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

[ideus]

Just filled the form. Will the plate fit both, the Poker X and the Infinity keyboard? I require both.

Poker, yes. Infinity, doubt it, has the different layout problem

There are some ways to make cuts for splitted and single switch backspace and right shifts, I think.

[hwood34]

Just filled the form. Will the plate fit both, the Poker X and the Infinity keyboard? I require both.

Poker, yes. Infinity, doubt it, has the different layout problem

There are some ways to make cuts for splitted and single switch backspace and right shifts, I think.

hmm, I might look into that then.

[Joey Quinn]

Just filled the form. Will the plate fit both, the Poker X and the Infinity keyboard? I require both.

Poker, yes. Infinity, doubt it, has the different layout problem

There are some ways to make cuts for splitted and single switch backspace and right shifts, I think.

hmm, I might look into that then.

I have a feeling that JD can help with this.

[suicidal_orange]

If ultra-light is a goal for this case is it safe to assume that the stabilisers will be plate mount?  PCBs weigh lots too, I'd be interested in handwiring one

[ideus]

The picture below shows what appears to be universal cut outs - GH60, Poker, Infinity, ANSI, ISO -

[Joey Quinn]

The picture below shows what appears to be universal cut outs - GH60, Poker, Infinity, ANSI, ISO -

Is it possible for a cutout to be pcb cherry and costar compatible, I don't use costar but I know some people do.

[ideus]

The picture below shows what appears to be universal cut outs - GH60, Poker, Infinity, ANSI, ISO -

Is it possible for a cutout to be pcb cherry and costar compatible, I don't use costar but I know some people do.

This plate does not support plate mounted stabs.

[Ngt]

The picture below shows what appears to be universal cut outs - GH60, Poker, Infinity, ANSI, ISO -

Is it possible for a cutout to be pcb cherry and costar compatible, I don't use costar but I know some people do.

This plate does not support plate mounted stabs.

Do you know if it will be the case for this CF60 case?

[Asininity]

Sounds interesting! My final verdict would be based on the price. Having a carbon fiber plate just sounds cool! Would love to see a prototype.

[hwood34]

The picture below shows what appears to be universal cut outs - GH60, Poker, Infinity, ANSI, ISO -

Is it possible for a cutout to be pcb cherry and costar compatible, I don't use costar but I know some people do.

This plate does not support plate mounted stabs.

Do you know if it will be the case for this CF60 case?

this will use PCB mount stabs

[Ngt]

The picture below shows what appears to be universal cut outs - GH60, Poker, Infinity, ANSI, ISO -

Is it possible for a cutout to be pcb cherry and costar compatible, I don't use costar but I know some people do.

This plate does not support plate mounted stabs.

Do you know if it will be the case for this CF60 case?

this will use PCB mount stabs

Ok thanks for the answer. I'm new to DIY stuff. I apologize if I ask stupid questions. For the PCB mount stabs to be used with the top CF plate, does the plates holes just need to be wide enough for the stabs to come through?

[ideus]

The picture below shows what appears to be universal cut outs - GH60, Poker, Infinity, ANSI, ISO -

Is it possible for a cutout to be pcb cherry and costar compatible, I don't use costar but I know some people do.

This plate does not support plate mounted stabs.

Do you know if it will be the case for this CF60 case?

this will use PCB mount stabs

Ok thanks for the answer. I'm new to DIY stuff. I apologize if I ask stupid questions. For the PCB mount stabs to be used with the top CF plate, does the plates holes just need to be wide enough for the stabs to come through?

Yes, the plate should have cut off to allow the PCB stabilizers to come through, like sprits acrylic plates.

[Ngt]

The picture below shows what appears to be universal cut outs - GH60, Poker, Infinity, ANSI, ISO -

Is it possible for a cutout to be pcb cherry and costar compatible, I don't use costar but I know some people do.

This plate does not support plate mounted stabs.

Do you know if it will be the case for this CF60 case?

this will use PCB mount stabs

Ok thanks for the answer. I'm new to DIY stuff. I apologize if I ask stupid questions. For the PCB mount stabs to be used with the top CF plate, does the plates holes just need to be wide enough for the stabs to come through?

