[GB] Custom CNC Aluminum Cases for Cooler Master TKL boards (SHIPPED)

[bubbedi]

Wow. That was fast. I'm so happy you're pleased.

In case anyone is curious, btw, that is an early prototype case that bubbedi purchased from me.

Insanely fast shipping. Took 1 week and it was there, could not believe it to begin with!
I tried getting the logo into my bad quality photos, so people could see that it was the prototype. And by the way,
my photos can not justify the beauty of this case - it simply looks fantastic in person.

And THANK you for having international buyers in mind, even though shipping was pricey(but fast), the import fees was so low
because of your fixed pricetag - totally worth it in the end

[derzemel]

Say, is anybody here a member of Deskthority or any of the Korean sites? If so and you could post a link to the group buy there, that would be awesome.

Best links would be to this thread and/or the group buy purchase page.

Thanks!

Done: https://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/cnc-aluminium-case-for-cm-tkl-boards-novatouch-rapid-i-masterkeys-t15103.html#p338611

I strongly suggest that you create an account on DT to answer questions that users may have. There are many people there that do not want to create accounts on GH or on r/mk

[norbauer]

Just under a week left. Orders are currently at less than half the survey responses, so keep 'em coming. :)

If I've missed any questions in the flurry above, please don't hesitate to re-post requests for info here, or email me directly using the address at the bottom of the store.

[evangs]

can't believe I almost missed this! Order #1053 Thanks again for all the time, money, and effort put into making this a reality!

[pixelpusher]

Just under a week left. Orders are currently at less than half the survey responses, so keep 'em coming.

If I've missed any questions in the flurry above, please don't hesitate to re-post requests for info here, or email me directly using the address at the bottom of the store.

I plan to buy one, just wanted to wait on seeing closeup images of the production white version before I choose a color

[norbauer]

I plan to buy one, just wanted to wait on seeing closeup images of the production white version before I choose a color

I don't think I'm going to be able to take pics of a white powder coat sample before the end of the group buy. I do have a blue powder coated prototype. Everything will be the same except the color. Will that work? Were there any particular features you wanted me to photograph?

[fine_italian_leather]

I made a post on about the group buy on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5df9as/buying_custom_cnc_aluminum_cases_for_cooler/

[FSund]

I made a post on about the group buy on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5df9as/buying_custom_cnc_aluminum_cases_for_cooler/

I also made one a couple of days ago, but I don't think this can get too much publicity: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5c85bj/buying_norbauers_group_buy_for_custom_cnc/

[pixelpusher]

I plan to buy one, just wanted to wait on seeing closeup images of the production white version before I choose a color

I don't think I'm going to be able to take pics of a white powder coat sample before the end of the group buy. I do have a blue powder coated prototype. Everything will be the same except the color. Will that work? Were there any particular features you wanted me to photograph?

I wanted to see a closeup of the seem and the bevel  on the corners after the powder coat was applied.  Blue would work for me

[ramnes]

I'm in! Just came back from travelling at the right moment apparently!

[pixelpusher]

OMG I cannot choose a color and it's killing me.  I have always wanted a white case, but I really feel that a clear anodized finish would be a better backdrop for any keycap set down the road.   

[arcsay]

OMG I cannot choose a color and it's killing me.  I have always wanted a white case, but I really feel that a clear anodized finish would be a better backdrop for any keycap set down the road.   

Haha I thought the same thing, but I am taking a shot for the White Case. So fresh and clean.

[pixelpusher]

Okay, I bit the bullet and bought the white.  I also bought the Masterkeys Pro board!  Order #1060.

I left a note on the order, but you can just hold on to the keyboard until the case is ready if it will save me extra shipping.

[norbauer]

I left a note on the order, but you can just hold on to the keyboard until the case is ready if it will save me extra shipping.

Of course. I'll even install it for you.

Do you still need the powder coat corner photo?

[norbauer]

Friendly reminder: if you're ordering a custom color and want a silver finish (similar to a Macbook), please put "clear anodizing" in the order notes in your shopping cart. Thanks!

[pixelpusher]

I left a note on the order, but you can just hold on to the keyboard until the case is ready if it will save me extra shipping.

Of course. I'll even install it for you.

Do you still need the powder coat corner photo?

