PC case is RAL9005.He said the color pallette can be used for both. So it's fine with anodizing. I don't know why you said anodizing offers far less color options than powder coating, but MKC said any color can be used for anodizing.
Do a couple of Google searches on Anodizing Color Palette and the Powder Coating Color Pallette and see what I'm talking about. Anodizing offers far less color options than powder coating, at least I thought. Hope I'm wrong here.
OH gawd, it's finally here! I've been waiting forever for a metal filco case to finally be purchasable. But at this price, I'll have to find someone to buy one of my kidneys first. The other couple alu cases were in the high $100's range. I would have jumped on this if it's in that range...
I know you were not being critical but when people make comparisons between this and the "other aluminum cases" let's not forget that these are significantly more complex. The machining time of these is probably more that twice that of, say a poker case. From a retail perspective an hour of machining time on one of these cnc machines could be $250 to $300.
Just ask him and he said he's not gonna break down the price because he's making this case just for fun, not really for profit since it's hard to sell a large quantity of them.This statement is a little contradictory. If he's making this case purely for fun and not profit, then shouldn't price be lower? I'm sure there's some aspect of profit involved in selling something like this.
2) swede finished a prototype, but needed to mod it to fit filcos, and all of a sudden he went MIA, never to be heard again.He is still working one it at DT and not at all MIA.
What are the chances that a Leopold FC700R would fit in one of these?I doubt it.
2) swede finished a prototype, but needed to mod it to fit filcos, and all of a sudden he went MIA, never to be heard again.He is still working one it at DT and not at all MIA.
What are the chances that a Leopold FC700R would fit in one of these?I doubt it.
If you break off that one standoff, a CMstorm would probably fit, though.
CMstorm has the same controller size and placement as filco. It'll fit the top for sure.What are the chances that a Leopold FC700R would fit in one of these?I doubt it.
If you break off that one standoff, a CMstorm would probably fit, though.
They have a different USB controller so it probably wouldn't fit.
on number 3..
or vortex just doesn't deliver on anything they promise on.
still dont understand how that company is still around
I am interested maybe. I'll have to see if I can find the money. Feng I think you missed the question of what color code is the black-grey you posted? I think I might want to do a shade or two lighter, and I'm looking for some reference.MKC said he forgot the color code of that black-grey one because that color code is from a factory. But if you like that color, you could let me know and I'll tell MKC to make a one as shown in the picture.
why MKC don't use a circle alu feet like this :(
Ahhh Feng,
I just can not resist. Looks like this coming Thursday I'll be draining my bank account again. Having this case for one of my Filco's is what's required.
I do not have a Green coloured case anywhere in my possession hence I'm really liking the RAL 6029 colour. You know why, it's for the Cream Cheese and Green keyset. ;D I saw someone who painted his G80 1800 keyboard to match the CC&G set and it looked fantastic. 8)
Please see that it happens. Of course you are looking for the full amount, let us know how much that it would be. It's good to know what the total will be including shipping and packaging.
that was not painted by a GHer. straight from the factory for another company and he was lucky enough to find it.
that was not painted by a GHer. straight from the factory for another company and he was lucky enough to find it.
I never saw a Cherry keyboard in any other colour besides white, grey and black. There are a lot of Taobao keyboards done in red, green and yellow and someone told me that the Chinese can paint any colour you like on any keyboards/mice.
Hence my natural conclusion that the "Green G80-1800 keyboard" was another Taobao custom paint job. It's amazing that it's a custom colour mould from the Cherry factory.
Hi feng, I dunno if anyone else has asked this but how much does this case weigh?It's 1.2 kg.
You wouldn't be able to get your hands on a picture of some of the blue cases would you?No I wouldn't. I guess you're right, the colors always look different on the color boards than they do on the metal.
I always think the colors look different on the color boards than they do when they are done on the metal.
Ahhh Feng,I just updated a reference link and you would be able to know the exact name of the color, so you won't choose the wrong color.
I just can not resist. Looks like this coming Thursday I'll be draining my bank account again. Having this case for one of my Filco's is what's required.
