Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:03:47
Im ken and I want to introduce my design hhkb-like custom keyboard
(https://imgur.com/K0TaUoD.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/1ayh1nu.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/GgVXgXj.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/AXyBvKz.jpg)
More pics here: https://imgur.com/a/gV8cz
This purple is lighter than i assigned and i have asked EVE to make it more darker/accurate in gb production.
The following pics of board is the first original design of Ares, so pls just take the dark gray color for reference. All specifications will be same with purple prototype(will add 4 indents for rubber feet on gb)
(https://i.imgur.com/NGFLqw7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5gC9521.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KGmhWSD.jpg)
More prototype pics: https://imgur.com/a/z3FNd
Case Specifications :
Anodized aluminum 6061 case
Top mounted plate
9 degrees angle
Compatible with standard 60% pcb
Support ISO and ANSI
Polished and sand blast case
Color Optitions : all colors are matte finish
Black
Red
Army green
Silver white
Dark gray(same with prototype)
Dark purple(more darker than prototype)
Plate Specifications :
Brass plate: Polished and hairline finish
Anodized aluminum plate: Red and Sliver
Pcb Specifications :
Bface 60% balck pcb
Fully Programmable by Bootmapper
Full Backlighting support and bottom RGB leds
Weight Specifications :
Brass with yan/positive engraving
Mixed with polished, sand blast and hairline finish
Price+pp fees
Alu case, Alu plate, brass weight $290
Alu case, brass plate, brass weight $300
+ one bface underglow rgb pcb $25
+ one extra Alu plate $15
+ one extra brass plate $25
Every case will have a solid keyboard bag
shipping+pp fees
$40/one case by DHL to anyplace
and if you order 2+ cases, it will be shipped by EMS
If you are a chinese buyer, it will be shipped by SF Express (paid by receiver when receive)
Delivery time
It might be 4-5 months after placing order to factory
Any comments or ideas please feel free to tell, Thanks :)
Post by: Myan on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:05:12
I am looking forward to having a purple keyboard that can not wait to have it!
Awwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D
Post by: wanewang on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:06:37
Awweeee , I love you Ken!!!
No!!! Ken is mine!!!
Ares looks najssss
Post by: ppg77889 on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:08:50
Post by: VereChi on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:13:36
Post by: PlayKeyboardTW on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:16:03
Post by: spiritjeon on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:18:26
Post by: wpnada on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:19:26
Post by: carsten1kimo on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:32:09
Post by: maybebabe on Sun, 22 October 2017, 11:35:03
Wait for more information.
Post by: DarKou on Sun, 22 October 2017, 12:42:51
Nice job guy :-*
Post by: kmba on Sun, 22 October 2017, 12:52:21
Post by: icyskyz on Sun, 22 October 2017, 13:37:15
That anodizing looks fantastic man! :thumb:
Any other color options for the plate?
Post by: oatmicro on Sun, 22 October 2017, 13:50:43
Post by: Unforgivable on Sun, 22 October 2017, 14:19:32
The sides for the second picture looks similar to the recent LZ boards CLS, CLSM (Hes making his 60% version at the end of the year) so I would probably suggest going with the first prototype side style you made. (It looks amazing!)
But I totally understand if you go with the second design, since its to your liking. :thumb:
Will the bottom of the board also have indents for rubber feet?
Great choices on the colors. Red, Dark Purple and Dark Grey are amazing! Maybe Cyan can be another color option?
Edit: Have to say, your creation looks amazing!
Post by: s3vv4 on Sun, 22 October 2017, 14:34:30
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 22 October 2017, 14:38:09
Post by: kmba on Sun, 22 October 2017, 14:38:41
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 17:59:56
That is a beautiful piece of work! Looking forward to the final product!
That anodizing looks fantastic man! :thumb:
Any other color options for the plate?
I'll set the plate colors to two options and the reason is that i want to simplify the gb process. This's my first gb and more options might make the gb be more complicated.
I'm sorry about it But i'm willing to open the swap of plate color "silver" if a sufficient proportion prefer some specific color. :)
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 18:04:03
I loved the first sample sides.
The sides for the second picture looks similar to the recent LZ boards CLS, CLSM (Hes making his 60% version at the end of the year) so I would probably suggest going with the first prototype side style you made. (It looks amazing!)
But I totally understand if you go with the second design, since its to your liking. :thumb:
Will the bottom of the board also have indents for rubber feet?
Great choices on the colors. Red, Dark Purple and Dark Grey are amazing! Maybe Cyan can be another color option?
Edit: Have to say, your creation looks amazing!
1. The bottom of the board will have indents for rubber feet like the update Ares shows.
2. I'm open to the 4th color discussion here so fell free to leave your preferences here.
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 18:16:12
I imagine the view from the back of the case will not be that pretty because of the cutout :-[
It definitely will be not so pretty compared to the original design when you face right to the back.
