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Offline varunpilankar

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[IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« on: Tue, 26 April 2022, 04:24:15 »
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I have been working on a keyboard case for a while and finally, the first build is here. This is a work in progress and I'll be sharing further updates soon.

Currently working on repositioning the left mounted USB-C port using a universal USB-C daughter board which can help move the position elsewhere and I'm confused about the best placement from community standards - (left/centre/right).

It would be great to hear your feedback and thoughts to make improvements while reaching the final build.

I'm also planning on designing the case to be compatible and versatile with other PCBs like Epomaker EP84, RK84, Keycool 84, Vortexgear Race 3, Akko 3084 and Drevo Excalibur. This way, I can switch the keyboards and yet have the same comfort case.

Current Specs:

Category: Case with USB reroute daughterboard
Typing angle: 7 degrees
Material: Aluminum
Mounting structure: Tray mount
Connection: Wired and wireless (Bluetooth)
Assembled weight: 1.7kg
« Last Edit: Thu, 28 April 2022, 10:58:54 by varunpilankar »
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 26 April 2022, 04:26:30 »
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Offline v16

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 26 April 2022, 04:49:11 »
how exactly have you mounted the assembly into that case?
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 26 April 2022, 05:06:29 »
Using Male-Female stand off/spacer..
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Offline stewfayew

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 26 April 2022, 11:23:09 »
Quote from: varunpilankar on Tue, 26 April 2022, 05:06:29
Using Male-Female stand off/spacer..

you mean tray mount?
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 27 April 2022, 06:04:20 »
Yes, just the way keychron or tofu cases are.. any problem with that?
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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 27 April 2022, 10:47:44 »
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 27 April 2022, 11:40:12 »
Due to gasket mount? It doesn't support wireless/bluetooth.. Plus no 3rd party/other PCB support.
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Offline KrisonB

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 28 April 2022, 04:51:41 »
Are you making Tofu84 with thicker bezel? You can also change KBD75RGB PCB for BT75 and its wireless.
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 28 April 2022, 06:38:11 »
Aiming for something like that.. Multi-PCB compatibility. Something of your taste?
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Offline granola bar enthusiast

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 28 April 2022, 08:24:53 »
are you planning on changing the side profile to something or are you going to keep it as just a wedge?
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 28 April 2022, 11:13:09 »
Planning some custom work.. Do you have anything in particular in mind?
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Offline exusiailover79

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 29 April 2022, 00:31:32 »
is it a rectangle with a 7 degree slant on the inside rather than the whole case being a wedge or is that just the keycaps? also is there a projected price. Also what is the plan for the daughterboard is it just going to be a usb-c extension cable or is it going to be an actual aio3 daughterboard cause i dont think any of those keyboards have actual daughterboard support also whats performance on the bluetooth cause that is a lot of aluminum
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Offline Getsome!!!

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 29 April 2022, 00:40:09 »
Bezels are far too thin for me. They have to be at least an inch, or go home I say!
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 29 April 2022, 15:45:03 »
It's actually 7 degree tilt just like KBD75 or Tofu case.

Price will totally depend on number of backers but mostly should fit in the budget just like any other after market case prices are..

I'm working on a custom reroute daughter board to reposition the usb c port on top left.

Don't worry I'm gonna trim the bezels and weight down.. Bluetooth should work fine
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 29 April 2022, 15:48:33 »
Quote from: Getsome!!! on Fri, 29 April 2022, 00:40:09
Bezels are far too thin for me. They have to be at least an inch, or go home I say!

Hmm.. Currently they are 10mm from all the sides.

Still thin? I'm curious to know what are you using right now  ;D
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Offline Getsome!!!

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 29 April 2022, 18:26:23 »
Quote from: varunpilankar on Fri, 29 April 2022, 15:48:33
Quote from: Getsome!!! on Fri, 29 April 2022, 00:40:09
Bezels are far too thin for me. They have to be at least an inch, or go home I say!

Hmm.. Currently they are 10mm from all the sides.

Still thin? I'm curious to know what are you using right now  ;D
20mm then we'll talk! lol ;)
Modern M0110. Vintage M0110, Saturn60, Grid 650, Space-trek, Monarch, Piggy, with Polygon65 on the way, you know bra, BIG bezel bltches!
Oh! and i plan on getting the CA66 next round, Command65, and Modern F.
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Offline varunpilankar

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Re: [IC] Keychron K2 with Full Custom 75% Aluminium Case
« Reply #17 on: Sun, 01 May 2022, 07:59:06 »
Quote from: Getsome!!! on Fri, 29 April 2022, 18:26:23
Quote from: varunpilankar on Fri, 29 April 2022, 15:48:33
Quote from: Getsome!!! on Fri, 29 April 2022, 00:40:09
Bezels are far too thin for me. They have to be at least an inch, or go home I say!

Hmm.. Currently they are 10mm from all the sides.

Still thin? I'm curious to know what are you using right now  ;D
20mm then we'll talk! lol ;)
Modern M0110. Vintage M0110, Saturn60, Grid 650, Space-trek, Monarch, Piggy, with Polygon65 on the way, you know bra, BIG bezel bltches!
Oh! and i plan on getting the CA66 next round, Command65, and Modern F.

Noted 👍🏻

I'll keep you posted on the improvements 😇
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