PrintNC Machines CUSTOM DIY Mechanical Keyboard!

[@ChrisBourkeHello]

The cutting frequency harmonising with your background music at 6:36 is quite pleasing.

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

I'm so glad someone finally noticed that! That was done totally on accident and I'm not sure I could do it again even if I tried lol.

[@mjack333]

I can't be the only sad one that didn't get to hear the melodious tones of the clicking of the keys after you were done. well done.

[@TangerineTypes]

@@ProjectsbyBrian Please upload a sound clip lol

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

To anyone that reads this in the future as to why I didn't do a typing test. I had a handful of issues assmeblying the board, and ended up with clearance issues and the split space bars. I'm not sure if this is due to the fact the split space bars in the ePBT keycaps set are bad quality, or that I'm not using a dedicated PCB for the whole board, or if my tolerances are off, but they would hit the bottom trim piece. I'll be going back and doing some design changes at some point, however I've decided to shelve the project for now.

[@baqmann1196]

@@ProjectsbyBrian Sad but understandable!

[@imqqmi]

Space bars seems to be put in the wrong way around. Other than that, really impressive job!

[@rainierdaroch2534]

@@imqqmi I thought the same thing, why does the spacebar keycaps look like that hahahaha

[@wagonet]

Now this is content. There is not enough of this CNC stuff on KZbin

[@ali_mammadov]

What are incredible feelings when you do your own keyboard on your own CNC machine :) . Looks very cool

[@JohnOCFII]

Excellent video, and amazing finished product! Would love to see a video where you go in-depth on how you designed (CAD and CAM) this product - how you chose toolpaths, how you chose end mills, etc.

[@Handskemager]

Those green switch cases against the brass plate looks amazing

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

Thanks!

[@basedott]

I'm actually almost finished with my own cnc'd keyboard! Your build is really nice! It's really cool to see what we did the same and where we differ

[@JeremyCook]

Wow, you really wouldn't want someone to smack you with that keyboard. Beautiful work.

[@TheVFXAssault]

Love to see how you're putting the printnc to work! May i suggest - get a facing tool my man 😀

[@TheVFXAssault]

@@ProjectsbyBrian You can get some from aliexpress for super cheap, made for wood. According to hoges it works great for alu and is like 22-30mm diameter. Just a few bucks for those, i impulse-bought like 4 haha

[@robthatguyx]

Looks like a duck jet fire had a kid with a leopold 980. I have a few models I mocked up in fusion with the ideas of making them some day, this gives me some more inspiration. Looks good

[@DZ-gj6qz]

what an incredible project, looking awesome!

[@jon9947]

Awesome video, and great looking keyboard!

[@AmateurArson]

Where did you find/how did you make the CAD or CAM files for the design of the case? I’m looking to do a similar project milling a 65% case for myself soon

[@ereck904]

Beautiful 🤩

[@yonggor]

That is so neat. How about adding a wrist rest to it? Attach using strong neodymium magnet so it don't spoil the keyboard's ori look.

[@thaidye]

You did everything except type on it! I am SO eager to know about how the final build sounds like!

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

Lol I know... I actually had some clearance issues with the split space bars (ePBT BoW) hitting the bottom trim piece. I also had a handful of other things that I want to change so I'll be doing some tweaks to the design. I realize that I should have included a typing test :(

[@d3rsch0rsch]

If youtube would allow to subscribe multiple times - i would do it! Awesome! One thing i would suggest is to consider upgrading your machine with an MQL for metals.

[@vipulchari3578]

Everything is realtime right ? Am very impressed at the speed this machine cuts while still being rigid this machine really is a big improvement over shapeoko

[@dernicolas6281]

bigger CNC was obviously needed. :D :D Nice!

[@peeweewoen]

how much did the alu and brass stock cost?

[@pmsilvei]

Are the space key caps in the wrong position? (like... 180°) 🤐

[@KyrychenkoAnton]

Pretty cool! Whats the brass thickness? 1mm or 1.5mm?

[@gilbyska6126]

yea maybe thats not perfect but its actually pretty good for me. awesome works !!! love it. i wish i can do that

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@gilbyska6126]

@@ProjectsbyBrian yeah Mr.Brian, your welcome. DIY keyboard its my dream, and your keyboard its looks insane more than my expect

[@esra_erimez]

Most impressive!

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

Thanks!

[@deejaymobile]

Nice machining! I’m new to the CNC world and was thinking of dipping my foot with a ooznet Workbee / Shapeoko type machine, but honestly, I do wonder if the money and time would be better spent on a a printNC machine. If you don’t mind me asking, what did that machine cost you all in? I’ve hit the subscribe, the bell and the thumbs up. Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it. :o)

[@deejaymobile]

@@ProjectsbyBrian Thanks very much for the reply. I’m certainly going to be diving deeper into this. Just noticed your playlist for the machine too. Woohoo! Guess we know what my nights are going to be filled with this week. :oD

[@75keg75]

Is the thickness inspired by a commodore 64?

[@hnn3371]

Next time for the screws on the back, maybe use flathead screws and countersink the holes for a flush finished?

[@MiloCamiloMan]

hey this looks awesome, im trying to do the same but i dont have a cnc machine. How many machining hours did it take? so i can estimate how much will they charge me lol

[@kunan5644]

I clicked like even before I watched the entire video.

[@74862]

This is amazing! I don’t suppose you’d be willing to share your CAD files? I’m in the process of building a CNC machine and would love to make one of these

[@derekleclair8787]

Very very good!

[@Thorhian]

This looks awesome! Hoping to design and make my own 60% case in the next couple of months. Hoping to get my mill running well during that time. Glad my machine can run 3/8" end mills though, or bigger. My machine will have a rougher time with the tiny 1/8" and smaller end mills though :/ Low RPMs on mine. I get to run 2" aluminum face mills though lol. Glad you got the air blast at least. I still recommend mist coolant but your MDF wasteboards wouldn't be too happy about that lol. Overall, looking good!

[@Thorhian]

@@ProjectsbyBrian Yeah and your tools would be less susceptible to aluminum attaching itself to your end mills and increase tool life.

[@user-rk1fq1zw7g]

how much did the starting block of aluminum cost

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

All of the material was just under $300. This is including the 3/8" aluminum and brass plate.

[@TheDIMONART]

Very good machine performance and rigidity. Like a german Datron, but DIY and much cheaper!!!!

[@conezord]

How much for this one goes?

[@CNCPRINTBLOGSPOT]

Nice

[@esra_erimez]

Do you sell these?

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

Unfortunately I do not. This was just a passion project of mine that I had on my bucket list. I plan on doing another aluminum board sometime in the future and will document that build as well though.

[@JakeMMC]

i love this, but man please make the top higher so its not exposing the switches :)

[@ProjectsbyBrian]

Thanks! Yes, I agree. My dimensions weren't quite right in my CAD model when I made this. I learned a lot during this build :)

[@JakeMMC]

@@ProjectsbyBrian do you have a discord so i can talk more about this stuff?

[@Renaldo015]

That walnut looks better.