Pandora Case

[lollipoppizza]

Would it be possible to use a site like Shapeways to make your own case? That way you can get an Alumide or white, red or purple plastic case.


A red case would look awesome. You'd need a 3D accurate model of the case though. Has anyone tried this yet (pictures?)?

 

[renegadechic]

The full 3D model of the case is not available to prevent knockoff versions of the device. This is the same with the full PCB design. It just protects the Pandora from copycats, even if it restricts ideas like yours.


Ultimately the Open in Open Pandora is on the side of the software and firmware, the hardware is (either mostly or entirely) closed.

 

[pmprog]

Well, if you wanted to open up your Pandora, you could always measure the components and build a completely "different" case, making sure you put enough space to fit the bits in. Could be an interesting project.


Would mean you could even design a hinge that kept it at 120deg or some other nice, but non-officially-supported angle

 

[Binky]

The full 3D model of the case is not available to prevent knockoff versions of the device. This is the same with the full PCB design. It just protects the Pandora from copycats, even if it restricts ideas like yours.


Ultimately the Open in Open Pandora is on the side of the software and firmware, the hardware is (either mostly or entirely) closed.

I think there are plans to open-source the design once the P2 is released or the P1 is no longer sold new