Pocket Operator Case

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<p>This is a case for the Pocket Operator series of synthesizers made by Teenage Engineering. Its main features are:</p> <ul> <li>Keys move freely</li> <li>LEDs are still visible</li> <li>Audio sockets accessible with standard sized rubberized jacks</li> <li>Possible to keep the break-away hanger if wanted</li> <li>Possible to keep the wire-stand attached</li> <li>No glue or screws</li> <li><p>Printable with low-end FDM printer<br/> Source files are created with FreeCAD 0.15.</p> <p>Note: A version of case, buttons and light guides optimized for SLS/SLA printing also available at shapeways: <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/shops/cdb">https://www.shapeways.com/shops/cdb</a></p> <p>Compatible with these things:</p> </li> <li><p>PO-20 symbol buttons: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1410100">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1410100</a></p> </li> <li>Numbered buttons: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1617681">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1617681</a></li> <li>Light guides (difficult!): <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2091660">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2091660</a></li> <li>Mic Frontplate: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2779257">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2779257</a></li> <li>Experimental eurorack frontplate: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3039287">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3039287</a></li> <li><p>Button Customizer: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3668411">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3668411</a><br/> Compatible remixes and things by other people:</p> </li> <li><p>Light guide buttons by Axeman72: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2090105">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2090105</a></p> </li> <li>Mini lever by RJ_12: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1489435">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1489435</a></li> <li>PO-28 symbols by KingWarin: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3441682">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3441682</a><br/> <strong>Update (Jan. 30th 2018)</strong><br/> Added microphone holes to the front plate (Case_Front_full_v6_mic_rotated.stl) for the new PO series (PO-32, 33, 35).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Update Feb. 2018</strong><br/> Big thanks to the guy who sent a tip for the case. This is a first for me, feeling very humbled!</p> <p><strong>Update (Aug. 8th 2018)</strong><br/> Added experimental eurorack frontplate. (Thing 3039287)</p> <p><strong>Update (June 2nd 2019)</strong><br/> Added Button Customizer (Thing 3668411)</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Audio Summary</h3> <p>This is a case for the Pocket Operator series of synthesizers made by Teenage Engineering. Its main features are:</p> <ul> <li>Keys move freely</li> <li>LEDs are still visible</li> <li>Audio sockets accessible with standard sized rubberized jacks</li> <li>Possible to keep the break-away hanger if wanted</li> <li>Possible to keep the wire-stand attached</li> <li>No glue or screws</li> <li><p>Printable with low-end FDM printer<br/> Source files are created with FreeCAD 0.15.</p> <p>Note: A version of case, buttons and light guides optimized for SLS/SLA printing also available at shapeways: <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/shops/cdb">https://www.shapeways.com/shops/cdb</a></p> <p>Compatible with these things:</p> </li> <li><p>PO-20 symbol buttons: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1410100">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1410100</a></p> </li> <li>Numbered buttons: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1617681">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1617681</a></li> <li>Light guides (difficult!): <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2091660">http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2091660</a></li> <li>Mic Frontplate: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2779257">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2779257</a></li> <li>Experimental eurorack frontplate: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3039287">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3039287</a></li> <li><p>Button Customizer: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3668411">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3668411</a><br/> Compatible remixes and things by other people:</p> </li> <li><p>Light guide buttons by Axeman72: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2090105">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2090105</a></p> </li> <li>Mini lever by RJ_12: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1489435">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1489435</a></li> <li>PO-28 symbols by KingWarin: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3441682">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3441682</a><br/> <strong>Update (Jan. 30th 2018)</strong><br/> Added microphone holes to the front plate (Case_Front_full_v6_mic_rotated.stl) for the new PO series (PO-32, 33, 35).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Update Feb. 2018</strong><br/> Big thanks to the guy who sent a tip for the case. This is a first for me, feeling very humbled!</p> <p><strong>Update (Aug. 8th 2018)</strong><br/> Added experimental eurorack frontplate. (Thing 3039287)</p> <p><strong>Update (June 2nd 2019)</strong><br/> Added Button Customizer (Thing 3668411)</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer Brand:</strong></p> <p>RepRap</p> <p><strong>Printer:</strong></p> <p>Huxley</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>0.3mm</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong></p> <p>30% Honeycomb</p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>Minimum recommended printer settings:<br/> Hotend: 0.5 mm<br/> Layer height: 0.3 mm<br/> Perimeters: 3<br/> Solid layers top/bot: 2/2<br/> Seam position: aligned<br/> Infill density: 30%<br/> Fill pattern: honeycomb<br/> Top/bottom fill pattern: rectilinear (for case), concentric (for buttons)</p> <h3> Post-Printing</h3> <p><strong>Seam cleanup</strong></p> <p>Clean the inside of the front panel from any seams. The Pocket Operator PCB should fit snugly inside without using a lot of force.</p> <p><strong>Button guide cleanup</strong></p> <p>Clean the button guides and holes from any debris and imperfections. The buttons must be able to move without any resistance.</p> <p><strong>Assembly</strong></p> <p>See instructions on the included pictures.</p> <h3> Videos</h3> <p>Showing some of the prototypes and the case printed at shapeways.</p> <p>Short demo of 2 pocket operators using this case.</p>