[IC] CF-LX Ultra-light Carbon Fiber 60% Case

[Hellcatz]

Awww ya damn will be so down but don't you need gons permission?

[Joey Quinn]

Awww ya damn will be so down but don't you need gons permission?

For a 60% with a mid layer? No, we aren't copying his design.

[hwood34]

I'll have an update with final pricing tomorrow, we should hopefully be able to get this up and running sometime next week

[ghostjuggernaut]

Since this is still in the interest check stage, what are the chances of offering a happy layout?  Assuming you would have >10 people interested that is.  It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, but wanted to ask.

[hwood34]

Since this is still in the interest check stage, what are the chances of offering a happy layout?  Assuming you would have >10 people interested that is.  It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, but wanted to ask.

Judging from price tiers right now, as long as those people would be willing to pay a few dollars more I'm sure I could provide a happy layout plate as another add on

[ghostjuggernaut]

Since this is still in the interest check stage, what are the chances of offering a happy layout?  Assuming you would have >10 people interested that is.  It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, but wanted to ask.

Judging from price tiers right now, as long as those people would be willing to pay a few dollars more I'm sure I could provide a happy layout plate as another add on

If it ends up being offered, I would be interested.  Regardless though, I plan to purchase a case. 

[hwood34]

Great news! Turns out the prices are cheaper than originally quoted and are actually in the $60s

[exitfire401]

Great news! Turns out the prices are cheaper than originally quoted and are actually in the $60s

Even better!

[Hellcatz]

Would look great if you could do a dark gold stand offs. Maybe even a dark bronze. Is the cf coated or uncoated?

[Joey Quinn]

Great news! Turns out the prices are cheaper than originally quoted and are actually in the $60s

I may actually be able to afford one now. 

[hwood34]

Would look great if you could do a dark gold stand offs. Maybe even a dark bronze. Is the cf coated or uncoated?

I'm looking at different colors for standoffs right now. Deciding on coating

[Ngt]

Would look great if you could do a dark gold stand offs. Maybe even a dark bronze. Is the cf coated or uncoated?

I'm looking at different colors for standoffs right now. Deciding on coating

Is it possible to give different colors to CF like for ALU? If yes, would you intend on offering different color for case or Greg/metal will be the only one?

Good news on the price indeed. Did you get a quote for the price of the middle layer?

[hwood34]

Would look great if you could do a dark gold stand offs. Maybe even a dark bronze. Is the cf coated or uncoated?

I'm looking at different colors for standoffs right now. Deciding on coating

Is it possible to give different colors to CF like for ALU? If yes, would you intend on offering different color for case or Greg/metal will be the only one?

Good news on the price indeed. Did you get a quote for the price of the middle layer?

I'm just doing one color. And yup, in the OP: $20

[Ngt]

Would look great if you could do a dark gold stand offs. Maybe even a dark bronze. Is the cf coated or uncoated?

I'm looking at different colors for standoffs right now. Deciding on coating

Is it possible to give different colors to CF like for ALU? If yes, would you intend on offering different color for case or Greg/metal will be the only one?

Good news on the price indeed. Did you get a quote for the price of the middle layer?

I'm just doing one color. And yup, in the OP: $20

Alright. My bad I didn't check the OP. Thanks for the answer.

[Ngt]

As the middle piece will be black, would it still be interesting to have side led on the PCB?

[hwood34]

As the middle piece will be black, would it still be interesting to have side led on the PCB?

Well, it might be a tiny bit dimmer, but they would still work I'm sure.

[DrHubblePhD]

As the middle piece will be black, would it still be interesting to have side led on the PCB?

there are a multitude of pcbs that offer Leds on the bottom or sides, those should be compatible with this board.

[Ngt]

Well, will the middle have a high opacity due to the black color? If yes, then we wouldn't see the light from the side led, would we?

[Melanic]

Question about the mid layer. How thick will it be? From the concept picture it seems like it would have to be pretty thin to go around the standoffs and not extend past the plates, unless it was integrated with the standoffs.

[DrHubblePhD]

Question about the mid layer. How thick will it be? From the concept picture it seems like it would have to be pretty thin to go around the standoffs and not extend past the plates, unless it was integrated with the standoffs.

The standoffs sit inside the mid layer.

[Joey Quinn]

Question about the mid layer. How thick will it be? From the concept picture it seems like it would have to be pretty thin to go around the standoffs and not extend past the plates, unless it was integrated with the standoffs.

If people want a mid layer the standoffs will need to be moved. The original plan was no layer so I made them flush with the border because it looks better.

