[GB] CF-LXXX - Ultralite Carbon Fiber TKL Case [DONE]

[hwood34]

ORDER FORM (1 nerD case still available)

This will be a quick, small (limited to 10 cases for round 1) run GB for light, skeleton-style carbon fiber TKL cases in the same style as my previous CF-LX group buy. Foggyflute is helping again and we'll be using the same manufacturer. Designs are already finalized and manufacturing will start at the latest before the end of the month, likely sooner. Unfortunately, because I'm at school presently, I won't be able to ship out the cases until Thanksgiving. This is an absolutely firm date, no sooner no later. Because of my last GB having quite a few extended problems and because I realize that people might be reluctant to hand over money again, pre-payment will be optional. Regardless of your choice, your spot will be reserved. I'll keep a wait list beyond the 10 buyers in case of any non-payers.

Anyone who chooses not to prepay will be invoiced when the cases arrive at my house. This should ensure that there is no uncertainty about ability to ship the product in the specified timeframe. Anyone who does not pay within 1 week will have their spot given to the first person on the waitlist.

Price
+ $169 plus shipping

Specs
+ 1.6cm matte carbon fiber
+ Frosted white/solid black acrylic midpiece with options for different PCB compatibility
+ Switch-mount PCB
+ 7.5 degree carbon fiber/acrylic feet
+ M3 screws/posts


*Notes about PCB compatibility
- There will be three options for the USB cutout location in the midpiece: GON nerD TKLV2, winkeyless B87, and Phantom. These simply address compatibility with the cutout location, so any PCBs that share these placements will be compatible.

Let me know if I'm missing anything or if there's any other information you'd like to see.

More photos:

[Moderation Team]

As a reminder to all, CAVEAT EMPTOR

[hwood34]

As a reminder to all, CAVEAT EMPTOR

yea

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[iamtootallforthis]

Which one is compatible with the TX87 PCB?

[Puddsy]

Which one is compatible with the TX87 PCB?

The GON one, I think.

[hwood34]

As a reminder to all, CAVEAT EMPTOR

yea

Mod Edit: turn that frown upside down! GLWGB

[iamtootallforthis]

Which one is compatible with the TX87 PCB?

The GON one, I think.

Hwood can you confirm this?

[hwood34]

Which one is compatible with the TX87 PCB?

The GON one, I think.

Hwood can you confirm this?

I'll have to check with foggy. Although if the usb ports are in the same place, then it should be

[iamtootallforthis]

Which one is compatible with the TX87 PCB?

The GON one, I think.

Hwood can you confirm this?

I'll have to check with foggy. Although if the usb ports are in the same place, then it should be

I don't have a GON pcb to check.

[Puddsy]

Which one is compatible with the TX87 PCB?

The GON one, I think.

Hwood can you confirm this?

I'll have to check with foggy. Although if the usb ports are in the same place, then it should be

I don't have a GON pcb to check.

I do. GON PCBs are A87, so it'll work with a TX87.

[iamtootallforthis]

Which one is compatible with the TX87 PCB?

The GON one, I think.

Hwood can you confirm this?

I'll have to check with foggy. Although if the usb ports are in the same place, then it should be

I don't have a GON pcb to check.

I do. GON PCBs are A87, so it'll work with a TX87.

Cool thanks

[iNViSiBiLiTi]

Which one is compatible with the TX87 PCB?

The GON one, I think.

Hwood can you confirm this?

I'll have to check with foggy. Although if the usb ports are in the same place, then it should be

I don't have a GON pcb to check.

I do. GON PCBs are A87, so it'll work with a TX87.

Cool thanks

Just keep in mind the TX87 was meant for aluminum custom which have the usb port on the top of the PCB. The B.87 and Phantom have the usb port on the bottoms. Gon offers both USB placement (his Nerd cases have the usb on bottom, but if you wanted to build a Kustom, USB on top).

Tl;Dr still A.87 but USB is not always on the same side of the PCB.

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[pr0ximity]

About time I tried carbon fiber, and the design looks 👌 at a good price

[Slash Emperor]

Just keep in mind the TX87 was meant for aluminum custom which have the usb port on the top of the PCB. The B.87 and Phantom have the usb port on the bottoms. Gon offers both USB placement (his Nerd cases have the usb on bottom, but if you wanted to build a Kustom, USB on top).

Tl;Dr still A.87 but USB is not always on the same side of the PCB.

