meK.F.C.al keyboard



This post has been edited by ktek: Sep 5 2014, 10:31 PM

the suspense is real thrilling now, my HHKB at KLIA and is on its next flight here, estimate monday get it, yay!

I havent started making a keycap yet..however I've started making something else...its CNC ready, but I just wanna do some design adjustments coz what I made looks almost like a TEX alu case.

but here's a sneak peak at what I've done..just a quick rendering.



based on the pic here, the case has exactly the same measurements to fit a poker 2 case...what I plan on doing is to find a suitable local manufacturer to machine a good quality aluminum block.

still needs some tweaking, but at least there's progress.

Do you want to form a dream team on building a new custom keyboard?
dadude may interested..

is it going to be expensive? since the qty is small

it depends on how much work i put into it...for now I plan on making one for myself first if budget is feasible for prototyping. If everything is ok and solid, then I of course I would offer to the peeps in this thread!

i'm yawning. that ain't calm enough?

now this guy.. this guy...

IKBC already copied tex.
u also mau ?

I never said im copying tex hahaha. Ill design it myself. Hopefully it will look original and unique on its own. That pic is just to get the outter dimensions for poker 2 pcb.

Here I am trying to keep the cost down... and suddenly pops up a CNC alu case. How to make cheap?

Well, it wont be as cheap as acrylic cases (or would it?). But based on my assumption at least due to the preciseness of CNC machining compared to acrylic cuts / injection moulding, you do kinda get what you pay for. Problem is whether there are enough people who are interested enough to jump in the bandwagon to lower the material cost and renting a machine to manufacture one.

When I finalize my design I will share some pics here and see how it goes first. No need to worry about price first.

I don't think CN will ever be cheaper than acrylic, but you can try checking the costs.

tq u all. i just bought razer blackwidow ultimate 2014.

Ugh, razer. And the switches are not cherry mx switches.

yea it should be a lot more expensive. Anyways the stages I need to go through before getting to end product would be:

1. Reverse Engineer - Done
2. Redraw Product - In Progress
3. Redesign
4. Make Drawing
5. Quotation, Amendments & Costing
6. Fabricating
7. Finishing
8. Distribution

This post has been edited by schokolade: Sep 6 2014, 04:16 AM

For those who just bought their HHKB from Amazon JP, how much is the total cost and what kind of proxy did you use? Also, how long does it take to arrive on doorstep?

60% case.
7075 alu material
300+ RMB also got

just the matter of quality.

cnc is about quantity. for example if you are just making one, the manufacturer will need to stop their current production, write the program, just to mill one for you.

eg.

1 unit - 1800rm
10 units - 1100rm

Less than RM800 to your doorstep.
~5 - 7 business day to reach your doorstep.
You want to get HHKB?

My condolence. I tot you want to get a proper keyboard w/ mx cherry blue.
Do you even know your keyboard using cloned switch?

Please don't thank us, it's an insult to us when we recommend Filco and yet you bought a Razer.

This post has been edited by quovadis123: Sep 6 2014, 08:29 AM

lol gg no re