Two years later ...
... we've got a prototype here :-D
Well, two years ago I didn't know about the existence of services like Ponoko or their European partner Formulor.
I've redesigned the stand for 5,5 mm MDF available at Ponoko but let it made from 5 mm MDF at Formulor. I expected it to be somewhat loose and it of course is. Now it needs to be measured and more refinement has to be done at the design. I'm also thinking about a few small changes but in general the stand is functional. There is natural bend when you push the Pandora's keys but nothing preventing the use. It's surprisingly horizontaly stable considering the loose slot connections - nearly 1 mm in total at every slot - this has to be reduced.
Price at Formulor was cca 30 EUR including shipping within Germany. Design is cutted out of 384 x384 x 5 mm MDF piece (P2 template).
My plan now is to make another prototype and after I'm sure it's fine I'll give out the .SVG file so you can order your own stand. For US there might be some design amendment needed as Ponoko offers slightly thicker MDF (5,5 mm Hardboard). This would have to be done by some volunteer in the US
If you want to support me with some donation or want to buy the first prototype for 15 EUR to reduce my prototyping costs, you are welcome ;-)
This first prototype is functional but parts are loose and the stand, although it is stable, it is little shaky at the same time (yeah, quite contradictive but that's how it feels :-D). You can either give it thick paint or stick some adhesives to slots make the connections tighter. Or you can just hard-glue it together. Be awared that MDF is actually wood and as it is laser-cut, it smells littlebit after burned wood. Also the rear side shows some signs of lateral surface burn (see the photos below). It can be sanded-off easily or painted.
I'll keep you updated about the progress. Feel free to ask any questions or propose ideas in the meanwhile.
... we've got a prototype here :-D
Well, two years ago I didn't know about the existence of services like Ponoko or their European partner Formulor.
I've redesigned the stand for 5,5 mm MDF available at Ponoko but let it made from 5 mm MDF at Formulor. I expected it to be somewhat loose and it of course is. Now it needs to be measured and more refinement has to be done at the design. I'm also thinking about a few small changes but in general the stand is functional. There is natural bend when you push the Pandora's keys but nothing preventing the use. It's surprisingly horizontaly stable considering the loose slot connections - nearly 1 mm in total at every slot - this has to be reduced.
Price at Formulor was cca 30 EUR including shipping within Germany. Design is cutted out of 384 x384 x 5 mm MDF piece (P2 template).
My plan now is to make another prototype and after I'm sure it's fine I'll give out the .SVG file so you can order your own stand. For US there might be some design amendment needed as Ponoko offers slightly thicker MDF (5,5 mm Hardboard). This would have to be done by some volunteer in the US
If you want to support me with some donation or want to buy the first prototype for 15 EUR to reduce my prototyping costs, you are welcome ;-)
This first prototype is functional but parts are loose and the stand, although it is stable, it is little shaky at the same time (yeah, quite contradictive but that's how it feels :-D). You can either give it thick paint or stick some adhesives to slots make the connections tighter. Or you can just hard-glue it together. Be awared that MDF is actually wood and as it is laser-cut, it smells littlebit after burned wood. Also the rear side shows some signs of lateral surface burn (see the photos below). It can be sanded-off easily or painted.
I'll keep you updated about the progress. Feel free to ask any questions or propose ideas in the meanwhile.