I make this change because i feel the sides appears a little simple and boring and i think most time we can easily see the other places more than back :-X
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 18:31:35
Looks nice. What's the height on the front of the case?
It's 23mm and i'm trying to lower it but i still suggest using a wrist rest. It definitely not a low profile case ^-^
Post by: HardcoreDesk on Sun, 22 October 2017, 19:49:49
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 22 October 2017, 19:53:53
I think silver would be a good option for the 4th color choice, since it's definitely really popular, and that way you can have 2 "crazy" colors (red and purple) and two "normal" colors (grey and silver).
seconded
silver/black/grey/red/purple is a good lineup
Post by: Sissy on Sun, 22 October 2017, 20:45:13
Well that is me sold.
I've been wanting to add a HHKB layout to my collection for awhile no.
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 21:14:38
I think silver would be a good option for the 4th color choice, since it's definitely really popular, and that way you can have 2 "crazy" colors (red and purple) and two "normal" colors (grey and silver).
Same with my idea :eek:
We have 3 dark colorways options so far, so tbh i'd like to choose the "light" color to the 4th option.
But according to my observations of several group buys's data it seems the sliver didn't take major percentage.
So I'm considering about the white-sliver to the 4th color option and the in fact white-sliver looks like white
I think silver would be a good option for the 4th color choice, since it's definitely really popular, and that way you can have 2 "crazy" colors (red and purple) and two "normal" colors (grey and silver).
seconded
silver/black/grey/red/purple is a good lineup
I know there are still have fans for black color and if there are have sufficient people join or express their strong desires for this color i'd like to take it into consideration.
Post by: Trente on Sun, 22 October 2017, 21:20:28
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 21:37:28
The design is very nice. I'm not a fan of the bottom though. It just needs a tweak of some sort. I think it's too much. Maybe if the bottom cutout wasn't there, and only the top cutout/recess was there to accent the weight. And the weight. I am really never a fan of all caps, especially when the kerning is so high. I assume this was done to fill the space, but it makes the letters look more like an acronym or something. Maybe choose a different font with large Y values so you don't have to spread them out so much? Oh well, you probably won't change it based on my feedback, but that's my two cents.
No worries and thanks for your comments ^-^
As a result of two cutouts design so the weight can't have big space on the bottom, and that's why i enlarge the letters to make the weight look like large but tbh it's not. If i smaller the letters then the weight will look like a data/name plate rather than weight.
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 21:44:54
This looks quite interesting, the bottom reminds about the KBP V60 Matias QC I have
Ya..after checking it's really somewhat similar to it by chance.
Post by: ideus on Sun, 22 October 2017, 22:25:33
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 22 October 2017, 22:40:45
How come? There is no real six unit space asymmetric bottom row option? No way.
It might come if i run 60% standard board but not in this GB, Sorry dude... :confused:
Post by: ferviditypow on Sun, 22 October 2017, 23:32:46
Post by: m1raz on Mon, 23 October 2017, 00:25:16
Post by: kivx on Mon, 23 October 2017, 00:29:49
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 23 October 2017, 01:21:10
I wanna stick the battery to the bottom!!!No comment lol.........
My little universe is going to explode.Just do it, pls....
Luckily got a chance to see this beautiful case in person, the anodizing finish is great and has a smooth touch feeling, especially love the the bottom weight, shiny! :cool:Thanks, the prototype came out perfectly and I have faith the finish products will be same as well or even better.
Post by: Vadurr on Mon, 23 October 2017, 01:42:06
Post by: odd on Mon, 23 October 2017, 14:12:18
Post by: kmba on Mon, 23 October 2017, 14:45:33
Looks nice. What's the height on the front of the case??
Post by: ayumi971235111 on Mon, 23 October 2017, 18:13:40
can't wait to have one!!
Post by: xondat on Mon, 23 October 2017, 18:16:49
Looks nice. What's the height on the front of the case??
Looks nice. What's the height on the front of the case?
It's 23mm and i'm trying to lower it but i still suggest using a wrist rest. It definitely not a low profile case ^-^
:-*
Post by: ideus on Mon, 23 October 2017, 20:54:13
(https://i.imgur.com/d2Ge7JL.jpg)
Post by: avid on Mon, 23 October 2017, 21:00:27
(https://cdn-img-0.wanelo.com/p/cb4/dad/e2d/f940af15373191430264f50/x354-q80.jpg)
Post by: xondat on Mon, 23 October 2017, 21:02:01
This is closer to an Apple M0110 keyboard than to a HHKB.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/d2Ge7JL.jpg)
...how on earth did you come to that conclusion?
Post by: ideus on Mon, 23 October 2017, 21:03:41
This is closer to an Apple M0110 keyboard than to a HHKB.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/d2Ge7JL.jpg)
...how on earth did you come to that conclusion?
How on earth a symmetric bottom row can match the asymmetric one in the real thing?
Post by: xondat on Mon, 23 October 2017, 21:18:19
This is closer to an Apple M0110 keyboard than to a HHKB.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/d2Ge7JL.jpg)
...how on earth did you come to that conclusion?
