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Title: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: bazh on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:08:52
So my friend just shown me this


(http://i.imgur.com/7t5M025.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eh93rxO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hdZA2i8.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/CKynBYM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/wmHw8h2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sS00WTm.jpg)


Though it's not really done yet (waiting for sanding acording to him) I think it's pretty cool :p
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: OnTheBrink on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:11:39
Pretty cool, although too thick for my liking on a 60%.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: agodinhost on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:18:22
GOSH, I want it!
Do you have it in opaque black??
How much?

are you going to organize one GB??
Please!!!
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: bueller on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:19:37
So cool, interested to hear pricing.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: hjkl_over_wasd on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:21:01
It's really nice. Personally, I just got a flat angled low profile (short) case, since my wrists cannot take the steep angle and height of the standard Poker II case. Perhaps you should do a poll, to see what type of case people want if you decide to sell these.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: sth on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:44:42
Quote from: hjkl_over_wasd on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:21:01
It's really nice. Personally, I just got a flat angled low profile (short) case, since my wrists cannot take the steep angle and height of the standard Poker II case. Perhaps you should do a poll, to see what type of case people want if you decide to sell these.

lift your wrists! keep them up!!!!!!! gosh didnt anyone learn from mavis beacon
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: hjkl_over_wasd on Tue, 13 May 2014, 10:07:24
Quote from: sth on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:44:42
lift your wrists! keep them up!!!!!!! gosh didnt anyone learn from mavis beacon
Thank you so much. I had no idea.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: bazh on Tue, 13 May 2014, 11:36:25
Quote from: agodinhost on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:18:22
GOSH, I want it!
Do you have it in opaque black??
How much?

are you going to organize one GB??
Please!!!

Quote from: bueller on Tue, 13 May 2014, 09:19:37
So cool, interested to hear pricing.
So far this is just a demo for his project, I had his words on selling some to friends later, if you guys like it, I'll ask him if he could be able to make more. For now just wait 'till we see the final product :D
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: GhostofHarry on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:37:10
how did he get that thick acrylic! :thumb:

it looks nice but i think a higher palm rest is needed for this case
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 13 May 2014, 12:38:34
Looks nice. He should use brass inserts for the threaded standoff holes.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: BlueBär on Tue, 13 May 2014, 15:11:48
That looks fantastic! I really like how it's so tall somehow :thumb:
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: mashby on Tue, 13 May 2014, 15:29:06
That looks pretty cool. Almost looks like it was carved out of ice.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Latin00032 on Tue, 13 May 2014, 15:44:01
That's a cool case. It's cooler than cool. It's ice cold.

It is tall though. Is there a way to reduce the height?
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: SaySo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:28:49
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Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: mashby on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:36:22
I'm starting to see a theme for this case!

(http://everydayfunnyfunny.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/funny-creative-photoshop-picture-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Rafen on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:41:50
Someone needs to make an acrylic case for the HHKB.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: OnTheBrink on Tue, 13 May 2014, 19:53:11
Quote from: SaySo on Tue, 13 May 2014, 16:28:49



It is Cinderella's keyboard  :-X


Here is her shoe :
Show Image
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Ellie821heel.JPG)


Cinderella was a stripper!
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: bazh on Wed, 14 May 2014, 01:43:01
and here's some more photo after sanding :D

(http://i.imgur.com/rHvCOMw.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/AWrfonL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/mCbkzzO.jpg)

though I prefer a crystal clear look but damn, put a pcb with side LED in this case and it would be ****ing awesome :p

about the height, I believe it shouldn't be big problem since cutting down is simple
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: zabuza1997 on Wed, 14 May 2014, 02:15:19
Blurred.I like it :thumb: :p :p :p
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: jonathanyu on Wed, 14 May 2014, 02:29:19
look a little bit too thick for a 60%, but it would probably pretty cool on 80%.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 14 May 2014, 02:33:55
Quote from: bazh on Wed, 14 May 2014, 01:43:01
and here's some more photo after sanding :D

