Author Topic: Aluminium TKL Case - TEK-80 - CAD Files inside! (Read 160523 times)

MJ45 · « **Reply #450 on:** Sat, 23 November 2013, 13:17:40 »

If you have time to take a shot or two with the Dolch caps would be appreciated but its so pretty it would look great with any set I'm sure.

Photekq · « **Reply #451 on:** Sat, 23 November 2013, 13:22:51 »

Quote from: MJ45 on Sat, 23 November 2013, 13:17:40

If you have time to take a shot or two with the Dolch caps would be appreciated but its so pretty it would look great with any set I'm sure.

Sure thing. I will try my best to get a few photos tonight.

Photekq · « **Reply #452 on:** Sat, 23 November 2013, 15:30:52 »

Dolch photos as requested. They're not very good due to bad lighting, I hope they're ok.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #453 on:** Sat, 23 November 2013, 15:32:08 »

Classy

MJ45 · « **Reply #454 on:** Sat, 23 November 2013, 15:34:49 »

Ooh yes very nice!!

joneslee85 · « **Reply #455 on:** Sat, 23 November 2013, 18:09:44 »

Lovely artwork

I am wondering if you would create one metal case for an IBM model M or Unicomp

Dreamre · « **Reply #456 on:** Sun, 24 November 2013, 15:53:44 »

Beautiful board!

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #457 on:** Sun, 24 November 2013, 15:54:17 »

Dolch on the Tek looks so stunning...that titanium is just amazing

inteli722 · « **Reply #458 on:** Sun, 24 November 2013, 16:00:21 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 24 November 2013, 15:54:17

Dolch on the Tek looks so stunning...that titanium is just amazing

Can concur, that looks amazing!

Dammit, Photekq! Why can't we have them? They look amazing!

Photekq · « **Reply #459 on:** Sun, 24 November 2013, 16:01:35 »

Quote from: inteli722 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 16:00:21

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 24 November 2013, 15:54:17
Dolch on the Tek looks so stunning...that titanium is just amazing

Can concur, that looks amazing!

Dammit, Photekq! Why can't we have them? They look amazing!

Too expensive, brah. Expect a V2 (hopefully affordable) TKL case in the future though.

inteli722 · « **Reply #460 on:** Sun, 24 November 2013, 16:08:38 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 24 November 2013, 16:01:35

Quote from: inteli722 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 16:00:21
Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 24 November 2013, 15:54:17
Dolch on the Tek looks so stunning...that titanium is just amazing

Can concur, that looks amazing!

Dammit, Photekq! Why can't we have them? They look amazing!
Too expensive, brah. Expect a V2 (hopefully affordable) TKL case in the future though.

Will look forward to TEK-80-2

Photekq · « **Reply #461 on:** Sat, 21 December 2013, 00:26:25 »

This should be finished in a few days

Photekq · « **Reply #462 on:** Mon, 30 December 2013, 11:09:14 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sat, 21 December 2013, 00:26:25

This should be finished in a few days

Maaaaaybe not.

OP has been updated with the following :
CAD FILES HERE

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #463 on:** Tue, 31 December 2013, 02:40:13 »

I wasn't following this project from the beginning, but how much did the case run you (or would run you, without any hiccups you might have encountered)?

And would it be significantly less expensive without the brass sled?

Photekq · « **Reply #464 on:** Tue, 31 December 2013, 05:34:08 »

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Tue, 31 December 2013, 02:40:13

I wasn't following this project from the beginning, but how much did the case run you (or would run you, without any hiccups you might have encountered)?

£500. One-off machining is expensive.

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Tue, 31 December 2013, 02:40:13

And would it be significantly less expensive without the brass sled?

Maybe £400 without the brass.

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #465 on:** Tue, 31 December 2013, 05:38:55 »

Wow. That is a huge investment.

It's a work of art, though, that's for sure.

Travellerr · « **Reply #466 on:** Mon, 06 January 2014, 14:48:04 »

Quote from: goobus on Thu, 19 September 2013, 14:25:35

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Holy crap I'm new here and I can safely you guys are fully insane after reading all 11 pages of this thread.

But I freakin love it
You read ALL ELEVEN pages? Props to you man! )

This is amazing for someone like me who has never taken a keyboard apart. Well it's 3am here and bed beckons. Thank you for the happy ending did not disappoint!!

I would have to agree, because this is something I would love to do, but do not have the skill and or accessories to do so yet. I am just touching up on soldering and desoldering again, because last time I did so was 6-7 years ago and I was oblivious 20 year old, lol compared to a still oblivious 27 year old. Anyways this has to be one of the nicest minimal cases I have seen in a while. I would love to be able to do something like this with the leo 660c, but alas I cannot. Tempted to save up to get the need materials to make something at least similar to this, Thanks for the pictures.

Photekq · « **Reply #467 on:** Thu, 30 January 2014, 13:51:56 »

Finished! It's finally finished! I'll be posting some finished photos in the GH media section sometime today or tomorrow!

Photoelectric · « **Reply #468 on:** Thu, 30 January 2014, 14:44:26 »

Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 30 January 2014, 13:51:56

Finished! It's finally finished! I'll be posting some finished photos in the GH media section sometime today or tomorrow!