How on earth a symmetric bottom row can match the asymmetric one in the real thing?
If we're being that thorough, at least the HHKB is 15x5 whereas the M0110 is 14.5x5 (overall length & width).
Post by: ideus on Mon, 23 October 2017, 21:20:37
This is closer to an Apple M0110 keyboard than to a HHKB.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/d2Ge7JL.jpg)
...how on earth did you come to that conclusion?
How on earth a symmetric bottom row can match the asymmetric one in the real thing?
If we're being that thorough, at least the HHKB is 15x5 whereas the M0110 is 14.5x5 (overall length & width).
Not that it were bad or anything, just that the layout is more similar to that old guy than to the HHKB. In my humble opinion, both have the cool factor.
Post by: kmba on Mon, 23 October 2017, 21:34:36
Looks nice. What's the height on the front of the case??Looks nice. What's the height on the front of the case?
It's 23mm and i'm trying to lower it but i still suggest using a wrist rest. It definitely not a low profile case ^-^
:-*
Oops I looked through the posts but missed the response. Thanks
Post by: kenlee on Tue, 24 October 2017, 04:19:34
look so amazing!!One? Didn't you say you are going to take 4 different colors boards
can't wait to have one!!
Post by: foxlive on Tue, 24 October 2017, 06:51:10
Post by: pvd on Tue, 24 October 2017, 14:43:31
Post by: kenlee on Tue, 24 October 2017, 19:11:20
With a name like Ares, I think it should have a much more badass weight design. I wish the front corners of the case had a more aggressive angle, like the X60, rather than the curve they have know. Bottom of the board looks great though.
Thanks for your comments :thumb:
I have shrunk the angles of 4 corners on top case to make it be more consistent with whole style and they all will be shown in update Ares. So it will be more aggressive than the prototype.
I know it's a masculine style board but i don't want it looks too solid or rigid. If you can look into the details of the board in my imgur you can find i use many tiny angel of chamfer and Radius on top and bottom case. You cant hardly find pure right angel in Ares and it truly moderate the feeling of the board and even you touch the lines of the board you will also feel comfortable rather than the feeling of cutting hands.
Post by: kenlee on Tue, 24 October 2017, 22:36:30
redesign two sides of the bottom case
shrink angles of 4 corners on top case
Lower the front height of the case
add 4 indents for rubber feet on the bottom
Also update in IC Content
Post by: amnesia0287 on Wed, 25 October 2017, 12:49:54
(http://textcontex.web.unc.edu/files/2015/11/DARE.jpg)
Post by: Marutks on Fri, 27 October 2017, 08:47:22
2. I'm open to the 4th color discussion here so fell free to leave your preferences here.
I would love to get this case in Black color! And Brass plate, please
Post by: Yeols on Sun, 29 October 2017, 03:17:46
shut up and take my money ;D
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 29 October 2017, 06:37:58
2. I'm open to the 4th color discussion here so fell free to leave your preferences here.
I would love to get this case in Black color! And Brass plate, please
I might add black color to the options
when will its drop start?rt?
shut up and take my money ;D
If the update prototype is done without any problem of compatibility or specification, I'll run a group buy ASAP. ^-^
Post by: kwyryn on Sun, 29 October 2017, 09:40:02
Post by: lanyusea on Mon, 30 October 2017, 00:39:14
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 30 October 2017, 00:40:58
2. I'm open to the 4th color discussion here so fell free to leave your preferences here.
I would love to get this case in Black color! And Brass plate, please
I might add black color to the options
Black and silver are staples. I recommend adding them both.
Post by: Unforgivable on Mon, 30 October 2017, 01:05:19
2. I'm open to the 4th color discussion here so fell free to leave your preferences here.
I would love to get this case in Black color! And Brass plate, please
I might add black color to the optionswhen will its drop start?rt?
shut up and take my money ;D
If the update prototype is done without any problem of compatibility or specification, I'll run a group buy ASAP. ^-^
Is the new prototype of the second picture in the original post, or of the changes youre making (from a few posts up). :)
Post by: gutsack on Wed, 01 November 2017, 16:37:45
Post by: kenlee on Sat, 04 November 2017, 09:37:44
Is the new prototype of the second picture in the original post, or of the changes youre making (from a few posts up). :)
Hi guys
Sorry for the late response cuz i'm busy and reworked on this case till i figure it out
Here are some pics for ur reference and i'll explain what changed
(https://imgur.com/kvMFoSj.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/0GbvXbE.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/rJWlvK5.jpg)
More pics: https://imgur.com/a/A46jV
1. Add 4 indents for rubber feets
2. Lower the front height from 23.xmm to 20.xmm
3. Shrink angles of 4 corners on top case from 5.80mm radius to 3.00mm, so it has a more aggressive angle than original.
4. Redesign two sides of the bottom case
As for the color options i'll open Black, Drak Gray, Drak Purple, Red, and white
I'm going to order a dark purple prototype and once i get it and if without any problems i'll run gb soon.
