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== General case info ==
 
* Dimensions 140 x 84 x 29 mm
* Dimensions 140 x 84 x 29 mm
* Polycarbonate (PC) plastic ([https://youtu.be/q0X97nV2yaM?t=21 very strong])
* Poly-carbonate (PC) plastic ([https://youtu.be/q0X97nV2yaM?t=21 very strong])
* Molds are made for PC, so PC pellets are needed.
* Molds are made for PC, so PC pellets are needed
* Color will be mixed into the plastic itself, not painted on
* Color is be mixed into the plastic itself
* Colors yet to be determined</onlyinclude>
* Cases are then coated to provide final color and better finish
== Colors ==
 
Prototype Colors [https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/a-few-colors-and-packages-with-a-poll.77548/ ], Final Colors not yet decided. One will be definitely Black [https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/cases-colors-and-emails.77466/#post-1379795] 2nd Color to be Chosen. All [https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ RAL Classic] Colors should be easily available[https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/tweaking-and-finalizing.77624/#post-1384674].
== Production colors ==
 
* Current production color are '''Black''' ([https://www.dragonbox.de/en/handhelds/pyra/pyra-handheld-black-4g-eu-edition shop]) and '''Dark Chrome''' ([https://www.dragonbox.de/en/handhelds/pyra/pyra-handheld-dark-chrome-4g-eu-edition shop])
 
<gallery widths=250px>
Pyra-Black1.jpg | Pyra case black 1
Pyra-Black2.jpg | Pyra case black 2
Pyra-Black3.jpg | Pyra case black 3
</gallery>
 
<gallery widths=250px>
Pyra-Chrome1.jpg | Pyra case Dark Chrome 1
Pyra-Chrome2.jpg | Pyra case Dark Chrome 2
Pyra-Chrome3.jpg | Pyra case Dark Chrome 3
</gallery>
 
== Prototype colors ==
 
* Prototype Colors [https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/a-few-colors-and-packages-with-a-poll.77548/ ]
 
* At that stage it was decided that one color will be definitely Black [https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/cases-colors-and-emails.77466/#post-1379795].
* All [https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ RAL Classic] Colors should be easily available[https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/tweaking-and-finalizing.77624/#post-1384674].
 
<gallery widths=250px heights=280px>
<gallery widths=250px heights=280px>
Proto-Full-2.jpg|First Prototype in Clear Case
Proto-Full-2.jpg|First Prototype in Clear Case
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==Blender file==
== Blender file ==
 
*The [http://www.openpandora.org/downloads/Pyra.blend.zip Blender file] of the case can be used to make mods or renders of the real thing.
*The [http://www.openpandora.org/downloads/Pyra.blend.zip Blender file] of the case can be used to make mods or renders of the real thing.


[[File:Pyra.jpeg|100px|right]]
== Injection Molded Plastic ==


* The default injection molded case is produced by [http://www.formaction.gr/index_en.html Form Action] in Greece.
* Based on the Pandora case with fixes to, among other things, battery compartment width.
== Coating ==


* It was decided to coat (paint) the case to provide a better finish [https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/latest-update-keymats-are-here-how-strong-will-the-logo-plate-be-and-pretty-cases.98887/ Ref]
* Without this, case show reflection and minor defect


==Injection Molded Plastic==
== Development cases ==
* The default injection molded case is produced by [http://www.formaction.gr/index_en.html Form Action] in Greece.
* Based on the Pandora case with fixes to, among other things, battery compartment width.


==Development cases==
* Early Cases where 3D Printed.
* Early Cases where 3D Printed.
* First (Injection Molded Plastic) prototype Cases needed a lot of Fixes (such as Fixing the Gap at the Front).
* First (Injection Molded Plastic) prototype Cases needed a lot of Fixes (such as Fixing the Gap at the Front).

Revision as of 11:58, 28 May 2021

General case info

  • Dimensions 140 x 84 x 29 mm
  • Poly-carbonate (PC) plastic (very strong)
  • Molds are made for PC, so PC pellets are needed
  • Color is be mixed into the plastic itself
  • Cases are then coated to provide final color and better finish

Production colors

  • Current production color are Black (shop) and Dark Chrome (shop)

Prototype colors

  • Prototype Colors [1]
  • At that stage it was decided that one color will be definitely Black [2].
  • All RAL Classic Colors should be easily available[3].

Blender file

  • The Blender file of the case can be used to make mods or renders of the real thing.

Injection Molded Plastic

  • The default injection molded case is produced by Form Action in Greece.
  • Based on the Pandora case with fixes to, among other things, battery compartment width.

Coating

  • It was decided to coat (paint) the case to provide a better finish Ref
  • Without this, case show reflection and minor defect

Development cases

  • Early Cases where 3D Printed.
  • First (Injection Molded Plastic) prototype Cases needed a lot of Fixes (such as Fixing the Gap at the Front).