I do not have a Green coloured case anywhere in my possession hence I'm really liking the RAL 6029 colour. You know why, it's for the Cream Cheese and Green keyset. ;D I saw someone who painted his G80 1800 keyboard to match the CC&G set and it looked fantastic. 8)
Please see that it happens. Of course you are looking for the full amount, let us know how much that it would be. It's good to know what the total will be including shipping and packaging.
that was not painted by a GHer. straight from the factory for another company and he was lucky enough to find it.
I never saw a Cherry keyboard in any other colour besides white, grey and black. There are a lot of Taobao keyboards done in red, green and yellow and someone told me that the Chinese can paint any colour you like on any keyboards/mice.
Hence my natural conclusion that the "Green G80-1800 keyboard" was another Taobao custom paint job. It's amazing that it's a custom colour mould from the Cherry factory.
that was not painted by a GHer. straight from the factory for another company and he was lucky enough to find it.
I never saw a Cherry keyboard in any other colour besides white, grey and black. There are a lot of Taobao keyboards done in red, green and yellow and someone told me that the Chinese can paint any colour you like on any keyboards/mice.
Hence my natural conclusion that the "Green G80-1800 keyboard" was another Taobao custom paint job. It's amazing that it's a custom colour mould from the Cherry factory.
Guess you're talking about these. The guy named Xi Ren has made the hottest MOD ever and he used to provide the most expensive MOD service. But he barely shows up since a year ago.
The Cherry G80-1800 WNV version was also painted by his studio.
Guess you're talking about these. The guy named Xi Ren has made the hottest MOD ever and he used to provide the most expensive MOD service. But he barely shows up since a year ago.
The Cherry G80-1800 WNV version was also painted by his studio.
I do not have a Green coloured case anywhere in my possession hence I'm really liking the RAL 6029 colour. You know why, it's for the Cream Cheese and Green keyset.
I do not have a Green coloured case anywhere in my possession hence I'm really liking the RAL 6029 colour. You know why, it's for the Cream Cheese and Green keyset.
The 6018 looks a little closer to me. At least from the picture.
Were these the ones that were lowered to 285?It's an IC if there are at least 10 people willing.
The 6018 looks a little closer to me. At least from the picture.
I need to see the actual colours of the key-caps to determine which final colour to go for on the MKC case.
I need to see the actual colours of the key-caps to determine which final colour to go for on the MKC case.
Well, to help you decide, go here: http://www.ralcolor.com/ (http://www.ralcolor.com/)
It is the site of RAL who makes the colors. They are well defined and they give you RGB values so you can fire up graphics software (Paint in Windows 7) and recreate the colors and play with them a bit. It may help you to determine things a little netter. Good luck. You will love the cap set. They are awesome. I have them on my everyday driver at work.
DONE it.......I definitely want this baby now. :-*
This will be my FIRST all Green casing. I just need to gut a Filco, that will be the most difficult thing to do. :-[ :)) ???
DONE it.......I definitely want this baby now. :-*
This will be my FIRST all Green casing. I just need to gut a Filco, that will be the most difficult thing to do. :-[ :)) ???
Funny you mention that. I'm putting up the innards of my red filco up for sale as soon as I get my phantom.
I just need the case. It has cherry blues.
Thumbs up for having that many blues.
Too many ghers with sensitive ears that don't like blues :p
Cool, can't wait to see the green aluminum case! :))I should be ordering in the next few days. EVGA currently has a sum of money held as collateral from me for an RMA; will order once I have that back.
Now we just need the last person to join this party! And then we can get the producing started.
The more I think about the price, the more I see the opportunity to get ANY color I want as a valuable service. I could get another case and have it painted or anodized, but then I would actually have to go DO that. I'm really tempted.
Production starts at 3 orders, but will there be a delay for each round of 3, or is it continuous after the third order?
Just curious has there been three yet?Maybe soon. There's one person willing to make the payment now.
RAL 1021 is listed as "Rape Yellow".
http://www.ralcolor.com/ (http://www.ralcolor.com/)
I think I'll pass on that color...
