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Title: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51: So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this: (http://i.imgur.com/9CpMFFgh.jpg)
Title: Re: Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: tbc on Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:28:39: needs to go to interest check forum.

people are going to want to know the price.
Title: Re: Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:39:28: Thanks, hopefully someone can move/delete this then?
Title: Re: Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 31 March 2014, 06:58:09: Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 03:39:28
Thanks, hopefully someone can move/delete this then?

Moved. Carry on! As tbc said though, some pricing information would be helpful. And would you be organizing this or would Justin be handling everything but you're just gathering interest?

Edit: Also modified OP to conform to [IC] standard in thread title.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 31 March 2014, 07:08:30: I think it is also important to figure out if there is more than one case variation on the keycool84 so people know it will fit.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: basspivo on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:46:18: I am interested, if the case is the same spec (anodize) and made by the same vendor (Lian-li) as he did with the 60% GB. I have a Keycool 84 with clear on the way.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: tbc on Mon, 31 March 2014, 14:48:21: i'd be only interested for a good price, comes with a plate option, and offers gold.

otherwise, i'd stick with GON
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 16:58:40: ****. YES.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:50:09: Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51
So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/9CpMFFgh.jpg)

Are you talking about that specific case in the OP...? Because I'm pretty sure that case is for a 60%, not for KC84 which is bigger. I would be interested though (just ordered a KC84 from Banggood last week, so should be coming within a few weeks :D)
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:03:04: Quote from: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:50:09
Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51
So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/9CpMFFgh.jpg)

Are you talking about that specific case in the OP...? Because I'm pretty sure that case is for a 60%, not for KC84 which is bigger. I would be interested though (just ordered a KC84 from Banggood last week, so should be coming within a few weeks :D)

pictured are examples of the design for 60% because tex doesn't have 75% yet but will make them if this gb starts
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:31:43: Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:03:04
Quote from: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:50:09
Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51
So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/9CpMFFgh.jpg)

Are you talking about that specific case in the OP...? Because I'm pretty sure that case is for a 60%, not for KC84 which is bigger. I would be interested though (just ordered a KC84 from Banggood last week, so should be coming within a few weeks :D)

pictured are examples of the design for 60% because tex doesn't have 75% yet but will make them if this gb starts

Ohh I see.

Does anyone know if these will be similar low profile cases where the switches are exposed?
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:34:29: Quote from: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:31:43
Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:03:04
Quote from: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 17:50:09
Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 02:58:51
So I recently contacted Justin at TeX about aluminum cases for Keycool 84s. He said if we could get 30-50 people to commit to a group buy, an aluminum case for the KC84 could happen!

I really would love to get one, does anyone else out there share the same desire? Trying to gauge if we have the numbers/interest to make it happen..

If this isn't allowed/is in the wrong section, sorry and please move!

If you're confused as to what I'm referring to, it's this:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/9CpMFFgh.jpg)

Are you talking about that specific case in the OP...? Because I'm pretty sure that case is for a 60%, not for KC84 which is bigger. I would be interested though (just ordered a KC84 from Banggood last week, so should be coming within a few weeks :D)

pictured are examples of the design for 60% because tex doesn't have 75% yet but will make them if this gb starts

Ohh I see.

Does anyone know if these will be similar low profile cases where the switches are exposed?

most likely. Tex loves the low prof design
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:37:58: I think a 75% is a great idea. I like the Tex cases but I don't really like 60% boards. I wonder if it would be possible to support both the Keycool84 and the KBT Race, similar to how the 60% cases support both the Poker and Pure. I'm almost positive that if this makes GB stage, I'd make a size-compatible Epsilon-alike PCB.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:41:27: Quote from: metalliqaz on Mon, 31 March 2014, 18:37:58
I think a 75% is a great idea. I like the Tex cases but I don't really like 60% boards. I wonder if it would be possible to support both the Keycool84 and the KBT Race, similar to how the 60% cases support both the Poker and Pure. I'm almost positive that if this makes GB stage, I'd make a size-compatible Epsilon-alike PCB.

