I think I would soften the edges all though it looks great the thought of it being droped on a dinning table or some thing made of wood and the damage it would do. Of course no matter how softened you make it any kind of drop on wood the wood would loose. Maybe some rubber baby buggy bumpers on the corners, of course that would take away the looks a little.
Anyway great product any idea how much it would cost a buyer yet.
or engineer a rubber sleeve that goes over top of the case.... similar to what otterbox does
that or just round out the profile of the corners alil
either way though, i hope this turns into a reality. and if you cant do it, try to get a bunch of people together from here to help you! we could start a business lol
I talked to a manufacturing buddy of mine yesterday and if we do a run of about 128 we can get the price down to about 25$ a pop I think. so call it 30 with shipping.
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I think I would soften the edges all though it looks great the thought of it being droped on a dinning table or some thing made of wood and the damage it would do. Of course no matter how softened you make it any kind of drop on wood the wood would loose. Maybe some rubber baby buggy bumpers on the corners, of course that would take away the looks a little.
Anyway great product any idea how much it would cost a buyer yet.
yeah this case is not meant protect anything but whats inside of it. I'll see about maybe some rubber bump stops.
I talked to a manufacturing buddy of mine yesterday and if we do a run of about 128 we can get the price down to about 25$ a pop I think. so call it 30 with shipping.
cool! cant wait to see these things!!
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yeah this case is not meant protect anything but whats inside of it. I'll see about maybe some rubber bump stops.
you could round the corners or make a rubber sleeve to go around it
It looks fantastic, but I would be wary of the sharp edges, especially with the back and the bezel around the screen. It looks like it would catch on fabric as I slid it into my pocket, and my fingers would hit the bezel as I was swiping on the screen.
I talked to a manufacturing buddy of mine yesterday and if we do a run of about 128 we can get the price down to about 25$ a pop I think. so call it 30 with shipping.
I would definitely go $30. Maybe even 2 of them.
Maybe start a sign up list to try to get up to 128
units?
We did this on Talk Bass forum a few years ago to get a custom run of bass guitar distortion effect peddles made. Worked out great. The only dude that had to back out, had several people wanting his spot.
Those things still go for a premium over there, second hand.
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I would definitely go $30. Maybe even 2 of them.
Maybe start a sign up list to try to get up to 128
units?
We did this on Talk Bass forum a few years ago to get a custom run of bass guitar distortion effect peddles made. Worked out great. The only dude that had to back out, had several people wanting his spot.
Those things still go for a premium over there, second hand.
Once I can get specifics nailed down and a quote, I will do this. Hard thing is though I need to make a prototype before we do a huge production run. Real spendy.
So if these things get made and shipped, who's gonna be the first to torture test it with a real Triumph inside?
I'm just really curious how high you could drop it, or how much pressure it could take. Either way it looks pretty damn cool and I'd for sure be in if I could get it all black.
So if these things get made and shipped, who's gonna be the first to torture test it with a real Triumph inside?
I'm just really curious how high you could drop it, or how much pressure it could take. Either way it looks pretty damn cool and I'd for sure be in if I could get it all black.
order a replacement from vm saying your phone all of a sudden stopped working... then use there replacement to test it with!
haha i was just kidding! let us keep the testing accidental lol
So if these things get made and shipped, who's gonna be the first to torture test it with a real Triumph inside?
I'm just really curious how high you could drop it, or how much pressure it could take. Either way it looks pretty damn cool and I'd for sure be in if I could get it all black.
Ping @minus5252
Got a job for you!
Also, what does everyone think about an Android Forums logo?
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Probably add too much cost/size to this sleek case, but a thin strip of that silicone jell crap around the inside would really add shock absorption to a really tough case. Just thinking of minus'video....
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Also, what does everyone think about an Android Forums logo?
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Probably add too much cost/size to this sleek case, but a thin strip of that silicone jell crap around the inside would really add shock absorption to a really tough case. Just thinking of minus'video....
I'm thinking about maybe puting a small rubber shim on the side to make sure the phone is snug and isn't scratched by the aluminum. Again something I need to figure out with a prototype.
Also you know how the back of the case has the x design and the openings? Well I don't like seeing "Virgin mobile" on the back of the phone.... do you know if the lettering on the back of the phone would be easy to get off? Or would the case be able to cover it up?
Also you know how the back of the case has the x design and the openings? Well I don't like seeing "Virgin mobile" on the back of the phone.... do you know if the lettering on the back of the phone would be easy to get off? Or would the case be able to cover it up?
lol I don't know, i'll see where the logo lines up with the X, but I wouldn't let a logo get you down man
$30? pshh id pay the price of a new Triumph for this! You know I dont see any other company making these, maybe you could turn this into a business? I would bet you people would love high end cases like these! Now that I think of it, you might want to get a patent on that pretty quick
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$30? pshh id pay the price of a new Triumph for this! You know I dont see any other company making these, maybe you could turn this into a business? I would bet you people would love high end cases like these! Now that I think of it, you might want to get a patent on that pretty quick
Well guys I think there has been enough interest in this to warrant ordering a prototype. The problem is I don't have $100 bucks to order one (unless the other 2 manufactures get me a quote tomorrow that is cheaper). I'm also not inclined to ask for your money to get a prototype, seeing as this is the internet and you guys probably don't want to risk your money.