RAL 1021 is listed as "Rape Yellow".
http://www.ralcolor.com/ (http://www.ralcolor.com/)
I think I'll pass on that color...
You could always choose RAL 4003 Heather Violet or her younger sister RAL 4011 Pearl. :p
Hm... you just don't wanna miss it, ha? nebo. :p
custom order from Sailor Radio Company back in 1984 is what the original owner said about it. Not really any details other than that known about it. I really should take it apart someday and make a thread just for it...
Hm... you just don't wanna miss it, ha? nebo. :P???
Cool, can't wait to see the green aluminum case! :))I should be ordering in the next few days. EVGA currently has a sum of money held as collateral from me for an RMA; will order once I have that back.
Now we just need the last person to join this party! And then we can get the producing started.
If you want to know about Rape Yellow then google up images for rapeseed. Just don't ask me wtf drove them to call it rape.
The 4 orders I got so far have been sent to MKC. It will take him about 15 days to produce. I'll update the pictures once I have them. ;)
If you want to know about Rape Yellow then google up images for rapeseed. Just don't ask me wtf drove them to call it rape.
My god.. this is awesome. Would be perfect for a Phantom kit
Feng, I don't suppose MKC can make the CAD file to this alu case open source, can he?
But according to feng, MKC made this case for fun and not profit. Personally, if I were doing a project for fun as an enthusiast, I would have shared all measurements with everyone else.
There was some discussion of this when the Phantom was ramping up, like free CAD and circuit diagramming software, what measurements were needed. If you're lucky its in the first few pages of the phantom thread. If not, its in the depths of the archives and who knows... Its a discussion worth revisiting and you should start it in the 'Build Stuff' forum.there is a pdf somewhere in the phantom thread which someone else made (soulhunter I think) that lists the case measurements for the top cut outs and LED hole stuff. I found it once but it is buried in the thread somewhere and I don't seem to have saved it locally
I posted a thread about the idea here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35082.new#new (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35082.new#new)It's only been five days sine he sent off the orders IIRC. OP says production takes 10-15 days.
If anyone has measurements, post them in that thread and I will start a wiki.
Back to this thread, though. I can't wait for my purple case! Any updates, Feng?
I'd be grateful if someone could find it. I could design an alternative case that will never get ordered, like most things i CAD.
Mine is already getting shipped by DHL, I'll try to take some high quality pictures if I can.Did you order after the 4 people that are listed in the OP? Because you're not even listed on there. If so, that was amazingly fast, only a few days.
It's "Rape yellow" in French, too.If you want to know about Rape Yellow then google up images for rapeseed. Just don't ask me wtf drove them to call it rape.
I suspect that the website is foreign and translating their language into Engrish can be quite surprising. Hence no one is sitting there typing up Rape Yellow as something insidious as they probably don't know the meaning of those words when stringed together.
Can you imagine if someone can type in specific colour codes with names such as Pillage Viridian, Gutfull Orange, Hemoroid Red, Salacious Mauve, DarkGoldenRod Purple, Voluptuous Pink, Beaver Brown, Hooker's Green and Sasha Grey.
I would definitely pick Sasha Grey.......every time. 8)
It's "Rape yellow" in French, too.If you want to know about Rape Yellow then google up images for rapeseed. Just don't ask me wtf drove them to call it rape.
I suspect that the website is foreign and translating their language into Engrish can be quite surprising. Hence no one is sitting there typing up Rape Yellow as something insidious as they probably don't know the meaning of those words when stringed together.
Can you imagine if someone can type in specific colour codes with names such as Pillage Viridian, Gutfull Orange, Hemoroid Red, Salacious Mauve, DarkGoldenRod Purple, Voluptuous Pink, Beaver Brown, Hooker's Green and Sasha Grey.
I would definitely pick Sasha Grey.......every time. 8)
Feng, I don't suppose MKC can make the CAD file to this alu case open source, can he?
I know, I was just hoping for baby pictures or something...
I just asked MKC to provide some pics, and he will take some pics of the producing process when he gets time.How about a short video clip of the CNC instead ;), those are always interesting to watch.
I know, I was just hoping for baby pictures or something...
