Thats pretty cool although maybe it should be renamed RFH-60 (...Really ****ing Heavy) and I have the perfect keycaps for that; if you ever put this into production I'll send you one!:)) Yes, I imagine it would be really ****ing heavy!
I really dislike Winkeyless layouts. I'd rather see like those metal blockers in the board rather than ones built into the case. But I think the design is very clever. Just as clever as the TEK-80 cutout and weight.Doesn't have to be winkey. I just designed it like that because I love winkey so, so much. Thanks though and also thank you for the proper term. I knew 'insanely complex 3d armed CNC machine' didn't sound quite right :))
And what you're thinking of is probably a 6 axis CNC mill.
Those blockers remind me of Model Ms.Thats because they both are winkeyless?
Those blockers remind me of Model Ms.They are there to allow people to use a full keycap set from old Cherry keyboards. These keyboards often didn't have windows keys and instead had blockers (just like some Model Ms)
that's gorgeous Photek,Gotta go with standoffs for a tray anyway.
I like the tray concept LZ style, and also the brass bottom.
standoffs are not uber sexy but they will give an unmatchable solid feel (that's what I noticed switching from LZ boards to awesome poker)
I will keep an eye on this even though I'm not sure I will be in the market for another tkl case.
and also good job on mastering CAD software in no time!
PS: any price range?
I still think that brass isn't used much because of the galvanic corrosion issue. Take a look at this (http://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Article%20-%20Corrosion.pdf). Unless you passivate everything you have, there could be issues. I've always wondered how the 456 and 356 avoids this problem.Thanks for posting that. I'll have to look into it.
I always thought that the anodizing would help but if that's true, then why don't we see more brass designs? As you've pointed out to me, the material cost isn't too bad and I think it's fairly easy to machine. There must be a reason.In fact I think brass is the most easy metal to machine. Its properties are also very good for threads and other things. I think people don't use it because, well, it's unnecessary in most cases (pun not intended) and it adds costs. Only a few people are willing to pay more for it. Of course in this design it makes sense since a second piece is needed.
I'll ask around my workplace on Monday. Someone might know.
what are the dimensions of the top piece? if i can fit it on my build plate i can build em (but upside down lol)305.5x115mm, about 40mm at the highest point.
I ninja edited my last post on the anodization issue Photekq. Let me know what you think.I'm familiar with hard anodisation and from the few quotes I've got the price difference is small. However, I think it's used mainly for dark colours. Especially black. Not sure about reds, blues, greys etc.
I ninja edited my last post on the anodization issue Photekq. Let me know what you think.I'm familiar with hard anodisation and from the few quotes I've got the price difference is small. However, I think it's used mainly for dark colours. Especially black. Not sure about reds, blues, greys etc.
Another awesome work man!Of course man! Just waiting for PCB finalisation before I finalise the OS designs :) and thanks.
Save something for our open source project ok?
:D
length is a little too long.. can you split it into two halves that fasten? i can do 250mm L at a timeI could but at the moment the design isn't finished or ready for use. Just the aesthetics atm.
every other dimension is a-ok
Ok, let me ask around. I'm glad you've asked for quotes though because I don't really deal with any quotes ever. I just know processes and other stuff. And I really don't know material coatings/treatments as well as I want to and I'm more interested in solving the corrosion issue than colors.Yeah, corrosion is ofc the most important issue. I'll wait and see what you hear.
sweet! i can print that top then. don't worry a bit about the internal ledge. it's ezpz for an extruderI'll try and remember to send you the file once I've actually got it in a functional state. No idea when that'll be.. whenever TEK-80 is done and when komar has finalised GH60 I guess.
Np at all - just teasing you.Another awesome work man!Of course man! Just waiting for PCB finalisation before I finalise the OS designs :) and thanks.
Save something for our open source project ok?
:D
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