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Title: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 15:57:35

This is a group buy for the Skeldon Phantom Case.

Disclaimer: This case is custom and it is expensive. It is created from high end materials and high end tooling. It is also very heavy which creates high shipping costs. Boost worked really hard to make this the ultimate case, so if you can not afford it, or do not like it, please take your comments elsewhere.

The Case:
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FAQs

How much does the case weigh? 5.5 lbs / 2.49 Kilograms
What boards will it fit? The included plate is designed for the Phantom, but future compatible plates will allow for other boards.
Can I order more than one? Yes, just fill out the form a second, or third time.
What color is the plate? All plates will be anodized in Gold
Can I make the top and bottom different colors? No
How long will this be open? This buy will tentatively be open until June 30th

The Cost
$290 + Anodizing + Shipping + PayPal

Breakdown
Top Half $60
Bottom Half $150
Plate $30
Sanding $20
Chamfer $15
Screws $5
TechKeys Order Fulfillment $10

Anodizing costs $90 per color, and with a MOQ of 5, the most anodizing will cost will be $18. The more orders for a color, the less the cost will be. The second post will be updated with current color counts, and you may change your color by sending me a PM.

Shipping - We need to collectively cover the cost to ship these cases to us from the manufacturer, and then to you. Large flat rate boxes are $17 for domestic and $56 for international. With $7 extra to have the cases shipped to us, the totals are $24 for domestic and $63 for international. We will continue to search for a cheaper alternative for international, but at 5.5 pounds and rates what they are, it may be difficult.

Order form

Submit Order (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rJ7G0T7uKakDtgxNPTE2N-JitjvjafASDncdkJE9gEw/viewform)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 15:58:23

Orders:

metalliqaz - CANCELLED
i3oilermaker - PAID
Wraul - PAID
jdcarpe - CANCELLED
Atakp - PAID
rindorbrot - PAID
Jupiter - PAID
rknize - PAID
BimboBB - PAID
gizzard - PAID
r3dx - PAID
dorkvader - PAID

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:02:27

Ordered. :)

Black 84, if anyone is curious.

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:03:19

OH YOU NINJA!

Almost got my post in before i3oilermaker could post his RESERVED post. :P

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:03:19

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:02:27

Ordered. :)

Black 84, if anyone is curious.

OH YOU NINJA!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:06:08

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:02:27

Ordered. :)

Black 84, if anyone is curious.

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:03:19
OH YOU NINJA!

Almost got my post in before i3oilermaker could post his RESERVED post. :P

haha longest 40 seconds ever!

Got my order in - Blue Winkey!!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: blighty on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:09:06

Is there any chance of getting the plate anodized the same color as the case (have them dipped at the same time)?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:21:13

You had me at "blue"

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:21:51

Quote from: blighty on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:09:06

Is there any chance of getting the plate anodized the same color as the case (have them dipped at the same time)?

You can try to convice Boost otherwise, but I was told all plates will be anodized gold.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:25:42

...Don't really want to start mixing plate colors..

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:31:37

If there's any chance, any chance at all, of getting a custom top half made for a "Sigma" layout, please let me know.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Atakp on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:34:42

Order in! Looking forward to this

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:54:13

Does this case require a custom plate in order to work? I really don't want to desolder my Phantom if I can get one of these.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:57:12

Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:54:13

Does this case require a custom plate in order to work? I really don't want to desolder my Phantom if I can get one of these.

Yes - the custom plate is required.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:57:55

Boo. Ok, GLWGB then. :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: blighty on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:19:11

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 16:25:42

...Don't really want to start mixing plate colors..

Ah, how much do you think it would cost to get the plate de/re-anodized after the buy?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: SmallFry on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:26:18

DanGWanG had his Cheat reanodized for $50, it's all depending on your local machine shop.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Dianoda on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:51:25

Are all the colors hard-anodized?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:57:50

What is the "chemfer"?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:05:23

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:57:50

What is the "chemfer"?

did they mean chamfer?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jocelyn on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:06:11

Quote from: ray4jc on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:05:23

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:57:50
What is the "chemfer"?

did they mean chamfer?

Has to be :p

Here you go Beast - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamfer

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:11:11

Quote from: Jocelyn on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:06:11

Quote from: ray4jc on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:05:23
Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 17:57:50
What is the "chemfer"?

did they mean chamfer?

Has to be :p

Here you go Beast - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamfer

Yea, I know what I chamfer is. I was wondering why that was in the break down since I firgured it would be included in the cost of the base

Top Half $60
Bottom Half $150
Chamfer $15
Screws $5
TechKeys Order Fulfillment $10

Could I order just that? I can do all the other stuff myself

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 18:22:39

Going to chamfer all of edges as its really sharp and cut myself on the proto. Cnc guy said it was a separate process.

Custom plate and you don't need to remove the tennsy spacer while using this case is the cut out is deep enough tho some type of insulation is recommended between the pcb and bottom half.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 10 June 2013, 19:17:45

I just have a few questions for this:

1) when is payment due? Just when we place order or later on hen GB finishes taking orders?

2) could shipping combined with others in my area save money or would it not be very efficient due to weight and size?

3) Finally, can the cases be engraved AFTER the anodising process? Or does that have to be done BEFORE?

I also want to say that this case looks fantastic. Good on you Boost for making his a reality. Looks damn fine :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 20:00:10

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 10 June 2013, 19:17:45

I just have a few questions for this:

1) when is payment due? Just when we place order or later on hen GB finishes taking orders?

2) could shipping combined with others in my area save money or would it not be very efficient due to weight and size?

3) Finally, can the cases be engraved AFTER the anodising process? Or does that have to be done BEFORE?

I also want to say that this case looks fantastic. Good on you Boost for making his a reality. Looks damn fine :)

Payment is due when the buy closes. Participants will have about a week to pay.

Boost was going to check if 2 cases could fit in a large flat rate box. Perhaps if there are more than 2 we can pursue other shipping options.

I will defer to boost on #3

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 10 June 2013, 20:04:20

Does this case have the brass weight inside like was shown in the original thread?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 10 June 2013, 20:09:59

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 20:00:10

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 10 June 2013, 19:17:45
I just have a few questions for this:

1) when is payment due? Just when we place order or later on hen GB finishes taking orders?

2) could shipping combined with others in my area save money or would it not be very efficient due to weight and size?

3) Finally, can the cases be engraved AFTER the anodising process? Or does that have to be done BEFORE?

I also want to say that this case looks fantastic. Good on you Boost for making his a reality. Looks damn fine :)

Payment is due when the buy closes. Participants will have about a week to pay.

Boost was going to check if 2 cases could fit in a large flat rate box. Perhaps if there are more than 2 we can pursue other shipping options.

I will defer to boost on #3

Thank for that! :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:10:43

Oh sorry, one last question :P

It said that future plates would be compatible. Does that mean there is a chance I could get ANS125? Or is it going to be ANS150 ONLY for now?

Thanks guys :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27

Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jabar on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:22:54

No 7bit design? At $300+ a pop I'd hope there would be more options than being locked to the standard wk(less) TKL.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:23:53

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27

Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

Thanks, Boost!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: balanar on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:44:30

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27

Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

This engraving, is it an option provided by you guys? If not, I'm guessing we can purchase the cases unanodized?

Also, the plates provided with these should allow for switch swapping without desoldering right?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:46:40

Quote from: balanar on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:44:30

Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27
Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

Also, the plates provided with these should allow for switch swapping without desoldering right?

Yes

Top Half $60
Bottom Half $150
Chamfer $15
Screws $5
TechKeys Order Fulfillment $10

Could I order just that? I can do all the other stuff myself

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: balanar on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:51:52

Thanks Beast! Just gotta wait for more info on the engraving then. That and to find someone to carry this back to Singapore. That shipping is cray cray!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: kaiserreich on Mon, 10 June 2013, 23:10:39

How many cases can you fit in a box?
What is the weight limit of the box?

Will you entertain requests to use a custom box for shipping since that MIGHT possibly drive down the shipping cost for international?
I am guessing perhaps $20-30, but I am just pulling this number from the air.

EDIT:
6lbs Priority Mail to my country is $53 + shipping for anodizing (package less than 12")
Seems to be the same for a box 13"x5"x5". Need exact dimensions to estimate.
At least $20 savings taking into account cost for the custom box.
$65 ships as Express Mail international.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 23:15:06

Quote from: The_Beast on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:46:40

Quote from: balanar on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:44:30
Quote from: boost on Mon, 10 June 2013, 22:15:27
Engraving is done before then anodized process.

Currently only going the ansi150 right now and will be making more plates for different layouts once I get more time.

