Added by moderator per Leslieann's request: "These are now available to self print here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100595.0"
Just some strips that allow you to run a universal plate inside a Vortex aluminum case, rather than the stock steel plate.
If your TKL keyboard can fit a universal plate, you can probably get it to work in the Vortex case with these adapters. See the second post for more info.
Colors in stock: (not that you can see them when assembled)
Black
Candy RedCandy GreenPrice is $15 to the U.S and E.U. (shipping is included), payable through Pay Pal.
PM me with your order and I will send you the pay pal address or send you an invoice if you want.
Package will come in a flat envelope, with 10 pieces, you need 4 across the front, and 5 across the back. There is one extra in case something happens such as a bad print, shipping problems, whatever, I run them in batches of 10. If something does happen though, just let me know, but even if they break, they would probably still work.
This is not the case, this is not the plate,
these are only adapters to allow you to use the universal plate with the Vortex case.
Be aware that you will need to de-solder every switch in order to install your plate, I cannot fix that.If you do not have a universal plate, you will need to acquire one from a group buy or from someone selling one.
The adapters, simple, but more than just a strip.
Installed on a PCB, they slide in between the plate and PCB, holding them in place.
Installed in the case
Directions:This requires de-soldering your switches. If you cannot handle it, there are people here who can do it for you for a fee. Push the adapters between the plate and PCB along the top and bottom edges. The lip, visible when looking down the length of the adapter, points down, away from the plate. This lifts the PCB up a bit, and allows for some compression while tightening the top plate down.
Along the top, slide in 5 pieces. Along the bottom, put one to the left of the spacebar, one centered under it, and two to the right of it. Take note of where the stabilizer mounts are as the adapters need to straddle them. When you insert the assembly into the case, you may have to fiddle with things to get everything settled properly into place as it's a pretty tight fit, so make sure they are tucked in as far in as they can go. Don't be afraid to use the top plate and bolts to pull the assembly down in once partly in, just beware of warping the top plate if you do it unevenly. Pretty simple, just fickle. Bolt everything up tight and enjoy.
Note that the gap between the top and the base can be larger or smaller because the plastic has some compression. Just make sure it's even. However too small can cause the pcb to ground itself against the case, causing odd keystrokes. This is not an adapter issue, it's a Vortex issue as some have experienced with the stock plate as well.
