[IC] Acrylic Discipline 65% Case (On hold - COVID 19)

[HoodrowThrillson]

Acrylic Discipline 65% Case
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GB Starts ON HOLD DUE TO COVID 19


Pricing:
Full case: $50 shipped to CONUS (add $10 for intl)
Partial case: $30 shipped to CONUS (add $10 for intl)

Difference between full and partial case:
Full case is the one that is pictures, it utilizes the original mounting points of the case. If you Discipline is already assembled, you will need to desolder the switches in order to use this case.

Partial case is for those that have already built their Discipline but want to add a little bit of flair to it. It is similar to the full case; however, it will only cover the exposed electronic portion and the bottom most layer between the PCB and bottom piece.

I highly recommend going with the full case since it looks amazing, adds a bit of heft, and if you've never desoldered before it's a good time to learn (it takes practice)


Colored layer: Single layer of acrylic that is a different color other than clear (the layer between the plate and PCB)
We will be offering clear, white, and black (all at no additional cost)

Example of what it'll potentially look like

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Prototype photos

Built photos (sorry for the subpar photos and the dustiness)

More photos here:

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Problem I ran into when building proto which will be fixed in final revision
1) Larger stabs wouldn't fix (IE: Everglides)
2) Bottom row was only able to do Tada68 layout (as seen in unbuilt proto pictures)


Unbuilt photos

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If you have any questions, feel free to PM on discord @ Hoodrow Thrillson#6850

[DukeEsquire]

Qlavier posted about an acrylic case: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3D97EPHSI9/

Something like that in terms of high quality (but higher price) would be really interesting.

[HoodrowThrillson]

Qlavier posted about an acrylic case: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3D97EPHSI9/

Something like that in terms of high quality (but higher price) would be really interesting.

I can attest to Worldspawn's quality.

This case will only work with the Discipline.

[Kokaloo]

  Let's gooooo

[hpkb]

If we get this for other through-hole kits like the plaid and gingham as well.. I'm all in

[consumer]

I've just order a Disclipine. This should fit nicely.

[goddream]

any possibility to do a discipad case as well? would also be interested in plates!

[octix]

Oooo. Looks awesome, great design

[Yahhms]

100% in for this! Was actually going to put Coral on this board too haha

[sleepy]

any updates on this?

[HoodrowThrillson]

any updates on this?

We're working through prototyping phase currently.



Here are some images we have currently. Will have more information soon!

[sleepy]

any updates on this?

We're working through prototyping phase currently.

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Here are some images we have currently. Will have more information soon!

Nice! Awesome to see some photos. Best of luck with the prototyping!

[Ramsus]

Hey!
Do you plan on supporting other through-hole keyboards like the gingham or will it be limited to the discipline?

Edit: I saw in the replies that it will support only the discipline, my bad.

[HoodrowThrillson]

More proto images



This will be for those that already have built the board and want to spice it up a bit.

Work is being done for a full acrylic case now.

[alanskiii]

Yooo just ordered me a Discipline! Looking forward to this case!


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[Geekmie]

Interested!

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[octix]

Looking amazing!

Interested

[paintbeat]

Very interested! These pics looking great

[ninjinphu]

following for updates because 100% will buy one

[HoodrowThrillson]

Prototypes are finished, just waiting for photos. I will receive pricing at the same time so prepare for GB!

[alanskiii]

Prototypes are finished, just waiting for photos. I will receive pricing at the same time so prepare for GB!

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[sleepy]

Prototypes are finished, just waiting for photos. I will receive pricing at the same time so prepare for GB!

looking forward to it!

[alanskiii]

Didn’t notice in the first post, possible plate being made. I’d be so down for a brass or something shiny


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[Ensaum]

Didn’t notice in the first post, possible plate being made. I’d be so down for a brass or something shiny


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I'm hoping for 5mm acrylic

[pancake]

make it +1 to the interested list!

[2Moons]

A case for my Discipline 65 that is currently in the mail? +1 for me. I'm in.

[prangano]

Any chance you can cut it using this type of acrylic:

https://www.canalplastic.com/products/0b008-rt-radiant-iridescent-acrylic-sheet?variant=32913710798

[HoodrowThrillson]

Hi all, small update.