Yes, the plate should have cut off to allow the PCB stabilizers to come through, like sprits acrylic plates.

Ok thanks.

[Natemiester]

Could one of you fine people explain to me the difference between the notched and unnotched cases? The form says that an unnotched plate forces you to desolder the switch to get the top off. Why is that?

[ideus]

Could one of you fine people explain to me the difference between the notched and unnotched cases? The form says that an unnotched plate forces you to desolder the switch to get the top off. Why is that?

The notches allow the top of the switches to be removed through the plate, with no need for desoldering and unlocking the full switch. It serves for the purpose of changing the springs or lubing the stems.

[Natemiester]

Ohhh. I get it. Thanks!

[nandop]

I'd be really interested in a 60% Carbon fiber plate!

[Joey Quinn]

And we're back!

Here's the plates, it'll support every GH60 layout possible.



Here's the first render with brass standoffs. I'll make others with different standoffs and adjust the light so the carbon looks better. The carbon model in inventor is really bright for some reason.

[hwood34]

Thanks for all the help Joey Quinn! For some reason Big Blue Saw is acting funny and won't let me get an automated estimate for carbon fiber, so I've sent a request for one. But to give everyone an idea of price, polycarb was around $45 for 10-100 orders and aluminum was low $50s

[heedpantsnow]

Thanks for all the help Joey Quinn! For some reason Big Blue Saw is acting funny and won't let me get an automated estimate for carbon fiber, so I've sent a request for one. But to give everyone an idea of price, polycarb was around $45 for 10-100 orders and aluminum was low $50s

I priced some 1.5mm cf plates from them; they were $56/each for 10+ I believe. Yeah their automated tool doesn't list cf.

[hwood34]

Thanks for all the help Joey Quinn! For some reason Big Blue Saw is acting funny and won't let me get an automated estimate for carbon fiber, so I've sent a request for one. But to give everyone an idea of price, polycarb was around $45 for 10-100 orders and aluminum was low $50s

I priced some 1.5mm cf plates from them; they were $56/each for 10+ I believe. Yeah their automated tool doesn't list cf.

ah, well that's not bad at all

[heedpantsnow]

Thanks for all the help Joey Quinn! For some reason Big Blue Saw is acting funny and won't let me get an automated estimate for carbon fiber, so I've sent a request for one. But to give everyone an idea of price, polycarb was around $45 for 10-100 orders and aluminum was low $50s

I priced some 1.5mm cf plates from them; they were $56/each for 10+ I believe. Yeah their automated tool doesn't list cf.

ah, well that's not bad at all

Yeah you should be good. Good luck with the project bro!

[DrHubblePhD]

If the price is sub $70 or so, im so in. CF is a great material 

[hwood34]

added pricing. little more than I hoped for unfortunately

[hwood34]

So I'm also looking into the prices for unnotched plates. I doubt I'll actually go through with that considering how almost everyone in the IC form wanted the more expensive notches.

[GenKaan]

Love it but no 60% board atm

Please come back when you have a custom transparent case that would take the Ducky Shin 3 TKL PCB

[DrHubblePhD]

Love it but no 60% board atm

Please come back when you have a custom transparent case that would take the Ducky Shin 3 TKL PCB

Wat

[hwood34]

FYI, unnotched plates would be ~20% cheaper

[Joey Quinn]

I'll add some renders with corrected carbon and other spacer colors later today.

As far as notches are concerned I don't really care. I've never felt the need to swap stems. Do you want me to make a case with different notch styles or the notches removed?

[exitfire401]

I'd probably be alright buying 1 at that price. I really would just rather have the notched top with how often I **** with switches.

[ccarlitos2]

Sent in a form. Honestly with or without the notched plate I'm in for a board

[Joey Quinn]

Corrected carbon texture and SS standoffs.

I may post more if anything looks cool while I'm messing around.

[Joey Quinn]

Anyone have a purple standoff hookup? When this case happens I'm gonna need some.

