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Author Topic: My homemade hardcase  (Read 1029 times)
htulrich
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« on: May 23, 2011, 09:40:42 AM »

Was looking for a good case for my new aria and couldn't find anything when it hit me.  I have a cnc mill in my garage and solidworks on my computer Just make one.  So after a weekend here it is.  It is 6061 aluminum total size is 4.625x2.625x0.650.  The case by itself weighs less than the phone.  It is by no means waterproof as both the front and the back are open but it should provide good protection against impact.  And if you have giant hands like me and you drop your phone a lot it gives you something a little more to hang onto.  Originally the back was closed off except for the camera lense but the signal was severely diminished so I machined the back out.  Now there may be a little signal loss but I can't say for sure. Tell me what you think.
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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2011, 10:06:46 PM »

Now that's one hell of a case looks cool. Nice job. Cheesy
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2011, 08:49:41 AM »

Thanks, There is definitely a little signal loss so I'm still modifying things to see if that will get better.  I haven't dropped or missed calls so I'm pretty happy.
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2011, 08:58:58 AM »

You should go into business selling them as the MAN CASE  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2011, 10:53:12 AM »

The thought has crossed my mind but the cost would be pretty high.  Its around 2 hours of machine time as is.  So the minimum I could make it for would be around $100.  Unless I did a large batch then I may be able to get down to say $60. Those are just guesses as I haven't priced what the material costs I used some scrap for mine.
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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2011, 01:56:41 PM »

Lmfao.  The MAN CASE.  That is pretty bad ass I must admit

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