Acrylic Tenkeyless Keyboard Casing for Phantom, Filco & QFR etc.

[pasph]

Please make this also for full size Filco

[LechnerDE]

Another question concerning compatibility:

Does this also work for Ducky G2 PRO TKL and Keycool 87 plates?

I have a Filco and a QFR Stealth and those 2 boards. Would be awesome if I could use one body for all those 4 plates so I could switch them around if needed

[whiskytango]

I've sent out a couple of emails, because I am leaving for a 18 day europe trip on the 13th of july, I have some casing being procured right now, hope to get some of yours completed at around the same time.

I have an invoice from you for an all clear case waiting to be paid. If I pay this now, are you saying that you can get it done and shipped before you leave on 7/13? If so, I will pay it today. Thanks

[Rendom]

My Phantom, I got one of the prototype first, going to help Takaki with perfecting the casing. So far he knows what's the problem now, so I think the official casing will be perfect. : )

[remmeh]

My Phantom, I got one of the prototype first, going to help Takaki with perfecting the casing. So far he knows what's the problem now, so I think the official casing will be perfect. : )

What color options did you pick? Can we see more photos?

[nebo]

Does this look close to your colour ?

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There is a matt version but much darker.

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Oh man, that makes me want a white and blue!

[jabar]

I'm debating which white bodies to choose. PL 402 makes the most sense, but I might prefer PL 449 (periwinkle it seems) which would look nice with a blue top I'm getting.

In either case, I don't think a matte finish makes for a sturdy acrylic-to-acrylic contact.

Also this might be a pain in the rear, but could you have a posted count of ordered acrylic pieces by color so as to help others steer choices above the minimum point?

[affect656]

Any update on which colors are a go, or close?

[Amr0d]

So if I need a complete keyboard case for my Phantom I need to buy both layers, body and feet, right?

[takaki]

You just need the body, top and bottom layer, the feets are for further elevation and also to close up the opening of your teensy chip.

Like what rendom said, I'll be making some drastic changes to the case, mounting will be changed to using low profile motherboard standoffs for you to secure your plate/pcb onto the casing. Just waiting for the standoffs to arrive.

[LechnerDE]

Another question concerning compatibility:

Does this also work for Ducky G2 PRO TKL and Keycool 87 plates?

I have a Filco and a QFR Stealth and those 2 boards. Would be awesome if I could use one body for all those 4 plates so I could switch them around if needed

Can you please comment on that? I can't decide which body to order. On the one hand I want to build a Phantom in the future but on the other hand I want to be able to use this case for as much boards as possible.

[takaki]

Another question concerning compatibility:

Does this also work for Ducky G2 PRO TKL and Keycool 87 plates?

I have a Filco and a QFR Stealth and those 2 boards. Would be awesome if I could use one body for all those 4 plates so I could switch them around if needed

Can you please comment on that? I can't decide which body to order. On the one hand I want to build a Phantom in the future but on the other hand I want to be able to use this case for as much boards as possible.

I need to see the inlet of the items, So far I've tested on QFR and filco, fits nicely.

[pasph]

Feets are glued or screwed?

[blighty]

I'll be making some drastic changes to the case, mounting will be changed to using low profile motherboard standoffs for you to secure your plate/pcb onto the casing. Just waiting for the standoffs to arrive.

Why are you making changes to the design after some of people have already paid under the assumption that you would ship by next week?

[whiskytango]

I bet it has to do with the difference between Phantom plates and Filco/QFR plates. The Phantom plates are not rolled on the edges. I don't think the current design with no standoffs could properly support the Phantom plates. Just my guess. I know WFD raised this issue earlier and I have been watching for it to be addressed.

I for one very much appreciate that the kinks are being worked out BEFORE a bunch of cases are rushed through production and people are unhappy with the results.

thank you takaki for trying to get things right.

[Rendom]

I'll be making some drastic changes to the case, mounting will be changed to using low profile motherboard standoffs for you to secure your plate/pcb onto the casing. Just waiting for the standoffs to arrive.

Why are you making changes to the design after some of people have already paid under the assumption that you would ship by next week?

Unfortunately, for Phantoms, it seems wobbly. I told him the problems, and it seems that he's making changes now. I don't think it'll take that long. Whiskytango is right, it doesn't properly support the Phantoms.