Also, the plates provided with these should allow for switch swapping without desoldering right?

Yes

Top Half $60
Bottom Half $150
Chamfer $15
Screws $5
TechKeys Order Fulfillment $10

Could I order just that? I can do all the other stuff myself

Yes, you can order that.

As of now, just the ansi layout. Ill squeeze the other layouts into my list

Personal Engraving is not an option at this time.

Yes, you can switch mod without desoldering

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Wraul on Tue, 11 June 2013, 00:54:54

Some questions before ordering.

The included plate is ANSI150, right?
If I want another layout, say ANSI125 or ISO125.
Do I order the case now and buy those plates at a later date?
Is there any guarantee that those plates will be made.
I'm not that worried about me, as I can live with ANSI150.
But I'm thinking about trying to convince my friend to buy one and he will only accept ISO125.

Thank you for making this case a reality.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: ishtob on Tue, 11 June 2013, 01:34:25

any possibility of a detachable usb port?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: megaforce on Tue, 11 June 2013, 01:56:47

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Mon, 10 June 2013, 15:57:35

The included plate is designed for the Phantom, but future compatible plates will allow for other boards.

Does this mean there will be another GB for this in the future?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: BimboBB on Tue, 11 June 2013, 04:34:34

Nice case! Would take one if it would come with some ISO plates or being compatible with phantom plates.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Tue, 11 June 2013, 10:13:59

would it be possible to buy one case, but two plates?
Because I'd like to keep my options open to use it with the Phantom or my QFR which have different layouts.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 11 June 2013, 10:31:32

Quote from: rindorbrot on Tue, 11 June 2013, 10:13:59

would it be possible to buy one case, but two plates?
Because I'd like to keep my options open to use it with the Phantom or my QFR which have different layouts.

That would not help you.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Tue, 11 June 2013, 12:45:01

why wouldn't it?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Tue, 11 June 2013, 13:33:38

JD is in the process of creating the additional plate files for this!!

Big thanks to him!.

This keyboard doesn't use a detachable cable :(

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Permeability on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:21:09

Would I be able to put my QFR pcb w/ plate installed in this?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Acetrak on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:31:19

I don't think there is room for the QFR controller on the plate

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Permeability on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:33:31

Yeah I can just put a filco cable on it though. I'm wondering if it fits barring that problem.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:49:22

Submitted my order for a red 86! Cannot wait :D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: AKIMbO on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:55:42

Dang...every other color is getting love except purple.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:59:36

I wonder how many orders this will actually get. My bet is on 20-25 :P

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 11 June 2013, 18:55:56

Quote from: Jupiter on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:59:36

I wonder how many orders this will actually get. My bet is on 20-25 :P

Actually I'm worried we won't hit MOQ

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Tue, 11 June 2013, 18:57:52

Quote from: AKIMbO on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:55:42

Dang...every other color is getting love except purple.

0 for gold as well.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Tue, 11 June 2013, 19:04:26

Just tried to fill out the order form and it appears that gold is not an option. Can I start the count at one for gold?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 11 June 2013, 19:06:31

Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 11 June 2013, 18:55:56

Quote from: Jupiter on Tue, 11 June 2013, 17:59:36
I wonder how many orders this will actually get. My bet is on 20-25 :P

Actually I'm worried we won't hit MOQ

All we can do is wait and see. It's been less than 24 48 hours since this went up and we have 5-6 already.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 11 June 2013, 19:57:59

Gold anodizing is only for plates, not cases.

UPDATE
If not having options for ANSI 125, ISO 125, or ISO 150 layouts was holding anyone back from ordering, well, you have no excuse now. I just added those plate designs and sent the files to boost. :D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 11 June 2013, 20:09:30

Form updated with JD's new plates

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Tue, 11 June 2013, 20:13:52

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 11 June 2013, 19:57:59

Gold anodizing is only for plates, not cases.

UPDATE
If not having options for ANSI 125, ISO 125, or ISO 150 layouts was holding anyone back from ordering, well, you have no excuse now. I just added those plate designs and sent the files to boost. :D

Woot!!!!

Big thanks to jd for this. I owe you a few beers jd!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 11 June 2013, 20:14:35

Sweet! How do we change our orders? Want to change mine to ANS125 :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 11 June 2013, 20:18:50

PM me for changes

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Tue, 11 June 2013, 23:43:44

Ah ok, I forgot about the QFRs controller.
That will not fit, yes.

We need more plate options! I want ISO150 with 1.75x right Shift + 1x key right of it.

Also boiler, please separate the options of top case (winkey or winkeyless) and plates (ANSI, ISO, 125, 150, ... ).

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Wraul on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:44:33

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 11 June 2013, 19:57:59

If not having options for ANSI 125, ISO 125, or ISO 150 layouts was holding anyone back from ordering, well, you have no excuse now. I just added those plate designs and sent the files to boost. :D

Thank you. I will soon place my order.

One more question.
I might want to order 2 cases with different plates. If I can convince my friend to get one.
How would I do this? I can't see any way to do this using the form.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:45:47

In the OP it mentions to submit the form more than once. :D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:50:15

In the interest check I believe it mentioned we could get any color anodized from the picture of colors. I would like gold. Since you're already doing the plates in gold can I get my case in gold?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Wraul on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:54:22

Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:45:47

In the OP it mentions to submit the form more than once. :D

Whoops.
And I thought I read everything carefully.
Sorry.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:55:42

NP, more Phantoms in the world is always a good thing! :D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: BimboBB on Wed, 12 June 2013, 03:30:02

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 11 June 2013, 19:57:59

UPDATE
If not having options for ANSI 125, ISO 125, or ISO 150 layouts was holding anyone back from ordering, well, you have no excuse now. I just added those plate designs and sent the files to boost. :D

Dammit....guess now I am down to one. :)

However something needs to be changed in the order form regarding plate options, or at least separate winkey/winkeyless options from plate options.

Also are there any pictures from the case when he got chamfered?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 12 June 2013, 08:33:57

Quote from: Wraul on Wed, 12 June 2013, 00:44:33

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 11 June 2013, 19:57:59
If not having options for ANSI 125, ISO 125, or ISO 150 layouts was holding anyone back from ordering, well, you have no excuse now. I just added those plate designs and sent the files to boost. :D

Thank you. I will soon place my order.

One more question.
I might want to order 2 cases with different plates. If I can convince my friend to get one.
How would I do this? I can't see any way to do this using the form.

Complete the form twice.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:12:56

Awesome Update

Thanks to kaiserreich for looking into a new shipping option, we are able to offer internation shipping on 1 unit for $63.

If there are more than 1 units, this will go up, but not double. The form is updated, and orders already placed are updated.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:29:40

Another update

More plates created thanks to jd

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:32:22

Quote from: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:29:40

Another update

More plates created thanks to jd

:D

Options are available now for:

ANSI 125, ANSI 150, ISO 125, ISO 150. Any of these can be had with 1.75x short right shift (with 1x key to the right of it), and/or split backspace.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:52:01

Thinking of getting ansi150 with split backspace because I want the bs setup like the hhkb

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Acetrak on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:52:58

Quote from: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:52:01

Thinking of getting ansi150 with split backspace because I want the bs setup like the hhkb

Attaboy boost

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:54:15

Okay so now I have to update my order to select a plate. Resubmit?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:54:38

Quote from: Acetrak on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:52:58

Quote from: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:52:01
Thinking of getting ansi150 with split backspace because I want the bs setup like the hhkb
Attaboy boost

Pfft. You don't even has a phantom..

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:54:56

Quote from: metalliqaz on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:54:15

Okay so now I have to update my order to select a plate. Resubmit?

Nah. Just send boiler a pm

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:55:09

Quote from: metalliqaz on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:54:15

Okay so now I have to update my order to select a plate. Resubmit?

Please just PM updates

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:58:02

Quote from: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 10:52:01

Thinking of getting ansi150 with split backspace because I want the bs setup like the hhkb

Yep, I'm thinking of changing mine to that, too. That would be ANSI 150 w/Short Right Shift and Split Backspace.

So, you're going to design another top with 1.5x blockers on the ends, instead of the winkey blockers, right?? ;D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:26:24

Is the cable hole just a straight hole or is there any kind of retention in there?

Also when will all the new plates and options be available in the form?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:33:16

Quote from: rindorbrot on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:26:24

Is the cable hole just a straight hole or is there any kind of retention in there?

Also when will all the new plates and options be available in the form?

They should be an option now.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:47:04

But where can I select the extra options (1.75x right shift or split backspace)?
And I still think the plate layout should be a separate option from the top case (winkey-blockers or not).

