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Title: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 20 August 2012, 12:46:56
How do you guys carry your keyboards? I have been contemplating the $50 Leopold case on EK, but $50 is a lot for what it is. Plus, I have other shapes and sizes of keyboards as well. Thoughts?
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: daerid on Mon, 20 August 2012, 12:56:14
I actually try not to carry my boards around. My two main boards are Realforces, and I don't particularly relish the idea of carrying around $300-$600+ in keyboards. If I need to travel with one, I just pop my MJ2 in it's box and haul that around.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 20 August 2012, 14:47:39
I was trying to carry one for school. The box for my Leopold seems a bit clunky to carry around, IMO that is.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: SPooNiTe on Mon, 20 August 2012, 14:52:38
I'm planning on carrying my HPE 87 to and from school every so often, just by putting it into my book bag with my books and such. That was originally why I wanted a Poker but we all know how hard to get those are.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: tsangan on Mon, 20 August 2012, 14:53:13
bringing a tenkeyless around is already quite clunky, but if you're set on doing that then the leopold case isnt bad.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 20 August 2012, 15:35:15
Quote from: tsangan on Mon, 20 August 2012, 14:53:13
bringing around a tenkeyless around is already quite clunky, but if you're set on that the leopold case isnt bad
That post took me forever to read. Punctuation seems to make all the difference. LOL!
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: SPooNiTe on Mon, 20 August 2012, 16:07:52
well, it isn't punctuation but the arround in the title of this post makes me think you're a pirate, SmallFry.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 20 August 2012, 21:51:11
Someone her posted a keyboard carrying bag somewhere, with a shoulder strap and padded inside - that would be best (if that is the Leopold case you are referring to).

Chucking it in an ordinary bag with books and other stuff would risk knocking key caps off and potentially damaging the switches.

And if it has a detatchable cable, the small USB port in the keyboard is sometimes quite fragile.  A few people have commented that repeatedly plugging and unplugging can cause the socket to detach from the circuit board and recede into the case.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: reaper on Mon, 20 August 2012, 21:57:43
I use this one...


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/keyboad%20bag/th_DSC07877.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/keyboad%20bag/DSC07877.jpg)
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: thegunner100 on Mon, 20 August 2012, 22:04:28
Poker cases ftw! Makes you look pretty badass when you walk around, and you can hit people with the case if you ever need to :P
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Lethal Squirrel on Mon, 20 August 2012, 22:12:40
I need a poker case for my poker.   :))
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: suprsmo on Mon, 20 August 2012, 22:33:09
I bought the leopold case from EK.. and love it.. it's fantastic for TKL's..

But since I have pokers.. its now a realforce storage sack :D

My poker fits in my "man bag" / "man purse" aka Leather Satchel

Kinda like this http://www.sportscraft.com.au/derek-leather-satchel/w1/i9374884/ but pleather.. and I bought it in Harajuku in Japan!
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Nask on Tue, 21 August 2012, 03:07:33
When I still had my Poker, just in my backpack or laptop messenger bag surrounded in slight piece of cloth.
When Noppoo used to fit very well in this bag, nothing needed it couldn't move.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 21 August 2012, 07:08:30
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Quote from: reaper on Mon, 20 August 2012, 21:57:43
I use this one...


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/keyboad%20bag/th_DSC07877.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/keyboad%20bag/DSC07877.jpg)
What case is that?
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: isp on Tue, 21 August 2012, 16:57:39
these  (http://www.sfbags.com/products/keyboard-cases/keyboard-sleeve.php)would probably work pretty well for hhkb/pokers
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 21 August 2012, 17:05:39
Not the thread I was thinking of, but ...

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34478
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: reaper on Tue, 21 August 2012, 17:15:12
Quote from: SmallFry on Tue, 21 August 2012, 07:08:30
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Quote from: reaper on Mon, 20 August 2012, 21:57:43
I use this one...


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/keyboad%20bag/th_DSC07877.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/keyboad%20bag/DSC07877.jpg)
What case is that?


