Soooo just realized i'm on vacation to so cal this next week. Probably gonna be waiting on my doorstep =( sorry guys. I'll try to get the files to whats his face before I leave, but i'm packing furiously right now.
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I've got access to a rapid prototyping machine and a 4 axis aluminum mill, I can absolutely make a few prototypes. Could I get an .stl or .step file? I'll post what I print/mill out asap
Soooo just realized i'm on vacation to so cal this next week. Probably gonna be waiting on my doorstep =( sorry guys. I'll try to get the files to whats his face before I leave, but i'm packing furiously right now.
No rush mate, I'm sure we'll all be waiting patiently.
Soooo just realized i'm on vacation to so cal this next week. Probably gonna be waiting on my doorstep =( sorry guys. I'll try to get the files to whats his face before I leave, but i'm packing furiously right now.
I just PM'd you my email address, send what you have to me too as the offer is still good from me if his (much better) alternative falls through while you're gone.
I just PM'd you my email address, send what you have to me too as the offer is still good from me if his (much better) alternative falls through while you're gone.
Sorry dude I don't have SW with me so I can't make schematics. Ill be back Monday.
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Originally Posted by ziggy46
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?
The Moto emblemis just taped on, remove it and spray paint the cover.
I'm out of town and i had to get a friend to finish up the printing process but the case is physically printed out and waiting for me to get back. According to him it's design is really terrible and it wouldn't be possible to make out of aluminum but i'm reserving my judgement for when I actually see it
I'm out of town and i had to get a friend to finish up the printing process but the case is physically printed out and waiting for me to get back. According to him it's design is really terrible and it wouldn't be possible to make out of aluminum but i'm reserving my judgement for when I actually see it
Lol shoot. What didn't he like and what should be changed? Thanks a lot, looks awesome!
The newer case in the OP would be too flimsy made out of either material anyways. Aluminum bends easily, especialy when it's <1mm thick, and printed plastic doesn't fare well either when it's that thin
The newer case in the OP would be too flimsy made out of either material anyways. Aluminum bends easily, especialy when it's <1mm thick, and printed plastic doesn't fare well either when it's that thin
It doesn't matter what it's being used for, you can't make something that thin.
I believe minimum thickness in the latrst version is 2mm. Oh an sorry I got you the wrong version. I pulled it off of drop box on my phone and forwarded it to you so I couldn't look at the files. Sorry man.
It doesn't matter what it's being used for, you can't make something that thin.
Are you saying that it physically can't be done?
I've been using the same Fosters beer can for over 4-5 years now, to cook in when backpacking. I cram it in my backpack with the rest of my gear and there is not a dent in it.
I've never attempted to hold a car off the ground with it though.
Maybe I'm off base here.
Just sayin'
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Good news, i'm not going to be back til tues. Why this is good, I got an unexpected job interview while I was down here (they liked my prototype on my website) so I will be back on tues. Wish me luck tomorrow. I promise tuesday evening, I'll do a quick video review.
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Not to introduce any changes or anything but has for all those guys without a drill press (or a harbor freight mini mill/drill, hint hint) might consider drilling a small hole in one corner for a lanyard/strap/etc? I can drill my own as needed but I'm surprised nobody thought of it.
Or maybe I'm the only one who's fallen asleep sitting on the toilet doing a number 2 at 1 am playing Drag Racing and dropped it on a concrete/linoleum floor, I dunno.
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Not to introduce any changes or anything but has for all those guys without a drill press (or a harbor freight mini mill/drill, hint hint) might consider drilling a small hole in one corner for a lanyard/strap/etc? I can drill my own as needed but I'm surprised nobody thought of it.
Or maybe I'm the only one who's fallen asleep sitting on the toilet doing a number 2 at 1 am playing Drag Racing and dropped it on a concrete/linoleum floor, I dunno.
well when this is finished and made of aluminum you wont have to worry about dropping it. cause if you do drop it the worst it will do is make a loud noise and wake you up. and conveniently you will be on the toilet, so you wont have to worry about crapping yourself if it scares you that bad
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Will there be any colors besides White? Just Wondering
no, this is going to be aluminum, white won't be an option. Atleast bare and black will be options. We will probably do a vote. Im going to get a quote and then start the kickstarter.
Or maybe I'm the only one who's fallen asleep sitting on the toilet doing a number 2 at 1 am playing Drag Racing and dropped it on a concrete/linoleum floor, I dunno.
Or maybe I'm the only one who's fallen asleep sitting on the toilet doing a number 2 at 1 am playing Drag Racing and dropped it on a concrete/linoleum floor, I dunno.
The modern Elvis......?
re: Design. That looks very nice. A thumbscrew-attached stand (like a picture frame) would be handy, especially since I can find a dock/stand that will work w/USB cable plugged in, assuming there's enough clearance for an angled one.
re: Dropping it. I don't know if any case/skin would even matter in protecting it but the question is whether the aluminum would absorb more or transfer less energy (from hitting the floor) to the phone than silicone/rubber, plastic.
re: Design. That looks very nice. A thumbscrew-attached stand (like a picture frame) would be handy, especially since I can find a dock/stand that will work w/USB cable plugged in, assuming there's enough clearance for an angled one.
That's a kick ass idea. Probably would need a redesign for that though.
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Hmm. Maybe put a thin rubber casing around the case. Make a little slot for the camera and flash. I feel like the back side is too bare, looks like an unfinished building or something. And maybe make a hole for the Motorola icon? Looks good, though.
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