Small errors on this version but final prototype is being cut sometime this week and will be sent over to me.

Once I build it (should take less than a day since I already have switches and caps), I'll upload photos and pricing to go into GB.

[Ensaum]

Hard to tell from those pictures, but did you decide against high profile?

[scopie]

Are there going to be feet for the case?

[alanskiii]

Hard to tell from those pictures, but did you decide against high profile?

Please! I hope there’s still high profile.


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[DeepDishHomingHomie]

Extremely interested! Easy buy if the GB starts.

Something else I'm interested in would be an acrylic plate so I could use plate-mounted switches on my discipline, as I can't find any that are compatible due to the pcb hole placements. It would only have to cover the keyspace, and also some longer m2 screws would be needed to mount it, but I think it could look really sharp. Unfortunately I don't have access to a laser cutter, though. What you have done so far looks great. 

[HoodrowThrillson]

Are there going to be feet for the case?

Don't quote me but you may need to provide your own bumpons/feet.

Hard to tell from those pictures, but did you decide against high profile?

Please! I hope there’s still high profile.


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This is the high profile version I believe, prototype will be in hand within a week.

Extremely interested! Easy buy if the GB starts.

Something else I'm interested in would be an acrylic plate so I could use plate-mounted switches on my discipline, as I can't find any that are compatible due to the pcb hole placements. It would only have to cover the keyspace, and also some longer m2 screws would be needed to mount it, but I think it could look really sharp. Unfortunately I don't have access to a laser cutter, though. What you have done so far looks great. 

This design has a plate as a part of the case.

So small update:
Prototype should be shipped out to me before the end of the week (I heard that he was gonna ship it today). I'll be able to put it together sometime next week (I'll take nice photos and revamp the IC), then we can go into GB.

[alanskiii]

Thank you for the updates! I’m ready!


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[pancake]

Will it still be usable without the plate?

[HoodrowThrillson]

Will it still be usable without the plate?

I will need to double check but there should be a plateless version available (essentially the plate layer will be replaced with a case layer.

[noricon]

Will it still be usable without the plate?

I will need to double check but there should be a plateless version available (essentially the plate layer will be replaced with a case layer.

Thank goodness! Look forward to the case but was kinda dreading the desoldering process.

[DeepDishHomingHomie]

Will it still be usable without the plate?

I will need to double check but there should be a plateless version available (essentially the plate layer will be replaced with a case layer.

Thank goodness! Look forward to the case but was kinda dreading the desoldering process.

Desoldering does suck, but if you go through it once you could get your hands on some hotswap sockets, install them, then you could have the plate and never go through desoldering again

[wonkie]

Are there going to be feet for the case?

Don't quote me but you may need to provide your own bumpons/feet.

Hard to tell from those pictures, but did you decide against high profile?

Please! I hope there’s still high profile.


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This is the high profile version I believe, prototype will be in hand within a week.

Extremely interested! Easy buy if the GB starts.

Something else I'm interested in would be an acrylic plate so I could use plate-mounted switches on my discipline, as I can't find any that are compatible due to the pcb hole placements. It would only have to cover the keyspace, and also some longer m2 screws would be needed to mount it, but I think it could look really sharp. Unfortunately I don't have access to a laser cutter, though. What you have done so far looks great. 

This design has a plate as a part of the case.

So small update:
Prototype should be shipped out to me before the end of the week (I heard that he was gonna ship it today). I'll be able to put it together sometime next week (I'll take nice photos and revamp the IC), then we can go into GB.

Is only the high profile case going to GB?
Is the low profile case dream dead? 

[HoodrowThrillson]

Small update.

I have the prototype in hand but I'm missing 2 capacitors (for whatever reason) so I can't complete it till it arrives.

Additionally, I am going on vacation from Dec 2 - Dec 18 so there will be no updates during that time.

I'm going to mock up the prototype (everything but the MCU, 2 missing capacitors, and switches will soldered in then I'll put the case together).

We tried to utilize the original mounting points for the case so it's not exactly low profile but sort of is. You'll see what I mean once I finish mocking it up.

