Lexicade 13 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 minutes ago, _DW_ said: What was that a response to? (Can't access twitter) I'll attach it as a screenshot for others who can't get into it: basically it's something for the "near future" 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ahunter 108 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I have been considering one of these for a while... Designed for P20 Pro. 1. How well the magnets hold the case on with thickness and possible gap created? 2. Will the halves grip the phone with friction and fit alone? 3. Would some of the locating pins need to be shave to allow the phone to open? pmyaor1536581798445.webp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, ahunter said: I have been considering one of these for a while... Designed for P20 Pro. 1. How well the magnets hold the case on with thickness and possible gap created? 2. Will the halves grip the phone with friction and fit alone? 3. Would some of the locating pins need to be shave to allow the phone to open? pmyaor1536581798445.webp 53.61 kB · 4 downloads Well it might work while closed, but I doubt they would stick when slid open, but could be worth a try. Note though that the hard edges could be complex to modify for the buttons and fingerprint reader. Being creative, what about modifying TWO sets? One for each part of the Pro1, cutting down the covering back on one case and the front on the other case... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sequestris 710 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 2/10/2020 at 11:34 PM, lameboyadvance said: ...One thing I have found out is the Pro1 screen is far easier to open with the protectors over the screen, just need to find one that fits... I totally agree on that. I think at this point I am going to wait for @EskeRahn to have a EUREKA! moment and then just buy whatever he recommends. My goal is to wait until I find something that needs zero mods and just go with the cheapest option until then. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, sequestris said: I totally agree on that. I think at this point I am going to wait for @EskeRahn to have a EUREKA! moment and then just buy whatever he recommends. My goal is to wait until I find something that needs zero mods and just go with the cheapest option until then. I would not at all be surprised to see F(x)tec introduce a soft shell that can be used either as is or adhered into a flip case. Sort of similar to what we do when we take out the inner shell of a P20 Pro flip case, and then (optionally) glue it back in. This could be an adhesive strip, Let us see if we can not tempt @Waxberry to do that. I think we will have a hard time doing a two part case, but we will see. The first I got today for Honor 9 lite as expected is too small, but cutting off one end the front part sort of works, but not good. so hopefully something can be done with a longer case intended for an edge type screen (if we can find it) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, sequestris said: I totally agree on that. I think at this point I am going to wait for @EskeRahn to have a EUREKA! moment and then just buy whatever he recommends. My goal is to wait until I find something that needs zero mods and just go with the cheapest option until then. Just ordered this as a (too long) candidate for the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sequestris 710 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 minute ago, EskeRahn said: Just ordered this as a (too long) candidate for the top. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adrienspawn 126 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Whatever happened to that prototype hard case? If it's not going into final production, I think they should decide ASAP to release the dimensions/manufacturer and so on... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_DW_ 628 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 10 hours ago, Adrienspawn said: Whatever happened to that prototype hard case? If it's not going into final production, I think they should decide ASAP to release the dimensions/manufacturer and so on... Have to agree. But I hope they do sort out a range of cases so they have more to sell in the store. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gazza 3 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I hope this happens soon. Not buying the phone til this is sorted. I have a VERY bad habit of dropping phones!🙄 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 The Pro1 got two Hall-probes, one for detecting Slider open&close and one that seems designed for detecting a Flip-case! See this. Now THAT was a nice surprise! It does not seem to be part of the BOE screen assembly looking at their imges, so a nice Easter egg from F(x)tec! It does not currently seem to have any action (yet), But I hope an OTA will add a functionality similar to the power button, to turn off&on the screen. Any comments from @Waxberry here perhaps? Suitable magnets we can inject in a flip-case are by far expensive. e.g this. Sen in portrait It is roughly 3.5cm from the top and 1.5cm from the side. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david 929 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 @Keyahnig @Bloodhoundje Any updates on 3D printed/molded cases? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sequestris 710 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 13 hours ago, Gazza said: I hope this happens soon. Not buying the phone til this is sorted. I have a VERY bad habit of dropping phones!🙄 Use a purse :D 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
