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Title: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: admiralvorian on Mon, 24 March 2014, 15:47:16
Hey guys,

I really like the look of the corsair k90 or the flashget g600 and I think a case like that would look great on a poker2 with dsa caps. I've seen a couple acrylic cases like that around (though I can't remember where) and no metal ones.

Have you seen any cases or complete keyboards like this? What's your opinion the plate and top of the case being the same piece?
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 24 March 2014, 15:48:41
GON's keyboards are like that: the top of the keyboard is also the plate:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=148.0
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 24 March 2014, 15:49:11
The Epsilon custom keyboard has this setup. My case is cut from two sheets of stainless steel. I really like how it looks. It's super minimalist.
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: Lastpilot on Mon, 24 March 2014, 15:49:28
GON (http://geekhack.org/index.php?board=148.0) probably makes the most expensive exposed-plate style boards around.

At first I really liked the idea of it, but I've since gotten tired of all the light bleed from the LED's. I think a contained board with LED's looks nicer with more evenly lit lines along the edges of the case.
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 24 March 2014, 15:51:26
(http://i.imgur.com/bkaTsV3.jpg)
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: naasfu on Mon, 24 March 2014, 15:52:33
You can also look into low profile cases, where the plate is still a separate piece, but it is pretty flush with the case and still gives you that exposed key look.  Much cheaper than getting a GON, although not nearly as pretty. :)

MK.com has some Tex cases in stock:
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=search_list&s[search]=60%25+case+tex&s[title]=Y&s[short_desc]=Y&s[full_desc]=Y&s[sku]=Y&s[match]=all&s[cid]=0

Example pics:
http://imgur.com/a/KfF2K
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: aref on Mon, 24 March 2014, 18:14:18
The low-profile cases are really nice. Does anyone make one for a CMQFR that
would expose more of the keyboard and at the same time cover the controller?
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: 1pq on Mon, 24 March 2014, 18:33:25
Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 24 March 2014, 15:51:26
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/bkaTsV3.jpg)


:thumb:
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: alosec on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:24:43
Just checked out Gon's site, holy moly this is beautiful

(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/39-thickbox_default/gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.jpg)
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: aref on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:54:45
Quote from: alosec on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:24:43
Just checked out Gon's site, holy moly this is beautiful

Show Image
(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/39-thickbox_default/gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.jpg)


Gon has some incredible low-profile keyboards. His NS87 housing is compelling; and my 87-key would love one of Gon's housings.
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:55:36
That looks extremely flimsy
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 24 March 2014, 20:12:58
Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:55:36
That looks extremely flimsy

I did an early 40% prototype like this from stainless steel, and I can assure you it's most definitely NOT flimsy.
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: 1pq on Mon, 24 March 2014, 20:36:57
Quote from: SSKGuy on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:54:45
Quote from: alosec on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:24:43
Just checked out Gon's site, holy moly this is beautiful

Show Image
(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/39-thickbox_default/gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.jpg)


Gon has some incredible low-profile keyboards. His NS87 housing is compelling; and my 87-key would love one of Gon's housings.

You know a QFR won't fit one of GON's housings because of its controller, right?
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: aref on Mon, 24 March 2014, 20:52:16
Quote from: 1pq on Mon, 24 March 2014, 20:36:57
Quote from: SSKGuy on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:54:45
Quote from: alosec on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:24:43
Just checked out Gon's site, holy moly this is beautiful

Show Image
(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/39-thickbox_default/gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.jpg)


Gon has some incredible low-profile keyboards. His NS87 housing is compelling; and my 87-key would love one of Gon's housings.

You know a QFR won't fit one of GON's housings because of its controller, right?

