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Title: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: davkol on Sat, 09 November 2013, 17:27:04
I've been carrying my ergodox to school and conferences for a while, because it's sooo great, isn't it? I don't want to damage neither the keyboard, nor my backpack though, and bubble doesn't last forever and looks ugly. Therefore, I've been looking for a case.

So far, I've only found out that the Beyerdynamic DT-bag (http://europe.beyerdynamic.com/shop/dt-bag-nylon-black.html) has perfect size (26×23×12 cm) to fit the ergodox w/ classic case, a trackball and an AC adapter for my thinkpad. It just needs a different padding, but it's a bit too expensive for that.

Any other ideas? I'd try to update the OP eventually.
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 09 November 2013, 17:34:02
Quote from: davkol on Sat, 09 November 2013, 17:27:04
I've been carrying my ergodox to school and conferences for a while, because it's sooo great, isn't it? I don't want to damage neither the keyboard, nor my backpack though, and bubble doesn't last forever and looks ugly. Therefore, I've been looking for a case.

So far, I've only found out that the Beyerdynamic DT-bag (http://europe.beyerdynamic.com/shop/dt-bag-nylon-black.html) has perfect size (26×23×12 cm) to fit the ergodox w/ classic case, a trackball and an AC adapter for my thinkpad. It just needs a different padding, but it's a bit too expensive for that.

Any other ideas? I'd try to update the OP eventually.

Just a heads up.. the TRRS sockets that was part of the group buy don't seem to be very high quality.

I have 2 doxes, and out of 4 sockets, 2 broke over time..  and I've only unplugged it a few times.

So... consider *NOT unplugging too much..

The usb is going strong.
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: daerid on Sun, 10 November 2013, 00:17:41
I haven't had a problem with either of mine. I've swapped them several times, traveled with my classic case, and the TRRS's are still going strong. (knock on wood)
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 10 November 2013, 06:40:33
Quote from: daerid on Sun, 10 November 2013, 00:17:41
I haven't had a problem with either of mine. I've swapped them several times, traveled with my classic case, and the TRRS's are still going strong. (knock on wood)

i think my trrs connection was more on the DOA side rather than wear/tear... the plate strips inside must not have been crimped well, and so after a while, it catches on the cable and bent..
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: davkol on Thu, 14 November 2013, 07:06:27
I guess I'm gonna try a cheap shoe travel case ($13 @ eBay) first.
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: Ch0nG on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:10:21
Any suggestions on this topic? The DT-Bag looks like a great idea.

Would it work to cut some foam to the size of the bag then cut a smaller layer between the Ergodox halves? (Like this:)
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----Ergodox----
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----Ergodox----
-------------------

I can see cabling being an issue with that since it doesn't have any pockets.

Here's what the inside looks like:
(http://cdn.head-fi.org/9/9a/9a78896f_DT48bagopenB.jpg)
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: terran5992 on Sun, 24 November 2013, 04:51:04
Quote from: Ch0nG on Sun, 24 November 2013, 01:10:21
Any suggestions on this topic? The DT-Bag looks like a great idea.

Would it work to cut some foam to the size of the bag then cut a smaller layer between the Ergodox halves? (Like this:)
------------------
----Ergodox----
------------------
----Ergodox----
-------------------

I can see cabling being an issue with that since it doesn't have any pockets.

Here's what the inside looks like:
Show Image
(http://cdn.head-fi.org/9/9a/9a78896f_DT48bagopenB.jpg)


0.o interesting
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: absyrd on Sun, 24 November 2013, 06:25:22
(http://cdnd.lystit.com/photos/2012/10/29/kate-spade-grey-big-apple-hi-5-mittens-product-1-5092044-771093808_large_flex.jpeg)
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: davkol on Mon, 03 November 2014, 13:28:18
A small update: I've recently bought a brand new neoprene 15.6" laptop "case" for €2 locally. The two ErgoDox halves just fit inside next to each other, and the case can be folded then.
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: Data on Mon, 03 November 2014, 20:38:21
Get yourself a nice Pelican case. You can feel like you're unloading expensive military gear every time you open it.  :D
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: FrostyToast on Mon, 03 November 2014, 21:04:24
Currently, these cases (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56253.0) aren't available, but they should be eventually
Title: Re: ErgoDox: travel case (?)
Post by: Binge on Mon, 03 November 2014, 21:20:06
Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 03 November 2014, 21:04:24
Currently, these cases (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56253.0) aren't available, but they should be eventually

They are amazing.  Keep your eye out for updates - http://www.keychatter.com/store/keyboard-carrying-cases/ergodox-carrying-cases/