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Wed, 12 June 2013, 18:19:10

Why can't we anodize the case Gold?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 12 June 2013, 18:21:26

Quote from: KuhnTang on Wed, 12 June 2013, 18:19:10

Why can't we anodize the case Gold?

Cuz it's boost's case and he don't wanna?

You can re-anodize anything you want after you get it. KMAC, LZ, Skeldon case, whatever.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 18:35:09

If 4 ppl want gold it can be done

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: tsangan on Wed, 12 June 2013, 19:36:24

Quote from: boost on Wed, 12 June 2013, 18:35:09

If 4 ppl want gold it can be done

If it's like this shade of gold I will take one, but iirc that's real gold plating, if you could do that too I would take one also :blank:
(http://i.imgur.com/3EKVUHK.jpg)

User: 김재연/메룩스짱

Source: http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/index.php?mid=photo&page=163&document_srl=5346586

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 12 June 2013, 19:40:57

Gold color is in OP

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: tsangan on Wed, 12 June 2013, 19:43:17

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 12 June 2013, 19:40:57

Gold color is in OP

That's a bronzy yellow!

But okay :behindcouch:

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: BimboBB on Thu, 13 June 2013, 02:36:42

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:33:16

Quote from: rindorbrot on Wed, 12 June 2013, 11:26:24
Is the cable hole just a straight hole or is there any kind of retention in there?

Also when will all the new plates and options be available in the form?

They should be an option now.

Nope. Still no options for splitted shift/backspace and also case options and plate options still not separated, so when you want ANSI 150 you cannot choose if winkey or winkeyless case.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Moosecraft on Thu, 13 June 2013, 02:48:29

Awesome chance for something really unique..
If only I had a phantom..

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Wraul on Thu, 13 June 2013, 03:37:04

Quote from: BimboBB on Thu, 13 June 2013, 02:36:42

Nope. Still no options for splitted shift/backspace and also case options and plate options still not separated, so when you want ANSI 150 you cannot choose if winkey or winkeyless case.

This is whats keeping me from placing a order.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: gizzard on Thu, 13 June 2013, 11:46:01

submitted a second order to replace my first

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Thu, 13 June 2013, 12:26:40

Can you add the Gold anodizing to the order form so I can submit my order?

Thanks

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 13 June 2013, 12:44:46

Quote from: gizzard on Thu, 13 June 2013, 11:46:01

submitted a second order to replace my first

Got it - For everyone else please just PM updates to me

Quote from: KuhnTang on Thu, 13 June 2013, 12:26:40

Can you add the Gold anodizing to the order form so I can submit my order?

Thanks

Done

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Thu, 13 June 2013, 14:49:02

Can you please also add the extra layout options? (short shift, split backspace)
And make the top cover a separate choice? (winkey or with blockers)

Then I can submit my order ;)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 13 June 2013, 14:50:45

Quote from: rindorbrot on Thu, 13 June 2013, 14:49:02

Can you please also add the extra layout options? (short shift, split backspace)
And make the top cover a separate choice? (winkey or with blockers)

Then I can submit my order ;)

I need to confirm those options with boost.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: duq on Thu, 13 June 2013, 16:06:36

Quote from: rindorbrot on Thu, 13 June 2013, 14:49:02

Can you please also add the extra layout options? (short shift, split backspace)
And make the top cover a separate choice? (winkey or with blockers)

Then I can submit my order ;)

+1 interest is dependent on the availability of this option.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Thu, 13 June 2013, 16:13:59

I got like 10+ plate designs from JD. WHen I get home I'll give boiler the info and he will update.

Thanks
Bost

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: kaiserreich on Thu, 13 June 2013, 19:29:13

Do you guys have a ballpark time frame on when this will ship?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: gizzard on Thu, 13 June 2013, 20:15:47

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 13 June 2013, 12:44:46

Quote from: gizzard on Thu, 13 June 2013, 11:46:01
submitted a second order to replace my first

Got it - For everyone else please just PM updates to me

Cool beans.. Thanks

Another question... I assume by ANSI125 you mean the Phantom ANSI 125 92key? Will this have cutout space above the arrows for the additional 5 keys?

Thanks
Chris

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: litster on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:27:16

Yes, more Phantoms!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: mtl on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:54:47

Does this case have feet?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Thu, 13 June 2013, 22:06:08

Quote from: gizzard on Thu, 13 June 2013, 20:15:47

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 13 June 2013, 12:44:46
Quote from: gizzard on Thu, 13 June 2013, 11:46:01
submitted a second order to replace my first

Got it - For everyone else please just PM updates to me

Cool beans.. Thanks

Another question... I assume by ANSI125 you mean the Phantom ANSI 125 92key? Will this have cutout space above the arrows for the additional 5 keys?

Thanks
Chris

no, 87key

Quote from: mtl on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:54:47

Does this case have feet?

Yes, 4 rubber feet.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: cgbuen on Thu, 13 June 2013, 22:15:44

Any chance at all of half plates?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Thu, 13 June 2013, 22:22:19

Quote from: cgbuen on Thu, 13 June 2013, 22:15:44

Any chance at all of half plates?

As of now, no.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: mtl on Thu, 13 June 2013, 22:44:58

Quote from: boost on Thu, 13 June 2013, 22:06:08

Quote from: mtl on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:54:47
Does this case have feet?

Yes, 4 rubber feet.

Thanks for the answer.

On the order form, what's the difference between "86 key (Winkey)" and "ANSI 150"? I have an ANSI 1.5 Phantom PCB (order code "PHANSI"), and would not want the Skeldon to have the 1x tabs, so what should I order?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Thu, 13 June 2013, 23:16:21

I just got my phantoms, controllers, and plates in the mail today. If someone wants one of them, I have a (phantom, plate, controller) set that I'll sell off. I decided I only want one.

That being said, All the fuss I put up about Gold anodizing on the plates was for nothing. I ordered Purple today after seeing purple anodizing pic's.

I have to admit, now that I got my phantom/plates, I'm starting to get excited for this again. After my springs got lost in the mail and the prof debacle, I started to regret this whole venture.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Thu, 13 June 2013, 23:19:17

Do you guys have any pics of what the shade of purple you guys selected looks like when it's on metal?

Thanks to everyone making this happen!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 13 June 2013, 23:34:39

Quote from: KuhnTang on Thu, 13 June 2013, 23:19:17

Do you guys have any pics of what the shade of purple you guys selected looks like when it's on metal?

Thanks to everyone making this happen!

Should look exactly like it does in the OP

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: BimboBB on Fri, 14 June 2013, 02:45:22

@boost

do you have a picture of the full finished case (chamfered etc)?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: boost on Fri, 14 June 2013, 06:20:58

Quote from: BimboBB on Fri, 14 June 2013, 02:45:22

@boost

do you have a picture of the full finished case (chamfered etc)?

No pics or the chamfered case. I'm doing the minimum chamfer just to break the sharp edges.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:30:51

Beast,

So those samples are on metal?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:33:29

Quote from: KuhnTang on Fri, 14 June 2013, 10:30:51

Beast,

So those samples are on metal?

Thanks.

Yes, you can't anodize anything but aluminum and samples are always aluminum.

The samples may vary due to the surface finish the anoidizer receives

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Lu_e on Fri, 14 June 2013, 12:15:52

Quote from: KuhnTang on Thu, 13 June 2013, 23:16:21

That being said, All the fuss I put up about Gold anodizing on the plates was for nothing. I ordered Purple today after seeing purple anodizing pic's.
Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=44588.0;attach=25437;image)

Sick 3/8" chain tensioners! Freestyle yo!

4 real, purple anodize is nice though.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Fri, 14 June 2013, 12:20:32

Cool, thanks for the clarification Beast!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:49:11

So what would happen if we could get the MOQ for anodising? Does that mean we just can't get it done it that color?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 14 June 2013, 21:00:57

Quote from: Jupiter on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:49:11

So what would happen if we could get the MOQ for anodising? Does that mean we just can't get it done it that color?

Right. So I suggest everyone switch to black anodizing. :P

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Fri, 14 June 2013, 22:09:52

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 14 June 2013, 21:00:57

Quote from: Jupiter on Fri, 14 June 2013, 20:49:11
So what would happen if we could get the MOQ for anodising? Does that mean we just can't get it done it that color?

