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geekhack Projects => Making Stuff Together! => Topic started by: Blitzschnitzel on Fri, 14 September 2018, 05:55:24
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I really like this case: https://kbdfans.cn/collections/60-layout-case/products/60-bamboo-case
With the lid it seems like a very good case for travel. However, the lid doesn’t hold on by itself and 40% might be a better travel size. Also, the keyboard lies completely flat. So, I made some minor tweaks.
(https://i.imgur.com/bxRyhLG.png)
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The lid is held on by neodymium magnets
(https://i.imgur.com/ICjADvq.png)
The case now features two foldout legs to give it a 7° angle.
(https://i.imgur.com/JajSBY6.png)
When folded up the left leg closes the USB port and protects it from damage or dirt.
(https://i.imgur.com/z0lspUp.png)
Smaller pegs on the legs slot into the lid. This way the legs cannot fold out while the lid is on.
So what do you guys think?
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That's Awesomely creative. Do the legs lock into the stand position? And if so, what did you use to get it to lock/release the latches.
Great idea either way!
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THX! For now, it is just the angle of the legs and the weight of the keyboard that locks them in the downwards position. Yes, that might not be sufficient…
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it looks very nice but maybe a bit on the thick side. cool idea with the legs
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This is a really cool idea! For the legs, you may be able to add a couple small bumps to the profile where the pin rides across that could help lock them into place. Getting that geometry can be a little tricky, but you shouldn't need much to keep the legs in either position.
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it looks very nice but maybe a bit on the thick side.
It is 8mm on each side. I' afraid it might become a bit fragile if thinner. I definitely wouldn't go under 6mm.
@MatchstickMan:
That is a good idea. :) Maybe with a spring so that it is easier to get the friction just right.
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So, I made some updates. I don't know if it is a good idea to put all magnets on one side but at this size the neodymium magnets should be plenty strong.
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Do you think this design could also be interesting to own for others or is it too niche?
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Do you think this design could also be interesting to own for others or is it too niche?
Are you going to sell thousands? Probably not, it is a niche product.
Will you find 10 or 20 other people interested so there's a chance of getting them made? Possibly - that's what the Interest Check (https://geekhack.org/index.php?board=132.0) section is for. You will need to work out how/where they will be made and get an estimated price before anyone will commit though.
Good luck :)