Author Topic: KTOD - Favorite case design? (Read 4249 times)

CPTBadAss · « **on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:26:30 »

I don't really have anything in depth in mind for today's KTOD. Was in a thread talking about the GON/Vicky/Corsair K65 style cases and thought this might be fun. Do you like...

or bent sheet metal designs

from mkawa

or CNC milled cases

from photekq

or Plastic Cases
(think Filco or Ducky style)

or something else I didn't list? Why do you like that case?

Personally, I love the milled block cases like the KMAC or TEK80 or LZ-GH. It's so heavy and I just *love* having a slab of Aluminum 6061 on my desk. It makes my inner engineer so happy. And I really enjoy the weight of them. But I also think that the layered cases from Matt30's customs or the Epsilon/jdcarpe styled two-plate cases are cool.

qwack · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:30:24 »

Aesthetically, the Ducky/Filco case looks best to me. The thing is, most cases make the keyboard sit too high for me, so I'm working on a no-case solution to fit my needs

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:31:19 »

That could be really cool. If your plate and PCB had holes to be able to pass some legs through it so you could adjust the height and angle but didn't need a case?

Photekq · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:32:02 »

356CL, 360corsa, 356mini, any Cherry G80-1xxx/2xxx/3xxx

exitfire401 · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:32:29 »

CNC Milled are my absolute favorite. My Digilog case is the most solid case I've ever touched, and I love it. I would love it if somebody would come out with an HHKB case as well. A close second are GON's cases. I love the minimal design and the way the light shines through the sides.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:33:52 »

Oh I can't believe I didn't mention it before, but I distinctly remember looking at the Duck Mini V1 case with the card suits when I first started. That **** was and still is awesome. Loved that case and that little extra flair with the suits.

epzy · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:33:53 »

Duck Viper, Hammer and KMAC 2's cases are some of my favorites.

Defect · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:51:09 »

GON cases look sick for 60 boards.
Supposedly Milled Aluminium is best for feel (someone please PM me and tell me it's worth!)

I love the look/options of 3 piece layered acryllic cases, but will admit that they are not the best. Still tho...

qwack · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 13:07:29 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 04 June 2014, 12:31:19

That could be really cool. If your plate and PCB had holes to be able to pass some legs through it so you could adjust the height and angle but didn't need a case?

Yes, that would be a way to do it. But in that case (pun not intended), we're not talking about "case design" anymore

nubbinator · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 14:33:54 »

I need to try a milled case (and want a hammer case), but I'm in love with wood cases right now. My Pure is in a wood case right now and have another one for my GH60/FaceW (just a sample pic since mine will be walnut, red gum, or cedar). I just love how wood cases.feel and sound.

badboybry9000 · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 14:56:50 »

I'd have to say CNC milled. They look awesome and feel solid.

Although I think Filco cases look pretty nice too.

Defect · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 15:40:49 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Wed, 04 June 2014, 14:33:54

I need to try a milled case (and want a hammer case), but I'm in love with wood cases right now. My Pure is in a wood case right now and have another one for my GH60/FaceW (just a sample pic since mine will be walnut, red gum, or cedar). I just love how wood cases.feel and sound.

I've got a block of cedar I'm working on right now, but waiting for the Face-W for fitting and final sanding. Did you use a solid block or fit pieces together? Sorry if it's in your links. At work and limited to browsing slowly.

Puddsy · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 15:44:55 »

The Skeldon. I need it in my life.

And the new KUL keyboard has a neat case.

t2russo · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 16:21:19 »

I've owned more milled cases (5), than plastic (4). Not that it speaks to my preference or anything.

ps. KOTD is a great idea to keep chat fresh!

Razor Lotus · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 16:35:17 »

The CNC milled hammer case is my favourite

newchemicals · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 17:21:07 »

The CNC milled cases look very nice to me.

dorkvader · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 18:19:17 »

I like the platecase. Like the original DOXkb and the samwisekoi GH75 you have pictured. GON has one now as well, I think.

It's a combination of minimal, rigid, and awesome. I think it's a tragedy that aluminum plates aren't bent down at the edges like commercial plates are. Increasing the moment of inertia is really great and would help them a lot. The platecase, ofcourse, does not have this issue.

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 04 June 2014, 18:41:23 »

Quote from: Razor Lotus on Wed, 04 June 2014, 16:35:17

The CNC milled hammer case is my favourite

me too, i think it's the best looking 60% case out there.

0100010 · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 05 June 2014, 14:08:31 »

I have an eye for the boards that don't have cases. Either ones that are the just the keys mounted to a plate, or ones that are very minimal cased - like a poker.

Of course, this is all while my daily driver is a Unicomp with a 'classic' case....

Moosecraft · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 05 June 2014, 14:19:49 »

CNC cases for sure, not really a fan of the GON/exposed plates on cases.

mashby · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 05 June 2014, 16:35:27 »

Heavy CNC'd cases are my favorite by far. Since I'm a fan of 60% boards, having something that small and that heavy is just a slice of heaven. I've tried other aluminum cases that aren't heavy, like the TEX 60% and the MKC 60% and I don't like them as much. They are still a step up from a plastic case, but the heavier the better in my book.

My Favorites
1. Duck Poker v1 with the brass weights and Poker Suit is a work of art

2. The Hammer 60% is a beast (heavier than the Duck Poker) and a little nicer quality. In fact, I wish I had a second one in silver since they're such a great case.

My Wish List
1. FMJ Design One with Poker Suits, in Black.

Findecanor · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 05 June 2014, 18:26:31 »

I think that:

If a keyboard has exposed switches then it shouldn't have any borders. In other words, its footprint shouldn't be larger than what is covered by its keycaps.
Also, there shouldn't be any spacing between keys exposing any plate - raised sections between keys are OK though.
All borders should preferably have the same thickness. The front border should be the same thickness as the side borders. KeyCool, Leopold, SteelSeries: good, Ducky,Filco: bad. There is the exception if the front border is sloping.
Keyboards should be as flat as possible. If you want to incline it, you extend feet or screw on feet.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 05 June 2014, 18:41:33 »

60%: 356Mini is pretty much heaven, KMAC Happy HHKB layout
TKL: Most 356 series boards, Original Kmac, KMAC 2 (if only it had blockers), LZ S
100%+: TRIK X, G80-1000, G80-3000
Ergo: G80-5000, upcoming matias ergo

Quote from: mashby on Thu, 05 June 2014, 16:35:27

My Favorites
1. Duck Poker v1 with the brass weights and Poker Suit is a work of art

God damn would I kill to own one of these :[

Wish I had one of these

dorkvader · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:52:05 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Thu, 05 June 2014, 18:41:33

KMAC 2 (if only it had blockers)

it does.

Photekq · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:54:38 »

He means dedicated blockers. Me and him both hate the look of those removable ones..

tribade · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 06 June 2014, 00:32:49 »

I'm a huge fan of KMAC cases. I love mine, and another is one the way

I'm a sucker for aluminum now. I love the weight and how durable it feels. I hope my Duck Viper will feel the same whenever that GB comes around.

Beca · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 06 June 2014, 01:01:43 »

I love the chunky metal KMAC cases. I also love the Orion TKL with the acrylic band that allows the side LED's to shine through...so nice.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 07 June 2014, 12:02:21 »

Quote from: dorkvader on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:52:05

it does.
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Quote from: Photekq on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:54:38

He means dedicated blockers. Me and him both hate the look of those removable ones..

^^

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Author Topic: KTOD - Favorite case design? (Read 4249 times)