This is quite awesome.
Are screws threading without a problem? That'd be my biggest worry.
Yeah, if I ever ran a group buy I would get a bigger pressure pot so that the silicon will go all the way into the screw holes. Right now only shorter screws work. I am also not sure how long they will last of the plate is removed often. If I get permition to use the design I will cast a couple more and try other mounts.
Yeah, if I ever ran a group buy I would get a bigger pressure pot so that the silicon will go all the way into the screw holes. Right now only shorter screws work. I am also not sure how long they will last of the plate is removed often. If I get permition to use the design I will cast a couple more and try other mounts.
Why not fill them on the master and then drill and tap them afterwards? Or put screws into the posts (unscrewed about 1/4" or so) when making the master and then put brass inserts (http://www.theinsertcompany.com/brass_threaded_inserts.php) onto them so they cast into the resin? Or make the screw holes large enough to fit the brass inserts in and then just secure them with epoxy afterwards?
I think there are a few different ways to approach this problem, the inserts would make for the most secure and durable mount on opaque and dark resins, on clear resins the lack of a brass blob of metal in the cast may be more appealing so drill and tap might be a better option.
I think having the treading go down as much as possible would help with drilling. Brass inserts sounds good, I really want to add on in the middle since this case doesn't have any there.
Currently waiting on Feng to see if he will allow me to use this design.
If anyone here designed a case they would want to make resin versions of, let me know.
If you guys want to see more of my work, check my post history on reddit /u/busgamer7394
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Sounds good and should get pretty cheap in the end, right?
I think Jellykey is attempting something similar
This should be super dampening, I imagine. Quite an interesting concept! Are the sides of the case quite flexible or on the firm side?
Yeah, if I ever ran a group buy I would get a bigger pressure pot so that the silicon will go all the way into the screw holes. Right now only shorter screws work. I am also not sure how long they will last of the plate is removed often. If I get permition to use the design I will cast a couple more and try other mounts.
Why not fill them on the master and then drill and tap them afterwards? Or put screws into the posts (unscrewed about 1/4" or so) when making the master and then put brass inserts (http://www.theinsertcompany.com/brass_threaded_inserts.php) onto them so they cast into the resin? Or make the screw holes large enough to fit the brass inserts in and then just secure them with epoxy afterwards?
I think there are a few different ways to approach this problem, the inserts would make for the most secure and durable mount on opaque and dark resins, on clear resins the lack of a brass blob of metal in the cast may be more appealing so drill and tap might be a better option.
Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure! ;D
Would this type of case be durable? I'm worried resin might be brittlei think this is cool and all but durability would definitely be an issue as resin is very brittle. Maybe adding a lot of metal powder would help?
Would this type of case be durable? I'm worried resin might be brittlei think this is cool and all but durability would definitely be an issue as resin is very brittle. Maybe adding a lot of metal powder would help?
Very interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?
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Would this type of case be durable? I'm worried resin might be brittle
Hopefully within $100.. But that prototype looks awesome already! Was thinking if something like a purple, blue, orange, green can be made that would be great too. Really dig the glitters! It really looks perfect the way the prototype is nowVery interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?
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Can definitely make them in a bunch of diffrent colors and styles, could even make it in layers using diffrent colors.
For price i'm not sure. Thinking about 80-120 depending on how many people would like one and in what style.
Hopefully within $100.. But that prototype looks awesome already! Was thinking if something like a purple, blue, orange, green can be made that would be great too. Really dig the glitters! It really looks perfect the way the prototype is nowVery interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?
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Can definitely make them in a bunch of diffrent colors and styles, could even make it in layers using diffrent colors.
For price i'm not sure. Thinking about 80-120 depending on how many people would like one and in what style.
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Hopefully within $100.. But that prototype looks awesome already! Was thinking if something like a purple, blue, orange, green can be made that would be great too. Really dig the glitters! It really looks perfect the way the prototype is nowVery interested! What would be the ballpark price these and will there be different color?
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Can definitely make them in a bunch of diffrent colors and styles, could even make it in layers using diffrent colors.
For price i'm not sure. Thinking about 80-120 depending on how many people would like one and in what style.
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These are some of the caps I have made. I would be able to make the cases in these styles, and a bunch of others.
Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure! ;D
need to buy one first
Would love to hear how the process turns out. I think you'll definitely find the brass fittings as your best bet for the screws.
If you're not moving it much resin should be fine for a case.
Would love to see some of the crazier things this lets you do - inlaid fiber optics for funky underglow, setting things in the resin, etc.
Ooooh, Red with Black sparkles for me please! (Or Purple with black sparkles).
Ooooh, Red with Black sparkles for me please! (Or Purple with black sparkles).
As long as there's sparkles
Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.
Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks I actually just made another case
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Hey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks I actually just made another case
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Yes this! What's the weight and is it possible to make a high profile with a thick resin bottom? That would be awesomeHey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks I actually just made another case
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That looks great! How heavy are they?
b r u hHey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks I actually just made another case
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b r u hHey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks I actually just made another case
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These are too nice
b r u hHey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks I actually just made another case
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These are too nice
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That turned out pretty nice! How time consuming is this process?
Yes this! What's the weight and is it possible to make a high profile with a thick resin bottom? That would be awesomeHey, man. I shipped those stand-off/extenders. I sent them cheap so I didn't do tracking. I am in Oklahoma so usually everything ships pretty quick. I would expect them Tuesday or Wednesday.
Thanks I actually just made another case
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These are high profile and the bottoms are pretty thick. I will have better pictures up later and also a weight.
That looks great! How heavy are they?
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(Attachment Link)Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?
(Attachment Link)Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?
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(Attachment Link)Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?
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Thats the post that got messed up lol. The white one was about 140g, the clear one I think weighs more but I havent checked.
Would be cool to see one cast like the tex aluminum / acrylic cases.
Im a big fan of no angle low profile cases :P
(Attachment Link)Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?
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Thats the post that got messed up lol. The white one was about 140g, the clear one I think weighs more but I havent checked.
140g? actually that's alot lighter than i expected..I was hoping500-600g. i guess my understanding to density of resin is severely lacking. is there support for some sort of weight underneath or inside the case?
Would be cool to see one cast like the tex aluminum / acrylic cases.
Im a big fan of no angle low profile cases :P
Those I can actually make and sell :-), I have one other person intrested that is willing to let me borrow one to make a mold out of. I was planning on making some in about a month.
(Attachment Link)Busgamer, did you ever find out the average weight of these cases?
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Thats the post that got messed up lol. The white one was about 140g, the clear one I think weighs more but I havent checked.
140g? actually that's alot lighter than i expected..I was hoping500-600g. i guess my understanding to density of resin is severely lacking. is there support for some sort of weight underneath or inside the case?
The clear resin is about 2-3 times heavier. I could always add a weight to the case.
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Just say Jelly Key's Trinity and Zephyr looks like great minds think alike https://imgur.com/a/1zE6o
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(Attachment Link)Nice. Would love either a solid grey, or frosted translucent grey.
Just say Jelly Key's Trinity and Zephyr looks like great minds think alike https://imgur.com/a/1zE6o
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I still kinda like my idea better. There are a lot of cases that allow under glow, but the last one I made reflected the underglow all the way up the sides of the case.
Just say Jelly Key's Trinity and Zephyr looks like great minds think alike https://imgur.com/a/1zE6o
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I still kinda like my idea better. There are a lot of cases that allow under glow, but the last one I made reflected the underglow all the way up the sides of the case.
Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NJQRnDr.jpg)
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5ztnw2/idea23_60_resin_case_giveaway/
Giving one away
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5ztnw2/idea23_60_resin_case_giveaway/
Giving one away
Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NJQRnDr.jpg)
Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those
. Tex are those low profile cases right? I'm getting a simple acrylic one soon that I plan to use to make a mold.Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NJQRnDr.jpg)
Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those
More interested in a tex like case for standard 60%s, but this is also sweet news :D
. Tex are those low profile cases right? I'm getting a simple acrylic one soon that I plan to use to make a mold.Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NJQRnDr.jpg)
Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those
More interested in a tex like case for standard 60%s, but this is also sweet news :D
. Tex are those low profile cases right? I'm getting a simple acrylic one soon that I plan to use to make a mold.Something tex like that matches my wrist rest would be sweet.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NJQRnDr.jpg)
Making planck cases next month :-) already got permission for those
More interested in a tex like case for standard 60%s, but this is also sweet news :D
Yes, they are low profile. Any chance you'll make some high profile ones?
Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure! ;D
need to buy one first
A hhkb seems harder to do. Would the sliders still work well enough?Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure! ;D
need to buy one first
I'll send you an HHKB Pro 2 case to base it off of. In addition, I'm interested in HHKB Pro 2, 60% b.face, PLANCK and ducky shine 6 which I can also send you the case for.
A hhkb seems harder to do. Would the sliders still work well enough?Make a HHKB style case and I'll buy for sure! ;D
need to buy one first
I'll send you an HHKB Pro 2 case to base it off of. In addition, I'm interested in HHKB Pro 2, 60% b.face, PLANCK and ducky shine 6 which I can also send you the case for.
A 2 part hhkb case for 60 percent mx boards would be cool.
Also, I'll send you my fc660c upper case and maybe the bottom of the case so we can have some color options for that, too. If you want to do that.
Simply oweseome!Maybe to help with light diffusion for underglow leds
Why sand the bottoms of the clears?
Simply oweseome!
Why sand the bottoms of the clears?
Which resin are you using?