For anyone that's already built the Discipline and don't want to take it apart, there will be a "semi" case. This will only include the bottom piece that fits between PCB and original bottom piece PLUS acrylic that will cover the exposed components (I will make sure to show what it will look like).

Pricing has been finalized:
Full case including plate: $50 (shipped in CONUS, add $10 for intl)
Partical case: $30 (shipped in CONUS, add $10 for intl)

[HoodrowThrillson]

Quickly mocked it up (there are some changes in the steps when you put this together so I will include those notes when I go about moving this into GB, which will likely occur after I come back from my vacation).

Sorry for the poop quality photos, it's too early for sunlight and my new camera is still not here yet (and I sold off my old one). Better photos will be taken once I have camera in hand!







As you can see, we retained the original screw in points of the case. Some new hardware is required but will be provided with your order.

Pricing:
Full case: $50 shipped to CONUS (add $10 for intl shipping)
Partial case: $30 shipped to CONUS (add $10 for intl shipping)

Partial case can be bought for those that have already built their Discipline and don't want to desolder. It will replace the original acrylic top that covers the electronics. It features layers of acrylic that will enclose your exposed electronics with holes to fit a paperclip in to push the boot/reset buttons.

Additionally we are toying with the idea of offering different colors for the spacer layers (the piece that goes between the PCB and bottom piece, and the piece that goes right on top of the PCB would be colored, the rest would be clear).

If anyone has questions, please let me know.

[Funkzilla]

Smoky acrylic would be MINT, similar aesthetic to smoky polycarb would be amazeballs.

[DeepDishHomingHomie]

is the component included in the 'partial' order integrated to the plate or are they separate?
I already have a plate for my discipline so I'm interested in the top acrylic piece, but if it isn't physically connected to the acrylic plate I would order the $50 option so I could possibly swap the plate in the future.

[d00deitsnik]

oOo I just saw the part about potential color. A teal would be great.

[aes]

Looking forward to this, would definitely buy a full case.

[sandvichs]

Do you plan on contacting Bryan from CFTKB to potentially do a bundled buy, with the discipline65 kit? I held off on purchasing the Discipline65 because there was no case for it, and I worry I won't be able to secure one by the time this case goes into production.

[mattyisforlovers]

I'm in for this, I'd order 2. Really lovely!

[break]

Do you plan on contacting Bryan from CFTKB to potentially do a bundled buy, with the discipline65 kit? I held off on purchasing the Discipline65 because there was no case for it, and I worry I won't be able to secure one by the time this case goes into production.

I have the same concern. I'd love this as a low-cost travel option, since I don't travel that often for work. More money for my at-home keebs, like the Nebula.

[HoodrowThrillson]

Smoky acrylic would be MINT, similar aesthetic to smoky polycarb would be amazeballs.

I'll look into this option but know prices may be a little bit more expensive

Looking forward to this, would definitely buy a full case.

oOo I just saw the part about potential color. A teal would be great.

We're still working out color options right now.

is the component included in the 'partial' order integrated to the plate or are they separate?
I already have a plate for my discipline so I'm interested in the top acrylic piece, but if it isn't physically connected to the acrylic plate I would order the $50 option so I could possibly swap the plate in the future.

That I'm not 100% sure but I can ask when I'm back stateside.

Do you plan on contacting Bryan from CFTKB to potentially do a bundled buy, with the discipline65 kit? I held off on purchasing the Discipline65 because there was no case for it, and I worry I won't be able to secure one by the time this case goes into production.

I can ask to see when his next buy is and time them so it's the same time.

I'm in for this, I'd order 2. Really lovely!

Do you plan on contacting Bryan from CFTKB to potentially do a bundled buy, with the discipline65 kit? I held off on purchasing the Discipline65 because there was no case for it, and I worry I won't be able to secure one by the time this case goes into production.

I have the same concern. I'd love this as a low-cost travel option, since I don't travel that often for work. More money for my at-home keebs, like the Nebula.

Answered above, I'll ask to see when his next run is and I can time it so it occurs at the same time.

The Discipline is going to replace my Tada68 as my work board and wanted some sort of case to give it some rigidity.

[Ensaum]

Since we're discussing colors, matte white would be nice.