I gather that a multi-lock hinge a la the Nintendo 3DS is not available because Nintendo buys them all from the only manufacturer.
It sounds like the hinge contemplated for the Pyra is made by the same manufacturer. What I wonder is, can it be made with the same
insertion dimensions into the case? Both lid and box.
The 3DS hinges are available inexpensively retail:
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-XL-LL-replacement-packaging/dp/B00KCGDC2U
That can't be a good price to add them to every unit, but if they have the same dimensions:
a. the user willing to hack can add the multi-lock hinge
b. if they become available in bulk, future editions of the Pyra can use them without expensive case retooling.
Is this possible? It would be pretty great. It's a good hinge.
It sounds like the hinge contemplated for the Pyra is made by the same manufacturer. What I wonder is, can it be made with the same
insertion dimensions into the case? Both lid and box.
The 3DS hinges are available inexpensively retail:
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-XL-LL-replacement-packaging/dp/B00KCGDC2U
That can't be a good price to add them to every unit, but if they have the same dimensions:
a. the user willing to hack can add the multi-lock hinge
b. if they become available in bulk, future editions of the Pyra can use them without expensive case retooling.
Is this possible? It would be pretty great. It's a good hinge.