That's a poker chips case, commonly use in Casinos.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Lethal Squirrel on Tue, 21 August 2012, 17:34:54
Quote from: isp on Tue, 21 August 2012, 16:57:39
these  (http://www.sfbags.com/products/keyboard-cases/keyboard-sleeve.php)would probably work pretty well for hhkb/pokers

Wow, those are pretty pricey :o
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: sth on Tue, 21 August 2012, 17:39:32
They have some cheaper ones as well that look better IMO
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Keyboarder on Tue, 21 August 2012, 18:00:58
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Quote from: reaper on Mon, 20 August 2012, 21:57:43
I use this one...


(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/keyboad%20bag/th_DSC07877.jpg) (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/eddie84/OCN/Mech%20keyboard%20club/keyboad%20bag/DSC07877.jpg)

ingenious!
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Lethal Squirrel on Tue, 21 August 2012, 18:08:25
do you think the 200 or 300 chip cases would be too big for a tenkeyless?

http://www.amazon.com/Da-Vinci-Aluminum-Chip-Case/dp/B002P9ULPS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345590409&sr=8-1&keywords=poker+chip+case
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Appeac on Tue, 21 August 2012, 18:36:56
When going to lan parties, I use a laptop bag. Throw in my TKL with plastic cover, strap it down, then load up the pockets with various cords/mouse/pad/headphones.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: reaper on Tue, 21 August 2012, 18:39:30
Quote from: Lethal Squirrel on Tue, 21 August 2012, 18:08:25
do you think the 200 or 300 chip cases would be too big for a tenkeyless?

http://www.amazon.com/Da-Vinci-Aluminum-Chip-Case/dp/B002P9ULPS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345590409&sr=8-1&keywords=poker+chip+case (http://www.amazon.com/Da-Vinci-Aluminum-Chip-Case/dp/B002P9ULPS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345590409&sr=8-1&keywords=poker+chip+case)


Mine came from Korea and I was told it holds between 300 - 350 chips so that should be good.  Let me know about the fitting if you decide to get one.  :)
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: hasu on Tue, 21 August 2012, 19:50:47
DIY Sleeve made of cardboard from amazon works well enough.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: SmallFry on Tue, 21 August 2012, 21:01:12
I've decided to make myself a case out of Oak and Walnut, then engrave my name into the top with my high school's laser engraver. I'll upload some pictures from the 3D modeling software once I fine tune the model. Right now, the model isn't filleted quite right since the assembly was borked when I made the frame in multiple pieces. DOH! Oh well, I'll upload pictures soon nonetheless.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 21 August 2012, 22:23:54
Quote from: hasu on Tue, 21 August 2012, 19:50:47
DIY Sleeve made of cardboard from amazon works well enough.
I have a cardboard and duct-tape case for my e-reader (Sony PRS-T1), and it has worked out really nicely. According to George Orwell (Down and out in Paris and London) they used to make suitcases out of cardboard (If I recall correctly, he Pawns his). I believe it, as my cardboard case has taken quite a beating, and yet is still good to go, and still protects my e-reader really well.

I'm already planning to case my Phantom(s) and upcoming DIY keyboards in cardboard.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 22 August 2012, 13:05:42
I use this to carry my pure around :P
(http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp265/hi1405/2012-08-22_14-01-17_842.jpg)
(http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp265/hi1405/2012-08-22_14-02-12_5.jpg)
Otherwise I just stuff my BWU into my laptop backpack. It's the Astro Scout Pack. Love that thing to pieces.
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Phagocytosis on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:01:02
I got the leopold carrying case on EK and I love it.  It has so many pockets for other accessories!
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:07:47
Anyone have any ideas as to what would make a good Model M carry case?
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:14:57
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:07:47
Anyone have any ideas as to what would make a good Model M carry case?

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Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:17:59
Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:14:57
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lmao  :))
Title: Re: Carrying your keyboard arround
Post by: oTurtlez on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:21:34
Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:14:57
Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 22 August 2012, 15:07:47
Anyone have any ideas as to what would make a good Model M carry case?

Show Image
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You sir, made me lol.