Author Topic: Skeldon-GH Phantom Case (Read 46113 times)

inteli722 · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:09:42 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:04:24

To be clear, this means with or without 1x winkeys in the bottom row. And the "with winkey" version can then be used for 1.25x mods as well.

Well thanks for clearing that up. I was hoping for the 5 keys above the Invert-T, but meh. I would love to have an alu case that has that...but I might just have to go for the case that's being discussed on Deskthority...

Rendom · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:14:23 »

one question can this case and plate easily assemble by anyone?

alaricljs · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:18:41 »

Putting together a case is cake, proper ended screw driver and go. It's the PCB/switch side of things that requires some real skill.

Rendom · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:30:54 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:18:41

Putting together a case is cake, proper ended screw driver and go. It's the PCB/switch side of things that requires some real skill.

So only need someone to do the pcb and the rest will be piece of cake? We don't need to solder the switches right?

The_Beast · « **Reply #54 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:33:11 »

Quote from: Rendom on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:30:54

Quote from: alaricljs on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:18:41
Putting together a case is cake, proper ended screw driver and go. It's the PCB/switch side of things that requires some real skill.

So only need someone to do the pcb and the rest will be piece of cake? We don't need to solder the switches right?

Yes, you need to solder switches. Last time I checked tape doesn't work that well for conductivity or holding strength lol

KuhnTang · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:34:55 »

Quote from: Rendom on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:30:54

Quote from: alaricljs on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:18:41
Putting together a case is cake, proper ended screw driver and go. It's the PCB/switch side of things that requires some real skill.

So only need someone to do the pcb and the rest will be piece of cake? We don't need to solder the switches right?

I'm assuming that since he's calling this "phantom case" that he's refering to the phantom PCB GB that just went through. I bought an extra, and I'm sure a few others did as well if you still want to get in.

Rendom · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:38:11 »

Is it possible to send this case to someone for the soldering then ?Since not everyone has soldering kit and etc.

The_Beast · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:40:18 »

Quote from: Rendom on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:38:11

Is it possible to send this case to someone for the soldering then ?Since not everyone has soldering kit and etc.

Yup, Tinyfriedpotato, WFD and The Professor (sp, he never spells my name right and that's bad) should be willing to, and alaricljs if you whisper sweet nothings to him

nebo · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:40:39 »

Quote from: Rendom on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:38:11

Is it possible to send this case to someone for the soldering then ?Since not everyone has soldering kit and etc.

Talk to TP about it.

Rendom · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:41:35 »

Ok just to make sure. Thank you all.

tjcaustin · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:52:59 »

Why are you talking about soldering a case? The case needs no solder, while the switches need to be welded to the pcb somehow. That finished PCB is then attached to the case with screws, no soldering needed.

The_Beast · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:54:26 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:52:59

Why are you talking about soldering a case? The case needs no solder, while the switches need to be welded to the pcb somehow. That finished PCB is then attached to the case with screws, no soldering needed.

Technically it's the plate that will be attached to the case, not the PCB

I'm sure the PCB and plate will be one assembly after soldering

jdcarpe · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:55:58 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:40:18

... The Professor (sp, he never spells my name right and that's bad)

I saw him refer to you as "best" earlier. That's no so bad, eh? You calling him "The Professor" reminded me of Han calling C3PO that once...

Rendom · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:58:40 »

Quote from: tjcaustin on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:52:59

Why are you talking about soldering a case? The case needs no solder, while the switches need to be welded to the pcb somehow. That finished PCB is then attached to the case with screws, no soldering needed.

I'm talking about assemble a case and soldering a pcb and switches.

The_Beast · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:59:17 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:55:58

Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 24 January 2013, 16:40:18
... The Professor (sp, he never spells my name right and that's bad)

I saw him refer to you as "best" earlier. That's no so bad, eh? You calling him "The Professor" reminded me of Han calling C3PO that once...

He's done it more than once, I always think his name is professor but it isn't

KuhnTang · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 12:19:43 »

what kind of time frame are we looking at before we can start ordering this?

