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Title: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 13 February 2013, 19:46:54: Hey everyone! So it was awhile ago I posted a picture of a poker in a Lego case. Well, more of a tray, like a normal poker case. So here is the thread finally, to explain some details about it, and hopefully answer any questions!

So it all began with some talk with a friend, and I decided to take some measurements. For some reason I threw all this out, but it's not too important at this point. Looking online I found measurements of the thin 1x4 Lego blocks, and just did some calculations to see how many I would need.

I never took a step-by-step picture guide, but it's pretty simple.

First, I'll start with the order list.
The main components are the thin 1x4 plates.
The other main component were 6 6x12 plates.
To make sure everything fit without any odd ends, added some 1x2 plates as well, and 1x1 was used near the opening for the USB.
The plate tiles, which are flat on top, were just to make the top of the case smooth.
The normal 1x4 bricks were used inside for support under the PCB.
The corners were made with the 1x1 circle plates.
I had a plan with the technic bricks and connector pegs to have the pcb connected to the case, but didn't feel like glueing lego to my pcb.
(http://i.imgur.com/Gwp2zKu.jpg)
My list does have extras, but it never hurts to have too much versus too little. This is what you need for a case:
240 1x4 plates
25 1x4 flat tiles
20 1x1 plates(20 more if you want to use these in the corners instead of round plates)
20 1x1 flat tiles
6 6x12 plates
20-40 1x1 round plates(optional, can use 1x1 plates instead)
10 1x4 bricks(if you would rather the case on an angle instead of the pcb, double the order of these)
And it doesn't hurt to get at least 10 of some 1x2 bricks and 2x2 bricks.
My list in the picture has more items due to me getting random things, and instead of a solid colour, I did the red/blue theme.

Now onto some horrible photos!
Version 1!
Rectangle case, random pieces of normal lego height for support. Case was ever so slightly too small from from to back, but two folded pieces of paper held it in place perfect.
(http://i.imgur.com/egO4iQ9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/l3Oe7Xs.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/52T3g03.jpg)
As you can see in the last one, I added the extra two rows on the back to angle the case, more could be used to tilt it more.

(http://i.imgur.com/VCXRUpA.jpg)
USB hole, not centred, but works fine.

(http://i.imgur.com/oKxp30Y.jpg)
Support bricks. Spaced in a way to avoid hitting the DIP switch or anything inside. Used the random bricks I had because I had no more 1x4, which I would recommend getting more.
Speaking of dip switch, didn't bother making a hole in the bottom for it, since you can just pop the pcb out to change it.

(http://i.imgur.com/obHWr2M.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/BfOVsv3.jpg)
Just showing what I used in the corners, little pillars!

(http://i.imgur.com/hHp46oQ.jpg)
Bottom of the case. I made a layer on the bottom of the case to strengthen the connections of the above plates, and overall sturdiness. Also, the big plates need one ring of 1x4 plates on the outside for the correct poker size. So I connected them together underneath to keep the top flat.
And on Version 2 I had spare 1x4 plates, so I added more on the green parts of the bottom.

Version 2!
I didn't get many pictures of this one, but I think I prefer it much more, makes the front end much lower.

(http://i.imgur.com/H38orQS.jpg)
First, I changed the pcb support to 3 rows of lowering heights.

(http://i.imgur.com/y2OORBs.jpg)
Had to change the USB hole to one plate higher.

(http://i.imgur.com/LnCcuXY.jpg)
I tapered the sides into 3 layers to make it more even with the pcb.

(http://i.imgur.com/u1e1OnN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/RHY5IGL.jpg)
And for fun, I used two 1x2 flat keyboard tiles. Keyboard on a keyboard.

I guess last but not least, a quick note on the build method.
1-Line up the 6 big plates
2-Connect them underneath with either 1x2 or 1x4 plates
3-Make a ring around the plates with one row of 1x4 plates
4-Connect those to the big plates on the bottom
5-Add 1x4 plates and 1x2 plates around the perimeter in your desired fashion!
6-Don't forget to leave a hole for the USB plug at the back!

