Vortex Cases - New Colors

[DanGWanG]

Just saw this posted on their facebook.  Full album here:  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.458751290859253.97506.241720585895659&type=3

[SmallFry]

Tinlong told me about this a while back, glad it wasn't vaporware. ) Aggiejy's looks better though, that "Red" looks pinkish.

[TheProfosist]

those do look very light compared to the ones I had done....

[dirge]

Someone force them to make a winkeyless top!

also I'll be getting the 2nd from the top

[IvanIvanovich]

That blue looks hot. Almost makes me want to get a tenkeyless to put in one. They should make it easy for me and make some limited oni in these or something.

[AKIMbO]

I hope they include feet this time. 

[jabar]

I'd be most concerned about them having standoff holes...

[DanGWanG]

I asked in their facebook if they'll be including stand-offs this time.  Hopefully they will QA their products better this time around.

[4LI4Z]

I like the dark grey and black ones. Hope that they include feets this time.

[Wopian]

That dark grey one looks nice...

[eyesmiles]

mmm that dark grey one. Was planning to get one anodized another color, but now I don't think I have to look for a shope anymore.

[mashby]

My wallet is thankful that these aren't 60%. Whew.

[tp4tissue]

Those colors are quite generic, can't go wrong with any of um.

[Wopian]

Shame they're TKL and not full size :c

[Hyde]

Damn makes me want to buy a tenkeyless.

[tp4tissue]

Shame they're TKL and not full size :c

they'd make one, if full size got more popular amongst "us"

[Leslieann]

I'd be most concerned about them having standoff holes...

It doesn't need standoff holes, it mounts the plate different (but more securely) than Filco. Standoffs could actually create problems trying to mix the two mounting systems.

[AKIMbO]

sad that these aren't QFR compatible

They are qfr compatible.  Where did you hear otherwise?

[AKIMbO]

sad that these aren't QFR compatible

They are qfr compatible.  Where did you hear otherwise?

Facebook says Filco and ONI compatible - no mention of QFR.

I had a CM QFR in one of these metal Vortex cases before I sold it.  They are 100% compatible with the QFR.

[tp4tissue]

sad that these aren't QFR compatible

They are qfr compatible.  Where did you hear otherwise?

Facebook says Filco and ONI compatible - no mention of QFR.

I had a CM QFR in one of these metal Vortex cases before I sold it.  They are 100% compatible with the QFR.

The plate fits and innards fit..

you do have to do a re-cabling because the quickfire rapid has a second detachable pcb, so basically You put at the Other end of the cable.

Or you can keep the PCB close to the keyboard and just use the 4 pin cable as the detachable portion.. works just fine.

[AKIMbO]

sad that these aren't QFR compatible

They are qfr compatible.  Where did you hear otherwise?

Facebook says Filco and ONI compatible - no mention of QFR.

I had a CM QFR in one of these metal Vortex cases before I sold it.  They are 100% compatible with the QFR.

The plate fits and innards fit..

you do have to do a re-cabling because the quickfire rapid has a second detachable pcb, so basically You put at the Other end of the cable.

Or you can keep the PCB close to the keyboard and just use the 4 pin cable as the detachable portion.. works just fine.

How difficult is this for the average joe?  Because I think it's really silly to not market it will work with the QFR given how many of them are out there.

It's not difficult at all.  Grab a spare cable from a Filco and pop it into the PCB on the QFR.  Viola...you now have 100% compatibility with the Vortex ALU case. 

[Vintage]

Looks really nice. Probably gonna be a bit until we get em though.       

[tp4tissue]

sad that these aren't QFR compatible

They are qfr compatible.  Where did you hear otherwise?

Facebook says Filco and ONI compatible - no mention of QFR.

I had a CM QFR in one of these metal Vortex cases before I sold it.  They are 100% compatible with the QFR.

The plate fits and innards fit..

you do have to do a re-cabling because the quickfire rapid has a second detachable pcb, so basically You put at the Other end of the cable.

Or you can keep the PCB close to the keyboard and just use the 4 pin cable as the detachable portion.. works just fine.

How difficult is this for the average joe?  Because I think it's really silly to not market it will work with the QFR given how many of them are out there.

It's not difficult at all.  Grab a spare cable from a Filco and pop it into the PCB on the QFR.  Viola...you now have 100% compatibility with the Vortex ALU case. 

Um...

Ok, ah... yes it'll probably work.. but there seems to be some resistors and caps on the mini quickfire rapid detachable usb board...

So I'm assuming.... they're for signal filtering, and limiting excessive current...

Now, these resistors and filters may be on the PCB of a "filco" while they're on the daughter board in the quickfire..

Just an FYI.. careful...

The surface mounts on the daughter board looks like the insignificant kind though.

[laffindude]

I still want a gun metal one, which is what I originally ordered...

[whiskytango]

anybody have an idea of what prices will be like for these?

edit: Nevermind, I see them here: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=212

Same case, correct?

[dieseldog49]

I just want the option to order one in raw aluminum so I can have it anodized somewhere else.

[alaricljs]

I just want the option to order one in raw aluminum so I can have it anodized somewhere else.

That would be the link directly above your post.

[dieseldog49]

No those are Anodized Silver, this has been confirmed in another thread.

Edit: It also says its silver in the description.

[alaricljs]

It's clear anodized... either way step 1 of anodizing is an acid bath known as pickling which gets rid of anything on the surface including old anodize.  Having no colorant in the old anodize is just extra insurance that you won't get odd coloration.