PLEASE DO SO!!!!! Loving my qazpad, need moar of your stuff :p
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Noko on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:10: I would love this, I've been really thinking of getting a 75% because I really miss arrow keys on my Poker for work but haven't really wanted something like a Race.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:31: Quote from: jolonnar on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:10
I would love this, I've been really thinking of getting a 75% because I really miss arrow keys on my Poker for work but haven't really wanted something like a Race.

pure pro
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Noko on Mon, 31 March 2014, 21:02:36: Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:31
Quote from: jolonnar on Mon, 31 March 2014, 20:40:10
I would love this, I've been really thinking of getting a 75% because I really miss arrow keys on my Poker for work but haven't really wanted something like a Race.

pure pro

Eh, that spacebar :/
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: tbc on Mon, 31 March 2014, 21:10:24: pure pro really is one of the worst designs ever.

pure 1 beats it in pretty much every way.

the minila's farts have a better layout.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03: Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:03:45: Quote from: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03
Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

this isn't some kickstarter project. Its tex's build, which will work, as they probally already have the files and the tooling and have already made plenty of cases
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: minho on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:26:08: Quote from: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:03:45
Quote from: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03
Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

this isn't some kickstarter project. Its tex's build, which will work, as they probally already have the files and the tooling and have already made plenty of cases

My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: tbc on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:29:32: Quote from: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03
Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

I really don't think there's that many. i don't have a solid count, but it definitely feels like most of the projects are being completed.

I'm guessing the definition of failure being used here is actually 'completed within a set time,' which i would argue isn't really fair for work that is being done as part of a hobby and only in people's spare time and very often without any sort of industrial workshop backing them.

I would argue the success of the ergodox is singlehandly enough to outweigh all other failed projects.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 23:28:22: Hey guys!

I contacted Justin with questions regarding potential price/color finishes/profile/KBT Race compatibility. Hopefully he gets back to me soon, please continue to express interest, but soon I'll have more info!
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 31 March 2014, 23:42:04: I'm in for probally 2 cases. 1 for my 84 which is in the mail plus another one for if metalliqaz makes an epsilon v2
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: o3okevin on Tue, 01 April 2014, 00:05:17: Interested in one!
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Tue, 01 April 2014, 00:10:55: Quote from: tbc on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:29:32
Quote from: blighty on Mon, 31 March 2014, 22:01:03
Any chance for MX-mini compatibility as well? I am down for putting my kc84s in low profile cases as well, of course. But, I would like to see a finished product first. I am kind of tired of supporting failed geekstarter projects. ..

I really don't think there's that many. i don't have a solid count, but it definitely feels like most of the projects are being completed.

I'm guessing the definition of failure being used here is actually 'completed within a set time,' which i would argue isn't really fair for work that is being done as part of a hobby and only in people's spare time and very often without any sort of industrial workshop backing them.

I would argue the success of the ergodox is singlehandly enough to outweigh all other failed projects.

+1

Case in point, my qazpad. Its been a long journey, from the PCB being designed wrong to the case being the wrong size, but all the kinks have been somewhat ironed out and I have an awesome functional keypad.

Very rarely will a project here on GH completely fail, in the worst case, it'll take a long time (GH60) or you can butcher things together to work
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: metalliqaz on Tue, 01 April 2014, 06:53:30: Since TeX has not designed anything yet, he probably can't say if support would be possible for other boards. The main question would be if Race and K84 (or something else) share the same (or compatible) mounting holes. I really want this to work, so it's probably best to initially concentrate on the Keycool like the OP. They Keycool is a good keyboard, and I'd be happy with that.

If we get enough interest, I'm not worried at all about the designs coming to fruition. TeX knows what he's doing.

A render would be nice.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Hyde on Wed, 02 April 2014, 00:01:41: Well I actually bought a Race II recently for my gf, so if we can confirm that it's compatible then I'll most likely be in for one.

:)
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: kennyk64 on Wed, 02 April 2014, 23:56:32: I'm in for one too if this is happening
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Wed, 02 April 2014, 23:58:18: here's the thing about the kc84

there are NO screws.