Right. So I suggest everyone switch to black anodizing. :P

Black is so boring! But it will have to be my backup in case the fabulous red doesn't go through :(

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Sat, 15 June 2013, 00:41:41

I think if purple doesn't go through I'm just not going to get it anodized.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Sun, 16 June 2013, 07:45:11

Any news on the special plate options?
I want to place my order before the deadline ;)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 16 June 2013, 08:48:33

These are the plate options I sent boost:

ANSI 150 (original design as in OP)
ANSI 150 w/Short Right Shift
ANSI 150 w/Split Backspace
ANSI 150 w/Short Right Shift and Split Backspace

ANSI 125
ANSI 125 w/SRS
ANSI 125 w/SB
ANSI 125 w/SRS & SB

ISO 150
ISO 150 w/SRS
ISO 150 w/SB
ISO 150 w/SRS & SB

ISO 125
ISO 125 w/SRS
ISO 125 w/SB
ISO 125 w/SRS & SB

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sun, 16 June 2013, 08:48:50

Boost and I will straighten it out on Monday.

There will be plenty of time to get orders in.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 17 June 2013, 13:35:59

Form has been updated with all plate options and choice for blockers or no blockers.

I have requested via PM that submitted orders re-submit for clarification.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Mon, 17 June 2013, 14:40:58

ordered!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: KuhnTang on Mon, 17 June 2013, 14:50:19

I resubmitted the form. If purple doesn't go through, I would prefer no anodizing.
Thanks

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: rindorbrot on Mon, 17 June 2013, 15:53:07

I still would like to maybe pick up a secondary plate. Would that be possible?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 17 June 2013, 19:15:51

Resubmitted the form as per PM request :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 19 June 2013, 16:14:05

July 7th is the now official deadline for this GB

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Wed, 19 June 2013, 20:04:52

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 19 June 2013, 16:14:05

July 7th is the now official deadline for this GB

So that puts payment from 8th to the 15th?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 19 June 2013, 21:20:33

Yep

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 19 June 2013, 23:47:17

Quote from: Jupiter on Wed, 19 June 2013, 20:04:52

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 19 June 2013, 16:14:05
July 7th is the now official deadline for this GB

So that puts payment from 8th to the 15th?

Heaps of time to pay up.

If only I could fit a spare Filco into this but alas, no go for this Group Buy. Maybe in the future there might be a provision to slot a Filco into it.

Because i3oiler is running this, you're all lucky to get a fine piece of casing to go with your Phantoms. GLWTGB.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 20 June 2013, 00:04:02

All props on the case go directly to boost!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 20 June 2013, 00:45:55

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 19 June 2013, 16:14:05

July 7th is the now official deadline for this GB

Is there an MOQ for these cases, or is this GB happening regardless of order quantity? I would imaging this case would be pretty expensive if less than 15 were ordered.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Acetrak on Thu, 20 June 2013, 06:54:42

I think MOQ is like 10 or somethibg

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 20 June 2013, 07:54:49

Boost can correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is the only MOQs are the anodized colors.

If the color you selected does not make 5, then at the end you must select a different color, or no anodized.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Thu, 20 June 2013, 07:56:37

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 20 June 2013, 07:54:49

Boost can correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is the only MOQs are the anodized colors.

If the color you selected does not make 5, then at the end you must select a different color, or no anodized.

This is correct^^

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Wed, 26 June 2013, 00:23:21

Less than two weeks to get 3 more Red's. I am staying hopeful :-\

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Wed, 26 June 2013, 07:33:29

One thing I still would like to know:
Can I order two plates to keep my layout options open?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: samwisekoi on Wed, 26 June 2013, 08:53:03

Damn. That came out beautiful!

Can it be had in 92-key? (Open slot between arrows and nav keys.)

- Ron | samwisekoi

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: megaforce on Thu, 27 June 2013, 21:09:57

What a immaculate case.

I don't have the funds for it atm, will TechKeys be carrying any extras when these are finished producing?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 27 June 2013, 21:54:41

Boost/Boiler can confirm, but I'd assume with the cost and so many variations, it will only made to order.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 28 June 2013, 00:05:51

I am not planning on carrying any extras.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:39:10

Just submitted my order for a black winkeyless case. I really wanted to go with purple but since the plate is being anodized gold, the purple and gold reminds me of my college's colors way to much.

I still really want an aluminum case in GH colors, black case and orange plate.

Thanks to Boost and Boiler for making this happen! The case really is most impressive.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: mashby on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:43:34

Quote from: r3dx on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:39:10

Just submitted my order for a black winkeyless case. I really wanted to go with purple but since the plate is being anodized gold, the purple and gold reminds me of my college's colors way to much.

LSU?

Quote from: r3dx on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:39:10

I still really want an aluminum case in GH colors, black case and orange plate.

Yeah, that sounds pretty awesome. Maybe you could get the plate re-anodized?

That color combination would be perfect for the Orange on Charcoal (https://www.originativeco.com/orange-charcoal) key cap set.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rknize on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:52:14

I was planning pretty much the same thing. It's too bad that the plate is gold...I was thinking of just shooting some orange automotive paint on it.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:54:58

Quote from: mashby on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:43:34

LSU?

JMU (http://"http://www.jmu.edu")

Wasn't much of a fan of the color scheme when I was there but it did make me start liking purple, which is by far an underutilized color. :D (That could just be the hipster in me though)

Quote from: mashby on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:43:34

Yeah, that sounds pretty awesome. Maybe you could get the plate re-anodized?

That color combination would be perfect for the Orange on Charcoal (https://www.originativeco.com/orange-charcoal) key cap set.

Thanks for pointing out the Orange on Charcoal set. I really want to get one, but still kind of leery of sherryton at the moment. Maybe in the future once he gets things moving more smoothly.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rknize on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:58:14

Quote from: r3dx on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:54:58

Thanks for pointing out the Orange on Charcoal set. I really want to get one, but still kind of leery of sherryton at the moment. Maybe in the future once he gets things moving more smoothly.

I picked up a set from him and had no issues.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:59:53

Quote from: rindorbrot on Wed, 26 June 2013, 07:33:29

Can I order two plates to keep my layout options open?

I'd still like to know if this was possible?
boost? i3oiler?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Fri, 28 June 2013, 11:02:20

Quote from: rknize on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:58:14

I picked up a set from him and had no issues.

Thanks rknize. That's good to know. Once my wallet fills up again I'll probably try picking up a set or two.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 28 June 2013, 11:12:17

Quote from: rindorbrot on Fri, 28 June 2013, 10:59:53

Quote from: rindorbrot on Wed, 26 June 2013, 07:33:29
Can I order two plates to keep my layout options open?
I'd still like to know if this was possible?
boost? i3oiler?

I suppose we can do this. PM me your updates

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Fri, 28 June 2013, 11:15:38

PMed

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Sun, 07 July 2013, 22:37:35

So orders close now?

And do those who ordered colors that haven't met MOQ need to change colors?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Sun, 07 July 2013, 22:53:48

I have to wait for Boost to chime in, as he is handling the manufacturing.

In the mean time, feel free to continue submitting orders.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Tue, 09 July 2013, 09:01:39

Any word on when invoicing and production will start Boiler and Boost?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 09 July 2013, 09:06:08

I think Boost is on vacation....unfortunately he is the one that is in contact with the manufacturer and can determine if our current order is viable or not.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Tue, 09 July 2013, 09:13:46

Understood. :(

Thank you for the quick update though! I'm just excited to get my Phantom in this case :D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Mon, 15 July 2013, 16:16:48

Any news here? ;)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 15 July 2013, 16:22:01

Boost is off the grid...unfortunately I got nothing till he comes back.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Wed, 17 July 2013, 07:44:00

mybad, got back like 3 days ago...Going to chat with boiler and take it from there. Should have an update later today or tomorrow.

Thanks
Boost

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: gizzard on Wed, 17 July 2013, 18:33:38

WOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Fri, 19 July 2013, 21:32:22

PM'd a reply to you Boost about the color I picked.

I'm happy to pay $45 or less so that means if someone else wishes to get Red it would have a MOQ of 2.

Obviously the more the merrier (and cheaper) so don't let that stop people signing up for the hottest color there is!

RED RED RED!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: gizzard on Tue, 23 July 2013, 01:21:11

Updates?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 23 July 2013, 10:53:43

Invoices to start going out today.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Wed, 24 July 2013, 11:08:53

Invoice received. Will pay it tomorrow after the paycheck came in...

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Thu, 25 July 2013, 05:54:43

Paid!

Is there a timeline for the production? ;)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 25 July 2013, 19:58:36

Quote from: rindorbrot on Thu, 25 July 2013, 05:54:43

Paid!

Is there a timeline for the production? ;)

Ill be paying mine tonight and was JUST going to ask about a timeline.

