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Title: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: slushi on Fri, 16 October 2015, 16:15:37: Hey guys,

I searched winkeyless's forum and there was a post where Hojin said he "heard" people using Tex 60% cases with their PCBs. I assume he did not want to guarantee anything so I wanted to see if the community has any idea if the B.Face would work with a Tex Acrylic case or something like the one on MD (picture below).

Product Link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/60-lipless-acrylic-case (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/60-lipless-acrylic-case)
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(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-11638_20151012103925_706fcee2911d3d83.jpg)

Also, wanted to make sure that if the Tex/MD cases work, this plate would work as well.
Product link: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/60-aluminum-plate (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/60-aluminum-plate)
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(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-11726_20151013184220_cd01cc57c915a61a.jpg)
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: kuang2 on Fri, 16 October 2015, 18:26:00: I'm sure 99% that bface PCB can fit above case and plate.
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: azhdar on Fri, 16 October 2015, 18:26:52: Quote from: kuang2 on Fri, 16 October 2015, 18:26:00
I'm sure 99% that bface PCB can fit above case and plate.

It can, B.Face is a very standard 60% pcb.
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: slushi on Sat, 17 October 2015, 00:27:34: Thanks for the info guys! I think I will go ahead and order
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: KHAANNN on Sat, 17 October 2015, 13:51:25: Strongly consider ordering a case from TEX directly, with EMS from Taiwan, it arrives extremely fast

The plates are also sold by many online vendors instantly

My .02

Also the Sprit PCB is available from MK, but I'm guessing you want B.Face for it's bottom RGB leds, since you want an acrylic case
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: slushi on Sat, 17 October 2015, 21:36:26: You are correct! I do want the B.Face for the RGB. I haven't ordered the case and plate yet. Thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: KHAANNN on Sat, 17 October 2015, 21:42:12: Quote from: slushi on Sat, 17 October 2015, 21:36:26
You are correct! I do want the B.Face for the RGB. I haven't ordered the case and plate yet. Thanks for the tip!

Also, the PCB fits but it's not guaranteed that the RGB strip will fit

I don't remember the details, but I guess the B.Face X2 had the strip soldered on, so it might fit, anyway, just one more thing to check for :)

(Someone else should clarify this, don't take my word for it, winkeyless replies to emails fast)

Edit: Another great idea is, if you haven't purchased anything yet, is to get everything from winkeyless, the case too, for the peace of mind
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: slushi on Sat, 17 October 2015, 21:44:51: Yeah I kinda want to get a different case. Their case's feet design isn't something I am a fan of. Winkeyless won't guarantee anything in terms of fitment but said they have heard of people using their PCBs with tex cases.
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: zlittell on Sun, 18 October 2015, 03:22:58: Quote from: KHAANNN on Sat, 17 October 2015, 13:51:25
Strongly consider ordering a case from TEX directly, with EMS from Taiwan, it arrives extremely fast

The plates are also sold by many online vendors instantly

My .02

Also the Sprit PCB is available from MK, but I'm guessing you want B.Face for it's bottom RGB leds, since you want an acrylic case

How does one... order from TEX Taiwan directly?
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: tominabox1 on Sun, 18 October 2015, 05:40:51: You can get tex cases from mechanicalkeyboards.com
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: KHAANNN on Sun, 18 October 2015, 10:41:50: Quote from: zlittell on Sun, 18 October 2015, 03:22:58
Quote from: KHAANNN on Sat, 17 October 2015, 13:51:25
Strongly consider ordering a case from TEX directly, with EMS from Taiwan, it arrives extremely fast

The plates are also sold by many online vendors instantly

My .02

Also the Sprit PCB is available from MK, but I'm guessing you want B.Face for it's bottom RGB leds, since you want an acrylic case

How does one... order from TEX Taiwan directly?

Mail justin@tex-design.com.tw

They sell lipless ones directly, which is a huge plus (or minus)
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: slushi on Sun, 18 October 2015, 12:55:51: Quote from: KHAANNN on Sun, 18 October 2015, 10:41:50
Quote from: zlittell on Sun, 18 October 2015, 03:22:58
Quote from: KHAANNN on Sat, 17 October 2015, 13:51:25
Strongly consider ordering a case from TEX directly, with EMS from Taiwan, it arrives extremely fast

The plates are also sold by many online vendors instantly

My .02

Also the Sprit PCB is available from MK, but I'm guessing you want B.Face for it's bottom RGB leds, since you want an acrylic case

How does one... order from TEX Taiwan directly?

Mail justin@tex-design.com.tw

They sell lipless ones directly, which is a huge plus (or minus)

Thanks - I've sent him an email!
Title: Re: Winkeyless B.Face PCB Cases
Post by: slushi on Mon, 19 October 2015, 17:51:10: FYI for those who may be interested, here is the response I got from Justin:

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Hello Justin,

I was told to contact you about ordering the case in the subject of this email. They said I should order directly from you. I couldn't find any pictures of your lipless version. Could you send me what it looks like and the price shipped to postal code [removed], USA?

Thanks!

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Hello Griffin

Our acrylic case only with lip version !!

Total 85 USD include shipping fee , thanks

The quote was for a US zip code.