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 04 November 2017, 11:03:37
Post by: Myan on Sat, 04 November 2017, 17:31:25
I really like the feeling of the side, shut up and take my money!Is the new prototype of the second picture in the original post, or of the changes youre making (from a few posts up). :)
Hi guys
Sorry for the late response cuz i'm busy and reworked on this case till i figure it out
Here are some pics for ur reference and i'll explain what changedShow Image(https://imgur.com/0GbvXbE.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/rJWlvK5.jpg)
More pics: https://imgur.com/a/A46jV
1. Add 4 indents for rubber feets
2. Lower the front height from 23.xmm to 20.xmm
3. Shrink angles of 4 corners on top case from 5.80mm radius to 3.00mm, so it has a more aggressive angle than original.
4. Redesign two sides of the bottom case
As for the color options i'll open Black, Drak Gray, Drak Purple, Red, and white
I'm going to order a dark purple prototype and once i get it and if without any problems i'll run gb soon.
Post by: lanyusea on Sat, 04 November 2017, 22:47:29
Is the new prototype of the second picture in the original post, or of the changes youre making (from a few posts up). :)
Hi guys
Sorry for the late response cuz i'm busy and reworked on this case till i figure it out
Here are some pics for ur reference and i'll explain what changedShow Image(https://imgur.com/kvMFoSj.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/0GbvXbE.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/rJWlvK5.jpg)
More pics: https://imgur.com/a/A46jV
1. Add 4 indents for rubber feets
2. Lower the front height from 23.xmm to 20.xmm
3. Shrink angles of 4 corners on top case from 5.80mm radius to 3.00mm, so it has a more aggressive angle than original.
4. Redesign two sides of the bottom case
As for the color options i'll open Black, Drak Gray, Drak Purple, Red, and white
I'm going to order a dark purple prototype and once i get it and if without any problems i'll run gb soon.
any option for a usb port in middle position?
Post by: Unforgivable on Sat, 04 November 2017, 23:35:51
Is the new prototype of the second picture in the original post, or of the changes youre making (from a few posts up). :)
Hi guys
Sorry for the late response cuz i'm busy and reworked on this case till i figure it out
Here are some pics for ur reference and i'll explain what changedShow Image(https://imgur.com/kvMFoSj.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/0GbvXbE.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/rJWlvK5.jpg)
More pics: https://imgur.com/a/A46jV
1. Add 4 indents for rubber feets
2. Lower the front height from 23.xmm to 20.xmm
3. Shrink angles of 4 corners on top case from 5.80mm radius to 3.00mm, so it has a more aggressive angle than original.
4. Redesign two sides of the bottom case
As for the color options i'll open Black, Drak Gray, Drak Purple, Red, and white
I'm going to order a dark purple prototype and once i get it and if without any problems i'll run gb soon.
Nice, you made the plate changes! Good stuff, Ken! I cant wait to see the Dark Purple. Im sure itll be beautiful.
19mm at the front might be the sweet spot, IMO. If you can achieve that, it would be awesome. ;)
Post by: ayumi971235111 on Sun, 05 November 2017, 00:04:19
I am getting more certain on my choice.
I really want to buy Ares !!
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 06 November 2017, 03:24:10
Nice work on this. I actually preferred the original radius, but this is still a great looking case. Will you have plates that color match? If not, please offer a black plate :)
Thanks for ur comment. There are many line shapes around the bottom and sides and in order to get consistency of the board so i change the top corner radius to match it.
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 06 November 2017, 03:24:44
I really like the feeling of the side, shut up and take my money!
After Adjustment parameters
I am getting more certain on my choice.
I really want to buy Ares !!
Many thanks to you both and i'll apply myself to this project and give you all the best quality. ;)
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 06 November 2017, 03:28:59
any option for a usb port in middle position?
Sorry the middle usb port cant allow many 60% pcbs to use unless we adopt a custom pcb for it. :(
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 06 November 2017, 04:07:30
Nice, you made the plate changes! Good stuff, Ken! I cant wait to see the Dark Purple. Im sure itll be beautiful.
19mm at the front might be the sweet spot, IMO. If you can achieve that, it would be awesome. ;)
Thanks a lots for reminding the issues of plate might happen and hope it can be compatible with more 60% pcbs.
As for the dark purple here is a pic for ur reference- the marking purple
(https://imgur.com/C2oaafN.jpg)
And the front height of the case I've tried my best to lower and if with more lower height there will have problems of structure although i've put a ditch design one the bottom :confused:
Post by: Yklee on Mon, 06 November 2017, 07:21:23
Post by: pvd on Mon, 06 November 2017, 22:36:15
Post by: hitlu on Tue, 07 November 2017, 00:33:17
Post by: DJSwayde on Tue, 07 November 2017, 11:37:54
Post by: kmba on Tue, 07 November 2017, 13:05:37
Post by: wanewang on Sat, 11 November 2017, 23:16:56
but my wallet need to wait... :-\
Post by: lanyusea on Fri, 17 November 2017, 13:14:46
[attachimg=1]
I compare it with Duck Viper / Kmac Happy / ALF X2
The surface is quite smooth like a baby face, much better than Duck/Kmac, even same as the MAO surface.
