An active one, with a usb Y-cable which can charge the neo while using in host mode, that is something worth having.<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM, Bastian Muck <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:bastian.muck@gmx.de">bastian.muck@gmx.de</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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</div>Laszlo KREKACS schrieb:<br>
<div><div></div><div class="h5">> On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 3:54 PM, ANT <<a href="mailto:ant007h@gmail.com">ant007h@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
>> Laszlo KREKACS wrote:<br>
>>> I think the full screen issues is just some temporary xfce issue.<br>
>> Actually I just switched LCD to QVGA mode, not XFCE itself.<br>
>><br>
>>> Btw, if you are interested having a 3D case, just shoot me an email<br>
>> Sure, I'm interested in that. But it is needed to design a CAD model.<br>
I may<br>
>> try to make one if I have enough spare time. Then I'll email you. Or<br>
you may<br>
>> help with designing too?<br>
><br>
> Im a beginner too (in CAD modelling). I imagine the workflow something<br>
> like this:<br>
> you model it, I print it. Then I post pictures of the print, how is it<br>
> looks like on the<br>
> freerunner, where are the design faults, and printing faults.<br>
> Then we fix it, and print again. And again, and again.<br>
><br>
> As far as modelling is concerned, this is the open source toolbox:<br>
> - blender<br>
> - openscad<br>
> - qcad<br>
> - inkscape<br>
><br>
> Inkscape is great for the logo for example (import it into blender,<br>
> extrude it, etc).<br>
> qcad +openscad is great for accurate modelling. qcad for 2d, openscad for<br>
> 3d (extruding 2d, boolean it, etc).<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
>> I assume you meant a separate case for gamepad addon, but it also would be<br>
>> great (as arne anka said) to have a full replacement gaming case for<br>
>> Freerunner, or at least a LCD cover with integrated buttons.<br>
><br>
> As arne have asked too, I own a reprap machine. So there are some<br>
limitations,<br>
> namely:<br>
> - the printing process is achieved layer-by-layer printing. About 0.5mm<br>
layers,<br>
> so you can feel them with your nail. At least 2 layers required to<br>
> really bond together.<br>
> - some postprocessing is required, polishing the plastic, to get rid<br>
> of the layers,<br>
> and have a better look<br>
> - no overhangs less then 45 degree. (ie. I cant print a standing<br>
> letter T because,<br>
> there is nothing under the top part of the T. Or the roof of the<br>
> house. (ie. four walls<br>
> plus the roof).<br>
><br>
> So summing up, we need at least 2mm thickness. So printing out the original<br>
> case is impossible, because it has less then 1mm of wall thickness.<br>
><br>
> But for prototyping, or having a gamepad, what you posted does not impose<br>
> such a strict limitation. So nobody really care if it is 3mm or 5mm thick.<br>
><br>
> Here is a picture to get an idea about printing quality (I printed an<br>
> iphone docking<br>
> station for my friend):<br>
> <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/laszlokrekacs/reprap/iphone2_k.jpg" target="_blank">http://sites.google.com/site/laszlokrekacs/reprap/iphone2_k.jpg</a><br>
><br>
> Btw I also plan to design a docking station. Anyone interested to<br>
> collaborating?;-)<br>
</div></div>With which software do you design the dockingstation? I have some<br>
experience with blender. If you use it, I could help.<br>
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>>> and I can print you one if you are in EU. (im sure we can figure out<br>
>>> how to ship to worldwide)<br>
>> I'm not in EU.<br>
><br>
> Ok we arrange it somehow.<br>
><br>
>>> (or having electrical board in return;-)<br>
>> Of course ;)<br>
> Great!<br>
><br>
> Best regards,<br>
> Laszlo<br>
><br>
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