[hwood34]

Since the price tiers have pretty little variance, I'll be starting this soon. One idea, since I doubt we'll get enough orders to get great discounts on standoffs, I might include an option for varying colors. I'll have to research the options first

[Joey Quinn]

Since the price tiers have pretty little variance, I'll be starting this soon. One idea, since I doubt we'll get enough orders to get great discounts on standoffs, I might include an option for varying colors. I'll have to research the options first

McMaster Carr can get us bulk of everything fairly cheaply.

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DrHubblePhD

Dolch on this case would bring a man to tears.  I've seen so many remarkable custom designs since I've joined GeekHack, it seems like GeekHack is ushering in the dawn of a keyboard renaissance.

[Ngt]

Indeed it seems a little more expensive that the prediction. The break after 10 ordered is not that high as I thought it could be. HHKB or this case, damn too many decisions to make when you are on Geekhack.

[hwood34]

Indeed it seems a little more expensive that the prediction. The break after 10 ordered is not that high as I thought it could be. HHKB or this case, damn too many decisions to make when you are on Geekhack.

I mean, how much nicer does carbon fiber look than some plain old plastic (plus MX )

[Ngt]

Indeed it seems a little more expensive that the prediction. The break after 10 ordered is not that high as I thought it could be. HHKB or this case, damn too many decisions to make when you are on Geekhack.

I mean, how much nicer does carbon fiber look than some plain old plastic (plus MX )

Geekhack aka "How to spend your lifetime money". It is not the soul that it sucks out but your wallet and bank account. haha

[hwood34]

Depending on the interest, I may also be offering a mid piece as an add on that would fit right on the standoffs for an easy switch to a sandwhich design

[exitfire401]

Depending on the interest, I may also be offering a mid piece as an add on that would fit right on the standoffs for an easy switch to a sandwhich design

I'm already probably in for 1 case, so I wouldn't mind plunking down a little more for that too

[Den441]

Nice, I have been waiting for something like this for awhile. I just love it when new materials start emerging in my hobbies. I saw the same thing happen in the ecig market with carbon fiber mods. One really cool thing I saw come out of that was an ecig made from a red and black carbon fiber. I think it may have been some kind of Carbon fiber/Kevlar hybrid material. That same material could probably be used to make cases as well. Then you could have colors like red/black, blue, yellow/black, etc. Just an idea for the future.

[hwood34]

Nice, I have been waiting for something like this for awhile. I just love it when new materials start emerging in my hobbies. I saw the same thing happen in the ecig market with carbon fiber mods. One really cool thing I saw come out of that was an ecig made from a red and black carbon fiber. I think it may have been some kind of Carbon fiber/Kevlar hybrid material. That same material could probably be used to make cases as well. Then you could have colors like red/black, blue, yellow/black, etc. Just an idea for the future.

Yeah, I've seen that stuff and it does look really cool. Unfortunately, all big blue saw offers is regular carbon fiber. A red acrylic mid piece may look interesting though

[heedpantsnow]

How many have signed up so far?

[hwood34]

How many have signed up so far?

around 50 have expressed interest. Since the price difference is really negigable past 10 orders, I'm not really worried about numbers

[vindaon]

Interested in 1, maybe 2.

[Ngt]

Depending on the interest, I may also be offering a mid piece as an add on that would fit right on the standoffs for an easy switch to a sandwhich design

You catched my attention here.

Pretty much like a Nerd NS 60 housing, differences being that it is not made of aluminum?

[hwood34]

Depending on the interest, I may also be offering a mid piece as an add on that would fit right on the standoffs for an easy switch to a sandwhich design

You catched my attention here.

Pretty much like a Nerd NS 60 housing, differences being that it is not made of aluminum?

Yessir

[Ngt]

Depending on the interest, I may also be offering a mid piece as an add on that would fit right on the standoffs for an easy switch to a sandwhich design

You catched my attention here.

Pretty much like a Nerd NS 60 housing, differences being that it is not made of aluminum?

Yessir

OUUUUUUHHHH. Hesitation is growing now haha! Would you have a price tag in mind for such a beauty?

[Melanic]

Very interested in this project. Any estimate for when it will go live?