No need for photos.  Thanks

[norbauer]

No need for photos.  Thanks

Got it. Thanks. Sorry I wasn't able to get you photos of the blue one, but was traveling for business and am way behind on little tasks like this. Slowly catching up though. :)

[FSund]

Friendly reminder: if you're ordering a custom color and want a silver finish (similar to a Macbook), please put "clear anodizing" in the order notes in your shopping cart. Thanks!

I see a lot of people showing interest in clear anodizing. Would it be possible to bring the price down for one or more custom colors if several people order it?
Clear anodizing is high on my list, but the extra cost is a killer for me.

[norbauer]

Friendly reminder: if you're ordering a custom color and want a silver finish (similar to a Macbook), please put "clear anodizing" in the order notes in your shopping cart. Thanks! :)

I see a lot of people showing interest in clear anodizing. Would it be possible to bring the price down for one or more custom colors if several people order it?
Clear anodizing is high on my list, but the extra cost is a killer for me.

There hasn't been a significant number of orders of clear anodizing so far (or even custom colors in general, really), so I'm content to leave things as they are for this buy, with the top colors from the survey being our stock colors. Apologies, but it just gets too complicated trying to accommodate so many stock colors, as I have to go back and try to renegotiate pricing on everything with the factory again. As it is, it was a bit of a coup to get them to let me pay a flat fee for add-ons of non-stock colors, and I'd rather not push our luck. :)

[Puree]

Ordered !
Thanks 

[pixelpusher]

This showed up in my FB feed today.  Interesting.

[norbauer]

This showed up in my FB feed today.  Interesting. :)

Yup, I figured I'd play with Facebook ads. I've never used them before and this is the first occasion I had to play with them. It basically just magically figures out people who have already visited the site and shows them a reminder on Facebook. I know from previous experience that as soon as the group buy is over, I'll get a flood of emails from people who are sad that they just missed it by a few hours or whatever and want me to add them in. I was hoping that helping to remind people in this way would minimize that. But we'll see. ;) Anyway, it only costs a few dollars, so I figured what the heck.

[pixelpusher]

Very cool.  I hope it gets you some last minute orders

[poolside]

Don't leave without me!
Decisions are hard. The gray case looks so sharp donning the Galaxy set but custom white cases don't come around often. If only white could be an option for anodization.

[Troif]

Argh, finally I chose warm gray... I have a Filco TeX case grey also... but is THE color!


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[norbauer]

Don't leave without me!
Decisions are hard. The gray case looks so sharp donning the Galaxy set but custom white cases don't come around often. If only white could be an option for anodization.

I wish the same! Unfortunately, this is a technical limitation of anodization and not an aesthetic choice on my part. If we had white anodizing as an option, it would definitely have been one of the stock colors.

[pixelpusher]

Don't leave without me!
Decisions are hard. The gray case looks so sharp donning the Galaxy set but custom white cases don't come around often. If only white could be an option for anodization.

I had such a tough time deciding but I finally just bought the white.   I figured I could always get a Tex case down the road if I wanted gray. 

[kokokoy]

This showed up in my FB feed today.  Interesting.

Yup, I figured I'd play with Facebook ads. I've never used them before and this is the first occasion I had to play with them. It basically just magically figures out people who have already visited the site and shows them a reminder on Facebook. I know from previous experience that as soon as the group buy is over, I'll get a flood of emails from people who are sad that they just missed it by a few hours or whatever and want me to add them in. I was hoping that helping to remind people in this way would minimize that. But we'll see. Anyway, it only costs a few dollars, so I figured what the heck.

That FB thing was a suprised as well. Almost "like"d it, which could have gotten me in to trouble.

[punksinatra]

Sorry if it has been asked but I am guessing its not compatible with Quickfire rapid and stealth because of there the usb connection is located?


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[punksinatra]

You can ignore my inquiry I had the time just now to read previous posts. Damn been looking all over for regular qfr and qfs cases I can't find one. I find these but they are not compatible would have bought 2 for mr quickfires


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[pixelpusher]

Tex cases for filco boards fit QFR but the led indicators are different. 

[FSund]

You can ignore my inquiry I had the time just now to read previous posts. Damn been looking all over for regular qfr and qfs cases I can't find one. I find these but they are not compatible would have bought 2 for mr quickfires

Considering the price of this case vs. the price of a qfr/qfs, why not just get a compatible CM board and the case? Are the new (compatible) boards that different from the older ones?