Depending on how you want to alternate the blocks, you can do almost anything. If you really wanted, you can just get even longer plates to save the hassle of having lots of little ones.

The actual measurement in lego bumps or 1x pieces for the entire case. 14 wide by 38 wide!

Hope this is somewhat useful for anyone wanting to build their own case! Would be nice to see what other people could design, heck a TKL would be pretty sweet! Even one with a top to sandwich the pcb into place.

Any comments or questions, post away! If need be, I can take more photos, hopefully better ones!

Cheers,
Halverson!

PS-Taking apart 1x4 plates from each other is all sorts of frustrating!

Oh, and if anyone wants to know...that is original dolch with a moogle kit, and the switches are dirty blacks, black springs with brown switches....kind of comparable to browns vs reds, in that they feel almost the same, but that little bump in there.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 13 February 2013, 19:47:17: Ugh, those are brutal photos. I'll get some better ones I promise!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 13 February 2013, 19:49:29: Is it wrong to say I think I love you Halverson? This case looks amazing and I'm happy you documented the process. Next you need to spell "Halvy" in the side with bricks

And I'm loving the keyboard-ception. Keyboard on keyboard on lego :P
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 13 February 2013, 19:52:03: :D

Oh and I prefer Version 2 if anyone is wondering! If feels more sturdy, doesn't want to budge at all.
I think if I had a plate on this poker, would make it even better!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 13 February 2013, 19:59:13: It looks great! Version two is definitely an improvement. I'm thinking about trying to adopt this technique for a Phantom case in the future.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Wed, 13 February 2013, 20:08:22: What an awesome idea!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: bavman on Wed, 13 February 2013, 21:40:59: How did you get all those legos for free?

It can get a little pricey when ordering a lot of them
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 13 February 2013, 21:42:36: Quote from: bavman on Wed, 13 February 2013, 21:40:59
How did you get all those legos for free?

It can get a little pricey when ordering a lot of them

Hah, was not free! That was just the order list, there was another page I must have tossed out with the cost. I think I paid between $50 and $60 shipped. Definitely not cheap, but meh, neither are keyboards!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: bavman on Wed, 13 February 2013, 21:49:09: Haha makes sense.

I guess thats too terrible then. I just remembered looking there a long time ago and pieces were like .2-.5 each, and I saw you had 180 of one of the pieces.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: phetto on Wed, 13 February 2013, 21:50:45: holy **** this is nice.. Less dolch more pride colored keycaps! :D
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: TheQsanity on Thu, 14 February 2013, 00:53:48: OMFG! This is too much to ****ing take in!!!

I think it is time to steal back my donated Legos...
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: simkev on Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:40:26: Nice case but whats up with your spacebar?
Title: Re: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Jocelyn on Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:45:19: Quote from: simkev on Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:40:26
Nice case but whats up with your spacebar?

lol, pretty sure it's just flipped :)
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:17:19: Looks amazing! If I had any sort of spare cash I would definitely try this out, but the Phantom and Klaxon took care of that :P
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 14 February 2013, 17:49:39: Quote from: Jocelyn on Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:45:19
Quote from: simkev on Thu, 14 February 2013, 16:40:26
Nice case but whats up with your spacebar?

lol, pretty sure it's just flipped :)

Oh I love da flipped! I be all upside down! :D
Title: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 16 February 2013, 10:42:21: Boooo to flipped spacebars!!!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: precarious on Sat, 16 February 2013, 11:24:54: that is amazing, nice job!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: gnubag on Sat, 16 February 2013, 13:19:14: Do you have the measurements of the poker pcb?
I am thinking of a super lowbudget case. :)
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: inteli722 on Sat, 16 February 2013, 13:20:55: Quote from: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 16 February 2013, 10:42:21
Boooo to flipped spacebars!!!