BTW: thanks for putting in all this work.

The_Beast · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 13:28:35 »

Quote from: KuhnTang on Fri, 25 January 2013, 12:19:43

what kind of time frame are we looking at before we can start ordering this?

BTW: thanks for putting in all this work.

Boost said 1-2 months before the prototype is done, add a few weeks for the order forum, a couple for production and a couple for shipping. I'm going to guess about ~4 months

KuhnTang · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 13:30:05 »

cool, thanks for the heads up. This will likely be my last big purchase for a while

TheProfosist · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:22:50 »

Lol sorry Beast for my typos i know I have a lot of the *shame*

TheProfosist · « **Reply #69 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:34:56 »

Will stainless be an optiona and will it support my layout or at least full numpad?

alaricljs · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:37:24 »

Profo, do you realize what you are asking? Stainless would require a stupid amount of machine time. Probably $1k or more. As to the alternate layouts that has already been revealed: winkey/winkeyless.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:59:03 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:37:24

Profo, do you realize what you are asking? Stainless would require a stupid amount of machine time. Probably $1k or more. As to the alternate layouts that has already been revealed: winkey/winkeyless.

i know its harder didnt know it was that much more machine time. How about an all brass case then? The all brass render K i have kinda cool!

Hmm a plate wouldt be too much of an issue to design i wouldnt think because I have the file for mine from bpiphany. The top of the case would be a problem snd there no way im dremeling that.

boost · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:07:57 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:59:03

Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:37:24
Profo, do you realize what you are asking? Stainless would require a stupid amount of machine time. Probably $1k or more. As to the alternate layouts that has already been revealed: winkey/winkeyless.
i know its harder didnt know it was that much more machine time. How about an all brass case then? The all brass render K i have kinda cool!

Hmm a plate wouldt be too much of an issue to design i wouldnt think because I have the file for mine from bpiphany. The top of the case would be a problem snd there no way im dremeling that.

If you got deep pockets a brass and/or can be done, but like alaric stated you're looking at 1k+

TheProfosist · « **Reply #73 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:12:42 »

Quote from: boost on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:07:57

Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:59:03
Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:37:24
Profo, do you realize what you are asking? Stainless would require a stupid amount of machine time. Probably $1k or more. As to the alternate layouts that has already been revealed: winkey/winkeyless.
i know its harder didnt know it was that much more machine time. How about an all brass case then? The all brass render K i have kinda cool!

Hmm a plate wouldt be too much of an issue to design i wouldnt think because I have the file for mine from bpiphany. The top of the case would be a problem snd there no way im dremeling that.

If you got deep pockets a brass and/or can be done, but like alaric stated you're looking at 1k+

no deep pockets

i was just looking for some heavier metals...

alaricljs · « **Reply #74 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:14:30 »

Mmm, haven't seen the case bottom yet. Perhaps a milled pocket and you can pour lead.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:19:22 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:14:30

Mmm, haven't seen the case bottom yet. Perhaps a milled pocket and you can pour lead.

reminds me of when i mod and weigh stuff down using the stick on lead weight for balancing tires.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #76 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:20:22 »

Case milled from lead?

TheProfosist · « **Reply #77 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:21:41 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:20:22

Case milled from lead?

doesnt sound safe...

Halverson · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:21:46 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:20:22

Case milled from lead?

Just mount the case on an anvil, heavy heavy

TheProfosist · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:25:11 »

Quote from: Halverson on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:21:46

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:20:22
Case milled from lead?

Just mount the case on an anvil, heavy heavy

that wouldnt be very ergonomic

inteli722 · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:29:47 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:25:11

Quote from: Halverson on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:21:46
Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:20:22
Case milled from lead?

