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Drop CTRL High-Profile Aluminum Case

Killdahoe2

Sep 14, 2020

I like buying fancy shiz and all but I don't understand how this aluminium case is almost as much as the keyboard itself.

smileybarry

142

Sep 15, 2020

Killdahoe2Compare it to the CTRL High-Profile and it starts adding up:

CTRL HP - $250
CTRL HP Barebones - $200 (ergo, switches + caps are worth $50 -- makes sense)
CTRL HP Case - $145 (or "Barebones" without a PCB and diffuser, worth $45 and $10, respectively)

The case is just the expensive part of the build.

Killdahoe2

Sep 15, 2020

smileybarryWell thanks for the breakdown my fren, still blows my mind you would think the pcb would be the most pricey but hey what do I know (:

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Phlooke

198

Oct 11, 2020

Killdahoe2The solid cnc aluminum cases are what makes these keyboards expensive, and sturdy/well made. If the ALT or CNTRL came in plastic cases they would probably be $90 for an ALT and $130 for a CNTRL. I just purchased an e-white 60% Aluminium case (smaller than both CNTRL and ALT) and it was $150 for the case alone, nothing else.

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EDCer123

Nov 25, 2020

Killdahoe2Welcome to the world of CNC machining. CNC is typically used to produce specialty parts (think specialized and solid metal parts for aircraft turbine engines, rocket motors, ship transmissions, etc.) that cannot be cost-effectively made using other manufacturing techniques. Needlessly to say, they are incredibly time-consuming and expensive. The PCB boards, on the other hand, can be mass-produced using assembly lines that use robotic systems and can be made very cheaply when produced in high volumes. There are many factories around the world, especially in China, that specialize in mass production of PCBs. Granted, keyboard PCBs do not sell in high volumes, but the cost can still be much cheaper than CNC machining the aluminum case. If you ever get a chance to tour a US Navy warship and get a view of its CIC (Combat Information Center), you might have the privilege of seeing the military-grade operator console stations close-up. Those stations have thick, solid-metal, CNC-machined enclosures, with a lot of smooth, curved surfaces (for crew safety), that are designed to withstand battle conditions. You might then better appreciate the ruggedness of CNC-machined parts like these aluminum keyboard cases.

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