PHANTOM Plates (Shipped)

chzel · 01 Jul 2015, 20:39

Would something like this work for you?

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MichaelBrock · 01 Jul 2015, 20:41

That is exactly the sort of thing I had in mind. I found a few sellers of the style there on the right and have an order in now. Looks good, is that the aluminum plate?

chzel · 01 Jul 2015, 20:43

Ah you ordered already?...I could send you a couple at no cost...
That is the stainless one covered with an liberal coat of fingeprints!

MichaelBrock · 01 Jul 2015, 20:47

Thanks for the offer! It was only like $2.99 for 20 of them shipped, so no great burden.

MichaelBrock · 02 Jul 2015, 04:36

meow a cat wrote: ↑ QFR case is probably the cheapest new case. It just needs one post cut to fit the Phantom plate. Maybe you can find a used case or board? I've seen used QFRs go for $50-60USD. Could also salvage switches and costar stabs from a full board.

I have a Phantom in a Filco case, and a QFR. Planning on putting a uTKL in the QFR though, and probably swapping from costar to Cherry.

For my second Phantom, I have a blue Vortex aluminum case I'm going to use. It'll be tricky but I've figured out how to get it in there mostly properly.

Just saw this QFR case for sale over on r/mechmarket:

https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/com ... kage_w_pp/

MichaelBrock · 02 Jul 2015, 05:03

MichaelBrock wrote: ↑Thanks for the offer! It was only like $2.99 for 20 of them shipped, so no great burden.

To follow-on with Chzel's generous offer, I would be glad to pass out some of the 20 I ordered as well if there is anyone needing a few. Just a small part of the list of required pieces, but if it helps anyone...

Phill1 · 02 Jul 2015, 23:48

Got the keyboard today in the mail, arrived a little curved but straightened out easily, thanks for sending it all the way here to the U.S., Chzel.

Nuum · 04 Jul 2015, 19:28

My plate arrived today, thanks chzel! It was very, very slightly bent, but that's no problem.

Sayso · 07 Jul 2015, 13:43

Hi

I received my plate yesterday but pick it up today.
Everything is fine here (no bending etc..), thanks a lot Chzel

quochung1989 · 07 Jul 2015, 14:42

There is stained at F5 position. Are we clean it?

chzel · 07 Jul 2015, 15:16

That is probably smudging from me handling the plates, a bit of alcohol should clean it easily.

quochung1989 · 07 Jul 2015, 16:13

chzel wrote: ↑That is probably smudging from me handling the plates, a bit of alcohol should clean it easily.

Ok. Sound good.

Sayso · 07 Jul 2015, 18:44

chzel wrote: ↑That is probably smudging from me handling the plates, a bit of alcohol should clean it easily.

Yep I confirm this

MichaelBrock · 07 Jul 2015, 19:18

Just out of curiosity, what are the three holes below the function keys intended for? I have been browsing through as many pictures of phantom builds as I can and I haven't yet found a build that explains what those are for. Most simply cover them up with a case or leave them as they are.

chzel · 07 Jul 2015, 19:47

The center one under F7 is for the screw that connects the top and bottom on the Filco case to pass through and the other two are for screws that secure the plate to the bottom.

MichaelBrock · 07 Jul 2015, 23:58

Ahh, I had forgotten that the phantom plate was/is intended to go into a filco case. It was odd they would be different sizes if they were all intended for screws. I'll probably fill the holes with solder as my plan right now (changes every day though) is to not have a case above the plate.

pokoloko · 08 Jul 2015, 05:14

all arrived in perfect condition. thank you chzel

hargon · 08 Jul 2015, 10:46

Plates arrived yesterday, everything looks fine. Thank you!

Theanyday · 08 Jul 2015, 21:06

I too received my plates and as far as I can tell everything looks good. Thank you!

MichaelBrock · 11 Jul 2015, 19:26

Mine arrived yesterday. The stainless steel plate has a surprising amount of heft to it! Looks good. I'm working on the case now.

jdeblese · 12 Jul 2015, 17:00

Got mine as well. Thanks!

mfr000 · 13 Jul 2015, 06:17

I also got mine -- both arrived in great shape. Thanks very much, Chzel!

twiddle · 13 Jul 2015, 10:33

Mine arrived today as well. Thanks!

scottc · 13 Jul 2015, 10:38

Mine arrived last week, just got it yesterday. Cheers Chzel!

strafe · 14 Jul 2015, 06:20

Mine came bent...

photekq · 14 Jul 2015, 06:39

strafe wrote: ↑Mine came bent...

Jesus.

chzel · 14 Jul 2015, 07:59

I'm always amazed at the finesse of the post services around the world....
This was a stainless steel plate...
Strafe, you got PM.

PS: Thank you guys for updating!

strafe · 14 Jul 2015, 08:13

PM Received, thanks.

I have seen photos of whole Korean custom aluminium keyboards bent like a banana in freight before!

Pby · 15 Jul 2015, 00:19

Are there any other UK orders? Mine seems to be stuck at the Heathrow distribution centre and has been there for the last 10 days.

chzel · 15 Jul 2015, 00:35

I know 2 orders to have been delivered to the UK, and there are 2 pending (you and Stabilized).
I'll go to the Post Office tomorrow and I'll ask them if they can tell me anything, but maybe you could try with Royal Mail as well.