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【IC】Let's Split Aluminium case (update: group buy now open)

类型: IC
作者: ItsBarney01
发布时间: 2017-03-26 01:55:26
更新时间: 2017-10-02 20:49:22
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88480.0


Group Buy is live!



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Hello all,
Thanks for the huge interest on the google form! So far, there are almost 150 people interested, with a total of almost 200 cases requested.
Please fill out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/jYeDAWMYnCi1j3BG3 to help decide on the finish of the plate (brushed or blasted), as well as registering to be notified when the gb starts
Due to popular demand, a turquoise/cyan colour will be available, as well as a grey blue. Most of the other colours seen on the form should also be available.
Components such as the PCBs and other parts will be available, as well as an assembly service (this add roughly $20 to the order).
As for switches, 80% of people do not want to purchase switches from me, so I will likely get into communication with those who do want switches to see if we can figure out a cost effective solution.
While I don’t have an exact estimate yet, it looks like the price will be around $150, with an extra cost of roughly $25 for all other components. These figures are currently very rough estimates.
If you haven’t filled the form out yet, and are interested in the case, check it out here: https://goo.gl/forms/2b9hbH7vYo6qc1yS2
I am in the process of gathering quotes at the moment, and should be able to start the buy within the next month or so. If anyone has an alps style switch (or a few) in Australia that they could send me for testing, let me know. I can pay for shipping.
So far, I have completed a design, and have produced a 3d printed prototype. Here it is:

And here are some unpainted pictures:



Note: the large rectangular hole at the back will be smaller in the final design, and will be the shape of the usb connection.
(click more for old renders; note these are not representative of the current design)
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Hi everyone, I have been working on improving the design, and have polished up the 5 degree variant of the case. Here are a few renders:



As you can see, the two halves are in a “portal” colour scheme. I thought it might be nice to offer this, alongside the other standard colours (if I do this, you will be able to order a set of two halves of the same colour, or a “portal” edition). Let me know what you think of this!
Note: while the case is shown with the plate secured with brass machine screws in the corners, the current design which I am 3d printing will use 4 posts to mount the plate. The screws will not be as visible this way. Also, the side and bottom edges will be slimmer in the current design. Photos coming soon.
As for the progress towards the finished product, I would like to 3d print a test model, to ensure the PCB fits within the case, along with the other components. I will let you all know how this goes!
Thanks to everyone for the feedback, support and patience!
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Hi everyone,
I recently built a split planck, using the Let’s Split PCBs. I used a typical plate case design, separated with some brass posts.
However, this is clearly not as cool as a full case, made of anodized aluminium. Due to this lack of awesomeness, I decided to design one myself. Here it is:
10 degree incline:

5 degree incline:

So far, this is all the progress I have made. If there is any interest, then a group buy may be possible. Either way, I will probably be making one of these for myself.
The specs will be something like this:

  • Case available in various anodized colours. They will probably be sandblasted.
  • Plate available in anodized colours (also sandblasted), and/or brushed stainless steel. MX and ALPS plates will both be available.
  • Assembly screws will be included.

Any suggestions or questions are much appreciated.

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