[attachimg=2]
Then I use the light to check the surface and be sure it is anodizing. (MAO will not reflect light since its surface is full of tiny holes).
Ken told me the factory polish all surface and use tiny sands to do the process of sandblast.
The surface feels better than any other other custom keebs I have. I will join the GB once it open! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 17 November 2017, 14:14:50
Thanks Ken for sending me the prototype of ARES!
(Attachment Link)
I compare it with Duck Viper / Kmac Happy / ALF X2
The surface is quite smooth like a baby face, much better than Duck/Kmac, even same as the MAO surface.
(Attachment Link)
Then I use the light to check the surface and be sure it is anodizing. (MAO will not reflect light since its surface is full of tiny holes).
Ken told me the factory polish all surface and use tiny sands to do the process of sandblast.
The surface feels better than any other other custom keebs I have. I will join the GB once it open! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Looks GREAT
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 17 November 2017, 23:48:46
Post by: kenlee on Sun, 10 December 2017, 20:41:08
Thanks Ken for sending me the prototype of ARES!
(Attachment Link)
I compare it with Duck Viper / Kmac Happy / ALF X2
The surface is quite smooth like a baby face, much better than Duck/Kmac, even same as the MAO surface.
(Attachment Link)
Then I use the light to check the surface and be sure it is anodizing. (MAO will not reflect light since its surface is full of tiny holes).
Ken told me the factory polish all surface and use tiny sands to do the process of sandblast.
The surface feels better than any other other custom keebs I have. I will join the GB once it open! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Big thank to your sharing :thumb:
I know you collect many boards so it would be better or be subjective for you to compare
I will upload some pics of purple prototype later and update some gb news include price, delivery, and so on
Post by: Vadurr on Sun, 10 December 2017, 22:40:27
Would the second purple underneath the dark purple be considered "midnight purple"? That'd be interesting and original!
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 11 December 2017, 00:26:08
I got purple prototype last week and assembled it soon
Prototype are done well by the update file i forwarded to except one place
Factory miss input the 4 indents for rubber feet of the bottom on their cnc computer :-\ But they promise it wont happen again in gb
Here we go...
(https://imgur.com/K0TaUoD.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/1ayh1nu.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/GgVXgXj.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/AXyBvKz.jpg)
More pics here: https://imgur.com/a/gV8cz
Post by: Vadurr on Mon, 11 December 2017, 00:28:39
Alright sorry for the long waiting
I got purple prototype last week and assembled it soon
Prototype are done well by the update file i forwarded to except one place
Factory miss input the 4 indents for rubber feet of the bottom on their cnc computer :-\ But they promise it wont happen again in gb
Here we go...Show Image(https://imgur.com/K0TaUoD.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/1ayh1nu.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/GgVXgXj.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/AXyBvKz.jpg)
More pics here: https://imgur.com/a/gV8cz
Well this is an Instabuy forsure now... BRAVO KENLEE!!! :thumb:
Post by: Marutks on Mon, 11 December 2017, 06:19:39
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 11 December 2017, 06:29:41
BTW, anyone interested in this army green color
(https://imgur.com/l4Iw0m4.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/nX5AyRl.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/axfgXFf.jpg)
Post by: lanyusea on Mon, 11 December 2017, 09:12:53
Tbh the purple prototype is lighter than color card i assigned so i'll ask factory to make it more right in gb
BTW, anyone interested in this army green colorShow Image(https://imgur.com/l4Iw0m4.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/nX5AyRl.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/axfgXFf.jpg)
wow I like this one!
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 11 December 2017, 10:26:19
Post by: ideus on Mon, 11 December 2017, 10:56:58
This is too pretty. Totally in for it if the price is reasonable.
A machined case out of a full block of aluminum cannot have a "reasonable" price, at all.
Post by: Marutks on Mon, 11 December 2017, 12:09:07
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 11 December 2017, 12:10:44
This is too pretty. Totally in for it if the price is reasonable.
A machined case out of a full block of aluminum cannot have a "reasonable" price, at all.
On GH, reasonable means sub-400 bucks for 60 alu case.
Post by: fractl on Mon, 11 December 2017, 12:33:19
Do you have any idea if the PCBs will be holtite-friendly? The mounting hole diameter for the commonly used holtites is 0.058" (1.47mm).
I would like to make my next build hot-swappable. If the pcb isn't holtite-friendly, I assume I could use a universal 60% pcb that has been proven to work with holtites in this, correct?