Relax man. It's only been a few days. :)
How did csimi already get shipping confirmation for his Alu case?Obviously he didn't order from me. Maybe from Taobao.
Yeah, the price of mine included double shipping and agent fees to Lin so it's a bit more expensive.How did csimi already get shipping confirmation for his Alu case?Obviously he didn't order from me. Maybe from Taobao.
Can't wait to see those pics.Yeah, the price of mine included double shipping and agent fees to Lin so it's a bit more expensive.How did csimi already get shipping confirmation for his Alu case?Obviously he didn't order from me. Maybe from Taobao.
No regrets though since it already entered Hungary last night.
Thanks for pics csimi! What profile are those caps? Either they're really short, or the top of the aluminum shell is thick so it makes the caps look low profile.Those should be the gray thick PBT keycaps from imsto.
Damn, it looks nice. Are the edges, especially the inner hones towards the keys chamfered or rounded?Looks chamfered (from a quick wikipedia search of the word), though I'm not an expert.
It looks great! Have you ordered a grey one?Since I didn't have the color board I ordered a "greyish black" one.
@csimi: Do you have any pics of the case before assembling? ^^Sorry, I didn't think about that, I was pretty excited. No good camera at home anyways.
Finaly ordered one. Will take picks once ot arrives, with zinc keycaps to match :DSo you got one in light Grey (To match the zinc) ?
Finaly ordered one. Will take picks once ot arrives, with zinc keycaps to match :D
I got the Silver one, and a titanium space bar, also from feng. I now need to get a Filco TKL before any of it arrives. LolFinaly ordered one. Will take picks once ot arrives, with zinc keycaps to match :DSo you got one in light Grey (To match the zinc) ?
I got the Silver one, and a titanium space bar, also from feng. I now need to get a Filco TKL before any of it arrives. Lol
It all looked so nice that I figured I will pick one up.
I know!! I saw the three group buy threads, and the idea was born. There will be picks, don't wory.I got the Silver one, and a titanium space bar, also from feng. I now need to get a Filco TKL before any of it arrives. Lol
It all looked so nice that I figured I will pick one up.
All metal... you had better take some pics when you get that thing together. My my my...
I got the Silver one, and a titanium space bar, also from feng. I now need to get a Filco TKL before any of it arrives. Lol$150 filco TKL
It all looked so nice that I figured I will pick one up.
$150 filco TKL
$175 zinc caps
$105 space bar
$350 Alu case
total $780 not including paypal fees :eek:. Full metal sounds pretty awesome though, but total price rape.
$150 filco TKL
$175 zinc caps
$105 space bar
$350 Alu case
total $780 not including paypal fees :o . Full metal sounds pretty awesome though, but total price rape.
$150 filco TKL
$175 zinc caps
$105 space bar
$350 Alu case
total $780 not including paypal fees :eek:. Full metal sounds pretty awesome though, but total price rape.
King of all keyboards: Priceless
Waiting for the titanium mods. :D$150 filco TKL
$175 zinc caps
$105 space bar
$350 Alu case
total $780 not including paypal fees :eek:. Full metal sounds pretty awesome though, but total price rape.
King of all keyboards: Priceless
No king would have zinc caps :P
Waiting for the titanium mods. :D$150 filco TKL
$175 zinc caps
$105 space bar
$350 Alu case
total $780 not including paypal fees :eek:. Full metal sounds pretty awesome though, but total price rape.
King of all keyboards: Priceless
No king would have zinc caps :P
I got the Silver one, and a titanium space bar, also from feng. I now need to get a Filco TKL before any of it arrives. Lol$150 filco TKL
It all looked so nice that I figured I will pick one up.
$175 zinc caps
$105 space bar
$350 Alu case
total $780 not including paypal fees :eek:. Full metal sounds pretty awesome though, but total price rape.
I got the Silver one, and a titanium space bar, also from feng. I now need to get a Filco TKL before any of it arrives. Lol$150 filco TKL
It all looked so nice that I figured I will pick one up.