Just mount the case on an anvil, heavy heavy
that wouldnt be very ergonomic

What if you also put a monitor and a tower on the Anvil?

boost · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:29:50 »

Quote from: alaricljs on Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:14:30

Mmm, haven't seen the case bottom yet. Perhaps a milled pocket and you can pour lead.

the pocket is for the tennsy controller, not lead ^_^

inteli722 · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 15:32:34 »

However unlikely, I'm still hoping for a top with the block above the Invert-T cut out...Not in the mood for wrecking a QFR case...

rindorbrot · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 16:36:10 »

What kind of quantities do you need for a plate design to be made? I'd really like to see this in ISO with 1.5x mods and short right Shift, but I'm afraid that won't be overly popular.

The_Beast · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 16:39:27 »

Quote from: rindorbrot on Fri, 25 January 2013, 16:36:10

What kind of quantities do you need for a plate design to be made? I'd really like to see this in ISO with 1.5x mods and short right Shift, but I'm afraid that won't be overly popular.

As far as I know, boost will be using me for plates. I can do quantities of one, but it will cost a bit more. If boost doesn't want to handle small plate orders like this, then I can handle it separately but it will take a bit more time with my schedule.

mashby · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:06:10 »

my poor, poor wallet. jeebus.

boost · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:16:36 »

Going to make all of the plates but small steps at a time.

2 top cases, with and without 1x blocks

KuhnTang · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:18:38 »

Quote from: boost on Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:16:36

Going to make all of the plates but small steps at a time.

2 top cases, with and without 1x blocks

Isn't prof already doing the plates? will his not work with this particular case?

The_Beast · « **Reply #88 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:21:33 »

Quote from: KuhnTang on Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:18:38

Quote from: boost on Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:16:36
Going to make all of the plates but small steps at a time.

2 top cases, with and without 1x blocks

Isn't prof already doing the plates? will his not work with this particular case?

Nope, cases will almost always require a custom plate JUST for that case

KuhnTang · « **Reply #89 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:51:28 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:21:33

Quote from: KuhnTang on Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:18:38
Quote from: boost on Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:16:36
Going to make all of the plates but small steps at a time.

2 top cases, with and without 1x blocks

Isn't prof already doing the plates? will his not work with this particular case?

Nope, cases will almost always require a custom plate JUST for that case

Ok, thanks for clearing that up for me

The_Beast · « **Reply #90 on:** Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:53:48 »

Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:22:50

Lol sorry Beast for my typos i know I have a lot of the *shame*

Isn't a big deal, but it's a relatively short and easy to remember name lol

TheProfosist · « **Reply #91 on:** Sat, 26 January 2013, 03:23:46 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Fri, 25 January 2013, 17:53:48

Quote from: TheProfosist on Fri, 25 January 2013, 14:22:50
Lol sorry Beast for my typos i know I have a lot of the *shame*

Isn't a big deal, but it's a relatively short and easy to remember name lol

trust me i remember, my finger don't...

rindorbrot · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 26 January 2013, 11:59:31 »

As you have on your to-do list in the first post deciding between 8 or 9 degrees (I guess you mean the angle of the whole thing?), I like to vote for 8°.
I like my keyboard flat, you could always add some additional feet if you want to raise it further.

boost · « **Reply #93 on:** Mon, 04 February 2013, 10:57:54 »

OP Updated!!!

Acetrak · « **Reply #94 on:** Mon, 04 February 2013, 11:07:15 »

Lookin' fly, guy

Gupgup · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 04 February 2013, 13:06:19 »

This would be awesome, can't wait!

Jupiter · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 04 February 2013, 16:46:25 »

This looks fantastic! Will definitely be holding out for this to come to life!

duq · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 04 February 2013, 16:54:56 »

!!! Will be checking in with this thread often. GH is really depleting any savings... I wonder what snazzy stuff will popup next week.

nebo · « **Reply #98 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 17:26:33 »

Any idea when the plates could be manufactured so that soldering could be done?

FabsSpeed · « **Reply #99 on:** Tue, 12 February 2013, 12:11:08 »

Boost!

I would be firm in for this one,.... Amazing.

Fabian

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Author Topic: Skeldon-GH Phantom Case (Read 46113 times)