Congratulations! It's been a long journey--so glad you've ended up with a great result!

Photekq · « **Reply #469 on:** Thu, 30 January 2014, 14:47:36 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Thu, 30 January 2014, 14:44:26

Congratulations! It's been a long journey--so glad you've ended up with a great result!

It has been! But a lot of fun, and I have learned a ton in the process.. Not just about designing stuff like this, but about the manufacturing process too. I'm ever so glad that I decided to make this case.

Photekq · « **Reply #470 on:** Thu, 30 January 2014, 19:16:02 »

Spoke too soon.. I'm missing a cable that I need.. I guess it'll be a few more days then

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HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #471 on:** Thu, 30 January 2014, 19:17:59 »

Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 30 January 2014, 19:16:02

Spoke too soon.. I'm missing a cable that I need.. I guess it'll be a few more days then )

NO! Can you at least post pics? Also, where will the pics be posted? You mentioned posting in the GH media section, but what thread will this make its way into (or perhaps its own thread...)?

So many questions. So excited.

Photekq · « **Reply #472 on:** Thu, 30 January 2014, 19:36:10 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 30 January 2014, 19:17:59

NO! Can you at least post pics? Also, where will the pics be posted? You mentioned posting in the GH media section, but what thread will this make its way into (or perhaps its own thread...)?

So many questions. So excited.

Yeah, I guess I'll take some photos tomorrow. It doesn't need to be fully functional for pics. I'm literally just missing the cable that connects the phantom to the breakout board..

I'll make a thread in GH media and post a link here

Photekq · « **Reply #473 on:** Fri, 31 January 2014, 15:56:08 »

I will take nicer photos when it's 100% complete, but until then..

VesperSAINT · « **Reply #474 on:** Fri, 31 January 2014, 16:05:06 »

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I will take nicer photos when it's 100% complete, but until then..

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billnye · « **Reply #475 on:** Fri, 31 January 2014, 16:06:11 »

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That is really impressive! Congrats on a successful project.

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #476 on:** Fri, 31 January 2014, 18:10:19 »

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iAmAhab · « **Reply #477 on:** Sat, 01 February 2014, 03:35:49 »

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strict · « **Reply #478 on:** Sat, 01 February 2014, 21:20:01 »

This is an unbelievably amazing project. I think your design for how the plate fits into the bottom half of the shell is phenomenal. Personally, I would be inclined to run without the top part of the shell (just the bottom shell and plate) because I *love* the GON/K70 look where the top of the switches are exposed and the keys look like they are floating. Regardless, the final product is inspiring and impressive by any measure. I desperately look forward to your future projects.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #479 on:** Sun, 02 February 2014, 08:36:43 »

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amos5606 · « **Reply #480 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 11:33:45 »

Expect to have a reasonable price one day...

Photekq · « **Reply #481 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 17:05:23 »

Quote from: amos5606 on Wed, 05 February 2014, 11:33:45

Expect to have a reasonable price one day...

Not sure if you want one at a reasonable price, or if you're planning to reproduce and sell it at a reasonable price..

PolaBurrr · « **Reply #482 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 19:39:17 »

I am definitely interested in this! Curious... does this case allow you to use the plate like in Vortex aluminum cases? Or do you have to use pcb standoffs?

yicaoyimu · « **Reply #483 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 20:14:32 »

Quote from: PolaBurrr on Wed, 05 February 2014, 19:39:17

I am definitely interested in this! Curious... does this case allow you to use the plate like in Vortex aluminum cases? Or do you have to use pcb standoffs?

Check the following quote.

Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 09 October 2013, 08:46:35

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1x TEK-80
117x Nixdorf "soft touch" blacks
1x Nixdorf "soft touch" white
1x modified KMAC 1.4 WKL PCB
1x orange sticker sheet from originative
PCB mount stabilisers that use screws
Yihua 936 w/ chisel tip
OG Soldapullt
Kester 44
Hakko 599B
A bunch of 24AWG cables
A few 2x3x4mm red LEDs
CABLES FROM RACCOON!
off screen :
screws
micro usb breakout board
original cherry black on beige w/ windowed lock keys
dolch from originative
OG tricolor CC
55g springs from originative
GPL 103/205 (haven't yet decided whether I'll use this)

I'll post a thread in GH media when I start building.

Photekq · « **Reply #484 on:** Thu, 06 February 2014, 16:03:29 »

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=54422.0

phoenix1234 · « **Reply #485 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 04:49:18 »

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goonx · « **Reply #486 on:** Thu, 27 March 2014, 12:19:43 »

Great work Photekq!

I'm pretty interested in doing something with wood on my own and your project is a leap board i can spring off from.