Whats wrong with flipped spacebars?
Title: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Sat, 16 February 2013, 14:28:36: Nothing, I just bug Halverson about it for laughs. They're fine.
Title: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Sat, 16 February 2013, 15:42:19: Quote from: gnubag on Sat, 16 February 2013, 13:19:14
Do you have the measurements of the poker pcb?
I am thinking of a super lowbudget case. :)

I only ever took case measurements. If you'd like I can take some pcb measurements later.
Title: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: remedyhalopc on Mon, 18 February 2013, 12:09:03: How much did this cost? Can you use a plate with it?
Title: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Mon, 18 February 2013, 12:42:52: Quote from: remedyhalopc on Mon, 18 February 2013, 12:09:03
How much did this cost? Can you use a plate with it?

About $50-$60 shipped. And if your poker had a plate, I see no reason why it wouldn't work. I could only imagine it would make it more sturdy overall.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: fydo on Tue, 19 February 2013, 18:57:22: Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 13 February 2013, 19:46:54
Hey everyone! So it was awhile ago I posted a picture of a poker in a Lego case. Well, more of a tray, like a normal poker case. So here is the thread finally, to explain some details about it, and hopefully answer any questions!

Awesome idea! I did some messing around in LEGO Digital Designer and somewhat recreated your case in a 2-tone grey theme. I was able to do this because of your excellent instructions. Some of the positions of the supports were hard to tell in your photos, but those are easy to adjust.

(http://fydo.net/misc/fydo-LEGO-Poker.png)

I was aiming for a shorter assemble time so I used larger pieces rather than lots and lots of 1x4 pieces. I don't know if any of the piece sizes and colors I chose are rare/expensive, so that may be an issue. :)

Here's the bottom:

(http://fydo.net/misc/fydo-LEGO-Poker-bottom.png)

If anyone wants to play around with it, here's a link to the file: http://fydo.net/misc/PokerCase-v3.lxf (http://fydo.net/misc/PokerCase-v3.lxf)

Bonus points if you can make decent looking access to the dipswitches! :D

2018 Edit: Fixed broken links!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Mon, 01 April 2013, 23:01:48: I just used this lego designer plan and exported the list of bricks.
After a few minutes on pick a brick the total is about $33.90 USD(before shipping+tax) for a lego poker case.

thanks for your lego designer file!

I will post pics when I receive the lego bricks in about 15 days.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: mashby on Tue, 02 April 2013, 16:45:16: Quote from: domoaligato on Mon, 01 April 2013, 23:01:48
I just used this lego designer plan and exported the list of bricks.
After a few minutes on pick a brick the total is about $33.90 USD(before shipping+tax) for a lego poker case.

thanks for your lego designer file!

I will post pics when I receive the lego bricks in about 15 days.

I can't wait to see the results!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 02 April 2013, 16:45:57: Completely forgot about this thread! Glad to see people are advancing it! Can't wait to see how others build theirs :D
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: osxoep on Tue, 02 April 2013, 16:48:48: This is so cool. I'm going to try this out for my GH60.

To LDD!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Tue, 02 April 2013, 17:04:24: I replaced the larger black plates that go inside the bottom with some green ones.
the green ones were .70 usd each
the black ones were 3.00 usd each

I also picked all black pieces instead of the two toned look in the lego designer file.

when I get the parts I will post the list.

I would have done it last night but once you add the parts to the shopping cart the list is gone.
Title: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: fydo on Tue, 02 April 2013, 19:37:27: Awesome! Great to hear that you guys are making use of that LDD file. Please post any corrections. :)

I don't actually have my Poker PCB yet, so I built it all based on Halverson's excellent build tutorial.

I'm pretty excited to see the case built in "real life"! :D
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 12 June 2013, 13:57:06: How am I just now knowing this existed! :o
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 14:17:08: I already got all my legos and assembled it. I do not have a poker atm and I am waiting on my gh60's to use the case.
I wanted to make sure that everything it fitting perfectly before I posted pictures.

would you like to see a few pic's before I receive a pcb to mount it in the case?
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 12 June 2013, 14:21:39: Quote from: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 14:17:08
I already got all my legos and assembled it. I do not have a poker atm and I am waiting on my gh60's to use the case.
I wanted to make sure that everything it fitting perfectly before I posted pictures.

would you like to see a few pic's before I receive a pcb to mount it in the case?

