3D printed case VS Carbon Fiber & Acrylic case on Chocofi keyboard

Chocofi Feb 11, 2023

Chocofi by Pavel Glushkov is a low profile 36-key hotswappable split keyboard inspired by Fifi keyboard. The PCB in the pre-soldered Chocofi keyboard or DIY kit is modified to have a on-board power switch for battery management (good for wireless build).

Buy Pre-soldered Chocofi Keyboard (Low Profile 36 Keys Split Keyboard) - beekeeb
Chocofi by Pavel Glushkov is a low profile 36-key hotswappable split keyboard inspired by Fifi keyboard. The PCB is modified to have a on-board power switch for battery management (good for wireless build). Installing battery in a wireless build: https://s.beekeeb.com/battery Alternatively, please l…

There are 2 options of the Chocofi case available in beekeeb:

  • 3D printed case
  • Carbon Fiber & Acrylic case
Left: 3D printed in black Right: Carbon Fiber top plate
The 3D printed case
The carbon fiber & acrylic plate case
Left: 3D printed in black Right: Carbon Fiber top plate

The advantages of 3D printed case:

  • The case can be printed in different colors. (for example, navy blue, limed ash green, yellow, white and red)
  • The case is much thinner comparing to the carbon fiber one.

The advantages of Carbon Fiber & Acrylic Bottom plate case:

  • Able to place batteries under the keeb (between the PCB & acrylic plate) by using taller spacer
  • 2 type of Acrylic plate options: clear acrylic & matte black

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