Hello All !GB thread with all the details :
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113222.09HistoryHere I am, MarbleK (MarbleKeeb) with my ongoing projects.
I am currently known for offering Wrist Rests made out of marble.
I am still selling some marble wrist rests on my website :
https://marblek.com/By the way, I am very thankful to the persons who purchased those wrist rests in my 3 GBs, as even if it is a simple object, that also pushed me to invest myself in the following bigger and more complex project :
60% Case ProjectI have been working for several months on making a case for 60% keyboard made out of marble.
That would be
a first worldwide !!
Update (05/01)Finally, we are not far from opening the GB for this marvelous marble keyboard case.
I am typing with the final prototype right now
Design of the metal parts have been finalized and ordered from the manufacturer.
We recently tested our packaging for international shipping : Taiwan => France and it arrives smoothly without issue
We are planning to open the GB around end of May for 20 pieces.
Update (10/03)The ones following my
Instagram may have noticed, there have been some news
First of all, I did receive the second prototype and it looks amazing
Still in Carrara marble !
Please. enjoy these few photos :
Complete Album :
https://imgur.com/a/DulQHWuAs well:The standoffs can be unscrewed and are CNC aluminum with a adhesive rubber stick on the top for damping.
The fixation plate for these standoffs will be a bit different than on the picture and made of stainless steel.
The adhesive rubber feet (die-cut) have been received from the factory, while they look simple, they are of good quality.
I am still missing some quotations, but we are still in the ballpark of 300USD for the case.
The prototype is back to the factory for some minor modifications, then I should be almost ready for the GB, let's hope for end of this year !
Update (06/27)Time for an update on everything going-on in the back ! And a lot happened !
First, of all, the photos of the first prototype made out of Italian Carrara Marble :
Let's make it clear, it is an unfinished, unpolished, not angled prototype, mainly to check the dimensions are good and doable.
Following this prototype, I decided to made a few changes on how the PCB will be fixed to the marble.
I will use a aluminum plate glued to the marble.
Original announcement :The first prototype is currently in the work by the manufacturer. I had several technical limitations to solve or workaround..
Therefore I tried to go for a simple design at first.
It will be compatible with the popular
DZ60 PCB.The price should not be too crazy, from the first estimations it should be between 200 to 300 USD.
I have some new renders made with Blender :
About the design, the holes in the case will have threaded inserts, which will be used to screw small Nylon standoffs and then place the PCB on those standoffs.
One of my objective was to have the case made out of one single piece of marble.
Also, the case will be inclined thanks to 2 aluminum feet. (around 5 degrees angle)
To give a better idea of the base material, those are my current offering :
Comments and feedbacks are more than welcome !
Thanks a lot !
