[Update] ISO support Gusset - FLOW mini HHK replica with cherry switch

kbdcraft · 03 Jul 2015, 15:18

Just sample...for FLOW mini HHK edition
Top with sanding, buttom without sanding...
No anodizing...
Next time for 60% mini with anodizing...

derzemel · 03 Jul 2015, 15:32

Oh, wow, that thing is a tank.

I have never seen such a thick plate.

Oh, wait... the plate is part of the top case

scottc · 03 Jul 2015, 15:40

WOW! That looks incredible.

I can't say I love the logo, but the board itself looks absolutely stunning.

ramnes · 03 Jul 2015, 15:58

Impressive.

jbondeson · 03 Jul 2015, 16:27

The integrated top-case and plate remind me of photekq's TEK-80 design (that's a good thing).

I also like the idea of splitting at the usb cutout, probably saves a ton of money on machining as you would only have to do two machining passes vs three.

Very impressive! Of course the shipping costs from Korea are going to be murder

photekq · 03 Jul 2015, 16:30

Brilliant stuff! Looks like a very high quality prototype

jorgenslee · 05 Jul 2015, 02:53

Sweet, do you have an estimate of how much it will be? And what's included in the kit?

SL89 · 05 Jul 2015, 16:20

I am not huge on the 60% layout or it's ilk, but this looks so well made (no plastic) that I have to rethink that position.

Muirium · 05 Jul 2015, 16:24

Aye. Looks a bit chubby, but that's all the criticism I've got, so kudos indeed!

Now, with the number to make our wallets quiver…

chanlol · 08 Jul 2015, 07:59

Such a thick plate

DanielT · 08 Jul 2015, 08:36

Very very nice indeed

SL89 · 08 Jul 2015, 14:06

Muirium wrote:Aye. Looks a bit chubby, but that's all the criticism I've got, so kudos indeed!

Now, with the number to make our wallets quiver…

Does that mean your considering it?

Muirium · 08 Jul 2015, 19:32

Well, if the price were something sane. But I can't say I expect that!

SL89 · 08 Jul 2015, 19:41

I just had to back out of the TX1800 from Kin25, and tho expensive I was really going to do it. The timeline just became so extended.

As far as price goes, the quality seems to be there. Esp if its limited and ends up going for ~$1200 like that pink board.

photekq · 08 Jul 2015, 23:45

Muirium wrote: Well, if the price were something sane. But I can't say I expect that!

Low quantity milling will always have a nasty pricetag, unfortunately. That said, I expect it the kit will be around the price of a HHKB..

Muirium · 08 Jul 2015, 23:54

Oh, is that all? I was thinking higher!

I wish we could bring a fancy case design like this to the Model F project that Ellipse is working on. That would be as expensive as the silly HHKB special edition that's laquered in gold dust and virgin's tears. Or more, knowing him! But a marvel to behold…

photekq · 09 Jul 2015, 00:21

Well, going by the price of the 1800fe..

Maybe this one will be more or less... but I would hope somewhere around that price. Plus shipping and switches and stabilisers of course.

DanielT · 09 Jul 2015, 10:55

SL89 wrote: I just had to back out of the TX1800 from Kin25, and tho expensive I was really going to do it. The timeline just became so extended.

As far as price goes, the quality seems to be there. Esp if its limited and ends up going for ~$1200 like that pink board.

The pink board is just a rare chunk of aluminum. There is nothing special with that one. I've seen cheaper boards that look and have way better features.

I hope this HHKB like 60% will have a decent pricetag, because the design is really nice

kbdcraft · 09 Jul 2015, 12:29

It will get more slim. We re-design this model.
This sample made from aluminum, original design for wooden housing.
So you think that this model looks thick... but next is just for aluminum top + acryl or aluminum stand with ISO support gusset with more slim design. ....and nothing confirmed yet. That's all.

Muirium · 09 Jul 2015, 12:32

No, the solid aluminium is what makes it good!

Acrylic is fine for low cost stuff, but it's a major no no (to me at least) for anything high end.

kbdcraft · 09 Jul 2015, 13:04

Muirium wrote:No, the solid aluminium is what makes it good!

Acrylic is fine for low cost stuff, but it's a major no no (to me at least) for anything high end.

We will offer two type.
One for geek user with aluminum, another is for casual user with acryl and RGB.
That's all.

HzFaq · 09 Jul 2015, 13:05

kbdcraft wrote: One for geek user with aluminum, another is for casual user with acryl and RGB.

Sorry I don't have anything else to add, it's a nice looking case but it's not for me.

wlhlm · 09 Jul 2015, 13:14

Muirium wrote: No, the solid aluminium is what makes it good!

Acrylic is fine for low cost stuff, but it's a major no no (to me at least) for anything high end.

Needs more Brass weights

Muirium · 09 Jul 2015, 14:23

Brass is for trumpets.

Gold is for paying for something like this!

ramnes · 10 Jul 2015, 22:56

kbdcraft wrote: ISO support

ISO MX HHKB aluminium RGB ?

kbdcraft · 10 Jul 2015, 22:57

ramnes wrote:
kbdcraft wrote: ISO support
ISO MX HHKB aluminium RGB ?

Yes!

livingspeedbump · 11 Jul 2015, 03:27

This looks amazing.

chalks · 12 Jul 2015, 20:28

Personally, I would prefer it if the logo wasn't visible to the user. You could put it on the back by the USB port instead.

Also, would it look thinner if it had a dark top frame inside a light one like the LK-1800fe?
If all kbdcraft designs had a two tone frame, it would be a more subtle yet distinctive way of branding them.

jorgenslee · 20 Jul 2015, 08:37

On the first picture(w/ HHKB), why is the plate a bit larger than the HHKB? Does this replica not the same size with HHKB?

kbdcraft · 20 Jul 2015, 09:10

Hi all!
This model is on develop now.
This model use cherry switch, not support original topre switch.
Size? Similar with original but a little bit larger.
And this model will be change with new designe.
LK will comming soon... maybe next week.