_The Doctor__ Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) Why not let the case have the extra millimeter that way people can have breathing space for these tight to fit upgrade boards, upgrade keyboards, or shields. cake walk. Edited January 30, 2023 by _The Doctor__ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reifsnyderb Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 15 minutes ago, _The Doctor__ said: Why not let the case have the extra millimeter that way people can have breathing space for these tight to fit upgrade boards, upgrade keyboards, or shields. cake walk. When possible, extra space is always given. Not only does it help things fit together easier, it also lowers the price by allowing for sloppier tolerances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucarenzi Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, _The Doctor__ said: Why not let the case have the extra millimeter that way people can have breathing space for these tight to fit upgrade boards, upgrade keyboards, or shields. cake walk. It is really easy to add a couple of millimeter to achieve that, but you will lose the compatibility of the top case with the original bottom one, or vice versa. My goal was to have full compatible cases (bottom, top or both)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, gianlucarenzi said: It is really easy to add a couple of millimeter to achieve that, but you will lose the compatibility of the top case with the original bottom one, or vice versa. My goal was to have full compatible cases (bottom, top or both)... It shouldn't make it so they don't mate up. It would work just fine. the mating area doesn't need alteration and you can use old fashioned spacers under the pcb if needed Edited January 30, 2023 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, reifsnyderb said: When possible, extra space is always given. Not only does it help things fit together easier, it also lowers the price by allowing for sloppier tolerances. exactly 25 minutes ago, gianlucarenzi said: It is really easy to add a couple of millimeter to achieve that, but you will lose the compatibility of the top case with the original bottom one, or vice versa. My goal was to have full compatible cases (bottom, top or both)... nothing a few washers in the bottom half under the pcb at stand offs and screw in points wouldn't handle, nylon if you prefer Edited January 30, 2023 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianlucarenzi Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, _The Doctor__ said: exactly nothing a few washers in the bottom half under the pcb at stand offs and screw in points wouldn't handle, nylon if you prefer Adding washers in a no-go option. The top case will never close well. It should be apart of those tenths of inches from bottom. It's a matter of personal taste IMHO. It's better to remove the shield or reduce the shield height by 2 millimeters sanding the lowr part of the shield... It's better to 3D print everything with the correct measures IMHO. And the keyboard PCB will stand correctly at that point. Edited January 31, 2023 by gianlucarenzi Improved answer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Oh well, It's a pass then. Hope with a little more experience things improve. Moving on. before I walk away, consider spots for support legs or rubber feet under the case at the mid point splits, the stress on the PCB is increased as the split ages/flexes/moves and is additive without the strength and structure of the shield. It will progress as it ages if it's not shored up. Edited January 31, 2023 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WavyGravy Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Apologies if I've missed it being mentioned somewhere, but do you have an estimate on what these might cost? I've been working on some stuff with my 130XE as I prefer to work directly with the machine, and the keyboard is driving me nuts! Also, would you consider a PCB-only option for those folks who are able and willing to populate the board themselves and use their own keycaps? Gotta justify my 3D printer purchase outside of D&D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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