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【IC】Premium keyboard sleeves for 60%, 65|68% and also 40%

类型: IC
作者: xtianyves
发布时间: 2017-08-03 18:18:10
更新时间: 2017-08-09 12:33:53
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90903.0


Hey everyone!
I just put up this [IC] up on /r/mechmarket and was told it would be a good idea to float this by the community here. I realize I’m new to GH as a contributor as I’ve been a longtime lurker here. Hope this isn’t out of the norm! If it is please forgive me.

UPDATE: We are live!
Form is here: https://goo.gl/forms/zLodoYsI7J2qlXi62
So a couple weeks ago I spec’d out and designed a custom keyboard sleeve for my custom 60% keyboard (an XD60 with a high profile case) and had my wife make one for me using the materials she currently uses for her bag making business: lightly waxed canvas and leather.
I wanted something more durable than the keyboard sleeves out there because the materials weren’t to my liking.
I needed something that was relatively waterproof, sturdy and wear-resistant, had a closure that made getting the keyboard in and out of easier instead of the usual drawstring-style and a handle to carry and pull the sleeve out of my bag faster. Oh and let’s not forget, an outer pocket for the all-important custom USB cable to stay in!
Anyway I’ve had quite a few people PM me or ask if we were interested in making more of them available and I thought I’d run an interest check here to see what you all think.
I had her create a few different color combinations in her trademark color constrast to help show what they look like.
There are three colors:

  • Midnight blue body, charcoal grey base.

  • Brown body, black base.

  • Charcoal grey body, brown base.
    174946-0
    Here is a link to photos of the sleeves on imgur
    http://imgur.com/a/brMpi

  • The materials we use are:*

  • Lightly waxed water resistant canvas. A special textile made by a family run company since the 1830’s. A proprietary blend of natural bees wax is coated onto premium canvas. It doesn’t rub onto clothing or other items.

  • The interior lining is made out of a soft sturdy cotton twill cotton in tan.

  • Antique brass magnetic snap.

  • Genuine full grain leather pull tab.
    The 60% sleeve will accommodate high profile, lipless 60% keyboards like the POK3R/WASD60, KBParadise V60, Anne Pro, Gon Nerd 60, HHKB, X60, XD60/XD64, etc.
    Larger-lipped acrylic or aluminum keyboards should also fit so long as the bezel isn’t larger than 1cm all around.
    The 68% sleeve will accommodate boards like the Clueboard, Varmilo VA68M, White Fox, TADA68/SABER, etc.
    The outer pocket can accommodate flat USB cables as well as custom, braided cables like these from Reddit user 90N1NE (mechcables.com).
    Each of these is hand made and only in small batches by my wife who has a bag making business and are made with a lot of care and attention to detail.
    The stitching is made with an industrial machine and will not easily fray or come apart which was one of my original requirements and especially important if you have an aluminum case which can be quite heavy.
    I have a 40% keyboard I’m building and also want a case for so if you happen to be interested in one for that size do let me know! The case should fit JD40/JD45 and minivan-sized keebs.
    If we get enough interest we’ll likely run a group buy in a week or so. Pricing will depend on interest and obviously the more we have the lower the price we can offer.
    We’re located in and will ship from Vancouver, Canada.
    Thanks for your time everyone! This is the first I’ve ever done an [IC] so please bear with me!

  • Pricing (USD):*
    60% keyboard sleeves: group buy pricing of $39 per sleeve + shipping.
    65/68% keyboard sleeves: group buy pricing of $49 per sleeve + shipping.
    Shipping would be nominal depending on where you are so maybe $9-12 for CONUS/Canada.
    Please also let me know if you’re interested in a 40% and/or TKL sleeve as we’ve had a fair bit of interest for those too over on Reddit.

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