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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: zeroni13 on Tue, 29 April 2014, 15:36:28

Title: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: zeroni13 on Tue, 29 April 2014, 15:36:28
Hello GH! I just wanted to share some pictures of my Phantom keyboard that I build.
Please let me know what you think about it!
(http://i.imgur.com/HVGAm5R.jpg)
Soldering diodes.
(http://i.imgur.com/H3TXpne.jpg)
More diodes.
(http://i.imgur.com/Z5urTpK.jpg)
Soldering switches.
(http://i.imgur.com/bna4Jj1.jpg)
Switches done, starting to add keycaps.
(http://i.imgur.com/HtxcdtS.jpg)
Keycaps done. Titanfall eject keycap from mindfulmachine, thank you!
(http://i.imgur.com/7rhfwVB.jpg)
Underside of PCB.
(http://i.imgur.com/Os1wXkg.jpg)
Fitting it in the case, I had to file the edges of the plate to get it to fit properly.
(http://i.imgur.com/1koz4CM.jpg)
Custom USB cable from MimicCables, using Sugru to keep it in place.
(http://i.imgur.com/k1x4sRM.jpg)
Spring swapping from standard 60g to Sprit's gold plated 85g, I ****ing love those, thank you!
(http://i.imgur.com/obnMgBC.jpg)
Finished product!

I'm really pleased with how it turned out, it cost me a huge amount of money and took a very long time to put together.
I'm using Hasu's TMK firmware and I love how easy it is to use and how feature-full it is!
All keys are MX black with 85g springs except for escape which is a standard MX blue because I love the clicky sound.

Please post your thoughts or ask me any questions if you have any! Thank you!
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: blackbox on Tue, 29 April 2014, 15:55:28
Very thorough buildt. Too bad you couldn't get the black case.
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: zeroni13 on Tue, 29 April 2014, 16:14:52
Quote from: blackbox on Tue, 29 April 2014, 15:55:28
Very thorough buildt. Too bad you couldn't get the black case.
Yup, doesn't look bad like this either though.
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: Candyflip on Tue, 29 April 2014, 16:18:49
Great build! When my financial situation gets better I am building a similar one myself. So heavy springs though :eek:
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: duq on Tue, 29 April 2014, 16:23:41
Great job. Question though... is that  vortex case? How are you holding it up with that plate?
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: zeroni13 on Tue, 29 April 2014, 16:26:03
Quote from: Candyflip on Tue, 29 April 2014, 16:18:49
Great build! When my financial situation gets better I am building a similar one myself. So heavy springs though :eek:
Thanks, good luck on your keyboard when you get the chance, make sure to make a list of items and find out how much the total will be. I used about 40% more than expected. And yeah I love heavy switches, they just feel so smooth and comfy.

Quote from: duq on Tue, 29 April 2014, 16:23:41
Great job. Question though... is that  vortex case? How are you holding it up with that plate?
Yes that is a Vortex, I'm guilty of using Sugru around the edge to hold the plate tight.
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: blackbox on Thu, 01 May 2014, 15:18:12
Which pattern did you use on your usb cable from mimic cables?
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: zeroni13 on Thu, 01 May 2014, 15:26:32
Quote from: blackbox on Thu, 01 May 2014, 15:18:12
Which pattern did you use on your usb cable from mimic cables?
Red Camo, would have looked better on the black case I originally wanted, but oh well.
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: strict on Thu, 01 May 2014, 16:18:59
Nice looking board! I didnt see it mentioned, do you use a stainless steel or aluminum plate?
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: quochung1989 on Fri, 02 May 2014, 03:56:40
Quote from: strict on Thu, 01 May 2014, 16:18:59
Nice looking board! I didnt see it mentioned, do you use a stainless steel or aluminum plate?
Stainless steel. And i think it is got from this group buy: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38623.0
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: minho on Fri, 02 May 2014, 04:44:41
What case did you use on this?
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: quochung1989 on Fri, 02 May 2014, 07:14:28
Quote from: minho on Fri, 02 May 2014, 04:44:41
What case did you use on this?
Vortex Filco from mechanicalkeyboards.com
Title: Re: Phantom keyboard building progress and toughts.
Post by: minho on Fri, 02 May 2014, 07:33:09
Quote from: quochung1989 on Fri, 02 May 2014, 07:14:28
Quote from: minho on Fri, 02 May 2014, 04:44:41
What case did you use on this?
Vortex Filco from mechanicalkeyboards.com

Oh okay, thanks!