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TS60 - A 60% Aesthetically Budget Case

by TSWorkshop

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Description

Greetings, we are TS Workshop, a group of enthusiasts from Vietnam.
We love them keebs and fortunately the stars have aligned such that we have the skills and the passion to come up with our own design.
Months in, we have finally gotten a satisfactory prototype and we would love to hear your thoughts about it.

Introducing - TS60

About TS60
- 60% layout
- Two piece aluminum case
- INTEGRATED PLATE in top part - we are planning to go for 2 options: ANSI and HHKB
- Compatible with DZ60 and its varieties
- Machined brass weight
- Accessories made with aluminum:
+ Binder
+ Feet - may have different angles, starting from 5 degrees.
- Brass mid-body accent
- Coloring options: anodization or paint.

Rendered Explosion Shot

Prototype Pics
Note: They are real pics, not rendered.
Prototype #1 - ANSI

We wanted to test the ability of the anodizing service we are using so we have opted with multiple colors for this prototype.
And... we love Gundam, so we took this opportunity to go make one with Gundam's colorway

UPDATED: New prototypes in different colors and keycaps profiles.
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Prototype #2 & #3 - HHKB

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Prototype #4, #5, #6 - ANSI

Sound test video

Switch: Lubed + Filmed DUROCK T1
Keycaps: Mixed Maxkey's Foundation + KA

IC Form here

We would like to keep the versatility of using the keeb flat on surfaces or as slopey as you wish.
Current feet design. Attached by screws from within the case. The screws visible in this pictures are for holding the case.

Group buy options and prices

Bare Requirements
- 2pc Body
- Mid-body accent
- Machined Brass Weight
- Binder
- Feet
- Come with color options
PRICE: 200USD, exclude shipping. Subject to change.

EXTRAS:
- CUSTOM ENGRAVING FOR HHKB LAYOUT
- Mid-body accent
- Binder
- Pair of feet
- DZ60 PCB
- Screw in Durock Stabliziers