[exitfire401]

Question about the mid layer. How thick will it be? From the concept picture it seems like it would have to be pretty thin to go around the standoffs and not extend past the plates, unless it was integrated with the standoffs.

If people want a mid layer the standoffs will need to be moved. The original plan was no layer so I made them flush with the border because it looks better.

I'm good either way. Don't need the middle layer to have my purchase (buying either way) but it would be a welcome addition.

[hwood34]

Question about the mid layer. How thick will it be? From the concept picture it seems like it would have to be pretty thin to go around the standoffs and not extend past the plates, unless it was integrated with the standoffs.

If people want a mid layer the standoffs will need to be moved. The original plan was no layer so I made them flush with the border because it looks better.

I'm good either way. Don't need the middle layer to have my purchase (buying either way) but it would be a welcome addition.

I'm working on a design that would allow for the mid piece to fit "with" the standoffs

[Ngt]

Question about the mid layer. How thick will it be? From the concept picture it seems like it would have to be pretty thin to go around the standoffs and not extend past the plates, unless it was integrated with the standoffs.

If people want a mid layer the standoffs will need to be moved. The original plan was no layer so I made them flush with the border because it looks better.

I'm good either way. Don't need the middle layer to have my purchase (buying either way) but it would be a welcome addition.

I'm working on a design that would allow for the mid piece to fit "with" the standoffs

Cool looking forward to see how it looks.

[Joey Quinn]

These are just a few colors I chose to render in 1080 because I don't have much time today. I won't be able to render any more until tomorrow but if anyone wants any colors just request it. Tomorrows renders will be 4k like my earlier ones.

[ccarlitos2]

Can we get a dark purple render?

[FreeCopy]

Thanks for the renders, Joey. This thing is looking really good. Just wondering what PCB I would use.

[exitfire401]

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Take my money

(This was for the green)

[Joey Quinn]

Can we get a dark purple render?

For sure, I'll do it tomorrow.

[Ngt]

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These are just a few colors I chose to render in 1080 because I don't have much time today. I won't be able to render any more until tomorrow but if anyone wants any colors just request it. Tomorrows renders will be 4k like my earlier ones.

Cool, good job Joey, thanks. I thought at the beginning that there would be only one color which was black. I guess I just misinterpreting.

[hwood34]

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These are just a few colors I chose to render in 1080 because I don't have much time today. I won't be able to render any more until tomorrow but if anyone wants any colors just request it. Tomorrows renders will be 4k like my earlier ones.

Looking good . We're getting closer and closer to getting this buy going. Prepare your wallets everyone!

[FreeCopy]

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These are just a few colors I chose to render in 1080 because I don't have much time today. I won't be able to render any more until tomorrow but if anyone wants any colors just request it. Tomorrows renders will be 4k like my earlier ones.

Looking good . We're getting closer and closer to getting this buy going. Prepare your wallets everyone!

Ready for this case? Absolutely! Ready for everything else to turn this case into one of the pieces of a completed board? Possible.

[hwood34]

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These are just a few colors I chose to render in 1080 because I don't have much time today. I won't be able to render any more until tomorrow but if anyone wants any colors just request it. Tomorrows renders will be 4k like my earlier ones.

Looking good . We're getting closer and closer to getting this buy going. Prepare your wallets everyone!

Ready for this case? Absolutely! Ready for everything else to turn this case into one of the pieces of a completed board? Possible.

Well we can't just have this case lying around unused, can we?

[hwood34]

So actually looking at renders for the acrylic is doesn't look like we'd really need to change it from how it is now. As for coating, does anyone here know if putting switches in and out would cause any sort of substantial dust to get pulled up from the CF and be dangerous?

[Melanic]

Just to toss an idea in. Would it be possible to have a carbon fiber mid layer? It would basically just be a rectangular band that goes around the outer perimeter of the stand offs. Would mean the stand offs need to be off set by the thickness of the CF layer, or the plates be made a bit bigger. Just think it would look nice as all carbon fiber. Not sure how much it costs to manufacture a piece like that though.

[hwood34]

Just to toss an idea in. Would it be possible to have a carbon fiber mid layer? It would basically just be a rectangular band that goes around the outer perimeter of the stand offs. Would mean the stand offs need to be off set by the thickness of the CF layer, or the plates be made a bit bigger. Just think it would look nice as all carbon fiber. Not sure how much it costs to manufacture a piece like that though.

I'll look into a full CF case. Considering CF didn't turn out to be much more than acrylic, it might not be that pricey

[hwood34]

Also is anyone here interested in an all-acrylic vergo? Like one of these just slightly edited

[azhdar]

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These are just a few colors I chose to render in 1080 because I don't have much time today. I won't be able to render any more until tomorrow but if anyone wants any colors just request it. Tomorrows renders will be 4k like my earlier ones.

