Since the units seems to be pretty sensitive I want to have a proper case that covers the hole unit. It is probably just a matter of time before someone digs in to it and makes some proper cases for the PO:s. Even though I haven’t got the engineering skills neither the right tools by myself there must be someone at the forum that knows some way of doing it.
What you guys say, are you going to buy the silicon cases from TE or would you prefer a full covering hard case instead?
I’ve been thinking of a decent way to store/transport PO’s. I have 12 and 14 but of course I am still waiting for the silicone cases.
The idea is this:
This is a protective hard shell case I purchased from EBAY (around £9) a while back for my GoPro’s. It measures 22 x 16.5 x 7cm.
This is the case as I use it. You see it has a thick foam insert with pre cut shapes for GoPro cameras and other items. The idea is to use an identical case, with some foam sheeting and cut holes to size for the ‘cased’ PO’s.
Here you can see a 12 and 14 sitting inside the empty case. There is already plenty of room, even with the tabs (which will be removed once they are housed in the official silicone cases).
These are a couple of approximated scale PO’s in silicone cases sitting inside the case.
The idea is to purchase two sheets of protective foam (like above). One will sit on the bottom of the case, the other sheet will have two holes cut out which will hold the PO’s (in case) nice and snug.
I’ll then attach the top sheet to the bottom with some double side tape, so it doesn’t move around at all.
Once I get the PO cases I’ll give this a go and report back.
I have one of the original ET66 calculators from Braun. But I shudder to think of sacrificing such a classic piece of vintage design by Dieter Rams for a bit of case hacking 0_0
Design by Dieter Rams and Dietrich Lubs in 1987