$175 zinc caps
$105 space bar
$350 Alu case
total $780 not including paypal fees :eek:. Full metal sounds pretty awesome though, but total price rape.
Hey, its less than doing it all by yourself!
I would be interested if the price were to be dropped.Everyone said that but nobody was interested in the GB....
I would be interested if the price were to be dropped.Everyone said that but nobody was interested in the GB....
thisI would be interested if the price were to be dropped.Everyone said that but nobody was interested in the GB....
Because the dropped price was still out of control. I would be in for $250 and I suspect that is the psychological barrier for others as well.
Well I think soon, more people/companies is will a metal TKL case. Right now there's no competition, but it's only a matter of time.
I would be interested if the price were to be dropped.Everyone said that but nobody was interested in the GB....
Because the dropped price was still out of control. I would be in for $250 and I suspect that is the psychological barrier for others as well.
I would be interested if the price were to be dropped.Everyone said that but nobody was interested in the GB....
Because the dropped price was still out of control. I would be in for $250 and I suspect that is the psychological barrier for others as well.
The price is not out of control, just right for a premium product!
I would be interested if the price were to be dropped.Everyone said that but nobody was interested in the GB....
Because the dropped price was still out of control. I would be in for $250 and I suspect that is the psychological barrier for others as well.
The price is not out of control, just right for a premium product!
Says the guy who pays over $100 for a piece of plastic <shaking head>
Says the guy who pays over $100 for a piece of plastic <shaking head>
The diamond industry is sad. People dying for super heated carbon. :(Heat and pressure. Look at carbon's phase diagram. Take it up to 100 Atm and maybe 2,000K or so.
Ceramic would be too fragile I think. I mean, I don't throw my keyboard around but one good drop and it's done.The diamond industry is sad. People dying for super heated carbon. :(Heat and pressure. Look at carbon's phase diagram. Take it up to 100 Atm and maybe 2,000K or so.
That's why I prefer other ceramics, BN, SiC, etc. They are (almost) as hard, much less brittle, they don't burn in a fire, and aren't overpriced.
I would save up for a ceramic case for sure. I'm not as hot on the metal, but this one looks really nice!
Technical ceramics come in a large variety and there are some freaky ones, with all kinds of properties. Some are very durable, and there are even those with low electrical resistance now days.Damorgue is right, and has highlighted some more reasons why ceramics are man's best friend. If you really need a less brittle one, you can go with a geopolymer, which is a composite of ceramics and polymers. It's a compromise, but should still be excellent.
Are we still ok to order Feng?I'm still taking orders as long as MKC is making them. If he no longer makes this, I will close this thread.
Elrick's RAL 6038 case is about to be finished. The others will be done soon.
I'm still taking orders as long as MKC is making them. If he no longer makes this, I will close this thread.
But since now on, we're back to the 3 people rule. I would send the orders to MKC whenever we have 3 people in.
Wow that look beautiful. What else still needs to be done to finish the case? It looks pretty complete to me.For example, the aluminum nut is not strong enough to last long, so MKC changed it to copper making it durable.
We need one more person!You don't have to, once there're other 2 people showing their interests, I'll let you know.
Feng, should we fill out the form and then pay later when the MOQ is met?
Hm... MKC doesn't even know if it's brass or copper. The color looks like brass though.
Wraul and Elrick's cases have been finished. And will be shipped from China soon.
MKC made some horrible color schemes on Elrick's case. -_-
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Hm... MKC doesn't even know if it's brass or copper. The color looks like brass though.
Wraul and Elrick's cases have been finished. And will be shipped from China soon.
MKC made some horrible color schemes on Elrick's case. -_-
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I think tapping holes right into the aluminum is strong enough. C'mon, we're not trying to get a gorilla to rip these apart after you screw the top and bottom together. But adding those brass anchors to make the holes stronger is a nice addition without increasing costs is always welcomed.Wow that look beautiful. What else still needs to be done to finish the case? It looks pretty complete to me.For example, the aluminum nut is not strong enough to last long, so MKC changed it to copper making it durable.
