Planck End Game Case (High Profile) Anodize Color update!

[hansichen]

I am low on money anyway

We all are right how

The case looks really good so far, I'd agree that the usb port could have some improvement. Maybe just close it a bit more and post a picture from usb connecter side how it looks right now when it is in standing on the ground. I really like the support of handwired boards

[neon_tom]

That white powder coat looks much nicer than I anticipated it would. I'll definitely pick one of these up at this rate.

[hervuli]

That white powder coat looks much nicer than I anticipated it would. I'll definitely pick one of these up at this rate.

+1. Would love to see more white powder coat aluminum board options out there in general.

[PollandAkuma]

Since the Planck will drop soon, I'll get a couple of pcb and plates, and if I like the layout I'll get Case A when it happens. I love this case sooooo much

[UsualSuspectXXX]

So, to clarify this: I can just drop my existing Planck like it is (see picture) into that case without removing any parts?

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Also: can you update the image links on post #1 — maybe a Tapatalk issue, but I can only see one image.

Pretty sure you'll at least have to remove the bottom part of your case and you'll drop in everything that is attached to the plate.

[muten-roshi]

Since the Planck will drop soon, I'll get a couple of pcb and plates, and if I like the layout I'll get Case A when it happens. I love this case sooooo much

Any idea how soon? 

[PollandAkuma]

Since the Planck will drop soon, I'll get a couple of pcb and plates, and if I like the layout I'll get Case A when it happens. I love this case sooooo much

Any idea how soon? 

Before the end of this month, I suppose

[muten-roshi]

Since the Planck will drop soon, I'll get a couple of pcb and plates, and if I like the layout I'll get Case A when it happens. I love this case sooooo much

Any idea how soon? 

Before the end of this month, I suppose

Great I already don't have money

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[PollandAkuma]

Great I already don't have money

me too thanks

[stoic-lemon]

I might pick up a Planck due to Case A. Really hope this turns out good.

Edit: Mobile keyboard led to mangled English.

[muten-roshi]

If pick up a Planck due to Case A. Really hope this turns out good.

I want one anyway

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[jebbra]

About the USB port, maybe it looks odd because I flip the board. From standard point of view the gap give a nice round gap between the cable head and the case. Will post the pic tommorow

I prefer do this slowly and try every option I have here. So don't worry. Will do the GB on times around payday too

[jebbra]

Here's the USB port in use in usual view angle. Looks good right?

[hansichen]

Looks good 

[neon_tom]

Here's the USB port in use in usual view angle. Looks good right?

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Gorgeous!

[MNICI]

Created a GH account just to post here 

White powdercoat looks pretty nice, but a bit plastic-y in my opinion. I would prefer clear/silver anodization myself, but as you said that depends on vendor availibility.
Would it be possible to get raw case B with a little discount? I may find some local place to anodise it on my own...

About USB hole - why not make it smaller like this? This way PCB wont be as visible.

[jebbra]

Created a GH account just to post here 

White powdercoat looks pretty nice, but a bit plastic-y in my opinion. I would prefer clear/silver anodization myself, but as you said that depends on vendor availibility.
Would it be possible to get raw case B with a little discount? I may find some local place to anodise it on my own...

About USB hole - why not make it smaller like this? This way PCB wont be as visible.

The purpose of having wide usb post is to support hand wiring. Because when handwiring, the micro controller used is placed on the bottom of the case so the usb port is a bit lower. But don't worry, the hollow part won't be visible IRL (look at the photo I take).

I can do raw too since the MOQ for powder coat is quite low, this way I feel more fair for people who want to anodize or treat it whatever they want. One question tho: my CNC vendor said it is better to keep the case oily if you want to coat it later, is this true?

[breckstar]

Any hope of getting preonic version?

[shensmobile]

Just created an account to say that I am absolutely in for Case A.  That's pretty much the thing holding me back from grabbing a Planck, I love high profile cases and that one fits the bill.  If you can offer it annodized, or raw I would be elated!

As for keeping the case oily, if it were steel I would say that helps for rust prevention, but for an aluminum case, I'm not quite sure.  I'm an electrical engineer, not a mechanical so I can't help too much here! Sorry!

[slot demon]

Any update? Case A is a dream, I like also the plain silver look.

[jebbra]

Any hope of getting preonic version?

Yep, after these 2 I plan on making a hipro Preonic case, along with standard plate.

Just created an account to say that I am absolutely in for Case A.  That's pretty much the thing holding me back from grabbing a Planck, I love high profile cases and that one fits the bill.  If you can offer it annodized, or raw I would be elated!

As for keeping the case oily, if it were steel I would say that helps for rust prevention, but for an aluminum case, I'm not quite sure.  I'm an electrical engineer, not a mechanical so I can't help too much here! Sorry!

That's nice of you creating GH account just to say it, thank you If there's no capable anodize vendor I will offer them raw too, with price reduction. Just confirmed it that it still necessary for aluminum too, as it will prevent oxidation (black specks) on exposed aluminum.

Any update? Case A is a dream, I like also the plain silver look.

I will go to the vendor tomorrow. Sorry for the long process, I can only do the visit on Saturday because my work

[breckstar]

Any hope of getting preonic version?

Yep, after these 2 I plan on making a hipro Preonic case, along with standard plate.