YES!

[attachimg=1]

and a parts list if you have it available!!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 14:47:51: I get off work in a few hours and I will try to track down that parts list I received and take a few pics.

keep in mind I have to get a pcb to determine where to put the standoff's to mount the pcb in the case.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: linziyi on Wed, 12 June 2013, 14:53:12: :confused: The lego keyboards are in ISO though!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 17:01:28: Quote from: linziyi on Wed, 12 June 2013, 14:53:12
:confused: The lego keyboards are in ISO though!

what do you mean?
this is a tray style case made from legos.
do you have a link to a iso keyboard made with legos?
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: linziyi on Wed, 12 June 2013, 17:09:37: Quote from: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 17:01:28
Quote from: linziyi on Wed, 12 June 2013, 14:53:12
:confused: The lego keyboards are in ISO though!

what do you mean?
this is a tray style case made from legos.
do you have a link to a iso keyboard made with legos?

http://i.imgur.com/RHY5IGL.jpg <--- iso layout :blank:
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 17:36:01: oh lol. he has iso lego bricks in the front but a ansi keyboard in the case. :)
mine will be case only until I receive my gh60.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Wed, 12 June 2013, 18:34:45: Hehe, well the case is compatible with both. I just wanted to go crazy and against the grain :p
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: germy on Wed, 12 June 2013, 19:05:13: Ooh going to go out and buy some lego bricks to try building my own.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 20:12:18: please ignore my unicorn throwup qfr in the background :p

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/y9u2emat.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/aryte8u9.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/2ejeqese.jpg)
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 12 June 2013, 20:42:56: Quote from: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 20:12:18
please ignore my unicorn throwup qfr in the background :p

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/y9u2emat.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/aryte8u9.jpg)

Show Image
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/13/2ejeqese.jpg)

That is awesome!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 21:23:34: I can not find the parts list and my lego.com order history only shows the total amount of the order and not the actual parts list.
I have emailed lego and when they reply I will post the parts list here.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: fydo on Wed, 12 June 2013, 21:42:12: Wow! That looks awesome! Thanks for sharing, domo!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Wed, 12 June 2013, 22:47:20: no problem! I can't wait until I can get a keyboard in it!
my alps 60% board fits in it but until I can get the firmware finished I am not really going to play with it much.
:(
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Thu, 13 June 2013, 16:51:39: ok here is the list of parts I had ordered.
Pick a brick did not have some of the 1x12 bricks that were in the lego designer file so I had used 2 1x6 plates to = 1x12 plate.
download the lego designer file that fydo created (I have attached it to this post in case he removes it from his dropbox.)

[attachmini=1]

When you open the file in the lego designer choose the build instructions open and it will show you how to assemble it.

Qty Item No. Element ID
3 FLAT TILE 1X4 243126
7 BRICK 1X16 246526
7 BRICK 1X6 300926
4 PLATE 1X2 302326
2 PLATE 1X8 346026
2 PLATE 1X4 371026
2 PLATE 2X10 383226
5 PLATE 4X4 4243819
2 PLATE 1X10 447726
1 BRICK 1X12 611226
3 FLAT TILE 1X6 663626
4 PLATE 2X12 244526
1 BRICK 1X2 300426
3 BRICK 1X4 301026
2 PLATE 2X8 303426
16 PLATE 1X6 366626
2 PLATE 2X6 379526
8 FLAT TILE 1X8 416226
6 PLATE 6X12 4256149
2 ROOF TILE 1X4X1 4515362
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 13 June 2013, 16:57:57: So, I'm thinking I may have to kick it up a notch and try to design one for my phantom. Whenever I get it and build it that is! But would be quite the feat I think. Not a tray, but a case that accommodates the plate and sandwiches it in place.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 13 June 2013, 16:59:38: Quote from: domoaligato on Thu, 13 June 2013, 16:51:39
ok here is the list of parts I had ordered.
Pick a brick did not have some of the 1x12 bricks that were in the lego designer file so I had used 2 1x6 plates to = 1x12 plate.
download the lego designer file that fydo created (I have attached it to this post in case he removes it from his dropbox.)