I was guesstimating around 2 months from when everyone's paid to when people receive them.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 25 July 2013, 20:25:30

I'm hoping sooner than that

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 25 July 2013, 21:10:05

Sounds good. Well hopefully be paying tonight for you (around 8 hours or so) :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 26 July 2013, 08:15:58

4 More to Pay! Sooner we pay, sooner we get manufacturing rolling!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Fri, 26 July 2013, 08:26:56

As of now this is the heaviest and first 100% aluminum phantom case :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Fri, 26 July 2013, 10:18:08

Paid. ;D

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Also Boiler or Boost, do one of you mind mentioning what happened with the color MOQ and confirming that the plate will still be gold.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Sat, 27 July 2013, 01:59:39

Paid!

Can't wait for the only Red hehehe :p

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: metalliqaz on Sat, 27 July 2013, 10:03:05

Sorry I want one but I can't afford this. My newly formed family has too much credit card debt.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: gizzard on Tue, 30 July 2013, 17:40:13

sweet, so looks like we are all paid up!!! Any thoughts on approx ETA? (Just want to know when i should start obsessively checking the mail)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Tue, 30 July 2013, 21:08:28

Last I checked with Boost today, he was working on submitting the order.

I would guess 3-4 weeks manufacturing, 1 week for deliver, couple days to get them packed up and sent out.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 30 July 2013, 21:31:24

So basically half way through September ideally.

Sweeeeeeeet.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Wed, 31 July 2013, 09:05:22

Thanks for the update boiler!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 07 August 2013, 10:16:03

Invoice to CNC shop paid

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Wed, 07 August 2013, 10:24:16

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Wed, 07 August 2013, 10:16:03

Invoice to CNC shop paid

Hyped!!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Wed, 07 August 2013, 11:37:52

Reply from CNC Shop:

"I hope to have the keyboard cases complete and shipped out in 4-6 weeks."

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Fri, 23 August 2013, 23:05:06

Every day I'm just hoping for an update saying that the CNC shop has finished faster than anticipated :p

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Fri, 23 August 2013, 23:18:39

Indeed, this would be great news :D

Especially since I'm still out on switches since TheProf's group buy has gone down the toilet...

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Proc31 on Mon, 26 August 2013, 18:22:36

Is there any chance of the CAD files being released?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Thu, 29 August 2013, 18:21:26

Bases are completed and the tops are on the machine. Should be ready to hit the anodizing shop next week or the following.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/30/ru8yze6a.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/30/7yrujepe.jpg)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Thu, 29 August 2013, 18:37:32

Looking good boost!

I'm really excited to get this think :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 29 August 2013, 21:44:06

Sweet!

I have all my phantom parts sitting there taunting me and I am desperate to put it all together!

How are the plates coming along?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Fri, 30 August 2013, 00:24:03

Nice! I'm excited.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 30 August 2013, 00:26:26

Quote from: Jupiter on Thu, 29 August 2013, 21:44:06

How are the plates coming along?

Plates will be ordered tomorrow (technically today)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Fri, 30 August 2013, 02:11:30

Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 30 August 2013, 00:26:26

Quote from: Jupiter on Thu, 29 August 2013, 21:44:06
How are the plates coming along?

Plates will be ordered tomorrow (technically today)

Awesome!

Thanks for the updates, guy. It's great to see how it all comes along :)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: gizzard on Thu, 12 September 2013, 13:01:39

Any word? Super excited!!!!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 12 September 2013, 16:55:48

Last I heard plates are on their way to me, and the cases are being prepped for anodizing

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 12 September 2013, 18:57:20

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 12 September 2013, 16:55:48

Last I heard plates are on their way to me, and the cases are being prepped for anodizing

So plates are completely done then?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 12 September 2013, 18:59:09

Quote from: Jupiter on Thu, 12 September 2013, 18:57:20

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 12 September 2013, 16:55:48
Last I heard plates are on their way to me, and the cases are being prepped for anodizing

So plates are completely done then?

Plates are done and will be shipped to boost shortly.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 12 September 2013, 19:57:03

Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 12 September 2013, 18:59:09

Quote from: Jupiter on Thu, 12 September 2013, 18:57:20
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 12 September 2013, 16:55:48
Last I heard plates are on their way to me, and the cases are being prepped for anodizing

So plates are completely done then?

Plates are done and will be shipped to boost shortly.

Woohoo! :))

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: germy on Sun, 15 September 2013, 08:51:24

If anyone changed their minds on one of these, I would be on it in a heartbeat. 84 key is highly preferred but I'm flexible.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 16 September 2013, 20:47:51

Quote from: germy on Sun, 15 September 2013, 08:51:24

If anyone changed their minds on one of these, I would be on it in a heartbeat. 84 key is highly preferred but I'm flexible.

I wish you luck, mate! Only 10 bought. I know, personally, I wouldn't ever sell mine. Just too awesome (from what I've seen, anyway :p )

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: germy on Wed, 18 September 2013, 07:56:07

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 16 September 2013, 20:47:51

I wish you luck, mate! Only 10 bought. I know, personally, I wouldn't ever sell mine. Just too awesome (from what I've seen, anyway :p )

Haha, thanks! I know these are fantastic but then GH is full of amazing stuff so if someone changed their mind and wanted to spend on something else, I'd buy it.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Wed, 25 September 2013, 18:21:27

Coming up to the end of September, are there any more updates we could get?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Fri, 27 September 2013, 16:24:35

Any new updates?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 27 September 2013, 16:49:25

I'll try to get a hold of boost - last I heard the plates were shipped and the cases would be done in Oct.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 30 September 2013, 17:24:53

I was hoping to get this before my birthday on the 19th. Can still hope! Hahaha

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 06 October 2013, 13:32:53

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 27 September 2013, 16:49:25

I'll try to get a hold of boost - last I heard the plates were shipped and the cases would be done in Oct.

Were you successful in getting more news?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: i3oilermaker on Mon, 07 October 2013, 16:00:46

I'll shoot a PM to boost...would be nice if he would pop in this thread from time to time!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 07 October 2013, 16:08:21

I hear you!

Keyboarding is all about patience, and I'm not too worried, but getting news updates is almost as addicting as getting tracking updates once it's shipped!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 07 October 2013, 16:36:37

Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 07 October 2013, 16:08:21

I hear you!

Keyboarding is all about patience, and I'm not too worried, but getting news updates is almost as addicting as getting tracking updates once it's shipped!

Haha +1 to that!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Tue, 08 October 2013, 11:05:02

Sorry for my attendance in this thread just been busy with a ton of things. I sent an email to the shop this morning and this was the response.

Quote from: CNCSHOP link=topic= date=1381180101

Anodizer is out about 7 to 10 days right now. I hope to get all the keyboards dropped off Friday or Monday, then will pack and ship them to you(boost) and the other guy(TechKeys) after I get them back.

Obviously, if they get them done sooner, I will get them to you sooner.

I would have had these done in the time projected, but some of the delays held up my end of things too.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Tue, 08 October 2013, 11:28:08

Thanks for the update, boost!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Tue, 08 October 2013, 11:49:37

yes, thanks for the update!
I've sent you a PM last week boost, could you maybe take some minutes and look at it? ;)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Tue, 08 October 2013, 14:30:48

Quote from: rindorbrot on Tue, 08 October 2013, 11:49:37

yes, thanks for the update!
I've sent you a PM last week boost, could you maybe take some minutes and look at it? ;)

Hmm. Will look for it. You should see my inbox 😱

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 08 October 2013, 18:35:07

Quote from: boost on Tue, 08 October 2013, 11:05:02

Sorry for my attendance in this thread just been busy with a ton of things. I sent an email to the shop this morning and this was the response.

Quote from: CNCSHOP link=topic= date=1381180101
Anodizer is out about 7 to 10 days right now. I hope to get all the keyboards dropped off Friday or Monday, then will pack and ship them to you(boost) and the other guy(TechKeys) after I get them back.

Obviously, if they get them done sooner, I will get them to you sooner.

I would have had these done in the time projected, but some of the delays held up my end of things too.

So just so I understand, the anodyzer is busy for the next 7-10 days and will start on this afterwords? or will the cases be ready about 7-10 days out (from now) ?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 08 October 2013, 19:01:09

Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 08 October 2013, 18:35:07

Quote from: boost on Tue, 08 October 2013, 11:05:02
Sorry for my attendance in this thread just been busy with a ton of things. I sent an email to the shop this morning and this was the response.

Quote from: CNCSHOP link=topic= date=1381180101
Anodizer is out about 7 to 10 days right now. I hope to get all the keyboards dropped off Friday or Monday, then will pack and ship them to you(boost) and the other guy(TechKeys) after I get them back.

Obviously, if they get them done sooner, I will get them to you sooner.

I would have had these done in the time projected, but some of the delays held up my end of things too.