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What USB placement should we focus on if we're planning on doing an A.87 build? TX87 is my first choice for PCB, but would I be better off with a Nerd PCB with bottom USB instead?

[Puddsy]

Just keep in mind the TX87 was meant for aluminum custom which have the usb port on the top of the PCB. The B.87 and Phantom have the usb port on the bottoms. Gon offers both USB placement (his Nerd cases have the usb on bottom, but if you wanted to build a Kustom, USB on top).

Tl;Dr still A.87 but USB is not always on the same side of the PCB.

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What USB placement should we focus on if we're planning on doing an A.87 build? TX87 is my first choice for PCB, but would I be better off with a Nerd PCB with bottom USB instead?

The GON one. Read above. TX87 might still work fine for this.

[hwood34]

Also remember that different PCBs have different spaced F-rows etc.

Proper prototype pics are up.

[murkey]

Ordered, can't wait!

[hwood34]

Would like to get all orders in by the 5th so if you're on the fence:

[WiNloSt]

Some questions here.
1. Can we use TX87 if we re solder the USB connector upside down?
2. Will this work for plate mounted switches?
3. What would be an approximate shipping cost to Thailand?

Thanks

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[hwood34]

Some questions here.
1. Can we use TX87 if we re solder the USB connector upside down?
2. Will this work for plate mounted switches?
3. What would be an approximate shipping cost to Thailand?

Thanks

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1. Yes
2. Yes, and also PCB-mount switches if you so choose
3. Around $30 EMS from Vietnam, around the same USPS first class international from me

[WiNloSt]

Just submitted an order. Hope it's not too late.

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[hwood34]

So for some reason I didn't put a box for paypal address in the order form, so I'll be messaging everyone for their addresses.

[hwood34]

Just submitted an order. Hope it's not too late.

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You're all good

[hwood34]

Sent PMs for everyone who I need paypals for. Message me if you didn't get one

[hwood34]

Everyone who was prepaying has been invoiced.

Few spots still open

[hwood34]

Wasn't able to get the TKLs done before the factory move, so these should be done within a week or so.

[euphxenos]

Have you considered making a 65% version of this, perhaps using a Winkeyless 22mini for an off-the-shelf PCB?

[hwood34]

Have you considered making a 65% version of this, perhaps using a Winkeyless 22mini for an off-the-shelf PCB?

certainly would be down for it. Only question is demand. Maybe I'll throw up an IC sometime soon

[hwood34]

All carbon work is finished, just waiting on acrylic pieces now

Also, if you're still interested, don't forget that the waitlist will be open all the way up until shipping.

A spot just opened up fwi

[WiNloSt]

Paid

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[hwood34]

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[iamtootallforthis]

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Images aren't showing unless I quote and get the links. Is that just me or anyone else?

Not working for me either.

[WiNloSt]

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Not working for me either.

It's working now

[hwood34]

[hwood34]

These are going out in less than a week and I have to print out shipping labels and I don't want to waste a label on someone who might not pay. If you haven't paid by now (you know who you are) please do by the end of the day

[Puddsy]

These turned out great! Maybe I should have gotten one.

[hwood34]

These turned out great! Maybe I should have gotten one.

You still can

[hwood34]

[pixelpusher]

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Bring it on. Just got my B87 the other day. Ready

[hwood34]

All packages were shipped out today

[murkey]

Just got mine - looks gorgeous! Need to order a PCB now but I'll post when I put it all together. Thanks for a hassle-free GB!!

[hwood34]

Has anyone who's outside the US had problems with their tracking number? I've had two people contact me so far about tracking numbers that show the destinations as completely different places. I'll be calling USPS later about it as apparently, I can't email about international problems...

[axtran]

Got any extras? PM-in' you, hwood

[hwood34]

Got any extras? PM-in' you, hwood

I gotchu

[pon10]

Thanks for your declaration!  i am now still able to have a Christmas dinner in Europe  looking forward to build it. Luckily we have no import fees/customs from Korea 

[hwood34]

I have 1 nerD left

[pon10]

hwood, would you mind sharing the size/name of the screws?

[hwood34]

hwood, would you mind sharing the size/name of the screws?

M3 5mm button head for the case, feet are either 10mm M3 flatheads or 8mm (if you need the specs on the feet screws, I can look into it for you)

[pon10]

hwood, would you mind sharing the size/name of the screws?

M3 5mm button head for the case, feet are either 10mm M3 flatheads or 8mm (if you need the specs on the feet screws, I can look into it for you)

Thanks! i just needed the M3 5mm button head for the case