[punksinatra]

I don't want rgb's. my oldest quickfire is like 5 years old the very first one maybe i'm too attached to it. And I dont think they would sell that much anymore, I don't really like to change since they are still working perfectly fine. I just wanted to freshen up how they look.


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[punksinatra]

Tex cases for filco boards fit QFR but the led indicators are different.

Yeah it would be weird for my qfr/qfs to have 2 not working led holes at the right side but im interested to see maybe you can pm me a link where I can information about it


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[d9000]

Aargh... so on the fence about this.  The case looks amazing, but I just ordered a Novatouch two days ago and haven't even received it yet.   I want to make sure I'm going to like it first 

[harjoat]

Does this work with a novatouch?

[derzemel]

Does this work with a novatouch?

Yes

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[pixelpusher]

Aargh... so on the fence about this.  The case looks amazing, but I just ordered a Novatouch two days ago and haven't even received it yet.   I want to make sure I'm going to like it first 

Well, if you don't like topre, you can always put a rapid-i or masterkeys s in it.  ORDER ONE!

[norbauer]

Friendly reminder: the group buy ends in just a few hours (midnight, PST).

We've hit our MOQ, so no pressure. But I probably won't be doing another group buy for this same case, so if you're on the fence, this is your chance.

[pixelpusher]

Glad to see you met the MOQ.  Everything went in a very timely manner.  I was honestly shocked when the website went up.  You don't waste time, and I'm glad to see it pay off.

[norbauer]

Thanks everybody! We're all set now and I'll begin tallying everything up, finalizing logistics, and submitting the order to the factory in the next few days. We are currently looking at a manufacturing lead time of 40 works days (which I think includes Saturdays) from next Monday.

I'll continue to provide updates here periodically, but I'll do so more regularly by creating an email list of the people who submitted orders and messaging them directly when there is news.

Now we mostly just sit back and wait.

[evangs]

Thanks everybody! We're all set now and I'll begin tallying everything up, finalizing logistics, and submitting the order to the factory in the next few days. We are currently looking at a manufacturing lead time of 40 works days (which I think includes Saturdays) from next Monday.

I'll continue to provide updates here periodically, but I'll do so more regularly by creating an email list of the people who submitted orders and messaging them directly when there is news.

Now we mostly just sit back and wait.

Thanks again for running this. You da man!


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[Troif]

Thanks everybody! We're all set now and I'll begin tallying everything up, finalizing logistics, and submitting the order to the factory in the next few days. We are currently looking at a manufacturing lead time of 40 works days (which I think includes Saturdays) from next Monday.

I'll continue to provide updates here periodically, but I'll do so more regularly by creating an email list of the people who submitted orders and messaging them directly when there is news.

Now we mostly just sit back and wait.

Thanks Norbauer for making this possible. Now begin thinking also in the RF CNC case...


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[norbauer]

Thanks Norbauer for making this possible. Now begin thinking also in the RF CNC case...

Ha. Yes, I'll be playing around with some potential RF designs over the holidays while we're wait for this cases in this group buy to be machined.

[elcubismo]

D'oh! I missed it! Nooooo! lol

Man I had been putting off on the purchase waiting for a nice time to break it to my wife and I was literally a day late.

Any chance you will be doing another group buy for the novatouch at some point?

[poolside]

Friendly reminder: the group buy ends in just a few hours (midnight, PST).

We've hit our MOQ, so no pressure. But I probably won't be doing another group buy for this same case, so if you're on the fence, this is your chance.

Thanks!

I eventually went with the warm gray after an intense deliberating with myself.

[norbauer]

D'oh! I missed it! Nooooo! lol

Man I had been putting off on the purchase waiting for a nice time to break it to my wife and I was literally a day late.

Any chance you will be doing another group buy for the novatouch at some point?

Sorry, there's always a few who have this experience, and I just had to pick a specific point to end the group buy. I do have a few spare prototypes, seconds, and samples that I'd be willing to sell. If you're interested, just send me a PM and I'll see what I have left.

[elcubismo]

Thanks! PM sent - hopefully you got it. It said the message was sent successfully but I can't see it in my sent messages.

[fax668]

@norbauer, you might want to remove the "TAKING ORDERS" from the title of this topic.

[norbauer]

@norbauer, you might want to remove the "TAKING ORDERS" from the title of this topic.

Oh, good point. Thanks!