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I'm sold, invoice me already pls.

[Ngt]

Also is anyone here interested in an all-acrylic vergo? Like one of these just slightly edited

It looks really nice indeed. Are you considering a clear/milk middle layer as well?

[heedpantsnow]

So actually looking at renders for the acrylic is doesn't look like we'd really need to change it from how it is now. As for coating, does anyone here know if putting switches in and out would cause any sort of substantial dust to get pulled up from the CF and be dangerous?

Should not be necessary. 1.5 mil CF is plenty strong and at that thickness pretty chip-resistant.

It can be conductive so there should be some foam or shelf liner under the PCB.

[heedpantsnow]

Just to toss an idea in. Would it be possible to have a carbon fiber mid layer? It would basically just be a rectangular band that goes around the outer perimeter of the stand offs. Would mean the stand offs need to be off set by the thickness of the CF layer, or the plates be made a bit bigger. Just think it would look nice as all carbon fiber. Not sure how much it costs to manufacture a piece like that though.

I'll look into a full CF case. Considering CF didn't turn out to be much more than acrylic, it might not be that pricey

Solid CF of that thickness is actually quite expensive. I'd you're used to acrylic, etc where the price difference is negligible between 1.5mil, 5 mil, 10 mil (maybe double 1.5 mil), it doesn't price the same. 5mil can be 10x 1.5 mil.

Honestly, if you want "ultra-light" then the acrylic mid layer kindof kills that. So in that case you would want to use standoffs (good) or pieces of CF tubing and threaded rod (better, but only a little).

I love CF as a material and it's fine to use the acrylic if you want it. Just saying it takes away from the ultra-light aspect quite a bit.  Just want people to have proper expectations.

[hwood34]

Also is anyone here interested in an all-acrylic vergo? Like one of these just slightly edited

It looks really nice indeed. Are you considering a clear/milk middle layer as well?

I'm deciding on colors right now, but since this is just gonna be a quick mini-run it won't be anything super fancy

So actually looking at renders for the acrylic is doesn't look like we'd really need to change it from how it is now. As for coating, does anyone here know if putting switches in and out would cause any sort of substantial dust to get pulled up from the CF and be dangerous?

Should not be necessary. 1.5 mil CF is plenty strong and at that thickness pretty chip-resistant.

It can be conductive so there should be some foam or shelf liner under the PCB.

Alright, so maybe just a layer of like black shelf liner attached to the top of the bottom piece?

[heedpantsnow]

Exactly. Doesn't even have to be attached, friction will hold it in.

[hwood34]

Just to toss an idea in. Would it be possible to have a carbon fiber mid layer? It would basically just be a rectangular band that goes around the outer perimeter of the stand offs. Would mean the stand offs need to be off set by the thickness of the CF layer, or the plates be made a bit bigger. Just think it would look nice as all carbon fiber. Not sure how much it costs to manufacture a piece like that though.

I'll look into a full CF case. Considering CF didn't turn out to be much more than acrylic, it might not be that pricey

Solid CF of that thickness is actually quite expensive. I'd you're used to acrylic, etc where the price difference is negligible between 1.5mil, 5 mil, 10 mil (maybe double 1.5 mil), it doesn't price the same. 5mil can be 10x 1.5 mil.

Honestly, if you want "ultra-light" then the acrylic mid layer kindof kills that. So in that case you would want to use standoffs (good) or pieces of CF tubing and threaded rod (better, but only a little).

I love CF as a material and it's fine to use the acrylic if you want it. Just saying it takes away from the ultra-light aspect quite a bit.  Just want people to have proper expectations.

That's the main reason I'm doing a mid layer as an add on. If people want it additionally, fine, but not at the cost of the original buy's aim.

[hwood34]

so if anyone wants to draw me up a happy layout 1.5mm plate I'll get a quote on it and we can get this rolling

[ImDaBaron]

I'm definitely interested

[Joey Quinn]

so if anyone wants to draw me up a happy layout 1.5mm plate I'll get a quote on it and we can get this rolling

I'll do it later tonight.

[ccarlitos2]

I'll second the interest on a happy layout still being new to all of this I assume by happy you mean the hhkb pro 2?

[hwood34]

I'll second the interest on a happy layout still being new to all of this I assume by happy you mean the hhkb pro 2?

yessir

[ccarlitos2]

Perfect. I just bought a HHKB so this would look awesome with it Will definitely buy.