Post by: luismonterieart on Mon, 11 December 2017, 12:42:02
:p
Post by: DJSwayde on Mon, 11 December 2017, 13:15:48
Post by: Vadurr on Mon, 11 December 2017, 20:35:56
Post by: pvd on Mon, 11 December 2017, 21:15:54
I hope that this doesn't end up running at the same time as the LZ s x h though.
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 11 December 2017, 21:25:09
Been waiting for something like this for a while now - definitely can count me in!
:p
Thanks for ur support :)
You said that there will be underglow support. Will the case have an acrylic diffuser?
Nah, no acrylic diffuser design for the case
The reason i adopt pcb with underglow rgb is this pcb is supplier's common model and tiny cost difference between none rgb.
Hot damn that army green is awesome as well...
wow I like this one!
New prototype looks fantastic. The army green color also looks wonderful.
I hope that this doesn't end up running at the same time as the LZ s x h though.
Army green will be added to the color options of gb. :)
and i know it might not be a good time to run the gb before christmas cuz it seems most people are running out their budget of gifts :D
Any suggestion about when will be comfortable for you to join the gb?
Post by: Vadurr on Mon, 11 December 2017, 21:48:27
Been waiting for something like this for a while now - definitely can count me in!
:p
Thanks for ur support :)You said that there will be underglow support. Will the case have an acrylic diffuser?
Nah, no acrylic diffuser design for the case
The reason i adopt pcb with underglow rgb is this pcb is supplier's common model and tiny cost difference between none rgb.Hot damn that army green is awesome as well...wow I like this one!New prototype looks fantastic. The army green color also looks wonderful.
I hope that this doesn't end up running at the same time as the LZ s x h though.
Army green will be added to the color options of gb. :)
and i know it might not be a good time to run the gb before christmas cuz it seems most people are running out their budget of gifts :D
Any suggestion about when will be comfortable for you to join the gb?
I'm going to be an oddball and say ASAP.
Post by: lanyusea on Mon, 11 December 2017, 22:02:20
Been waiting for something like this for a while now - definitely can count me in!
:p
Thanks for ur support :)You said that there will be underglow support. Will the case have an acrylic diffuser?
Nah, no acrylic diffuser design for the case
The reason i adopt pcb with underglow rgb is this pcb is supplier's common model and tiny cost difference between none rgb.Hot damn that army green is awesome as well...wow I like this one!New prototype looks fantastic. The army green color also looks wonderful.
I hope that this doesn't end up running at the same time as the LZ s x h though.
Army green will be added to the color options of gb. :)
and i know it might not be a good time to run the gb before christmas cuz it seems most people are running out their budget of gifts :D
Any suggestion about when will be comfortable for you to join the gb?
This is my Christmas gift :p
Post by: amnesia0287 on Mon, 11 December 2017, 22:27:36
Been waiting for something like this for a while now - definitely can count me in!
:p
Thanks for ur support :)You said that there will be underglow support. Will the case have an acrylic diffuser?
Nah, no acrylic diffuser design for the case
The reason i adopt pcb with underglow rgb is this pcb is supplier's common model and tiny cost difference between none rgb.Hot damn that army green is awesome as well...wow I like this one!New prototype looks fantastic. The army green color also looks wonderful.
I hope that this doesn't end up running at the same time as the LZ s x h though.
Army green will be added to the color options of gb. :)
and i know it might not be a good time to run the gb before christmas cuz it seems most people are running out their budget of gifts :D
Any suggestion about when will be comfortable for you to join the gb?
I really REALLY hope you wait. I'd say at least mid-January, but might make sense to wait until feb since there are a few big GB that will land in Jan timeframe I think. Mid Jan gives everyone at least 1-2 paychecks after Christmas for recuperation tho. Given lots of people pay rent on the 1st, early Jan could be tight.
I really really like that green though, so as long as I am not tied up in too many other things I do plan to try and get one of these.
I'd also say pricing is important in determining how important timing is. If you launched this now, but the entire kit was SOMEHOW (I KNOW it won't be this cheap) $200, I'd join tomorrow, but if it's on the high side might have to pass or at least need more time.
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 11 December 2017, 23:24:02
Price+pp fees
Alu case, Alu plate, brass weight $290
Alu case, brass plate, brass weight $300
+ one bface underglow rgb pcb $25
+ one exta Alu plate $15
+ one exta brass plate $25
Every case will have a solid keyboard bag
shipping+pp fees
$40/one case by DHL to anyplace
and if you order 2+ cases, it will be shipped by EMS
If you are a chinese buyer, it will be shipped by SF Express (paid by receiver when receive)
Delivery time
It might be 4-5 months after placing order to factory
As for when to open gb i haven't decided but i'll let you know ASAP. Thank you for all your support :thumb:
Post by: fractl on Mon, 11 December 2017, 23:33:55
Okay i have price and some info for you
Price+pp fees
Alu top and bottom case, Alu plate, brass weight $290
Alu top and bottom case, brass plate, brass weight $300
+ one bface underglow rgb pcb $25
+ one exta Alu plate $15
+ one exta brass plate $25
Every case will have a solid keyboard bag
shipping
$40/one case by DHL to anyplace
and if you order 2+ cases, it will be shipped by EMS
If you are chinese buyer, it will be shipped by SF Express (paid by receiver when receive)
Delivery time
It might be 4-5 months after placing order to factory
As for when to open gb i haven't decided but i'll let you know ASAP. Thank you for all your support :thumb:
Is that an actual Winkeyless b.face pcb? If so, that's a very good price for it. But I need to confirm that it is, because I'd like to make my next build hot-swappable, and the b.face pcbs are compatible with holtite sockets. So, it's important that I know if it's the real b.face that the sockets will fit into.
