^If that project is completed, couldn't you theoretically use the file with other types of material, such as wood?I'm not an expert (it's been almost a decade since I did CAD or 3D work) but I would assume that if whatever you were using for milling could take the files it wouldn't be an issue. Might have limitations with materials? I dunno, I just buy the fancy things people make.
What kind of material, boost?
I'm working on a case.Make the top half of the case have a winkeyless option!
Got the plate done(sent out for prototype) and top half of the case finished(waiting for prototype quote)
I'll be making a thread sometime this.week about the case
Hey boost did you use the stainless steel plate for testing? Will the plate used affect the case fitting since I know there's an IC for a new plate for WFD's design since not everyone was able to grab spares from the first GB.
Thanks ahead of time. I look forward to seeing your design ;D
I'm working on a case.Make the top half of the case have a winkeyless option!
Got the plate done(sent out for prototype) and top half of the case finished(waiting for prototype quote)
I'll be making a thread sometime this.week about the case
Ah so this is a plate+case combo, I see I see...
Will we be able to purchase the plates separately?
Right, but I was thinking it may be nice to be able to switch between two setups with the one case. Maybe the case could come with both plates?
boost, can you make a small change to the plate, where the 2x stabilized keys are. Just cut out those top tabs around the switch. Like this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/4GC6N.jpg)
If the stabilizer/switch hole footprints are directly derived form the Phantom plate, the stabilized switches cannot be opened without a small modification to the plate.
the material cost of aluminium ( or maybe we can look into using composite aluminium) is relatively cheap, just have to find a place that can run productions of your case for a great value.
the material cost of aluminium ( or maybe we can look into using composite aluminium) is relatively cheap, just have to find a place that can run productions of your case for a great value.
This is the hard part, finding a shop with a decent price.
Best quote I got for the top half to be prototyped is $200ish. -_-. If someone know a CNC shop please with decent pricing, please let me know.
Thanks
This is what I'm hoping for in the case,
If you are building a Phantom in hopes of it being cheaper than Filcos, I think you might be slightly ill informedThis. I'm guessing just whatever case you get is going to cost at least as much as a Filco (unless you're gutting a PLU or Filco). I'll gladly pay the price if it is a quality product that looks good. I mean the entire board without keys or case is ~$130 assembled if I remember right). So wanting this to be in the range of a Filco, you're looking at a $50 case with doing assembly yourself and that is without keys.
If you are building a Phantom in hopes of it being cheaper than Filcos, I think you might be slightly ill informed
Ah gotcha, that will be a tough goal. The aluminum Vortex cases (although they cannot house Phantoms) went for $148 which is pretty close to Filco's.If you are building a Phantom in hopes of it being cheaper than Filcos, I think you might be slightly ill informed
NO! That would be stupid of me. From 60 for the PCB/Teensy to 80 for the Keycaps (and a calculated 50 for the Cherry MX Green switches), there's no WAY I'll get a Phantom for less than a Filco. I'm hoping for a nice CASE that's cheaper than a full Filco keyboard.
The Vortex aluminum Filco case costs $150, and that is seen as inexpensive. The MKC case was $350, and while the build quality was better, it was still too expensive for most.Yeah. This will be pricey (but totally worth it) I know about both the previous aluminum cases. The extra switches do make sense. Everything but the Plate, switches, stabilizers, and keycaps are in the kit, and I can't really do anything with this until the summer when I have time... :P I would hope the cardboard cases would be extremely temporary because I don't think Cardboard can handle the sheer awesomeness of the Phantom...I'm thinking for me, this project would last a good year, being finished around this same time 2014. And Filco caps won't work. 1.50x mods FTW
I would estimate $60-80 plus shipping for your switches. You want to buy around 100 switches, so you have a few extra "just in case."
If you just get the PCB, Teensy, diodes, stabilizers, plate, switches, and buy someone's stock Filco (or something) keycaps), you could probably come in around the same as a Filco. Make a cardboard case for it and there you have it. Otherwise, plan to spend serious money on this project. :D
FWIW, I'm currently planning on building my case out of cardboard, coated in something to make it resist the sweat from my sweaty sweaty palms. It will be "free", especially if I can get my mom to pick up some boxes from Costco that weekend :P
Best quote I got for the top half to be prototyped is $200ish. -_-. If someone know a CNC shop please with decent pricing, please let me know.