epninety 87 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I've said on this thread previously that my Pro1 lives in a thin leather fitBAG pouch... But some days, like when I'm in the workshop with lots of grinder dust, or if I'm working on site, I've wished I had a case that offered a little more rugged storage. By coincidence, this morning I noticed that my HP35s calculator has a very similar footprint to the Pro1, and the battered old HP supplied hardshell zip case is a great fit. The Pro1 is a little loose inside it on it's own (but restrained by the elastic straps or net inside the case), or a snug fit if still inside the fitBAG sleeve. The HP original case looks identical to this one, except for the HP branding (not the seller I used, but the best photos I found online) I've found an ebay seller with an aftermarket version of the case, so I've ordered one to see how similar it is. If it isn't good enough, no problem, I've a spare HP35s that doesn't have a case Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jfrelish 13 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 @Jfrelish, Nice. What device was this case originally designed for? It looks like it is a better fit than the P20 Pro, is it a thinner device? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jfrelish 13 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 The iPhone 11 pro 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 13 minutes ago, Jfrelish said: The iPhone 11 pro But that is only 14.4 cm long, is the bottom so elastic that it could stretch almost a whole cm extra? Or did you heat it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jfrelish 13 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 The iphoe 11 pro has 144 mm height, the elasticity of the case makes up for 1mm. It holds the phone very well. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jfrelish said: The iphoe 11 pro has 144 mm height, the elasticity of the case makes up for 1mm. It holds the phone very well. Amazing stretch, 10mm. Have you got a link for it, or did you buy it in a store? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jfrelish 13 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) I got it from a store out in the mall, the brand is XIEKE for the iPhone 11 pro, the downside of the case is the texture, it makes my hand sweaty. Edited February 15, 2020 by Jfrelish 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hook 3,020 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Not exactly a protective case, but it sure does add some texture, This is a matte black DBrand skin intended for a Note 10. Didn't have to do a lot, The camera fit fine and the microphone hole was *almost* right. I trim the width and that's about it. My production skills with trimming are not the best, but the matte black color hides most of my flaws. It definitely gives the phone more grip while leaving the nice feel of the phone in your hand. I wasn't brave enough to try a cutout for the F(x) Tec logo. 😉 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PC_ 61 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) If anyone is interested in a well made leather pouch with a pull tab, I recently bought this one from MediaDevil in the UK. I tried a couple of different sizes. It's not perfect as the phone does protrude from the top a bit and it could do with being slightly narrower but until someone produces a custom fitted case for the Pro1 it's a bit more robust than the fabric sleave suplied by F(x)Tec. (It does have a couple of small holes at the back for what I assume is for a speaker on the back of the note 4). https://mediadevil.com/collections/all/products/artisanpouch-leather-pouch-case-samsung-galaxy-note-4?variant=38830827729 Edited February 18, 2020 by PC_ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adrienspawn 126 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) Currently using a black velveteen pouch that's a lot lighter and quicker to remove than the grey felt slip. Helps keep pocket dust from entering, but not from scratches when placing on a surface, much less when dropping a naked 244g phone onto cement. I admire Hook's stick-on skin to keep the back in good condition when placing it face-up on an uneven surface. Also helps elevate the glass camera lenses even if it's just by 0.0001mm. So far it's the only one I could almost see myself doing as it doesn't detract much from the aesthetic. But I'm really holding out for the kind of official protective case that it should have shipped with. The grey sleeve is cute but clearly a placeholder. Edited February 17, 2020 by Adrienspawn 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slion 1,201 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/14/2020 at 3:42 PM, EskeRahn said: The Pro1 got two Hall-probes, one for detecting Slider open&close and one that seems designed for detecting a Flip-case! See this. Now THAT was a nice surprise! It does not seem to be part of the BOE screen assembly looking at their imges, so a nice Easter egg from F(x)tec! It does not currently seem to have any action (yet), But I hope an OTA will add a functionality similar to the power button, to turn off&on the screen. Any comments from @Waxberry here perhaps? Suitable magnets we can inject in a flip-case are by far expensive. e.g this. Sen in portrait It is roughly 3.5cm from the top and 1.5cm from the side. They need to make this work like the power button. That would be awesome. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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