Post by: kenlee on Mon, 11 December 2017, 23:38:20
Okay i have price and some info for you
Price+pp fees
Alu top and bottom case, Alu plate, brass weight $290
Alu top and bottom case, brass plate, brass weight $300
+ one bface underglow rgb pcb $25
+ one exta Alu plate $15
+ one exta brass plate $25
Every case will have a solid keyboard bag
shipping
$40/one case by DHL to anyplace
and if you order 2+ cases, it will be shipped by EMS
If you are chinese buyer, it will be shipped by SF Express (paid by receiver when receive)
Delivery time
It might be 4-5 months after placing order to factory
As for when to open gb i haven't decided but i'll let you know ASAP. Thank you for all your support :thumb:
Is that an actual Winkeyless b.face pcb? If so, that's a very good price for it. But I need to confirm that it is, because I'd like to make my next build hot-swappable, and the b.face pcbs are compatible with holtite sockets. So, it's important that I know if it's the real b.face that the sockets will fit into.
Sorry i dot have enough information of pcb you asked by now
But I have asked for a pcb form supplier and once i get i'll post it immediately.
Post by: wanewang on Tue, 12 December 2017, 01:15:44
can't make a decision between purple and army green yet...
maybe I should get two...(my wallet... :-\
Post by: amnesia0287 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 02:51:22
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 12 December 2017, 03:12:14
Is the usb in standard location? Would any normal pcb fit? Or is it a custom size? I like QMK.
you can see in the pictures that it's in the standard location
Post by: amnesia0287 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 03:16:42
Is the usb in standard location? Would any normal pcb fit? Or is it a custom size? I like QMK.
you can see in the pictures that it's in the standard location
No, I can see its on the left side. Differences of mm matter for pcb fitment lol.
Thanks for the assistance tho.
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 12 December 2017, 03:20:31
Is the usb in standard location? Would any normal pcb fit? Or is it a custom size? I like QMK.
you can see in the pictures that it's in the standard location
No, I can see its on the left side. Differences of mm matter for pcb fitment lol.
Thanks for the assistance tho.
maybe i should elaborate
you can see that the USB port is in the slot between the two leftmost keys on the top row, which is the same place that it is on standard PCBs
and he says above that it comes with a bface, which is a pretty good indicator
Post by: pvd on Tue, 12 December 2017, 13:16:58
Post by: amnesia0287 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 15:22:09
SOMEONE needs to make a navy blue hhkb style case.
Post by: kenlee on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:00:53
Is the usb in standard location? Would any normal pcb fit? Or is it a custom size? I like QMK.
It's a standard location and normal pcb can fit
I've widened the usb port so it will allow more pcbs to use on this case
Post by: kenlee on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:08:52
Any chance your anode shop can do navy blue? Lol
SOMEONE needs to make a navy blue hhkb style case.
I'm sorry for not open more color options in this gb
There are many requests asking for some colors like cyan, pink or blue
But in order to simple the sorting and make sure every color is accurate i have to limit the color options
Post by: kmba on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:11:27
Post by: kenmai9 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:16:16
Post by: Vadurr on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:27:08
is "silver white" just an ordinary silver, or a very light almost white silver?
Any chance we can get an example of what the white would look like?
Post by: kenlee on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:41:09
is "silver white" just an ordinary silver, or a very light almost white silver?
Any chance we can get an example of what the white would look like?
Not the common silver
This is render for reference
(https://imgur.com/Syw6xSZ.jpg)
I might need to change the name of "white silver
Post by: kenlee on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:43:11
this is really cool ken!
Thanks and nice to see you seeing around here :D
Post by: DJSwayde on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:46:14
Do you have a mockup in this color for the top as well?is "silver white" just an ordinary silver, or a very light almost white silver?
Not the common silver and it looks like ceramic white
This is render for reference but the gb will run a matte whiteShow Image(https://imgur.com/Syw6xSZ.jpg)
I might need to change the name of "white silver" to "ceramic white"
Post by: amnesia0287 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 21:54:26
There are several people who would likely buy the case JUST for something blue.
I love the green, but I think a dark navy blue would still sell better.
But I totally get limiting the colors. I will just say Id pay extra for navy blue lol.