[blighty]

I bet it has to do with the difference between Phantom plates and Filco/QFR plates. The Phantom plates are not rolled on the edges. I don't think the current design with no standoffs could properly support the Phantom plates. Just my guess. I know WFD raised this issue earlier and I have been watching for it to be addressed.

I for one very much appreciate that the kinks are being worked out BEFORE a bunch of cases are rushed through production and people are unhappy with the results.

thank you takaki for trying to get things right.

The Phantom variant (to hold the flat plate) of the body and the Filco/QFR variant (to hold the rolled plate)of the body was supposed to account for that.  I'm just curious why the change?  I'm not exactly digging the idea of standoffs.

Edit: Just read Rendom's comments.  The Phantom is wobbly in the case?  As in it flexes?  Ah well.  Hopefully nothing is glued in so we have the option to use the standoffs or or not.

[jabar]

Uhhh standoffs are what provides PCB stability. The lack of standoff points on the various aluminum Vortex cases is a problem.

I don't know how anyone would think a GB would turnaround in a week. Doesn't matter if takaki said it; it never happens (unless it's a vendor masquerading in-stock items as a GB).

[blighty]

Uhhh standoffs are what provides PCB stability. The lack of standoff points on the various aluminum Vortex cases is a problem.

I don't know how anyone would think a GB would turnaround in a week. Doesn't matter if takaki said it; it never happens (unless it's a vendor masquerading in-stock items as a GB).

I'd rather have the choice of whether or not to use standoffs.  As for the turnaround, if someone says they can do it in two weeks, why not believe them?  If that changes, they should say so. 

[Rendom]

Uhhh standoffs are what provides PCB stability. The lack of standoff points on the various aluminum Vortex cases is a problem.

I don't know how anyone would think a GB would turnaround in a week. Doesn't matter if takaki said it; it never happens (unless it's a vendor masquerading in-stock items as a GB).

I'd rather have the choice of whether or not to use standoffs.  As for the turnaround, if someone says they can do it in two weeks, why not believe them?  If that changes, they should say so.

If I'm not wrong, the standoffs can be put in the casing, and you can remove them too. I think he should be able to deliver it before flying for holiday.

With that said, I'm the one who requested for the standoffs and modification. The PCB can move to the left, and right, and when it moves to the left, your shift will be very sticky, as if they don't even bounce back up, hence the need to have standoff. And casing modification too, to be better fit the PCB's inside with the standoffs.

[blighty]

If I'm not wrong, the standoffs can be put in the casing, and you can remove them too. I think he should be able to deliver it before flying for holiday.

With that said, I'm the one who requested for the standoffs and modification. The PCB can move to the left, and right, and when it moves to the left, your shift will be very sticky, as if they don't even bounce back up, hence the need to have standoff. And casing modification too, to be better fit the PCB's inside with the standoffs.

I guess we will see.  I was just going to put a neoprene mat under the pcb for sound dampening and to fill up space inside to case to prevent the sliding, but I'm sure standoffs could be just as useful (or have the neoprene go around/replace the standoffs).

[Rendom]

If I'm not wrong, the standoffs can be put in the casing, and you can remove them too. I think he should be able to deliver it before flying for holiday.

With that said, I'm the one who requested for the standoffs and modification. The PCB can move to the left, and right, and when it moves to the left, your shift will be very sticky, as if they don't even bounce back up, hence the need to have standoff. And casing modification too, to be better fit the PCB's inside with the standoffs.

I guess we will see.  I was just going to put a neoprene mat under the pcb for sound dampening and to fill up space inside to case to prevent the sliding, but I'm sure standoffs could be just as useful (or have the neoprene go around/replace the standoffs).

I think the mat would work just fine, if the standoffs can be removed, you would have both the options. He will be sending me the standoffs too, so I'm pretty sure you'd have both the option.

[Latin00032]

How long does it take to get invoiced after ordering?

[frenchie4111]

How long does it take to get invoiced after ordering?

We won't get invoiced until everything gets set

[takaki]

Some much needed explaination. The reason why this is in GB because we need numbers to get the colours.