There`s the bottom, the side cover, and the pcb soldered to switches to the plate

the side covers go over the side of the plate and attach to the bottom with those annoying little tabs

don't know how integration with other boards will work with this system
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: tbc on Thu, 03 April 2014, 00:47:44: is there a good disassembly picture showing that?
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: basspivo on Thu, 03 April 2014, 15:10:56: This is what I found online, but it is in Chinese. If you scroll down about 1/3 of the page, you will see some good disassembly pictures.

http://www.pcwaishe.cn/thread-428109-1-1.html

I attached the disassembly pictures here if you don't want to wait for the site to load the photos.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 03 April 2014, 15:50:48: Great observation, Pac. Since the TeX design was clearly intended for a PCB mount board, the KeyCool might not be possible.

It does have a few holes in it, though. I see four, two of which are also in the plate. Also there are slots around the edges. Seems like it could be mounted
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 03 April 2014, 15:58:12: Quote from: tbc on Thu, 03 April 2014, 00:47:44
is there a good disassembly picture showing that?

[attach=1]

You can sort of see it in this pic, around the edges it has the small support braces
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 05 April 2014, 09:55:03: Yyyyyyyyyes please!

In red preferably :)
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: basspivo on Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:34:34: Any reply from Justin?
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 14 April 2014, 13:06:51: I really want to keep this one going. I'd love to see this case made.

The main issue brought up so far is the compatibility. The low-pro TEX designs seem to be targeted for a PCB mount board, which the KC84 is not. (correct me if I'm wrong) Perhaps a re-target to Race? Also as I said, I would bang out a programmable, full-LED custom board to be compatible, if the community desired it.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: Pacifist on Mon, 14 April 2014, 15:35:10: problem is the stock plate. Its curved upwards at the top and bottom to hook up with the sides of the case

screws are possible to use, but the look would be very ugly

imo I won't get a metal case for my KC84, I'd rather get a LZ MX Mini and use that and get a metal case
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: archer on Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:13:20: If it is possible to create an aluminum case that I could simply drop my KC84 guts into, then I'd be in for 1.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: basspivo on Mon, 12 May 2014, 19:49:54: Any response from Justin? It has been awhile.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Tue, 26 August 2014, 13:04:08: Quote from: archer on Tue, 15 April 2014, 13:13:20
If it is possible to create an aluminum case that I could simply drop my KC84 guts into, then I'd be in for 1.
I just got a KC84 and 100% agree with archer on this one. As long as the case is not Barbie Pink then I am in for 1 as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: taylordcraig on Tue, 26 August 2014, 16:24:36: I would like to know more about using a plate with this case, as well as if a face-w pcb would fit.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Mon, 01 September 2014, 08:16:25: victor.m, have you heard any news from Justin? I think this alu case would be awesome. It looks like the thread went a bit dormant.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: AKmalamute on Mon, 01 September 2014, 12:52:05: Quote from: taylordcraig on Tue, 26 August 2014, 16:24:36
I would like to know more about using a plate with this case, as well as if a face-u or face-w pcb would fit.
+1 on the FaceW compatibility...heck, FaceW w/4mm aluminum plate, let's spend all the monies.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: taylordcraig on Fri, 05 September 2014, 02:09:53: Quote from: AKmalamute on Mon, 01 September 2014, 12:52:05
Quote from: taylordcraig on Tue, 26 August 2014, 16:24:36
I would like to know more about using a plate with this case, as well as if a face-u or face-w pcb would fit.
+1 on the FaceW compatibility...heck, FaceW w/4mm aluminum plate, let's spend all the monies.

My monies will be ready next week.
Let's do it!
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Fri, 05 September 2014, 04:45:39: I am definitely interested in one. :thumb:
Let's do it.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Thu, 25 September 2014, 16:16:22: Did this IC die out? I think this would be awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 25 September 2014, 16:17:21: Quote from: mz/x on Thu, 25 September 2014, 16:16:22
Did this IC die out? I think this would be awesome.