Are you kidding? i would give my right nut for that case.So are you saying your right nut is worth less than $325? :))
Well if he's married after buying the case it might be. :PAre you kidding? i would give my right nut for that case.So are you saying your right nut is worth less than $325? :))
Hm... MKC doesn't even know if it's brass or copper. The color looks like brass though.
Wraul and Elrick's cases have been finished. And will be shipped from China soon.
MKC made some horrible color schemes on Elrick's case. -_-
Elrick can you tell me the RAL of your case?
So colours other than those shown on the first page are possible as long we know the exact RAL?
That green anodizing looks much lighter than the RAL6038 from ralcolor.com.
Mixing by eye would explain the discrepancy.
We would be better able to distinguish if its the light that is making the colour look off when you (after grabbing a decent camera) snap some quick ones. Of course, you should strive to keep your drool out of the pictures when you're doing it.
Wraul and Elrick's cases have been shipped from China. Should be able to receive them in 3-5 days.
That delivery was actually pretty fast. Elrick, don't forget to post pics your case after you transfer over the Filco guts.
Be gentle on the plastic case, use a couple old credit cards instead of a screwdriver or butter knife.Also, if you like to take things apart a lot, one of those little plastic tools with a tapered end is amazing for this. Example: http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/Home-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-047 (I have one slightly different)
Oh crap, its dented? Mind posting some pics of the damage regardless of any colour distortion?
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Nice case, not so nice dents. Are they extremely noticeable, or maybe at the back?
So sorry to see that happened Wraul. I'm waiting for MKC to wake up in the morning to see what he can do about it. If there's no much he can do, I'll pay for your lose for sure. Don't worry about it.
Glad to see feng's helping you out with it, shows that he's a great seller. As for the case I'd feel that too if my $300 case was dented. But it looks beautiful asides from that.
It's unfortunate that you have such a huge dent on the casing. Mine is untouched, no dents or scratches, so suspect it depends on the luck of the draw. Because China is closer to my postal destination my case was saved from being violently raped in transit.Would really call the dents huge. But they are definitely noticeable.
I know when I order stuff out of the US I will get damage on certain items simply because of the time it spends in storage and vans/planes. Postal workers are not known to care much about anyone's package.Yeah, a package has to endure a lot during its journey.
I pity the poor beggars that buy expensive Glass and Ceramic Figurines.They are most likely some kind of masochist.
Yikes. Do you still have the packaging? Whether it is useful or not, I would take a picture of it just in case you can file a claim with the shipping carrier.No I don't. And I don't believe it would help anyway.
What, you think they read that ****? LOL
Disassembly shouldn't take too long. Maybe 30 min max? You'll only need a flat head screwdriver or a knife, and a philips head screwdriver. I just took apart this Full size keyboard, but the TKL should be the same concept. This video might help, but skip to about the 7:00 mark for the disassembly:
I'm just waiting to see pics because I'm still on the fence, deciding whether to get this case or not.
what RA is that purple?
what RA is that purple?
RAL 4007
Yes I'm sure. I know the finished product's color doesn't accurately match the one on the color plate.what RA is that purple?
RAL 4007
Are you sure?
Elrick's RAL 6038 case is about to be finished. The others will be done soon.
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Elrick's RAL 6038 case is about to be finished. The others will be done soon.
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Ok I'll bite, but I will need a few days (even weeks) to figure out which is a good color to go along with the silver zinc caps.
Also a suggestion, could you put the color code next to the buyer, that would really help us suckers to narrow down the color choice.
Can anyone who got a case comment on the weight of the case as compared to a standard filco?I'll do this when I get it. I don't have a super precise scale but it'll be within 1/4 a lb.
And am I too late for the last order?
Oh crap, its dented? Mind posting some pics of the damage regardless of any colour distortion?
Sure.Show Image(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1357824/MKC1.jpg)Show Image(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1357824/MKC2.jpg)
Can wraul or feng give the RAL color for Wraul's board.
The real life colors seem a bit off of the RAL colors, so I'm trying to compensate.
thanks
arn
I'd be interested if I could get one for an 87U
Proper RAL coloration is solid pigment, this is impossible in anodizing aluminum, so the silver and the finish grade on the aluminum will change the resultant perception of the color.