I can get the previous design made and shipped to you to play around, I just don't think I should just focus on the aesthetic part of the casing but also the functionality. Which I thought was a major problem for the previous pretty witty casings for the phantom or filco or anything else.

I am currently waiting for the standoff to arrive, additional holes will be drilled and hand threaded at the bottom layer plate so you can screw in the stand offs and secure your plate/pcb to the casing to ensure 100% stability. The other way to go around achieving this stability will be having to include a acrylic plate for the casing ( think ergodox ), I'm sure nobody really wants that because we all got the WFD plate already.

I want you guys to like the casing both the looks and the use of it. I believe this minor changes will go a long way for you, do have some patience with me with the new design. So sorry for the delays.

[Amr0d]

Where is the difference between PL 993 and F 993? I am looking for something that fits for the TOXIC set GB. I got everything green'ish except for the keyboard. What would you recommend? All green or just layers green and base black?

[takaki]

Top layer + bottom layer toxic green is enough to make the whole case look toxic green except if you look from the side.

if you want 100%, then go for 100% toxic green.

[Amr0d]

Hmm...you don't have a photo of the black+green combo?

[Donbabbeo]

It's possibile to have some pictures of the case disassembled and a picture of the bottom with and without the feet block?

[Glod]

takaki, its cool you added which colors are confirmed and how many have been ordered, i still haven't added my order yet which will be for 2 of these for phantom with an extra body or two possible.  I hope i am still good to wait to order for another few days.

I will say that it may be a pain for you to deal with orders where the color does not reach enough orders and having to get orders either canceled or changed. i hope you are expecting that.

[jabar]

Thanks for the tally update, takaki. Please get those blue images up as soon as you can and I'll be posting my order

[dadgh]

Are any of the shades of green close to the CCnG green IRL?

[gizzard]

A bit confused.  have we been invoiced yet?  Where does this stand?

Thanks

[jabar]

There is no close date posted, considering there is some more information yet to be posted (blue acrylic photos, standoff information). Once the GB is closed -- it will be obvious when it does -- then invoices will be sent out with confirmed acrylic colors.

[Donbabbeo]

It's possibile to have some pictures of the case disassembled and a picture of the bottom with and without the feet block?

thanks

[Poom]

Hey, this might be a dumb question, but would it fit a Leopold FC 700R??

[LechnerDE]

Hey, this might be a dumb question, but would it fit a Leopold FC 700R??

He only could test it for a Filco and a Quickfire Rapid, so he won't know for sure.

[Poom]

hum.... i also dont have my Leopold with me to test it with my filco case. also never opened the leopold up, only know that the cabling is different than the filco.

[blighty]

There is no close date posted, considering there is some more information yet to be posted (blue acrylic photos, standoff information). Once the GB is closed -- it will be obvious when it does -- then invoices will be sent out with confirmed acrylic colors.

I was already invoiced (and paid) a couple of weeks ago.  I went for matte black on all layers.

[jabar]

There is no close date posted, considering there is some more information yet to be posted (blue acrylic photos, standoff information). Once the GB is closed -- it will be obvious when it does -- then invoices will be sent out with confirmed acrylic colors.

I was already invoiced (and paid) a couple of weeks ago.  I went for matte black on all layers.

Well I missed that part of your previous posts. That is odd...

I am still waiting for the updates I mentioned

[takaki]

winkeyless and updates to the top layer completed,  modifications to the bottom layer completed.

Pending to dos:
Photos of the blue group
Photos of the 100% of the casing
Photos with the feet and without the feet.
Photos of winkeyless over the current plate. (1.5x (Acrylic block ) 1.5x )

Pending arrivials
Motherboard standoff to complete the fit test.

[LechnerDE]

Thanks for the update!

After seeing those photos I will place my order

[Amr0d]

Where can I find the pictures?

[LechnerDE]

Where can I find the pictures?

There are links to some color samples in the OP. Other pics will be added.

[Amr0d]

Ah, ok. Then I need to wait for more samples.

Takaki: I wrote you a short message

[takaki]

Blue pictures up, figured the best way to get the colours right is to use a scanner.

[LechnerDE]

PL 302 it is

[takaki]

[Rendom]

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Ohh boy...

[zoolzoo]

Oh yes Im in!