Poker II blue aluminum case and "damping mat"?

[munch]

hi! I am wondering if anyone could direct me a little in the search for a little bit cheaper Aluminium case for the Poker II 60% keyboard, in blue colour.

I have been searching around a bit but it seems there are none in stock where I can find, and some tend to be a bit high cost- I'd assume the quality is very high on some of those though.
just can't seem to be able to find anything concrete...
perhaps I would need to go used to get one for less than $100 (my desired budget, lower is better)? I also live in Europe atm, so something that isn't too pricy to ship to here would work the best.

and also, while I was searching, I came across this:
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQFuNs66BzYaNGhyEDYBHhFFc8dibQnSeU0idPfqAEtwlubZtYN7g
it looks like a damping mat of sorts for the case? or is that meant to be used in all of them? what is its intended purpose?

any input is appreciated, thank you!

[platypus]

looks like drawer liner or the like, people use it to reduce echo/reverb

[munch]

that is what I thought too. it won't interfere anything with the keyboards feel/function? I can theoretically make my own if that is the case? from those IKEA ones...
or is there a specially made one perhaps that would just simply be better?

that's cool, I would love to use one if it actually makes a difference.

thanks!

[FrostyToast]

Yeah, especially on clicky boards, the dampener/drawer liner definitely helps with reducing the echo of the clicks through the metal.
Boards feel much more solid on these dampeners as well which I can vouch for.

[munch]

sweet. I will definitely get or make one of those! I like a bit more mellow typing sound.
do you recommend making my own, or is there one that fits the Poker cases?

thanks!
now I just need to find a suitable aluminium case...

[Hundrakia]

I was thinking of using http://www.acousticalsurfaces.com/noise_barrier/damping_sheets.htm style of sheets to line the inside of mine. I can't find the link to the one I had picked out, though.

[FrostyToast]

sweet. I will definitely get or make one of those! I like a bit more mellow typing sound.
do you recommend making my own, or is there one that fits the Poker cases?

thanks!
now I just need to find a suitable aluminium case...

Just cut up a bit of drawer liner. It's really inexpensive. Pretty much anything will give you the same effect so use whatever you have at your disposal. (aside from foam in a can. god no)

[Hundrakia]

I find this appropriate. http://thechive.com/2012/06/26/the-dos-and-donts-of-expanding-foam-video/
Seriously, when is expanding foam ever a properly good idea with electronics?

[FrostyToast]

I find this appropriate. http://thechive.com/2012/06/26/the-dos-and-donts-of-expanding-foam-video/
Seriously, when is expanding foam ever a properly good idea with electronics?

I was referencing to someone else on the forum who actually used expanding foam inside of his keyboard. It did not look good  )

[Hundrakia]

I must see this thread!

[FrostyToast]

I must see this thread!

Enjoy! 

[dorkvader]

hi! I am wondering if anyone could direct me a little in the search for a little bit cheaper Aluminium case for the Poker II 60% keyboard, in blue colour.

I have been searching around a bit but it seems there are none in stock where I can find, and some tend to be a bit high cost- I'd assume the quality is very high on some of those though.
just can't seem to be able to find anything concrete...
perhaps I would need to go used to get one for less than $100 (my desired budget, lower is better)? I also live in Europe atm, so something that isn't too pricy to ship to here would work the best.

and also, while I was searching, I came across this:
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQFuNs66BzYaNGhyEDYBHhFFc8dibQnSeU0idPfqAEtwlubZtYN7g
it looks like a damping mat of sorts for the case? or is that meant to be used in all of them? what is its intended purpose?

any input is appreciated, thank you!

CNC time isn't cheap. you would be hard pressed to find a case (worth having) for less than $100.

Take this case for example: $115, and the design is very simple to decrease costs
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=627

[Oobly]

hi! I am wondering if anyone could direct me a little in the search for a little bit cheaper Aluminium case for the Poker II 60% keyboard, in blue colour.

I have been searching around a bit but it seems there are none in stock where I can find, and some tend to be a bit high cost- I'd assume the quality is very high on some of those though.
just can't seem to be able to find anything concrete...
perhaps I would need to go used to get one for less than $100 (my desired budget, lower is better)? I also live in Europe atm, so something that isn't too pricy to ship to here would work the best.

and also, while I was searching, I came across this:
https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQFuNs66BzYaNGhyEDYBHhFFc8dibQnSeU0idPfqAEtwlubZtYN7g
it looks like a damping mat of sorts for the case? or is that meant to be used in all of them? what is its intended purpose?

any input is appreciated, thank you!

CNC time isn't cheap. you would be hard pressed to find a case (worth having) for less than $100.

Take this case for example: $115, and the design is very simple to decrease costs
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=627

And that^^ is probably your best option if you can find one second hand (say, in the GH Classifieds, could maybe post a WTB thread?)It's nicely made and relatively affordable. It's low profile, though, so the plate is flush with the top edge of the case with a Poker II installed.

Pexon just finished running a GB for black aluminium cases and there may be some available on his website afterwards. Not blue, but you won't find a better price ($60). You could have it re-anodised if you can find a place that'll give you a good price. Also low profile.

There is also this GB: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51101.0

$125 + $5 for blue + $20 shipping comes to around $150. Case is taller, more like original plastic case.

If you could consider other materials, Sprit is selling some nice acrylic 60% cases: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60887.0

[fohat.digs]

Inside my keyboards, I use a combination of the rubber shelf liner and felt fabric. I alternate layers where appropriate, and fill the other cavities with strips of material rolled into cylinders of length and thickness to fit the void.

And, of course, shameless plug, my EPDM mats under the keyboard help quite a bit too.

[munch]

hmm, I suppose I did expect it to not work out as cheap as I was hoping...
I don't mind low profile, it shouldn't make a difference in feel/sound right?

have to say those acrylic cases look really nice too. colour is great! I assume it's possible to put any type of feet on them? those triangular ones look a bit strange, not even angled...
no idea what's up with the LED and all that crazy stuff, is it for the switches or is there actually some sort of connectors in the case?

never actually worked much with acrylic, but these should not be "flexible"/bendy right? that's why I was looking to get something that felt a bit more solid, like aluminium.
and the edges shouldn't be sharp? I don't really want to attempt to sand acrylic down since it will most likely not look so great if I do it.

thank you! I hope I am not too late if I am to place an order today

[dorkvader]

hmm, I suppose I did expect it to not work out as cheap as I was hoping...
I don't mind low profile, it shouldn't make a difference in feel/sound right?

Usually installing an aftermarket case changes the sound (sometimes significantly) though for most people it's for the better.

never actually worked much with acrylic, but these should not be "flexible"/bendy right? that's why I was looking to get something that felt a bit more solid, like aluminium.

acrylic has a lower modulus, so it'll bend more with a given force, but it's still rather solid. It's less bendy material and also thicker than the stock case at any rate.

[munch]

right, that should be better than the stock then perhaps? I will still put some damping in it if anything would fit, though. anything to soften the sound a little would be nice

well as long as it's better than stock, I am happy.
will try to see if I can get in on the group buy now.

thank you very much!