What mods to the design would be needed to fit a QFR pcb? I'm guessing I wouldn't need the plate as well since I'm planning on using the stock plate

limitz · « **Reply #487 on:** Sat, 03 January 2015, 16:26:32 »

Bit of a necro, but this is an awesome design. I've been playing with the idea of creating a custom TKL case for my Phantom setup, but I think I'll try and modify this design instead.

joelk2 · « **Reply #488 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 08:18:32 »

are the CAD files still available or doesn anyone have a mirror/copy of them?

dorkvader · « **Reply #489 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 11:15:23 »

Quote from: joelk2 on Mon, 12 January 2015, 08:18:32

are the CAD files still available or doesn anyone have a mirror/copy of them?

after some poking around, I found out that they were hosted here:
https://onyx.gladosdan.com/tom/TEK80CAD/

There's also a lot of interesting stuff on gladosdan.com. I wonder what type of website it is.

Photekq · « **Reply #490 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 11:18:38 »

Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 12 January 2015, 11:15:23

after some poking around, I found out that they were hosted here:
https://onyx.gladosdan.com/tom/TEK80CAD/

There's also a lot of interesting stuff on gladosdan.com. I wonder what type of website it is.

How did you do that?

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gladosdan is my friend, he kindly hosted the files for me.

drewba · « **Reply #491 on:** Wed, 14 January 2015, 15:30:19 »

Quote from: Photekq on Mon, 12 January 2015, 11:18:38

Quote from: dorkvader on Mon, 12 January 2015, 11:15:23
after some poking around, I found out that they were hosted here:
https://onyx.gladosdan.com/tom/TEK80CAD/

There's also a lot of interesting stuff on gladosdan.com. I wonder what type of website it is.
How did you do that? )

gladosdan is my friend, he kindly hosted the files for me.

He must be a hacker

persocon · « **Reply #492 on:** Thu, 15 December 2016, 09:18:32 »

oh man

sad that I came to this post after almost a year the last reply

the files are gone from the URL you posted

and I'm in such need of a nice case and have access to a CNC Machine to do that

Data · « **Reply #493 on:** Thu, 15 December 2016, 11:36:55 »

Closer to 2 years, but yeah... I'm sure Photekq would rehost them if you asked nicely and offered certain *ahem* favors.

persocon · « **Reply #494 on:** Thu, 15 December 2016, 14:45:48 »

Quote from: Data on Thu, 15 December 2016, 11:36:55

Closer to 2 years, but yeah... I'm sure Photekq would rehost them if you asked nicely and offered certain *ahem* favors.

you have no idea! haha and I did start to build my phantom 2 years ago, didn't finished yet! I did a case with acrylic that looks terrible crap :v and burned TWO teensy! it's all unmounted right now, so I figured out "let's find a nice case for that thing and build it professionally"
hope Photekq can host again

and help me with that

Photekq · « **Reply #495 on:** Sun, 01 January 2017, 13:12:26 »

New link to CAD files since for some reason I got a tonne of requests lately.

Just a reminder :

This case is fully functional. However, I wouldn't call it good. I cannot recommend that anyone get this made without at least 2 adjustments :

1. It is way too tall at the front. You should change it to be 20mm at the most, otherwise it'll be very uncomfortable.
2. It is designed for the Phantom PCB. This PCB was made specifically to replace Filco PCBs, and as such it is NOT a good PCB for using in a fully custom keyboard. You should adapt this case to work with a B87, GON, or similar PCB.

persocon · « **Reply #496 on:** Sun, 01 January 2017, 13:42:04 »

Quote from: Photekq on Sun, 01 January 2017, 13:12:26

New link to CAD files since for some reason I got a tonne of requests lately.

Just a reminder :

This case is fully functional. However, I wouldn't call it good. I cannot recommend that anyone get this made without at least 2 adjustments :

1. It is way too tall at the front. You should change it to be 20mm at the most, otherwise it'll be very uncomfortable.
2. It is designed for the Phantom PCB. This PCB was made specifically to replace Filco PCBs, and as such it is NOT a good PCB for using in a fully custom keyboard. You should adapt this case to work with a B87, GON, or similar PCB.

I see, do you think it's better to do that 20mm modification on the base or a bit on the base and a bit on the top file? will look on those other PCBs, didn't know that there was more tenkeyless project out there, thanks for the files man!

Photekq · « **Reply #497 on:** Wed, 04 January 2017, 18:21:10 »

Quote from: persocon on Sun, 01 January 2017, 13:42:04

I see, do you think it's better to do that 20mm modification on the base or a bit on the base and a bit on the top file? will look on those other PCBs, didn't know that there was more tenkeyless project out there, thanks for the files man!

The top piece isn't necessary for use, so you can make it as tall or as short as you want. It will just affect the aesthetics and how much of the keycaps are exposed. It also will not change the height at which the switchplate sits, which is what you ideally want to change. I would recommend leaving the top piece as is (unless you dislike the aesthetics), and reducing the height of the bottom piece.

Photekq · « **Reply #498 on:** Wed, 04 January 2017, 18:22:12 »

Changed file location to github. Added assembly file, even though it's something that can be created by anyone in about 2 minutes.

https://github.com/photekq/TEK-80

blandname · « **Reply #499 on:** Sat, 04 March 2017, 12:22:51 »

Thanks so much for putting the files on Github!

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Author Topic: Aluminium TKL Case - TEK-80 - CAD Files inside! (Read 160523 times)