I'm also interested in a case like this. I hope it wont be too expensive ... Dang this phantoms are expensive ...It's confirmed to be more than $150, likely $200-300. Yes, Phantoms are expensive. What, did you expect to make a custom programmable keyboard for cheap?
No, I certainly dont expect such a keyboard to be cheap. I expressed myself wrong. I was more reffering to the case...I'm also interested in a case like this. I hope it wont be too expensive ... Dang this phantoms are expensive ...It's confirmed to be more than $150, likely $200-300. Yes, Phantoms are expensive. What, did you expect to make a custom programmable keyboard for cheap?
I understood. An aluminum case would be $200-300. Expect the project to be closer to $500 if you want to go the metal case route.No, I certainly dont expect such a keyboard to be cheap. I expressed myself wrong. I was more reffering to the case...I'm also interested in a case like this. I hope it wont be too expensive ... Dang this phantoms are expensive ...It's confirmed to be more than $150, likely $200-300. Yes, Phantoms are expensive. What, did you expect to make a custom programmable keyboard for cheap?
I don't think it counts if you don't count the value of the trades, SF.Well, true... but I liked the goal and the hunt for under $100 out of pocket. I have some case files that I'm going to get made to see if they'll fit, if not, I'll have to modify them.
I don't think it counts if you don't count the value of the trades, SF.Well, true... but I liked the goal and the hunt for under $100 out of pocket. I have some case files that I'm going to get made to see if they'll fit, if not, I'll have to modify them.
I have no idea where to start in designing a case. Any tips for me? I'm not looking for anything fancy, just something I can get cut at my brothers school with their on hand acrylic. I'd like to design it myself, but I don't even know what software to pick up haha.Solidworks, Inventor, Catia, ProEngineer, Autocad
Also what about wooden case? How hard would it be to make it? Would it be cheaper than alluminium?Would be super cheap if you pick up some wood and carve it yourself lol
Unfortunately, most of the time custom made things aren't cheap :(Yeah I realised that...
Also what about wooden case? How hard would it be to make it? Would it be cheaper than alluminium?
hmmmmmmmmm
oo finally some pictures that are still available of that case.
Any idea what kind of wood is that ?
I really don't see the fascination with wood cases. Might just be me but I like my electronics cold, sharp, and hard. Much like a woman's love.They're unique. The only Wood mechanical keyboards I've seen consist of one Korean Mechanical keyboard on eBay, whereas I've seen plenty of Korean keyboards with aluminum cases. It's a matter of preference and if you want something REALLY unique. Also, the wood cases are maybe a hair easier because someone fairly prominent on these forums makes custom palmrests out of wood.
hmmmmmmmmm
Any conclusions ? :D
I really don't see the fascination with wood cases. Might just be me but I like my electronics cold, sharp, and hard. Much like a woman's love.They're unique. The only Wood mechanical keyboards I've seen consist of one Korean Mechanical keyboard on eBay, whereas I've seen plenty of Korean keyboards with aluminum cases. It's a matter of preference and if you want something REALLY unique. Also, the wood cases are maybe a hair easier because someone fairly prominent on these forums makes custom palmrests out of wood.
I really don't see the fascination with wood cases. Might just be me but I like my electronics cold, sharp, and hard. Much like a woman's love.They're unique. The only Wood mechanical keyboards I've seen consist of one Korean Mechanical keyboard on eBay, whereas I've seen plenty of Korean keyboards with aluminum cases. It's a matter of preference and if you want something REALLY unique. Also, the wood cases are maybe a hair easier because someone fairly prominent on these forums makes custom palmrests out of wood.
Who dat?
I'm getting alzheimer. This thread has been out for a while, I even commented on it, yet I don't recall any of this :/
So the complete case is $50?
I'm getting alzheimer. This thread has been out for a while, I even commented on it, yet I don't recall any of this :/
So the complete case is $50?
Nice work man. Looks like a neat budget case. I would definitely buy it if I didn't hate acrylic so much..
Thanks man!Nice work man. Looks like a neat budget case. I would definitely buy it if I didn't hate acrylic so much..
Your case look way too awesome which makes this a big compliment for me :D, looking forward to the prototype and production run pricing.
Will you be releasing your files? I have access to a laser for personal projects, and I'd love to build myself one of these cases.
I don't have the file even if I want to share with the community, been working closely with a factory outlet to get this done.
Going to create a thread at interest check to get a feel and probably a better pricing if the numbers are good.