The OP hasn't been here since April so I'd say yeah.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: telegraphist on Sat, 27 September 2014, 13:42:36: 1) Low profile cases aren't my "cup of tea".
2) Yet? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: DzyDzyDino on Sat, 27 September 2014, 20:45:59: Is there any hope in reviving this? I've been wanting an LZ MX Mini forever, but since that likely wont happen, a Keycool 84 in an awesome aluminum case will be a nice consolation prize. Though I love low profile cases for my 60% boards, I would prefer this layout with "taller walls" ... and I double the previous sentiment - RED.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: feizor on Sat, 27 September 2014, 23:08:59: The op is no longer active, not sure if anyone else has connection to TEX, Justin should really join GH
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Mon, 29 September 2014, 05:27:31: Hmmm, I did not notice that the op is no longer active. I have a keycool 84 and a nice TeX alu case would awesome.
Let's hope somebody has good connections with TeX.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: henz on Wed, 01 October 2014, 04:05:34: i want the filco/oni tkl TEX case, if this can be widden a little id totally be in.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: FrostyToast on Wed, 01 October 2014, 12:01:24: Quote from: henz on Wed, 01 October 2014, 04:05:34
i want the filco/oni tkl TEX case, if this can be widden a little id totally be in.

This is an interest check for 75% boards and not 87% boards (TKL)
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: henz on Thu, 02 October 2014, 01:28:07: Quote from: FrostyToast on Wed, 01 October 2014, 12:01:24
Quote from: henz on Wed, 01 October 2014, 04:05:34
i want the filco/oni tkl TEX case, if this can be widden a little id totally be in.

This is an interest check for 75% boards and not 87% boards (TKL)

yes, thats why i said "if this can be widden" but my inferior english skills made me missunderstood. should be "if this groupbuy can be widen to 87%".
Hope this helps
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: tjweir on Thu, 02 October 2014, 08:13:33: Quote from: FrostyToast on Wed, 01 October 2014, 12:01:24
Quote from: henz on Wed, 01 October 2014, 04:05:34
i want the filco/oni tkl TEX case, if this can be widden a little id totally be in.

This is an interest check for 75% boards and not 87% boards (TKL)

I'd be interested in a 75% case.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:02:07: Does anyone know how to contact and/or organise this with TeX?
It looks like there is a genuine interest. The question is now how it can make happen.
I think we need to ask help.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:17:26: I think it was already mentioned in this thread but the keycool 84 doesn't screw down in the case the PCB is just sandwiched between the top and bottom half, at least that is how mine is.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Fri, 03 October 2014, 09:30:19: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:17:26
I think it was already mentioned in this thread but the keycool 84 doesn't screw down in the case the PCB is just sandwiched between the top and bottom half, at least that is how mine is.

This does not mean that it cannot be done right?
It would be great if somebody from TeX would elaborate.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 03 October 2014, 09:48:15: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:17:26
I think it was already mentioned in this thread but the keycool 84 doesn't screw down in the case the PCB is just sandwiched between the top and bottom half, at least that is how mine is.

A sandwich design could still probably work with other 75% boards as well
No idea how stable it will be, but with "support rails" at the bottom it should be fine
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Fri, 03 October 2014, 10:09:45: Quote from: FrostyToast on Fri, 03 October 2014, 09:48:15
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 02 October 2014, 15:17:26
I think it was already mentioned in this thread but the keycool 84 doesn't screw down in the case the PCB is just sandwiched between the top and bottom half, at least that is how mine is.

A sandwich design could still probably work with other 75% boards as well
No idea how stable it will be, but with "support rails" at the bottom it should be fine

I think the corners would allow screws to secure the top part. I can see on the pictures that the corners are angled.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: mz/x on Mon, 06 October 2014, 09:28:25: Does anyone know somebody at TeX? I think we need to contact them and see whether they can make this happen. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: unipsykal on Sun, 15 February 2015, 22:59:42: Quote from: victor.m on Mon, 31 March 2014, 23:28:22
Hey guys!

I contacted Justin with questions regarding potential price/color finishes/profile/KBT Race compatibility. Hopefully he gets back to me soon, please continue to express interest, but soon I'll have more info!

I would love to be a part of this GB if it happens. I've been wanting a case for my KBT Race 2.
Title: Re: [IC] Keycool 84 owners: anyone interested in a TeX aluminum case groupbuy?
Post by: wreckonize on Tue, 21 April 2015, 12:50:28: Any update on this? Specifically KBT Race compatibility.