So just so I understand, the anodyzer is busy for the next 7-10 days and will start on this afterwords? or will the cases be ready about 7-10 days out (from now) ?

I think he meant that its 7-10 days behind schedule, so they're still needing to anodise some or all of the cases but they will be shipped soon.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Wed, 09 October 2013, 07:56:49

Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 08 October 2013, 18:35:07

Quote from: boost on Tue, 08 October 2013, 11:05:02
Sorry for my attendance in this thread just been busy with a ton of things. I sent an email to the shop this morning and this was the response.

Quote from: CNCSHOP link=topic= date=1381180101
Anodizer is out about 7 to 10 days right now. I hope to get all the keyboards dropped off Friday or Monday, then will pack and ship them to you(boost) and the other guy(TechKeys) after I get them back.

Obviously, if they get them done sooner, I will get them to you sooner.

I would have had these done in the time projected, but some of the delays held up my end of things too.

So just so I understand, the anodyzer is busy for the next 7-10 days and will start on this afterwords? or will the cases be ready about 7-10 days out (from now) ?

should be finished from the anodize shop in the next 7-10

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Wed, 16 October 2013, 10:35:19

Just got word that the cases are at the anodize shop :D and latest ship date to techkeys will be next week.

Can't wait for this and I am really sorry for the delays.

Thanks
Boost

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Wed, 16 October 2013, 16:49:27

That's awesome news, boost! This case looks amazing so I'm sure it worth it :thumb:

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Wed, 23 October 2013, 11:32:23

Cases will be out of the anodize shop today or tomorrow :D...Shipping to Teck Keys after!

Thanks
Boost

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Wed, 23 October 2013, 11:35:49

hooray! I still hope for a nice christmas gift from the mailman then (or the customs office probably... :()

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:30:54

Change of plans, I will be shipping these out. :D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Wed, 23 October 2013, 18:54:41

Quote from: boost on Wed, 23 October 2013, 11:32:23

Cases will be out of the anodize shop today or tomorrow :D...Shipping to Teck Keys after!

Thanks
Boost

Awesome news, thanks for the update!

Quote from: boost on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:30:54

Change of plans, I will be shipping these out. :D

So what does this mean? Do they have to ship from TechKeys to you now? Then you will ship them out?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Thu, 24 October 2013, 08:39:08

Quote from: Jupiter on Wed, 23 October 2013, 18:54:41

Quote from: boost on Wed, 23 October 2013, 11:32:23
Cases will be out of the anodize shop today or tomorrow :D...Shipping to Teck Keys after!

Thanks
Boost

Awesome news, thanks for the update!

Quote from: boost on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:30:54
Change of plans, I will be shipping these out. :D

So what does this mean? Do they have to ship from TechKeys to you now? Then you will ship them out?

nope, these will come directly from the CNC shop to me.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 24 October 2013, 16:20:44

Quote from: boost on Thu, 24 October 2013, 08:39:08

Quote from: Jupiter on Wed, 23 October 2013, 18:54:41
Quote from: boost on Wed, 23 October 2013, 11:32:23
Cases will be out of the anodize shop today or tomorrow :D...Shipping to Teck Keys after!

Thanks
Boost

Awesome news, thanks for the update!

Quote from: boost on Wed, 23 October 2013, 13:30:54
Change of plans, I will be shipping these out. :D

So what does this mean? Do they have to ship from TechKeys to you now? Then you will ship them out?

nope, these will come directly from the CNC shop to me.

Sounds cool to me. I was initially worried I'd get this around exam time and would be building it instead of studying. Thank god my last exam was yesterday haha :p

So how long do you anticipate to ship them once you've got them?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Tue, 29 October 2013, 20:58:00

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/30/ne8apu7e.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/30/ja8eny5a.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/30/qequ6epa.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/30/umuqubyn.jpg)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 29 October 2013, 21:02:49

Quote from: boost on Tue, 29 October 2013, 20:58:00

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Do. Not. Regret. Anything. Wow they look AMAZING.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: r3dx on Wed, 30 October 2013, 08:47:25

Amazing! I can't wait to get this in my hands! :D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: rindorbrot on Wed, 30 October 2013, 13:57:48

Great news boost!
So, can you measure the cable length for me now? ;)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 04 November 2013, 23:38:31

So when will these be shipping to us? Too damn excited! My PCB is waiting...

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 11 November 2013, 03:50:23

Any updates? ;D

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Tue, 12 November 2013, 19:43:35

Got the cases in today with will check/sort and snap pics tomorrow. Still got some work to finish.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 12 November 2013, 20:01:38

Just saw the latest photos--the blue + gold is great: the royal colors.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 13 November 2013, 11:59:20

Quote from: boost on Tue, 12 November 2013, 19:43:35

Got the cases in today with will check/sort and snap pics tomorrow. Still got some work to finish.

I'm so excited! I almost cannot wait!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Moosecraft on Wed, 13 November 2013, 13:17:27

This case is awesome :thumb:

Wish I would have bought one

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Wed, 13 November 2013, 15:45:02

Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 12 November 2013, 20:01:38

Just saw the latest photos--the blue + gold is great: the royal colors.

Red and gold is where it's at ;)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 04:40:04

Can't wait to see these pics. Originally wanted black but I thought red would be much nicer and go with my Klaxon set. Hoping I made the right choice!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 04:40:33

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 04:40:04

Can't wait to see those pics! Originally wanted black but I thought red would be much nicer and go with my Klaxon set. Hoping I made the right choice!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Mon, 18 November 2013, 07:40:16

Will pull them out the box tonight and post pics...Been swamped with work as I need to move the servers to another location. -_-

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 15:05:47

Quote from: boost on Mon, 18 November 2013, 07:40:16

Will pull them out the box tonight and post pics...Been swamped with work as I need to move the servers to another location. -_-

Ahh awesome. Hope you get a chance for some relaxation time. I know I've been hectic with work lately and unless I get some gaming in or catch up on my tv shows stress is a major killer :mad:

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 18 November 2013, 15:14:23

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 15:05:47

Quote from: boost on Mon, 18 November 2013, 07:40:16
Will pull them out the box tonight and post pics...Been swamped with work as I need to move the servers to another location. -_-

Ahh awesome. Hope you get a chance for some relaxation time. I know I've been hectic with work lately and unless I get some gaming in or catch up on my tv shows stress is a major killer :mad:

Same here. I'm 5 days into working 8 days in a row, and we are doing inventory, and my test install of radius isn't wanting to connect to anything but localhost. It's been terrible, so I share your pain.

Anyway, Boost, hopefully you'll get some downtime soon to relax.

Title: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: boost on Mon, 18 November 2013, 20:58:59

ATTENTION!!!!

I made a mistake and ordered the wrong screws and will order the new ones. They should be here by the end of week. Sorry for this, really sorry for this.

thanks

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/yrezu6ud.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/a9agy3yj.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/yzu9ahar.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/e6aga4uq.jpg)

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Taking Orders until 7/7]
Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 21:53:44

Quote from: boost on Mon, 18 November 2013, 20:58:59

ATTENTION!!!!

I made a mistake and ordered the wrong screws and will order the new ones. They should be here by the end of week. Sorry for this, really sorry for this.

thanks

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/yrezu6ud.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/a9agy3yj.jpg)

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What screws exactly were they? Just curious is all.

Also is that text lasered on to the back of the cases or over the image? I can't tell hahaha :p

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!]
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 18 November 2013, 21:57:13

I like the red and gold.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!]
Post by: boost on Tue, 19 November 2013, 08:05:37

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 21:53:44

Quote from: boost on Mon, 18 November 2013, 20:58:59
ATTENTION!!!!

I made a mistake and ordered the wrong screws and will order the new ones. They should be here by the end of week. Sorry for this, really sorry for this.

thanks

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/yrezu6ud.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/a9agy3yj.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/yzu9ahar.jpg)

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What screws exactly were they? Just curious is all.

Also is that text lasered on to the back of the cases or over the image? I can't tell hahaha :p

It was lasered.

4-40 socket head screws. 7/16

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!]
Post by: rindorbrot on Tue, 19 November 2013, 08:18:27

Is that lasered text on all cases?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!]
Post by: boost on Tue, 19 November 2013, 08:41:31

Quote from: rindorbrot on Tue, 19 November 2013, 08:18:27

Is that lasered text on all cases?

no, just the proto and 1 other.

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!]
Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 19 November 2013, 13:09:27

I didn't think red was an option, but even the black is hawt!

Thanks very much for the pictures booost!

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!]
Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 19 November 2013, 14:40:56

Quote from: boost on Tue, 19 November 2013, 08:05:37

Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 21:53:44
Quote from: boost on Mon, 18 November 2013, 20:58:59
ATTENTION!!!!

