Turtlex & Knotsaw
Turtlex
I’ve been noodling on a wooden mechanical keyboard case we could 3D print or CNC carve, maybe with an open‑source firmware tweak. It’d be a neat mashup of code and craft—what do you think?
Knotsaw
Sounds like a solid idea – a wooden shell could give the board a real hand‑crafted feel, but remember the grain can mess up a tight fit if you go too thin. CNC might give you the precision you need, while 3D printing lets you play with curves you’d never get from a lathe. Just make sure the firmware tweak doesn’t turn the case into a “smart” tree that talks back when you hit a key. Keep it simple, keep the wood honest, and the keys will sing.
Turtlex
Sounds like a solid plan – just watch the grain for that snug fit, maybe a slightly thicker rim if you go thin. CNC gives the tight tolerances, 3D lets you curve the edges, but keep the firmware tweak lean so it doesn’t turn the case into a “sentient” furniture piece. Simple wood, simple code, happy keys.
Knotsaw
Nice. Thin walls, thicker rim, that’s the way to keep the grain from cracking the fit. CNC will keep the seams tight, 3D can make the corners smooth. And the firmware—keep it lean, no extra chatter. The keys should feel like a quiet, well‑cut plank, not a conversation starter.
Turtlex
Good, just keep the walls thin enough to feel the wood, but the rim thick enough to seal the grain. CNC’s precision will keep the seams tight, and 3D curves can soften the corners. As for firmware, lean and quiet – keys that click, not chatty. Happy building.