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

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

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


though I prefer a crystal clear look but damn, put a pcb with side LED in this case and it would be ****ing awesome :p

about the height, I believe it shouldn't be big problem since cutting down is simple

Very cool.  Love the frosted look.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: mauri on Wed, 14 May 2014, 06:25:12
Quote from: bazh on Wed, 14 May 2014, 01:43:01
and here's some more photo after sanding :D

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

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

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


though I prefer a crystal clear look but damn, put a pcb with side LED in this case and it would be ****ing awesome :p

about the height, I believe it shouldn't be big problem since cutting down is simple

amazing  :eek:
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: feizor on Wed, 14 May 2014, 07:09:38
Group buy
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: foxer on Wed, 14 May 2014, 08:39:42
Quote from: mashby on Tue, 13 May 2014, 15:29:06
That looks pretty cool. Almost looks like it was carved out of ice.

That's why I like it. I think the ice effect looks pretty awesome. I love the thickness of the case also.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 14 May 2014, 08:49:06
Is he planning on sanding down those drill bit path markings? I think that's really detracting from how the case looks. Normally it wouldn't matter if it was a solid material but since it's opaque, it would bother me I think.

Other than that, it's pretty great. And I agree, I'd love to see some LEDs in there.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Awful on Thu, 15 May 2014, 23:33:54
Pee in my butt, make it for tkl for my code. Can you imagine? White back plate, white led.. in that?!
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: mashby on Fri, 16 May 2014, 13:30:02
FWIW, Massdrop is selling an acrylic version of the Tex 60% low-profile for $60 - https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case

(http://l.mashby.com/i7yR+)
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Razor Lotus on Fri, 16 May 2014, 15:27:36
Quote from: mashby on Fri, 16 May 2014, 13:30:02
FWIW, Massdrop is selling an acrylic version of the Tex 60% low-profile for $60 - https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case

Show Image
(http://l.mashby.com/i7yR+)


It looks quite good actually but part of me still wants the one in this thread haha
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 16 May 2014, 17:13:37
Quote from: Razor Lotus on Fri, 16 May 2014, 15:27:36
Quote from: mashby on Fri, 16 May 2014, 13:30:02
FWIW, Massdrop is selling an acrylic version of the Tex 60% low-profile for $60 - https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case

Show Image
(http://l.mashby.com/i7yR+)


It looks quite good actually but part of me still wants the one in this thread haha

I saw that.  However I'm not a fan of low profile cases.  I would much rather have one like in the OP.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: hehenri on Sat, 17 May 2014, 03:49:59
That's really nice looking case!  :)

If these will come to GB I'm in!
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: bdtbinh on Tue, 20 May 2014, 08:41:46
This is the lastest picture with 38gt modded side LED. And also with Poker to compare.
Pic in the dark will come soom  ;D :D
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Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: bazh on Tue, 20 May 2014, 09:14:44
so the buy for this is currently up in VN, I will wait for it to be done to make sure the quality, manufacturing time,... are good before make an IC for this

some meansurements fyi, the thickness of walls around is 6mm, the slope is 7 degree and along with the height, they're all customizable
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: OnTheBrink on Tue, 20 May 2014, 09:20:35
Quote from: mashby on Fri, 16 May 2014, 13:30:02
FWIW, Massdrop is selling an acrylic version of the Tex 60% low-profile for $60 - https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case

Show Image
(http://l.mashby.com/i7yR+)


Now that's something I'd like to get my hands on. Joining.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: mashby on Tue, 20 May 2014, 11:35:40
Quote from: bdtbinh on Tue, 20 May 2014, 08:41:46
This is the lastest picture with 38gt modded side LED. And also with Poker to compare.
Pic in the dark will come soom  ;D :D