What I may propose is this. We pool money to build a prototype. If every one donated 5 bucks I think we could do this. Then what I think I will do is turn it into a lottery and once i'm done with the prototype I will pull names out of hat and ship it to them. Since the prototype will be in plastic it will serve as a functional case too. (assuming there is no major flaw I have overlooked.) I will also chip in some of my own money because I also want to see this come to fruition. I also have a buddy who knows some local machinists that may be able to get a prototype going for cheap.
I'm open to comments or alternatives to this idea.
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1. I'd like to help with the creation of this in any way possible. For now that means attempting to work out design flaws before possibly throwing away money. I know someone did a teardown of the triumph. Does anyone know where exactly the cellular signal transmitter is so we can try to avoid that as much as possible to just avoid any unnecessary interference?
2. I say we add a dollar or two to the cost of each case to get some free to the devs who give us so much support: Mantera, Whyzor, Ziggy, Mobstergunz, just to name a few off the top of my head.
3. If you could PM me the part/assembly file so I can email the right people at Penn State to see if we can get this done cheaper through the university that would be great, and they might even offer design advice.
1. I'd like to help with the creation of this in any way possible. For now that means attempting to work out design flaws before possibly throwing away money. I know someone did a teardown of the triumph. Does anyone know where exactly the cellular signal transmitter is so we can try to avoid that as much as possible to just avoid any unnecessary interference?
2. I say we add a dollar or two to the cost of each case to get some free to the devs who give us so much support: Mantera, Whyzor, Ziggy, Mobstergunz, just to name a few off the top of my head.
3. If you could PM me the part/assembly file so I can email the right people at Penn State to see if we can get this done cheaper through the university that would be great, and they might even offer design advice.
sure. I'm going to fillet the rest of the edges, double check my dimensions on everything and then I'll get you the file. I also love the idea of getting some to the devs, they definitely earned it. The aluminum is not ferromagnetic so it should not alter signal strength in any meaningful way.
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1. I'd like to help with the creation of this in any way possible. For now that means attempting to work out design flaws before possibly throwing away money. I know someone did a teardown of the triumph. Does anyone know where exactly the cellular signal transmitter is so we can try to avoid that as much as possible to just avoid any unnecessary interference?
2. I say we add a dollar or two to the cost of each case to get some free to the devs who give us so much support: Mantera, Whyzor, Ziggy, Mobstergunz, just to name a few off the top of my head.
3. If you could PM me the part/assembly file so I can email the right people at Penn State to see if we can get this done cheaper through the university that would be great, and they might even offer design advice.
Here's my thread that has pics of the MOBO... I would have to take a closer look at it to know which one for sure is the antenna although I don't think that it would matter too much.
@bobloadmire I'm up to donate a few bucks for a prototype.
I would be more than willing to pay about $30-40 for one of these, they look fantastic! I'm sure they'd also be pretty durable even without the rounded edges, which I prefer less than the more steeply angled ones. Perhaps instead of rounding them, you could add some simple black/adhesive rubber feet to the back?
I would be more than willing to pay about $30-40 for one of these, they look fantastic! I'm sure they'd also be pretty durable even without the rounded edges, which I prefer less than the more steeply angled ones. Perhaps instead of rounding them, you could add some simple black/adhesive rubber feet to the back?
What do you guys think about making 4 round depressions in the back side to put 4 rubber adhesive dots so when you set it down it lifts off the surface a smudge? I personally don't mind it the way it is, but your call.
@bobloadmire - My brother and I have quite a bit of experience with prototyping, and may be purchasing our own CNC mill next week. Any chance you can send me the files for this?
If I am able to make them, I'll send one your way as soon as they are done.
What do you guys think about making 4 round depressions in the back side to put 4 rubber adhesive dots so when you set it down it lifts off the surface a smudge? I personally don't mind it the way it is, but your call.
I vote no.
Just something to hang on your pocket and get snatched off. Really though, if some want that, the recesses won't be an issue without the rubber installed.
Hmmm, maybe that's an "It doesn't matter" vote.
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@bobloadmire - My brother and I have quite a bit of experience with prototyping, and may be purchasing our own CNC mill next week. Any chance you can send me the files for this?
If I am able to make them, I'll send one your way as soon as they are done.
Your comment sounds amazing! I love how this is really turning from a drawing on a computer to a reality! Thanks minus for the offer
Would it be possible to get it in a bare aluminum finish?
ha for sure. If this happens, and I get preorders everyone can request out of a few options. We will atleast all black, bare, and probably some accent color for the bottom clip.
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@bobloadmire - My brother and I have quite a bit of experience with prototyping, and may be purchasing our own CNC mill next week. Any chance you can send me the files for this?
If I am able to make them, I'll send one your way as soon as they are done.
ha for sure. If this happens, and I get preorders everyone can request out of a few options. We will atleast all black, bare, and probably some accent color for the bottom clip.
count me in... i will send you cash or pay with paypal. as long as i get one i dont care lol
@bobloadmire - My brother and I have quite a bit of experience with prototyping, and may be purchasing our own CNC mill next week. Any chance you can send me the files for this?
If I am able to make them, I'll send one your way as soon as they are done.
Awesome!
Plus you can do a "stress test video" with your phone in it and see how high you can drop it from!
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ha for sure. If this happens, and I get preorders everyone can request out of a few options. We will atleast all black, bare, and probably some accent color for the bottom clip.
Unfinished would be tough. Kind of industrial. Bet I could buff it to a shine easy too! Would be totally unique.
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