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Post by: kmba on Tue, 12 December 2017, 22:06:33
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Post by: kenlee on Sat, 16 December 2017, 07:59:48
Got an estimation for when the GB opens?
might run on mid/end-Jan
Will you have anodizing samples before the gb starts?
There is no plan for samples or more prototypes before GB
Post by: OfTheWild on Sat, 16 December 2017, 10:03:59
Post by: TeHao on Tue, 19 December 2017, 02:08:48
Please take my money.
Post by: kenlee on Fri, 22 December 2017, 19:50:00
is "silver white" just an ordinary silver, or a very light almost white silver?Any chance we can get an example of what the white would look like?
Not the common silver and it looks like ceramic white
This is render for reference but the gb will run a matte whiteShow Image(https://imgur.com/Syw6xSZ.jpg)
I might need to change the name of "white silver" to "ceramic white"
I have to correct the previous description about color "cream white".
After talking with factory it's silver and as a result of matte process so it would be look like more white than sliver
So pls ignore silver white render and sorry about the misunderstanding for you.
Post by: lanyusea on Fri, 22 December 2017, 23:16:00
is "silver white" just an ordinary silver, or a very light almost white silver?Any chance we can get an example of what the white would look like?
Not the common silver and it looks like ceramic white
This is render for reference but the gb will run a matte whiteShow Image(https://imgur.com/Syw6xSZ.jpg)
I might need to change the name of "white silver" to "ceramic white"
I have to correct the previous description about color "cream white".
After talking with factory it's silver and as a result of matte process so it would be look like more white than sliver
So pls ignore silver white render and sorry about the misunderstanding for you.
Yes, EVE can do it more white.
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 22 December 2017, 23:20:00
Will you have anodizing samples before the gb starts?
if it's manufactured by EVE, there's not much to worry about in terms of color matching
EVE is a perfectionist about this sort of thing
Post by: lanyusea on Fri, 22 December 2017, 23:30:12
Will you have anodizing samples before the gb starts?
if it's manufactured by EVE, there's not much to worry about in terms of color matching
EVE is a perfectionist about this sort of thing
Yes it is by EVE.
Ares is in the showcase of EVE. http://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/3609
Post by: kenlee on Fri, 22 December 2017, 23:33:58
Post by: Strontaap on Sat, 23 December 2017, 05:13:08
Post by: lanyusea on Sat, 23 December 2017, 09:52:34
Any idea yet on which kind of sale it'll be? Raffle, FCFS?
why limited :p
Post by: kenlee on Sat, 23 December 2017, 09:54:45
Any idea yet on which kind of sale it'll be? Raffle, FCFS?
FCFS and I've submit an application of opening gb on 1/10/2018
Post by: Unforgivable on Wed, 03 January 2018, 22:17:58
Okay i have price and some info for you
Price+pp fees
Alu case, Alu plate, brass weight $290
Alu case, brass plate, brass weight $300
+ one bface underglow rgb pcb $25
+ one exta Alu plate $15
+ one exta brass plate $25
Every case will have a solid keyboard bag
shipping+pp fees
$40/one case by DHL to anyplace
and if you order 2+ cases, it will be shipped by EMS
If you are a chinese buyer, it will be shipped by SF Express (paid by receiver when receive)
Delivery time
It might be 4-5 months after placing order to factory
As for when to open gb i haven't decided but i'll let you know ASAP. Thank you for all your support :thumb:
The free keyboard bag makes me giddy. I love having a solid case for a custom!
So excited for this. Great job, Ken!
Post by: Rafa_n on Thu, 04 January 2018, 07:51:32
(https://i.imgur.com/1ayh1nu.jpg)
Which one of these will be the final design?
Post by: icyskyz on Thu, 04 January 2018, 08:44:04
Which one of these will be the final design?
The bottom one. :)
Post by: Mousy on Thu, 04 January 2018, 11:23:02
FCFS and I've submit an application of opening gb on 1/10/2018
Love the design and am really excited for this! With the FCFS aspect of this is there a specific time that the GB will be opened and I'm sorry if this is somewhere but I couldn't find it but how many items will be available? Hoping I can snag one!
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 04 January 2018, 11:23:42
FCFS and I've submit an application of opening gb on 1/10/2018
Love the design and am really excited for this! With the FCFS aspect of this is there a specific time that the GB will be opened and I'm sorry if this is somewhere but I couldn't find it but how many items will be available? Hoping I can snag one!
there's no limit (or at least nothing has been said about one), so that's kinda moot
Post by: Mousy on Thu, 04 January 2018, 11:41:00
there's no limit (or at least nothing has been said about one), so that's kinda moot
Ah okay I just assumed there would be a limit as it was listed as FCFS.
Post by: kenlee on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:36:35
there's no limit (or at least nothing has been said about one), so that's kinda moot
Ah okay I just assumed there would be a limit as it was listed as FCFS.
I'm planning to open the gb on 1/10 and Max 85 sets / FCFS
I think 85 sets should satisfy the need so no need to worry about the limit.
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