Well, I would be getting my case today, except for this whole "storm" thing. It is being held at the Fedex facility. The storm tripled its speed since last night, so now the eye is going to pass over NYC this evening.Mine is out for delivery I'm pretty sure by what DHL says, but my complex doesn't have anyone staffed for Mondays (which I never did understand) so I'll be missing it most likely. This thread is full of first world problems. Maybe, just maybe, I'll get lucky; tomorrow is too far away.
Clearly, god has taken offence at the extreme purple.
This thread is full of first world problems.
And it didn't come. :( Says out for delivery now so the next 4 hours are going to be rough, will take pictures when I get it all together. Can't wait to have it because I've found so many things I want since payment (Xiaomi Phone 2 in particular) and need to be able to have a physical thing soon. Then the poker + case, it's been an expensive few months for me. Might need to get rid of one of them if I can even bring myself to part.This thread is full of first world problems.
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Group buy will be closed in 3 days.Then I suggest anyone who wants one gets on it, they really are amazing. Did the shipping get more padded this time? It took forever to get it out of all the wrapping :D.
Noooooooo I was hoping after this get popular enough the price would drop, I guess it's not happening :(Keep an eye out, friend just had a baby and if I can't be the godfather I'm sure as hell going to be that cool uncle that isn't actually an uncle.
You got my payment and order right?Yes I got your payment and you're on the order list now.
Thanks! I will be buying/dissembling a Filco soon. Is it just a matter of taking the case of the stock Filco and transporting that to the alu case?
I'm not sure exactly when this closes, but feng, could you post a warning a couple hours before you close it? I know in some places, it has already been Nov 3rd for several hours now. I am on the fence about spending the money for this, and I would like to know how long I have to make up my mind.
Thanks!
I'm not sure exactly when this closes, but feng, could you post a warning a couple hours before you close it? I know in some places, it has already been Nov 3rd for several hours now. I am on the fence about spending the money for this, and I would like to know how long I have to make up my mind.
Thanks!
MKC is planning to bring over his own keyboard brand, and he won't make any accessories such as aluminum case for the other brand's keyboards anymore. He will have his own keyboard with aluminum case.
whoo hoo awesome! more custom keyboards for all of us!!!MKC is planning to bring over his own keyboard brand, and he won't make any accessories such as aluminum case for the other brand's keyboards anymore. He will have his own keyboard with aluminum case.
GB for the new keyboard?
I would buy it if it was only somewhere in the range of 100 usd :(
It's not the material. It's the time it takes to program and run the CNC machine is what kills the cost.Totally true. Another friend of mine also produced a sample Cherry G80-3000 Aluminum case, and he said it really costs much more than he expected. The designing, running the CNC machine are what cost the most. He thinks those custom Korean keyboards are actually "pretty cheap", yes, cheap. Considering the high quality aluminum case, PCB, etc.
We really need a nice 2-piece case with integrated plate for the GH60 keyboard. If someone could maybe design something like that? PCB is Poker/Pure compatible, and the drawing for it is available in the GH60 thread here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34959.0). *Hint, hint* :D
Order List:
Wraul SHIPPED
Elrick SHIPPED
digitalleftovers SHIPPED
nebo SHIPPED
tipo33 SHIPPED
arn SHIPPED
h2oxide PAID
phetto PAID
pasph SHIPPED
so any confirmation on whether these fit phantoms?
Any idea when mine will be shipped?
Argh! This site doesn't do a very good job of clearly informing me I have an unread PM. Anyway, I just replied. ThanksYou can go in profile settings so you get a pop up if you want.
If you hit 60 posts you can see that one is for sale at the classifieds.
Hi,This ended ages ago, and I doubt MKC will ever make any more. There are a few TKL case projects though - I've been working on one for a while and will be getting a prototype in early July (check my signature). Also Boost has already got a prototype, although his is meant for the Phantom PCB.
New to the GH forum and I noticed that this is still showing up as "kind of" available under the group buys section. Any chance that it is still possible to pick one of these up in black?
Thanks In Advance,
J