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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: DrHubblePhD on Thu, 11 September 2014, 21:10:13

Title: Carbon fiber keyboard case?
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Thu, 11 September 2014, 21:10:13

Has anyone attempted to create a custom keyboard case out of carbon fiber using a mold and carbon fiber strips?

Title: Re: Carbon fiber keyboard case?
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 11 September 2014, 21:13:21

There is a thread here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54825.0).

Title: Re: Carbon fiber keyboard case?
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 11 September 2014, 21:32:43

Hey dude I'm still working on that project, would be happy to answer any questions you have.

Title: Re: Carbon fiber keyboard case?
Post by: DrHubblePhD on Fri, 12 September 2014, 06:28:02

I think im going to order some supplies and try it out, ill let you know when I figure out exactly what I want to do. Thanks!

Title: Re: Carbon fiber keyboard case?
Post by: heedpantsnow on Fri, 12 September 2014, 06:38:32

If I had it to do over I would make a female mold of the outside of a thin-walled metal case and a male mold of the inside. Then sandwich all layers at one time. The same way they make CF car hoods (actually quite similar, both have an outside where finish is important and an inside with structure).

Title: Re: Carbon fiber keyboard case?
Post by: Tiramisuu on Fri, 12 September 2014, 14:37:05

There are some great videos on making carbon fiber parts with vacuum bagging.    A project of this size is a great way to start and the results can be very production quality.