Hello, I’m very excited to be a U-console user in the next few months.
Is there anyone who prepared accessories that can protect devices such as LCD protective film pouch?
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I’ve used Messenger bags to carry my DevTerm … these will work for the uConsole as well.
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Once i get mine, and can take good measurements, i think i’ll get something like a camera bag or even a drawstring pouch to carry it in
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My girlfriend has a sewing machine, I’ll see if maybe she could make a few cases for them to sell on Etsy. Maybe leather, something that she could sell for less than $30 and be nice!
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was her Itsy payments interrupted by the west coast bank issue?
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I have no idea about whats going on with that, just an idea of anyone was interested maybe she’d do it
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do y’all ever get sick of living through historical events btw?
in the past year, from memory:
- major war that may escalate into WW3
- the 2nd and 3rd largest bank failure in American history
- the former president may be indicted for hush money payments to a porn star
and that’s just what i could think of off the top of my head
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wait, what does this have to do with clockwork?
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i got reminded of it because mham mentioned the bank issues
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The older you get, the more history you live through.
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fair enough
(20 characters blah blah)
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im sorry but your answer must be phrased as a question… and other 20 char obscure rules.
no i asked about itsy because ive heard they had no payments last week. would a fabric line synthetic or real leather case be a better way to carry the uConole than fabric alone. a leather like material might offer more protection . i intend to carry mine in my backpack but would like a sleeve to protect from damage…
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I think it should be something that’s
- Drop resistant, so it doesn’t dent if you drop it inside or outside a bag
- Scratch resistant, for keys or whatever in your bag
- Somewhat water resistant, for obvious reasons
- Easy to open and close
- Able to carry spare 18650 batteries, a tool to open the uConsole, charging cable, a spare SD card
1, 2, and 4 seem easy enough, but doing 3 and 5 and under $30 might be difficult. Or it might be simple. I don’t really know. I need a uConsole for her to start designing with tho!
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I have 3 accessories in mind, and on paper speccing out…
A: Extension stacked bolts to replace the standard side mounted kickstand bolts. The second level will feature a post to add a carrying strap. This should place it like a messenger bag / sling bag on the body.
B: A collapsible monitor shroud that when open will shield the screen from direct sunlight and act as a privacy screen, and when collapsed down (hinged above the top of the display) would act as a screen protector. Considering using extended bolts for the mid and upper faceplate to mount shroud.
C: Might create a mold for a single piece rubber port insert protector. I use these on my laptops and they are invaluable for the protection they offer.
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Once drawings come out - the bolt size should be available - most likely metric … the next issue is what type of stacked bolts? The bolts that hold the stand are the best option for A and B - did you 3d print your port protectors? I have a PLA Ops shield for my DevTerm but there are printable materials that are rubber like…
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From the images, it looks like the kickstand rotates around a post that is built into the case structure and the bolt head is what keeps it on. If that is accurate, I was thinking something like a guitar strap bolt (but smaller) for the strap. And the strap would have the locking mechanism to attach.
edit: more like this actually:
I would 3d print the port protector (pla) and have a friend create a rubber mold of it. Maybe. In the interim, I think I have all of the individual pieces laying around. They can be found pretty cheaply as single pieces, but an all in one plug would be sick.
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