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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: kebo_ on Sun, 03 June 2018, 21:34:11

Title: [IC] Proto-X: High Profile Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: kebo_ on Sun, 03 June 2018, 21:34:11

We want to share what we have been working on for the past few weeks with you. We are proud to present the Proto-X, 3D printed carbon fiber 60% case.

Prototype Pics (https://imgur.com/a/1uJHz9B)

Sign-up form (https://goo.gl/forms/Jfvc838pLS6JQbaE3)

Right now we are also working on the HHKB layout version. We will keep you guys update once we have it finish.

Case:

The filament that we will be using to print the case is Proto-pasta carbon fiber PLA. Due to its excellent layer adhesion, it creates the beautiful matte black finish.

• Carbon Fiber PLA 3D printed
• 8 degree angles
• High profile design
• Universal 60% pcb mounting holes
• Lowest point height: 2 cm
• Highest point height: 3.6 cm
• Weight: 8.6oz
• Link to 3d design (https://imgur.com/a/sf9ThiE))

You can read more about USA made Proto-pasta carbon fiber PLA Here (https://www.proto-pasta.com/products/carbon-fiber-pla?variant=1265221964)

PCB:

PCB will be the KeBo blue DZ60 RGB PCB that we are currently carry.

• RGB underglow
• Work with QMK firmware
• Mini-B USB
• Feature in KeBo blue
• Gold (ENIG) finish
• Link to DZ60 PCB (https://kebo.la/collections/pcbs/products/dz60-rgb-pcb)

Plate:

CNC universal carbon fiber plate will be support multiple layout including the feature below.

• Split backspace
• ISO and ANSI
• Switch top remove
• Split space bar
• Layout Diagram (https://imgur.com/a/A52j2S5)

Price:

• Case:
• • USD $70 (MOQ 100)
• • USD $60 (MOQ 120)
• • USD $50 (MOQ 140)
• Carbon fiber plate: USD $45
• PCB: USD $40 when bundle with the case and plate

Timeline:

• IC: May 30, 2018 ~ June 6, 2018
• GM period start: June 7, 2018 ~ June 20, 2018
• Shipping time: We will begin shipping early July and continue shipping out while we are printing other cases.

If you are interested to get one of the Proto-X case, please sign up the form above.

We have PCB ready and new plate is in production. We just need to collect enough interests for us to buy bulk carbon fiber filaments. Then we can start the group-buy and make this baby happen :)

Thank you.

Link to Store (https://kebo.la)

Title: Re: [IC] Proto-X: Hi-Pro Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: Gghi on Sun, 03 June 2018, 23:04:47

no disrespect, but this is not so "hi pro"

Title: Re: [IC] Proto-X: High Profile Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: kebo_ on Mon, 04 June 2018, 01:21:24

Quote from: Gghi on Sun, 03 June 2018, 23:04:47

no disrespect, but this is not so "hi pro"

Haha thanks for the heads up. We forgot to change the title. We dont want to confused people either.

Title: Re: [IC] Proto-X: High Profile Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: ChrisSwires on Mon, 04 June 2018, 09:41:37

Interesting concept, I'm down to take a punt and try it!

Title: Re: [IC] Proto-X: High Profile Carbon Fiber 60% Case
Post by: kebo_ on Tue, 05 June 2018, 00:20:08

Quote from: ChrisSwires on Mon, 04 June 2018, 09:41:37

Interesting concept, I'm down to take a punt and try it!

Thanks, we are still working on the final design. We want to make it as perfect as possible. You will love it  ;D