Sweeeeeeeeeet. Looking forward to it

[shensmobile]

That's nice of you creating GH account just to say it, thank you If there's no capable anodize vendor I will offer them raw too, with price reduction. Just confirmed it that it still necessary for aluminum too, as it will prevent oxidation (black specks) on exposed aluminum.

Hey you're doing fantastic work, you deserve the props/thanks/orders!  The fact that you're making Case A compatible with the Planck plate is huge news and awesome design!  I'm eagerly following this thread

[piercejenkins]

When will case A be available for order?

[jebbra]

That's nice of you creating GH account just to say it, thank you If there's no capable anodize vendor I will offer them raw too, with price reduction. Just confirmed it that it still necessary for aluminum too, as it will prevent oxidation (black specks) on exposed aluminum.

Hey you're doing fantastic work, you deserve the props/thanks/orders!  The fact that you're making Case A compatible with the Planck plate is huge news and awesome design!  I'm eagerly following this thread

When will case A be available for order?

Anvil Case must wait longer, I will release Bullet Case 1st and gather feedback from it then proceed to open the Anvil. But the IC won't be as long as this one because when the Bullet release it means I already acquire the right vendor (actually the only vendor missing is anodizing).

[Juice_box]

I just want to say thanks for going to all this effort of producing these! I can't wait for case A. Good luck with the rest of organising and production

[stoic-lemon]

Hyped for Anvil.

[jebbra]

Just visited a quite experienced anodize craftsmen this morning and making sample there. Finger crossed he will do the job right since he is on that field since 30 years ago.

[jal]

So to sum up, both powder coat and hard anodized coloring are quite durable with powder coat potentially be even more scratch resistant.
But powder coat looks plastic (unless the paint is a metallic color itself), and anodizing looks naturally metallic.

It does look plastic, because it is plastic. But powder coat comes in a pretty wide range of options. There are translucent options, metal-flake options, it can be shiny or matte (usually, shiny is done with a clear top-coat), and there is a huge range of colors (but most shops only have a small subset on hand).

In case you're interested in more detail, here's detail on DIY:

http://www.powdercoatguide.com/

And one shop's colors:

https://www.prismaticpowders.com/powder-coating-colors/

For info on anodizing, I recommend starting with the Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anodizing .

Disclaimer: I have powder-coated things, but not much because I hate doing it, so I'm no expert. I hate wearing a respirator and waving 15KV around while puffing flammable powder at metal (==spark risk) tends to make me nervous.  And I've never tried to anodize anything. Something about heating an acid bath and then running current through it makes me think I should just play in an alligator pit instead.

[jebbra]

Okay got a potato pic from the gramps at anodizing vendor 



Not yet getting my hands on it, but the pic looks promising
I will pick it up on Saturday.

[stoic-lemon]

sold! haha I hope it's up to your specifications.

[Danilo_dk]

The anodization looks really good. Is that sample in gray, or is that black? Either way, I want it. I'll probably get both the Bullet and Anvil cases. They both look very good in their own ways.

[menuhin]

Case A also looks real nice.

I have to remain patient though. 

[PollandAkuma]

Okay got a potato pic from the gramps at anodizing vendor 

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Not yet getting my hands on it, but the pic looks promising
I will pick it up on Saturday.

Nice to see you got some good relations going! That's part of the fun

[BaconEggandCheeseBagel]

Case A looks amazing. Will have to re-buy a planck I guess.

[Danilo_dk]

Cases spotted in the wild. Both looking great.

[gadzkun]

case and anodizing was good already see and touch it, this is the first time i reallly want an ortholinear board.

[jebbra]

case and anodizing was good already see and touch it, this is the first time i reallly want an ortholinear board.

Cases spotted in the wild. Both looking great.

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Thx mates!

Okay I already have my hands on it and I really love it! But he said there is one more superior anodize method and I want to try it first. And will sample some colors to anodize for final GB offer.

[robotmaxtron]

I'm really looking forward to this GB.

[shinz0]

this case just made me realize i need a planck in my life.

[fatpolomanjr]

Have you considered doing a split version after releasing the standard planck case?

[jebbra]

Have you considered doing a split version after releasing the standard planck case?

There's ton of keyboard design in my head right now. Including split planck. and I heard OLKB will release split version too in not so distant future. I'll wait for that for now.

[jebbra]

Damn the formatting is going haywire. Moved to the next post.

[simonyunhe]

This is really nice, love it!

[jebbra]

Anodize looks nice!







Only little blemish appeared on the edge, that's the rigging problem I need to take care of. Already drop some plate in same material and finish to make color samples 

[ricyuyc]

Awesome! I hope one day you would make this in GH60 form factor. 

[sems]

Anodize looks nice!

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Only little blemish appeared on the edge, that's the rigging problem I need to take care of. Already drop some plate in same material and finish to make color samples 

Whoa! Color me impressed!

[fatpolomanjr]

There's ton of keyboard design in my head right now. Including split planck. and I heard OLKB will release split version too in not so distant future. I'll wait for that for now.

Nice! I really like this aluminum design, plus who wouldn't want two blocks of metal for self defense? Weapon of choice IMO.

[aznreaper]

That anodized sample has me liking the look of that second design. I haven't really like the big bezel boards like the extent, but the tampering seems like just enough to start growing on me! Would definitely like to see the bullet case sample with the anodizing. Powdered white makes it look too much like plastic from the pictures

[jchan94]

Hey that update looks pretty nice! Goodluck with this