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S60 by Sho - Custom Aluminum and PC Case for HHKB Pro 2

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Designed by Sho, the S60 is a custom aluminum case designed to work with HHKB Pro 2 and HHKB Pro 2 Type-S internals. It is also compatible with third-party controllers as well as BLE modules such as from YDKB (different material plate will be needed for better signal reception - future release)

His original IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117517.0

A Stainless Steel plate is offered for a stiff and solid typing feel, with an option for an Aluminum plate if a less stiff typing experience is desired. Both options are still stiffer when compared to the stock HHKB Pro 2, providing a unique overall typing feel and sound. Other plate materials like brass, FR4 and polycarbonate will be released in the future separately.

The front lip is made to be 17.5mm, the same as the HHKB to preserve the comfortable original height of a HHKB. The USB cutout is also made to be compatible with both Mini-USB and Type-C.

There are two material options available for the case itself, 6063 Aluminum and Polycarbonate. Both are produced using high-precision CNC. As for color options for aluminum, there are anodized silver, anodized navy, anodized black and ewhite available to choose from.

This DOES NOT feature an integrated plate, you will need to salvage housings from boards such as Realforce R1/R2, Novatouch, Leopold etc or purchase Deskeys Housings in order to complete the build.

We're very excited to present this small project to everyone, as Sho is a talented and very passionate Topre enthusiast from China who has dabbled with making aftermarket housings for Topre keyboards. In fact, I am currently running my Realforce R2 inside one of Sho's custom casings from his previous projects, and I am loving it. If you're interested in the Realforce R2 case, leave a comment and we might help him run that internationally as well if there is demand. After using his Realforce R2 case and talking to him for a while, we ultimately decided to help him run this project internationally as we really appreciate his enthusiasm. Even if you decide not to join, do help to spread the word around Topre and HHKB communities about this case!

Product Page (International): Rebult Keyboards

Pricing
Anodized Aluminum - US$209.80 / RM889 / SGD290.70
Ewhite Aluminum/Polycarbonate - US$233.40 / RM989 / SGD323.40

GB Dates
Start: 21 June 2022
End: 15 July 2022

Estimate Fulfilment: September 2022

Note: There is no MOQ to hit, in fact, the CNC work has already started on some units with Sho chipping in himself to at least get some work started, as Sho is determined to get the units in your hands as soon as possible, you may join with confidence!

To summarize, by purchasing this case, it comes with:

Top and Bottom Case
Stainless Steel/Aluminum Plate
Screws
Feet
Carrying Case

In order to complete the build, you will need:

HHKB Pro 2/Pro 2 Type-S PCB and daughterboard (and compatible third-party daughterboards)
Domes, Springs and Sliders (also from your HHKB Pro 2 or any other boards or third party ones like Deskeys)
Topre 1U Housings and 2U Stabilizer housings from other boards such as Realforce R1/R2, Novatouch, Leopold etc or 3rd party housings like Deskeys Housings

Feel free to ask any question in the comments, once again, if you're interested in the Realforce R2 housing or would want to suggest any case for Sho to potentially make in the future, leave a comment!

Thank you for your time, do help to spread the word around your Topre communities!

Prototype Images:
*Images are from a previous prototype, finishing of final production unit may differ
*Anodization samples from factory here