Author Topic: [IC] The Firebord (Read 7787 times)

Firebolt1914 · « **on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:31:39 »

Hello Geekhack! I have completely re-done this keyboard; here are the completed pictures:

If better pictures are wanted, please just ask. I may work on a render very soon.

xondat · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:32:24 »

Been hearing about it in slack but should post some project pictures

Steezus · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:36:37 »

Is it going to be a skeleton style case or a two part full aluminum design? Do you have a machine shop and anodizing shop lined up as well? You're better off going with t6 6061 grade aluminum, 7075 is much harder to anodize.

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:41:12 »

Quote from: Steezus on Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:36:37

Is it going to be a skeleton style case or a two part full aluminum design? Do you have a machine shop and anodizing shop lined up as well? You're better off going with t6 6061 grade aluminum, 7075 is much harder to anodize.

Two part full alu design. I need to work on the logistics of creating this, however I want to work on that once I have the design done. I wanted to ask questions to the community on the forum, but I'm not sure if I should have posted on IC.

gadzkun · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 20:04:53 »

this will be amazing. cant wait

braidn · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 21:31:25 »

Bottom row? Winkeyless 7u spacebar with optional blockers would be MONEY

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 09:08:40 »

I may try to have a bottom row that supports all layouts.

Steezus · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 12:16:55 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:41:12

Quote from: Steezus on Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:36:37
Is it going to be a skeleton style case or a two part full aluminum design? Do you have a machine shop and anodizing shop lined up as well? You're better off going with t6 6061 grade aluminum, 7075 is much harder to anodize.

Two part full alu design. I need to work on the logistics of creating this, however I want to work on that once I have the design done. I wanted to ask questions to the community on the forum, but I'm not sure if I should have posted on IC.

Ah ok well best of luck. I'm pretty curious as to what's going to come out of this. Also keep in mind that you'll need to have money set aside for getting a prototype made as well. It may be a bit tricky finding a shop with an affordable price in the UK.

joey · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 12:18:39 »

Quote from: Steezus on Mon, 29 February 2016, 12:16:55

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:41:12
Quote from: Steezus on Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:36:37
Is it going to be a skeleton style case or a two part full aluminum design? Do you have a machine shop and anodizing shop lined up as well? You're better off going with t6 6061 grade aluminum, 7075 is much harder to anodize.

Two part full alu design. I need to work on the logistics of creating this, however I want to work on that once I have the design done. I wanted to ask questions to the community on the forum, but I'm not sure if I should have posted on IC.

Ah ok well best of luck. I'm pretty curious as to what's going to come out of this. Also keep in mind that you'll need to have money set aside for getting a prototype made as well. It may be a bit tricky finding a shop with an affordable price in the UK.

Why would he find a shop in the UK when he's in the US?

Unless he's going to give the prototype to me

Steezus · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 13:17:30 »

Quote from: joey on Mon, 29 February 2016, 12:18:39

Quote from: Steezus on Mon, 29 February 2016, 12:16:55
Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:41:12
Quote from: Steezus on Fri, 26 February 2016, 15:36:37
Is it going to be a skeleton style case or a two part full aluminum design? Do you have a machine shop and anodizing shop lined up as well? You're better off going with t6 6061 grade aluminum, 7075 is much harder to anodize.

Two part full alu design. I need to work on the logistics of creating this, however I want to work on that once I have the design done. I wanted to ask questions to the community on the forum, but I'm not sure if I should have posted on IC.

Ah ok well best of luck. I'm pretty curious as to what's going to come out of this. Also keep in mind that you'll need to have money set aside for getting a prototype made as well. It may be a bit tricky finding a shop with an affordable price in the UK.
Why would he find a shop in the UK when he's in the US? Unless he's going to give the prototype to me

Oh damn lol, I always mix up the locations of Firebolt and Fire Brand. Either way the U.S. will still be tricky in finding a good price.

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 13 March 2016, 17:37:40 »

Is anyone here experienced at making plates? If so, would you be willing to check over my plate?

WNovizar · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:41:05 »

Yess another 1800 layout IC, Please I want it!

laughatpain · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 14 March 2016, 01:07:50 »

Make it pink otherwise mech27 > Firebord.
Jk ill get both RIP wallet

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 15 March 2016, 20:31:36 »

I actually may scrap this if i I don't get help with the plate; I have no clue how to verify whether or not it will work with the PCB....

joey · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 15 March 2016, 20:35:28 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Tue, 15 March 2016, 20:31:36

I actually may scrap this if i I don't get help with the plate; I have no clue how to verify whether or not it will work with the PCB....

You might be able to get confirmation from Leeku?
Or get a acrylic plate cut for cheap, and get one of the compact PCBs.

JaccoW · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 16 March 2016, 18:22:21 »

Quote from: WNovizar on Mon, 14 March 2016, 00:41:05

Yess another 1800 layout IC, Please I want it!

I didn't realize that this was an 1800 inspired layout. Very interested.

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 17 March 2016, 17:31:27 »

Ugh, people seem to want both the segmented and the compacted. I will see how much the price will be changed by this. Also, what colors would you guys want?

joey · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 17 March 2016, 17:35:57 »

Quote from: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 17 March 2016, 17:31:27

Ugh, people seem to want both the segmented and the compacted. I will see how much the price will be changed by this. Also, what colors would you guys want?

Pick which layout you prefer.

Colours: Silver, Black, "Titanium" grey, and some other "bright" colour. Not red, that's too obvious.

bocahgundul · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 25 March 2016, 09:41:37 »

FINISH THIS BOARD PLS TY

cmd · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 25 March 2016, 18:54:48 »

To add-on, deep blue, gold, rose gold?

Firebolt1914 · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 22 September 2016, 16:32:11 »

bump! Worked on it a lot

Jaukain · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 22 September 2016, 16:41:51 »

When can I buy.

WNovizar · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 22 September 2016, 20:56:49 »

Any pricing estimations?

potatobot · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 22 September 2016, 21:33:21 »

interested!

Hope you could produce more accurate renders soon

Looking for replacement for my DS2 and im looking at some 1800 layouts or 96keys

paulforgione · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 26 September 2016, 22:55:18 »

Also interested. As long as it can support a standard bottom row, I'll be in for a black one.

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