(Attachment Link)

When you open the file in the lego designer choose the build instructions open and it will show you how to assemble it.

Qty Item No. Element ID
3 FLAT TILE 1X4 243126
7 BRICK 1X16 246526
7 BRICK 1X6 300926
4 PLATE 1X2 302326
2 PLATE 1X8 346026
2 PLATE 1X4 371026
2 PLATE 2X10 383226
5 PLATE 4X4 4243819
2 PLATE 1X10 447726
1 BRICK 1X12 611226
3 FLAT TILE 1X6 663626
4 PLATE 2X12 244526
1 BRICK 1X2 300426
3 BRICK 1X4 301026
2 PLATE 2X8 303426
16 PLATE 1X6 366626
2 PLATE 2X6 379526
8 FLAT TILE 1X8 416226
6 PLATE 6X12 4256149
2 ROOF TILE 1X4X1 4515362

Very awesome! Thanks!!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Thu, 13 June 2013, 17:25:02: Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 13 June 2013, 16:57:57
So, I'm thinking I may have to kick it up a notch and try to design one for my phantom. Whenever I get it and build it that is! But would be quite the feat I think. Not a tray, but a case that accommodates the plate and sandwiches it in place.

Lego plates are 3.2mm tall, how thick are the phantom plates? Aren't they 1.5mm thick?
If the phantom plate is to thin you could attach weather striping or something to the outer edge of the phantom plate to make sure that it does not bounce within the extra 1.7mm of extra space.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Grim Fandango on Thu, 13 June 2013, 17:27:11: This is pretty funny. Nice man, looks great actually.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 13 June 2013, 17:28:00: Quote from: domoaligato on Thu, 13 June 2013, 17:25:02
Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 13 June 2013, 16:57:57
So, I'm thinking I may have to kick it up a notch and try to design one for my phantom. Whenever I get it and build it that is! But would be quite the feat I think. Not a tray, but a case that accommodates the plate and sandwiches it in place.

Lego plates are 3.2mm tall, how thick are the phantom plates? Aren't they 1.5mm thick?
If the phantom plate is to thin you could attach weather striping ro something to the outer edge of the phantom plate to make sure that it does not bounce within the extra 1.7mm of extra space.

No idea actually. Once I have the parts, I'll do some measurements and just wing it. Just like how I did the poker one :) Worst comes to worst, it'll require a bit of sugru or something.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Thu, 13 June 2013, 17:29:16: It actually looks really cool in person. my pictures suck. :-[
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 13 June 2013, 17:31:22: Quote from: domoaligato on Thu, 13 June 2013, 17:29:16
It actually looks really cool in person. my pictures suck. :-[

Naw they're nice :) It's just impossible to capture how awesome it is to have a Lego case. If you love Lego, no reason not to experiment with making a case :D
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 13 June 2013, 19:15:49: Only just now seeing this case. I will be playing around with the LDD file and I'll likely make my own of these in the next few weeks.

Thanks for posting this, Halverson! And thanks to those who made the LDD file. :)
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 13 June 2013, 19:20:36: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 13 June 2013, 19:15:49
Only just now seeing this case. I will be playing around with the LDD file and I'll likely make my own of these in the next few weeks.

Thanks for posting this, Halverson! And thanks to those who made the LDD file. :)

Phil Sebben, "Ha Ha!" :D
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:39:34: Quote from: fydo on Tue, 19 February 2013, 18:57:22
Quote from: Halverson on Wed, 13 February 2013, 19:46:54
Hey everyone! So it was awhile ago I posted a picture of a poker in a Lego case. Well, more of a tray, like a normal poker case. So here is the thread finally, to explain some details about it, and hopefully answer any questions!

