What are the dimensions of the aluminum corne 6-column?
I am about to buy a case for the Corne and would like to know the length, width, and thickness of a 6-column choc corne with the Typeractive aluminum case.
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Good question! We don’t have an official spec sheet with external case dimensions published, since the aluminum case design is custom and varies slightly depending on tolerances from the CNC process.
That said, here’s a rough estimate for our 6‑column Corne Wireless Choc with the aluminum (premium) case: - Width (each half): ~135 mm
- Height (front to back): ~105 mm
- Thickness (assembled, without keycaps): ~17–18 mm at the tallest point (including the case and PCB stack). With low profile Choc keycaps installed, the full height is closer to ~24–25 mm.
When both halves are placed together, you can add ~30–40 mm of spacing in the middle, so the full span across is about ~300 mm depending on your gap.
👉 Important: If you’re buying a travel case or bag, it’s usually best to go by the assembled keyboard dimensions with keycaps. With switches and caps, each half is around 135 × 105 × 25 mm.
Would you like me to recommend safe internal clearance dimensions for a storage case so you don’t end up with a too‑tight fit?
That said, here’s a rough estimate for our 6‑column Corne Wireless Choc with the aluminum (premium) case: - Width (each half): ~135 mm
- Height (front to back): ~105 mm
- Thickness (assembled, without keycaps): ~17–18 mm at the tallest point (including the case and PCB stack). With low profile Choc keycaps installed, the full height is closer to ~24–25 mm.
When both halves are placed together, you can add ~30–40 mm of spacing in the middle, so the full span across is about ~300 mm depending on your gap.
👉 Important: If you’re buying a travel case or bag, it’s usually best to go by the assembled keyboard dimensions with keycaps. With switches and caps, each half is around 135 × 105 × 25 mm.
Would you like me to recommend safe internal clearance dimensions for a storage case so you don’t end up with a too‑tight fit?
Yes please
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Got it 👍 — for storage or travel, it’s best to leave some padding margin around the keyboard. For the 6‑column Corne Wireless Choc with aluminum case + keycaps installed, I’d suggest planning on:
- Per half (with caps): ~135 mm (W) × 105 mm (D) × 25 mm (H)
- Both halves together: ~300 mm (W) × 105 mm (D) × 25 mm (H)
For a protective case, I’d recommend at least:
- Internal clearance (minimum safe size):
310 mm × 120 mm × 35 mm
This extra space gives room for a small center gap, a bit of wiggle room, and some padding. If you’re adding cables, dongles, or want more protective foam, go slightly larger.
👉 Pro‑tip: Many people use compact camera/drone hard cases or padded keyboard sleeves — just make sure the depth is at least 35 mm to prevent keycaps from pressing against the lid.
Would you like me to also point you to travel‑friendly options other Corne users have had success with (like common cases or brands)?
- Per half (with caps): ~135 mm (W) × 105 mm (D) × 25 mm (H)
- Both halves together: ~300 mm (W) × 105 mm (D) × 25 mm (H)
For a protective case, I’d recommend at least:
- Internal clearance (minimum safe size):
310 mm × 120 mm × 35 mm
This extra space gives room for a small center gap, a bit of wiggle room, and some padding. If you’re adding cables, dongles, or want more protective foam, go slightly larger.
👉 Pro‑tip: Many people use compact camera/drone hard cases or padded keyboard sleeves — just make sure the depth is at least 35 mm to prevent keycaps from pressing against the lid.
Would you like me to also point you to travel‑friendly options other Corne users have had success with (like common cases or brands)?
Yes
Perfect 👍 Here are some travel‑friendly options that Corne (and other split) users have had good luck with:
Hard Cases - Pelican 1150 or 1200 (or Nanuk 903/910 equivalents) → very tough, waterproof, custom foam can be cut to fit each half.
- Small drone/camera hard cases (often found on Amazon) — look for ones with plucked/foam inserts so you can shape the compartments for each side.
Soft / Semi‑Hard Sleeves - Tomtoc or UGREEN hard shell EVA sleeves meant for tablets or portable gaming consoles.
- Generic “switch carrying cases” (the ones for Nintendo Switch) can work if you don’t mind storing each half in its own elastic pocket.
DIY / Budget Options - Padded camera lens bags or packing cubes with foam inserts.
- Double‑layer zipper pencil cases with foam lining for a low‑cost, light setup.
👉 Just remember:
- Go for ~310 × 120 × 35 mm inside dimensions minimum.
- Make sure there’s some padding above the keycaps so they aren’t pressed while closed.
Would you like me to share a couple of specific Amazon / AliExpress search terms that usually bring up cases that fit nicely?
Hard Cases - Pelican 1150 or 1200 (or Nanuk 903/910 equivalents) → very tough, waterproof, custom foam can be cut to fit each half.
- Small drone/camera hard cases (often found on Amazon) — look for ones with plucked/foam inserts so you can shape the compartments for each side.
Soft / Semi‑Hard Sleeves - Tomtoc or UGREEN hard shell EVA sleeves meant for tablets or portable gaming consoles.
- Generic “switch carrying cases” (the ones for Nintendo Switch) can work if you don’t mind storing each half in its own elastic pocket.
DIY / Budget Options - Padded camera lens bags or packing cubes with foam inserts.
- Double‑layer zipper pencil cases with foam lining for a low‑cost, light setup.
👉 Just remember:
- Go for ~310 × 120 × 35 mm inside dimensions minimum.
- Make sure there’s some padding above the keycaps so they aren’t pressed while closed.
Would you like me to share a couple of specific Amazon / AliExpress search terms that usually bring up cases that fit nicely?
I use eagle creek organizer mini myself, it's a soft pouch