I made a mistake and ordered the wrong screws and will order the new ones. They should be here by the end of week. Sorry for this, really sorry for this.

thanks

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/yrezu6ud.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/a9agy3yj.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/yzu9ahar.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/e6aga4uq.jpg)

What screws exactly were they? Just curious is all.

Also is that text lasered on to the back of the cases or over the image? I can't tell hahaha :p

It was lasered.

4-40 socket head screws. 7/16

Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 19 November 2013, 13:09:27

I didn't think red was an option, but even the black is hawt!

Thanks very much for the pictures booost!

Red wasn't really an option but I ended up paying the full cost for red as I was the only one wanting it.

And yeah, thanks very much for the photos boost! I'm guessing that you chucked an extra case in with the red batch and that ones (the back with the lasered text) is yours?

Title: Re: Skeldon Phantom Case GB [Getting ready to ship TO YOU!]
Post by: meiosis on Tue, 19 November 2013, 15:04:10

Quote from: Jupiter on Tue, 19 November 2013, 14:40:56

Quote from: boost on Tue, 19 November 2013, 08:05:37
Quote from: Jupiter on Mon, 18 November 2013, 21:53:44
Quote from: boost on Mon, 18 November 2013, 20:58:59
ATTENTION!!!!

I made a mistake and ordered the wrong screws and will order the new ones. They should be here by the end of week. Sorry for this, really sorry for this.

thanks

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What screws exactly were they? Just curious is all.

Also is that text lasered on to the back of the cases or over the image? I can't tell hahaha :p

It was lasered.

4-40 socket head screws. 7/16

Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 19 November 2013, 13:09:27
I didn't think red was an option, but even the black is hawt!

Thanks very much for the pictures booost!

Red wasn't really an option but I ended up paying the full cost for red as I was the only one wanting it.

And yeah, thanks very much for the photos boost! I'm guessing that you chucked an extra case in with the red batch and that ones (the back with the lasered text) is yours?

It's on all of them.

^{^{^{(just kidding I don't know)}}}

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Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 19 November 2013, 21:21:20

Haha sorry for all these questions. Must sound like I'm interrogating you :-\

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Post by: boost on Wed, 20 November 2013, 08:28:24

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Quote from: boost on Tue, 19 November 2013, 08:05:37
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ATTENTION!!!!

I made a mistake and ordered the wrong screws and will order the new ones. They should be here by the end of week. Sorry for this, really sorry for this.

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What screws exactly were they? Just curious is all.

Also is that text lasered on to the back of the cases or over the image? I can't tell hahaha :p

It was lasered.

4-40 socket head screws. 7/16

Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 19 November 2013, 13:09:27
I didn't think red was an option, but even the black is hawt!

Thanks very much for the pictures booost!

Red wasn't really an option but I ended up paying the full cost for red as I was the only one wanting it.

And yeah, thanks very much for the photos boost! I'm guessing that you chucked an extra case in with the red batch and that ones (the back with the lasered text) is yours?

Your case and the prototype was red. Didn't know he was going to anodize it red and I told him to anodize the proto in any color...

IMO the raw sanded one is the best looking case.

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Post by: Jupiter on Wed, 20 November 2013, 16:43:37

That's all cool, boost! You got lucky as red is the best IMO :p

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Post by: boost on Fri, 22 November 2013, 21:24:23

Lol. IMO the raw finish is the best!

The screws are in and just did a test firmest on the proto and it's perfect. Going to start boxing this weekend and ship out on Monday. !

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Post by: Jupiter on Sat, 23 November 2013, 01:00:48

Quote from: boost on Fri, 22 November 2013, 21:24:23

Lol. IMO the raw finish is the best!

The screws are in and just did a test firmest on the proto and it's perfect. Going to start boxing this weekend and ship out on Monday. !

Excellent and welcome news! Thanks for the update, boost!

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Post by: rindorbrot on Mon, 25 November 2013, 18:36:23

So are these on their ways now? ;)
I'd love to be able to build my Phantom until Christmas.

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Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 26 November 2013, 16:43:45

Quote from: rindorbrot on Mon, 25 November 2013, 18:36:23

So are these on their ways now? ;)
I'd love to be able to build my Phantom until Christmas.

I sure hope so! The wait is killing me, especially with all the other parts sitting on my desk just staring at me hahaha

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Post by: Jupiter on Wed, 27 November 2013, 19:28:08

Also boost, will we be able to get tracking numbers by any chance?

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Post by: dorkvader on Wed, 27 November 2013, 23:34:00

Since we both live on the same coast, I imagine I'll have mine pretty quick once they're shipped.

Edit: Just got shipping notification! I hope to see this sometime next week.

So excited.

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Post by: Jupiter on Sat, 30 November 2013, 00:29:06

Yep just got mine too! Can't wait, thanks for everything boost!

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Post by: boost on Mon, 02 December 2013, 09:33:06

Sorry I was MIA the last few days, all but 2 orders went out as I'm waiting for more screws.

Bim and wraul, your order will go out this week.

Thanks

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Post by: dorkvader on Mon, 02 December 2013, 10:25:01

Mine is "out for delivery" ! Maybe I'll bike home and pick it up at lunch.

edit: picked it up from my old address. this case is beautiful. Puts my KMAC to shame. Pictures to come when I get home.

edit: took it apart: it's excellent. Teensy channel is great. overall beautiful.

I am, however, missing a rubber foot. What model is it so I can order a spare?

edit: typing on it now. I went with 62g whites and a stock white for the spacebar (needs to be heavy to hold up the titanium spacebar I put on it. Of all my kb's this deserves it the most. It's excellent!

I have all cherry stabs except for spacebar where I went costar 'cause I have exactly zero cherry stabilizer wires that length.

Some things to note:
screws are non-metric. Closest for case is 2.5mm hex (little big) and closest for internal is T10 (little small) I'll likely replace these with metric ones eventually.
Case comes to a nice point (angle). I really love the back side of the keyboard. You'll know when you see it. This is begging for cherry profile.

You will have to use in'switch LEDs for capslock and scrolllock. I don't have either installed and don't need 'em!

The only real "gripe" I have is to keep the case bolts the same size, the rear ones have really deep holes and I couldn't get them to work well with my screwdriver. I had to pull an allen wrench set out of my bike bag to get them in/out. still, it looks excellent.

The machining is really really good on this. Made in the USA and very high quality! OTD wishes they had this.

The top plate is very thin and light, wasn't really expecting that.

The teensy cutout channel in the inside of the bottom case and the cablerouting are both really good.

Things I need to fix on mine:
one keyswitch (4) isn't fully seated, need to hit it with the iron real quick.
gotta come up with a worthy keymap (hint: dvorak/qwerty)
need to find a fourth bumpon and install those
Put cherry keycaps on it instead of tai-hao

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Post by: Jupiter on Tue, 03 December 2013, 00:38:33

Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 02 December 2013, 10:25:01

Mine is "out for delivery" ! Maybe I'll bike home and pick it up at lunch.

edit: picked it up from my old address. this case is beautiful. Puts my KMAC to shame. Pictures to come when I get home.

edit: took it apart: it's excellent. Teensy channel is great. overall beautiful.

I am, however, missing a rubber foot. What model is it so I can order a spare?

edit: typing on it now. I went with 62g whites and a stock white for the spacebar (needs to be heavy to hold up the titanium spacebar I put on it. Of all my kb's this deserves it the most. It's excellent!

I have all cherry stabs except for spacebar where I went costar 'cause I have exactly zero cherry stabilizer wires that length.

Some things to note:
screws are non-metric. Closest for case is 2.5mm hex (little big) and closest for internal is T10 (little small) I'll likely replace these with metric ones eventually.
Case comes to a nice point (angle). I really love the back side of the keyboard. You'll know when you see it. This is begging for cherry profile.

You will have to use in'switch LEDs for capslock and scrolllock. I don't have either installed and don't need 'em!

The only real "gripe" I have is to keep the case bolts the same size, the rear ones have really deep holes and I couldn't get them to work well with my screwdriver. I had to pull an allen wrench set out of my bike bag to get them in/out. still, it looks excellent.

The machining is really really good on this. Made in the USA and very high quality! OTD wishes they had this.

The top plate is very thin and light, wasn't really expecting that.

The teensy cutout channel in the inside of the bottom case and the cablerouting are both really good.

Things I need to fix on mine:
one keyswitch (4) isn't fully seated, need to hit it with the iron real quick.
gotta come up with a worthy keymap (hint: dvorak/qwerty)
need to find a fourth bumpon and install those
Put cherry keycaps on it instead of tai-hao

That's excellent news, dorkvader! I am eagerly waiting for mine to come to me here in Melbourne, Australia (I say eagerly as the 2 weeks I'm expecting to wait is going to kill me haha).