It looks like the design is akin to the Duck Poker, although it might look a bit taller it's hard to tell. Thank you for posting the pictures!
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Razor Lotus on Tue, 20 May 2014, 11:41:31
Quote from: bdtbinh on Tue, 20 May 2014, 08:41:46
This is the lastest picture with 38gt modded side LED. And also with Poker to compare.
Pic in the dark will come soom  ;D :D
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Are those acrylic keycaps too?
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Heliosphere on Thu, 29 May 2014, 16:43:09
I would totally buy one of these for my Poker II, if the height could be lowered a bit. I missed the Massdrop deal, but it might be more expensive next time since it was an experimental run for that drop.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: pichu23 on Thu, 29 May 2014, 19:13:13
These indeed looks nice. Frosty matte finish always looks nice on acrylic cases :D
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: ideus on Fri, 30 May 2014, 18:16:41
Quote from: mashby on Fri, 16 May 2014, 13:30:02
FWIW, Massdrop is selling an acrylic version of the Tex 60% low-profile for $60 - https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case)

Show Image
(http://l.mashby.com/i7yR+)


This is very nice. I'd prefer the minimalism approach, to the fanciest.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: bdtbinh on Tue, 24 June 2014, 08:43:22
So the how did the GB go  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: mashby on Tue, 24 June 2014, 09:17:23
Quote from: bdtbinh on Tue, 24 June 2014, 08:43:22
So the how did the GB go  :-* :-* :-*

Super smooth and easy. I received my case last week.

For those that missed out, I read somewhere that someone might be selling theirs (sorry I can't remember which thread) so you'll want to monitor the classifieds.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 24 June 2014, 10:43:57
Quote from: bazh on Tue, 20 May 2014, 09:14:44
so the buy for this is currently up in VN, I will wait for it to be done to make sure the quality, manufacturing time,... are good before make an IC for this

some meansurements fyi, the thickness of walls around is 6mm, the slope is 7 degree and along with the height, they're all customizable

Are you still planning to do a IC for these?
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: bazh on Tue, 24 June 2014, 10:47:48
I am, but I am also moving to Finland in August so I'm afraid there won't be enough time to do anything like a GB so I just leave that for my friends,  sorry :D
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: mashby on Tue, 24 June 2014, 10:54:48
Quote from: bazh on Tue, 24 June 2014, 10:47:48
I am, but I am also moving to Finland in August so I'm afraid there won't be enough time to do anything like a GB so I just leave that for my friends,  sorry :D

Well, I hope some day there will be a GB because I really like the design.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 24 June 2014, 11:32:27
Quote from: mashby on Tue, 24 June 2014, 10:54:48
Quote from: bazh on Tue, 24 June 2014, 10:47:48
I am, but I am also moving to Finland in August so I'm afraid there won't be enough time to do anything like a GB so I just leave that for my friends,  sorry :D

Well, I hope some day there will be a GB because I really like the design.

Same here. I would love to get one. I'm trying to find a case for my Poker2, but seems like all I can find that isn't too expensive is low profile cases.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: devalli on Tue, 24 June 2014, 11:50:26
I like this design as well. I've been looking for a case for my poker 2 with this wall thickness.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 24 June 2014, 12:02:16
WOW! Nice work friend.
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Razor Lotus on Tue, 24 June 2014, 12:45:05
Quote from: bdtbinh on Tue, 24 June 2014, 08:43:22
So the how did the GB go  :-* :-* :-*

There was a GB for this? O.o
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: Neo.X on Tue, 24 June 2014, 14:28:11
The case looks very nice, especially with the led on.

Definitely in if there is a GB.  ;)
Title: Re: Acrylic CNC 60% housing
Post by: mashby on Tue, 24 June 2014, 16:09:10
Quote from: Razor Lotus on Tue, 24 June 2014, 12:45:05
Quote from: bdtbinh on Tue, 24 June 2014, 08:43:22
So the how did the GB go  :-* :-* :-*

There was a GB for this? O.o

No. I thought bdtbinh was referring to the MassDrop buy for the low profile TEX acrylic case.