Awesome idea! I did some messing around in LEGO Digital Designer and somewhat recreated your case in a 2-tone grey theme. I was able to do this because of your excellent instructions. Some of the positions of the supports were hard to tell in your photos, but those are easy to adjust.

Show Image
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1588537/fydo-LEGO-Poker.png)

I was aiming for a shorter assemble time so I used larger pieces rather than lots and lots of 1x4 pieces. I don't know if any of the piece sizes and colors I chose are rare/expensive, so that may be an issue. :)

Here's the bottom:

Show Image
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1588537/fydo-LEGO-Poker-bottom.png)

If anyone wants to play around with it, here's a link to the file: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1588537/fydo-PokerCase-v1.lxf (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1588537/fydo-PokerCase-v1.lxf)

Bonus points if you can make decent looking access to the dipswitches! :D

Using my Lego collection and your resources, I was able to make one! I don't really have anything to put in the case yet but it was fun to make.
(http://i.imgur.com/AxphuuR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/UzopXe7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/klhpxen.jpg)
Also Halverson, I love your original design!
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: y0fate on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:40:47: That's awesome! I would bee too afraid of scratching/chipping the PCB on the legos :))
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: TheFlyingRaccoon on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:44:26: Quote from: y0fate on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:40:47
That's awesome! I would bee too afraid of scratching/chipping the PCB on the legos :))

I have a tool chest foam liner that I plan on putting on the bottom of the case to prevent that. Well that's when I get a poker or GH60. Thanks for the kind words :)
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 13 June 2013, 22:53:45: Quote from: y0fate on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:40:47
That's awesome! I would bee too afraid of scratching/chipping the PCB on the legos :))

Is this a legitimate concern? Could the rounded edges of the tops of the legos harms the PCB? I can't imagine it would, but I'm curious what sparked the concern here. Not intending to be confrontational. :)

Quote from: Halverson on Thu, 13 June 2013, 19:20:36
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 13 June 2013, 19:15:49
Only just now seeing this case. I will be playing around with the LDD file and I'll likely make my own of these in the next few weeks.

Thanks for posting this, Halverson! And thanks to those who made the LDD file. :)

Phil Sebben, "Ha Ha!" :D

Ha ha! Cookies on dowels.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: y0fate on Thu, 13 June 2013, 23:49:07: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 13 June 2013, 22:53:45
Quote from: y0fate on Thu, 13 June 2013, 21:40:47
That's awesome! I would bee too afraid of scratching/chipping the PCB on the legos :))

Is this a legitimate concern? Could the rounded edges of the tops of the legos harms the PCB? I can't imagine it would, but I'm curious what sparked the concern here. Not intending to be confrontational. :)

It's not an actual concern of mine, but if I were to make a case like this my clumsiness would most likely get the best of me. :P
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: tricheboars on Thu, 10 April 2014, 11:23:41: i dont understand. how will you guys be securing the PCBs to the case if there are no screw holes? am i missing something here. i didnt read this thread as much as i should have before posting this question so.... yea. tricheboars is being tricheboars again.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: domoaligato on Fri, 23 May 2014, 00:13:18: you know those pcb standoffs for pc motherboards? I am looking around of some of those that would fit the poker case screws and would be the correct height.
I am not really looking very much mind you. but that was my idea.
Title: Re: Halverson's Poker Lego Case!
Post by: fydo on Thu, 28 June 2018, 14:31:07: Sorry to resurrect this super old thread. Since it appears that Dropbox has dropped support for their public folders feature, my previous links are broken!

If anyone is looking for the LEGO file I shared in this thread, here it is: http://fydo.net/misc/PokerCase-v3.lxf (http://fydo.net/misc/PokerCase-v3.lxf)

EDIT: I updated the links in my previous post as well