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Title: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:02:13
Basically a Duck Viper style case that supports the standard custom 60% pcbs and plates. Why doesn't this exist? WHY!?
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: joey on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:18:54
How would the pcb fit?
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:22:15
Quote from: joey on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:18:54
How would the pcb fit?

A simple 2 layered design. Basically take a low profile case like the one Tex makes, but with a little more margin for screw holes, and make a top layer for it. Simple.
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:25:50
Quote from: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:22:15
Quote from: joey on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:18:54
How would the pcb fit?

A simple 2 layered design. Basically take a low profile case like the one Tex makes, but with a little more margin for screw holes, and make a top layer for it. Simple.

would be pretty easy to mod a tex acryl case and get a top layer cut for it.
damn why didn't i think of that before i missed the most recent massdrop buy for that case!!!
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:44:16
Quote from: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:25:50
Quote from: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:22:15
Quote from: joey on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:18:54
How would the pcb fit?

A simple 2 layered design. Basically take a low profile case like the one Tex makes, but with a little more margin for screw holes, and make a top layer for it. Simple.

would be pretty easy to mod a tex acryl case and get a top layer cut for it.
damn why didn't i think of that before i missed the most recent massdrop buy for that case!!!

I know! With that case you can get some funky light effects like the Duck Orion case aswell. The only concern I have for that case is if there's enough material at the top for screws?

Edit: Might aswell get good plate and sip sockets so one can glue the whole thing.
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: joey on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:44:58
http://winkeyless.kr already sell HHKB style cases:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5699/21306382739_80203e90d4_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: azhdar on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:45:57
http://winkeyless.kr/product/bbb-acrylic-case/
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:46:28
Quote from: joey on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:44:58
http://winkeyless.kr already sell HHKB style cases:

i think they only work with their sandwich-style plates though. would be nice to have an option that works with a poker-style plate.
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:51:16
Quote from: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:46:28
Quote from: joey on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:44:58
http://winkeyless.kr already sell HHKB style cases:

i think they only work with their sandwich-style plates though. would be nice to have an option that works with a poker-style plate.

I'm also after high edges, aluminum and no visible screw holes so Winkeyless and GON's versions simply doesn't do it for me.
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: joey on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:54:31
Download a CAD program and get to work!
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:20:48
sorry for potato pic and caveman drawing, but something like this could be made to fit onto any 60% case with a big enough bezel:

(http://i.imgur.com/SI5bcfQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:22:40
Quote from: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:20:48
sorry for potato pic and caveman drawing, but something like this could be made to fit onto any 60% case with a big enough bezel:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SI5bcfQ.jpg)


The only thing I would change is the screws, I'd put those from the bottom and not have them pass trough the top layer.
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:27:45
Quote from: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:22:40
Quote from: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:20:48
sorry for potato pic and caveman drawing, but something like this could be made to fit onto any 60% case with a big enough bezel:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SI5bcfQ.jpg)


The only thing I would change is the screws, I'd put those from the bottom and not have them pass trough the top layer.

good call :) cleaner style. it would require a fairly thick top layer but i think 5-6 mm would be doable to get at least 3-4 threads engaged, depending on the pitch of the screws used.
i might actually try to make something like this and have it cut next month when i get paid again.
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:48:45
Quote from: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:27:45
Quote from: Vaun on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:22:40
Quote from: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:20:48
sorry for potato pic and caveman drawing, but something like this could be made to fit onto any 60% case with a big enough bezel:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SI5bcfQ.jpg)


The only thing I would change is the screws, I'd put those from the bottom and not have them pass trough the top layer.

good call :) cleaner style. it would require a fairly thick top layer but i think 5-6 mm would be doable to get at least 3-4 threads engaged, depending on the pitch of the screws used.
i might actually try to make something like this and have it cut next month when i get paid again.

5-6 mm thick layer would make the edge in line with the bottom of the keycaps and look fantastic. You understand your responsability of keeping this thread updated with your results right? ;)
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 12:17:51
bah!!! i'll try. remind me if i forget ;)
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: Vaun on Tue, 20 October 2015, 04:25:14
Quote from: sth on Wed, 07 October 2015, 12:17:51
bah!!! i'll try. remind me if i forget ;)

Have you forgotten? ;)
Title: Re: Custom HHKB style 60% case with standard 60% custom pcbs support
Post by: sth on Tue, 20 October 2015, 08:07:42
nope just too busy :(