Do you think we could some pics?

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Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 03 December 2013, 01:08:30

Yeah, I took some. I'll upload tomorrow.

Will possibly take this to work tomorrow and take sidewalk pictures in the light.

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Post by: boost on Tue, 03 December 2013, 07:57:40

Thanks for the feedback DV!. I'll send you out another set of rubber feet this week(this means someone else got an extra one :P).

I'll get the size needed to remove the screws when I get home. Those are SAE(standard) screws and the thread is 4-40.

also, did you need to add some type of padding under your PCB?

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Post by: BimboBB on Tue, 03 December 2013, 14:51:00

Quote from: boost on Mon, 02 December 2013, 09:33:06

Sorry I was MIA the last few days, all but 2 orders went out as I'm waiting for more screws.

Bim and wraul, your order will go out this week.

Thanks

\o/

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Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 03 December 2013, 18:00:46

Quote from: boost on Tue, 03 December 2013, 07:57:40

also, did you need to add some type of padding under your PCB?

Well, I will be doing this most likely, but I have a ton of high quality wool felt left over from a failed model F mat replacement experiment, so I plan to use that.

Pictures!
album: http://imgur.com/a/kHUEf
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That bottom case = extremely nice

(http://i.imgur.com/HPx5lIbh.jpg)
bumpon goes here. More nice machining! You can also see a screw

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inside of the top case. It's thinner than the KMAC, and I love it.

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Case bits. You can see the bumpons beneath the plate.

(http://i.imgur.com/MQOXpj2h.jpg)
All soldered up and ready for keycaps!

I'll put some keycap / plate shots up when I replace the tai-hao with cherry :p

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Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 03 December 2013, 18:02:26

Quote from: dorkvader on Tue, 03 December 2013, 18:00:46

Quote from: boost on Tue, 03 December 2013, 07:57:40
also, did you need to add some type of padding under your PCB?
Well, I will be doing this most likely, but I have a ton of high quality wool felt left over from a failed model F mat replacement experiment, so I plan to use that.

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I'll put some keycap / plate shots up when I replace the tai-hao with cherry :p

MX whites, yeh?

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Post by: dorkvader on Tue, 03 December 2013, 18:59:07

Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 02 December 2013, 10:25:01

typing on it now. I went with 62g whites and a stock white for the spacebar (needs to be heavy to hold up the titanium spacebar I put on it. Of all my kb's this deserves it the most. It's excellent!

Quote from: TacticalStache on Tue, 03 December 2013, 18:02:26

MX whites, yeh?

all in the mini review, above.

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Post by: Wraul on Wed, 04 December 2013, 13:57:09

Quote from: boost on Mon, 02 December 2013, 09:33:06

Sorry I was MIA the last few days, all but 2 orders went out as I'm waiting for more screws.

Bim and wraul, your order will go out this week.

Thanks

That is great news :D

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Post by: gizzard on Fri, 06 December 2013, 00:21:05

FYI, i received mine.. Amazing work.. Out of 3 GB's for my phantom, this is the only one that delivered.. and it made up for all the losses.

Thanks Guys!

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Post by: r3dx on Fri, 06 December 2013, 08:37:52

I also got mine earlier this week, but picked it up yesterday from my parents.

I'll try and take some pictures tonight. Overall I'm very impressed. Great job boost!

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Post by: rindorbrot on Fri, 06 December 2013, 13:53:35

I am (im)patiently waiting for a letter from the customs, that my case has arrived.
But great for everyone who has already got their case.
Please post some more cool pictures!

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Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 06 December 2013, 13:57:05

I want to see that blue case up close! Blue + gold is so very nice on this case. Whoever ordered it better post some pretty assembly photos!

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Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 06 December 2013, 13:59:38

I'll try to take a pic of mine tonight.

I have a few nitpicks for a $300 case, but all and all super awesome job boost.

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Post by: dorkvader on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:22:54

Quote from: rindorbrot on Fri, 06 December 2013, 13:53:35

Please post some more cool pictures!

Recommend me a good image host and I will. I'm out of space on my imgur. I took lots more pictures.

Has anyone else built theirs? I've typed and gamed on it. White light switches are fantastic and sound great in the case.

It's very hard to pick up without the feet on it, as it wants to "stick" on the table from air friction. Cymbals have the same issue.

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Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:26:20

Quote from: dorkvader on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:22:54

Quote from: rindorbrot on Fri, 06 December 2013, 13:53:35
Please post some more cool pictures!
Recommend me a good image host and I will. I'm out of space on my imgur. I took lots more pictures.

Has anyone else built theirs? I've typed and gamed on it. White light switches are fantastic and sound great in the case.

It's very hard to pick up without the feet on it, as it wants to "stick" on the table from air friction. Cymbals have the same issue.

Flickr. Pretty much unlimited space now. Used to have a cap on visible photos for free accounts, but not anymore. Just don't link with their official links: use the actual URL html links with {img} {/img}. Then it uploads to this site properly for zooming in.

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Post by: boost on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:28:54

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 06 December 2013, 13:59:38

I'll try to take a pic of mine tonight.

I have a few nitpicks for a $300 case, but all and all super awesome job boost.

Do tell, I like to hear feedback good and bad.

Thanks

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Post by: i3oilermaker on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:48:10

Quote from: boost on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:28:54

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 06 December 2013, 13:59:38
I'll try to take a pic of mine tonight.

I have a few nitpicks for a $300 case, but all and all super awesome job boost.

Do tell, I like to hear feedback good and bad.

Thanks

Hard to describe without pictures, but in a nutshell my nitpicks are the cutouts of the upper half have some imperfections in the corners, the case doesn't feel totally sandblasted smooth, and I thought there would be more beveling on the edges, they are pretty sharp!

Everything else about it is just stunning.

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Post by: boost on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:52:18

Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:48:10

Quote from: boost on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:28:54
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Fri, 06 December 2013, 13:59:38
I'll try to take a pic of mine tonight.

I have a few nitpicks for a $300 case, but all and all super awesome job boost.

Do tell, I like to hear feedback good and bad.

Thanks

Hard to describe without pictures, but in a nutshell my nitpicks are the cutouts of the upper half have some imperfections in the corners, the case doesn't feel totally sandblasted smooth, and I thought there would be more beveling on the edges, they are pretty sharp!

Everything else about it is just stunning.

Gottcha, The case wasn't sand blasted but was straight line sanded. Could have went a little wider with the corners. Thanks for the input!.

STill need to assemble mine, just been sitting here.

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Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 06 December 2013, 14:55:20

I actually think it looks amazing with those sharp angles and the noticeable sanding grooves--very industrial and very "heavy brick of metal".

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Post by: r3dx on Fri, 06 December 2013, 16:14:09

I actually was surprised by the finish for this case because the material still felt so raw when I first pulled it out. It's kind of hard to describe but it makes it unique.

I like the feel of the raw-ish aluminum. It feels a lot different from the finish on my LZ-GH, which feels a lot more refined due to it probably being sandblasted and then hard anodized.

I'm still debating whether or not I want to put my Nixdorf switches on it or just order some clears from mechanicalkeyboards. Since TP has been MIA, I'm still lacking in a bunch of parts....

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Post by: boost on Sun, 08 December 2013, 15:25:02

Nixdof?

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Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 08 December 2013, 17:49:40

Quote from: boost on Sun, 08 December 2013, 15:25:02

Nixdof?

The cherry switches with clear housing tops.

I was considering putting clear housing tops in this, but decided to save it for a backlit keyboard.

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Post by: rindorbrot on Mon, 09 December 2013, 14:28:24

Mine came today!
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Post by: Jupiter on Mon, 09 December 2013, 15:57:09

Looking good, rindorbot!

I just got an email update saying mine was at my local post office and should be delivered any minute now!

Excited ^-^

EDIT:

And just as I expected it arrived. My god this thing is amazing. Better than I hoped for and I had hoped for a lot!

Thanks for running this buy, boost, boiler, and anyone else who contributed. This case is a work of art. Simply perfect. Now to get building!

EDIT2:

So started building it and I just realised that I've been sent a plate with 7x space bar and not 6.25x

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Post by: BimboBB on Tue, 17 December 2013, 18:11:41

Are there any news regarding the two delayed cases?

thx

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Post by: gizzard on Fri, 20 December 2013, 14:54:56

Loving my case.. except the stabilizer holes on the plates are a big small.. pinching my costair staibliers and making them useless.. will have to figure out how to grind the slots bigger while the thing is built...