I took another look at the housing after I posted the response and wondered if the controller would fit. Thanks for the information. It's pretty much an aesthetic thing; and for now the stock housing with the dampening is quite good. Thanks for the information--I appreciate it.
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: admiralvorian on Tue, 25 March 2014, 10:36:20
good lordy lord gon's work look amazing. now i understand what 'korean custom' means. anyway, the tex route is probably where i'll go for this board.

thanks for the infos everyone
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: stancato9 on Tue, 25 March 2014, 10:37:16
Why don't you get in on Pexon's group buy. It's a $60 low profile case!
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: admiralvorian on Tue, 25 March 2014, 12:47:11
thanks for the tip - the GB was officially closed but I hit-up pexon and got in!
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: kinruan on Tue, 25 March 2014, 13:49:47
i guess then you will need some colorful switch sticks and covers :P
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: Hyde on Tue, 25 March 2014, 14:06:53
I have some picture example here:  http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35152.msg1265513#msg1265513

This is with the Tex case as people have mentioned, most are out of stock but I think Tex will make more at end of April.

You can contact justin.wu for more info, otherwise this is where you'd get them:  http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?m=31&c=&l=product_list&sortby=price:asc
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: samwisekoi on Tue, 25 March 2014, 14:54:11
Quote from: alosec on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:24:43
Just checked out Gon's site, holy moly this is beautiful

Show Image
(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/39-thickbox_default/gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.jpg)


Hmmm.  Looks familiar...

(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=35152.0;attach=21416;image)
Poker Plate by samwisekoi.  May 2013

My original post:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35152.msg883539#msg883539

Beast made a bunch of these using my CAD files.

 - Ron | samwisekoi
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 25 March 2014, 16:16:47
Quote from: samwisekoi on Tue, 25 March 2014, 14:54:11
Quote from: alosec on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:24:43
Just checked out Gon's site, holy moly this is beautiful

Show Image
(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/39-thickbox_default/gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.jpg)


Hmmm.  Looks familiar...

Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=35152.0;attach=21416;image)

Poker Plate by samwisekoi.  May 2013

My original post:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35152.msg883539#msg883539

Beast made a bunch of these using my CAD files.

 - Ron | samwisekoi


But I don't know that he ever found anyone to bend them. :(
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: The_Beast on Tue, 25 March 2014, 16:22:22
Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 25 March 2014, 16:16:47
Quote from: samwisekoi on Tue, 25 March 2014, 14:54:11
Quote from: alosec on Mon, 24 March 2014, 19:24:43
Just checked out Gon's site, holy moly this is beautiful

Show Image
(http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/39-thickbox_default/gon-ns-skinny-w-tuningassembly.jpg)


Hmmm.  Looks familiar...

Show Image
(http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=35152.0;attach=21416;image)

Poker Plate by samwisekoi.  May 2013

My original post:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=35152.msg883539#msg883539

Beast made a bunch of these using my CAD files.

 - Ron | samwisekoi


But I don't know that he ever found anyone to bend them. :(

apocalypse meow still has the unbent plate....

I kinda forgot about it and I don't know anyone who will bend it locally
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 25 March 2014, 16:50:34
Exposed plate case Phantom:

(http://i.imgur.com/N0lG8iK.jpg)
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 25 March 2014, 18:35:53
Are exposed plate keyboards harder to clean, or the contrary?

I'd guess they would pick up more dust and hairs etc.
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: strict on Tue, 25 March 2014, 19:29:51
Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 25 March 2014, 16:50:34
Exposed plate case Phantom:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/N0lG8iK.jpg)


(http://x2.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/All+my+want+_f0282035f0dc90b5326215025f25e697.png)

All of my want
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: tbc on Wed, 26 March 2014, 05:14:20
Quote from: rowdy on Tue, 25 March 2014, 18:35:53
Are exposed plate keyboards harder to clean, or the contrary?

I'd guess they would pick up more dust and hairs etc.

easier you just wipe everything off the side instead of having a thin line of crap stuck in the corner of the edge.

that's easier to clean.  there's also the easier to get dirty factor to think about
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: admiralvorian on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:02:59
Quote from: strict on Tue, 25 March 2014, 19:29:51
Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 25 March 2014, 16:50:34
Exposed plate case Phantom:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/N0lG8iK.jpg)


Show Image
(http://x2.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/All+my+want+_f0282035f0dc90b5326215025f25e697.png)


All of my want
Title: Re: exposed-plate keyboards
Post by: Nixietube on Wed, 26 March 2014, 12:43:31
looks exotic. i would like to hear what a board like that would sound like