Protective Case Suggestions and Ideas

[EskeRahn 5,460]

1 hour ago, claude0001 said:

While an official flip case for the Pro1 would be nice, I do not think that it is strictly necessary.

Indeed, have been using something similar for about two years (since the pre production unit).
I do recommend turning it around so it open like a Japanese book though, as this both protects the key AND have the flap away with the keyboard open, both handheld and on a table.

But would be interesting if someone could do it as a one piece 3D print in a transparent elastic TPU-like material so we could see the display closed, and perhaps have a slightly slimmer case. Optimally enclosing the magets needed for closing case as well as the one for the hal sensor detecting if the lid is closed.

[Tsunero 215]

@claude0001 Nice, that looks better than my own franken solution, although it's still going strong. 😀

[_DW_ 628]

@claude0001does that close fine?  I mean a lot of the others need the credit card part removing from the case otherwise it doesn't close properly.

[claude0001 1,341]

20 hours ago, EskeRahn said:

I do recommend turning it around so it open like a Japanese book though, as this both protects the key AND have the flap away with the keyboard open, both handheld and on a table.

I did consider that, but finally decided against, as I did not want to cut a second (large) hole for the camera lenses and flash into the back. Considering my limited craftsman skills and tools available I estimated that would look like sh*t in the end. 😄

Also, I got quite used to using the open flap as a kind of palmrest: I often type with the phone sitting on my knees (like a small laptop). Then, having my palms rest on the flap secures the device from falling off my lap, even while not pressing any keys.

[claude0001 1,341]

3 hours ago, _DW_ said:

@claude0001does that close fine?  I mean a lot of the others need the credit card part removing from the case otherwise it doesn't close properly.

It closes fine and without effort. There is no strong tension on the small magnetic belt and it keeps the flap closed reliably.

However, the Pro1 being quite thick, it does not actually leave much space for many credit cards. I normally have only a photograph of my little son in there, and maybe one or two banknotes for buying coffee on the go.

[_DW_ 628]

12 hours ago, claude0001 said:

It closes fine and without effort. There is no strong tension on the small magnetic belt and it keeps the flap closed reliably.

However, the Pro1 being quite thick, it does not actually leave much space for many credit cards. I normally have only a photograph of my little son in there, and maybe one or two banknotes for buying coffee on the go.

I thought that was the case when looking at the pictures you posted so sounds like a better fit than the others I've seen

[EskeRahn 5,460]

26 minutes ago, _DW_ said:

I thought that was the case when looking at the pictures you posted so sounds like a better fit than the others I've seen

Indeed, It is clearly a different type than the ones we usually see. Looks like real leather for one thing. Looking at the source there is also an attachment ring.
(do not be confused on the 30, the listing has multiple models)
BUT it could well be that the leather-part is the same, and only the grabbing shell part being different, that might explain the extra space.

 

@claude0001 What are the external dimensions with a Pro1 inside?
The primitive fake-'leather' ones I have been using are

• 156x79x21mm (83mm including the magnetic)

...BTW. Would be nice if some law required the sellers to call this so called "PUke-leather" for what it is: Plastic

[claude0001 1,341]

15 minutes ago, EskeRahn said:

What are the external dimensions with a Pro1 inside?
The primitive fake-'leather' ones I have been using are

• 156x79x21mm (83mm including the magnetic)

...BTW. Would be nice if some law required the sellers to call this so called "PUke-leather" for what it is: Plastic

It is significantly thicker than that.

With the Pro1 inside (but no credit cards), I measure outer dimensions of approximately 158 x 79 x 26 mm³ at the thickest part of the flap, but not including the belt and magnetic button. Including the latter it is more like 158 x 79 x 32 mm³ so you better have large pockets. I prefer work trousers anyway ... :-)

The material is either truly leather (as claimed in the ebay shop) or a very good fake. The look-and-feel is certainly not "cheap" in any way. 

[EskeRahn 5,460]

3 minutes ago, claude0001 said:

158 x 79 x 26 mm³

That is not bad at all !! Considering that it is not just cheap plastic like mine.
And if we want reduced thickness, I bet cutting out the credit-card part along the edges would take about 3-4mm away, removing the multiple layered material

Leaving it practically the same at the PUke leather ones ones.

I'm not a big fan of the long flap-magnet mechanism though, I think the side type mechanism is better leaving the whole thing slimmer (at the cost of a little width-protrusion)

Though obvoiously also easier to do with plastic...

[EskeRahn 5,460]

(I meant cutting like this)

[_DW_ 628]

I decided to order one and give it a try 🙂

[claude0001 1,341]

On 3/11/2021 at 5:33 PM, _DW_ said:

I decided to order one and give it a try 🙂

I have had mine for more than half a year now and am quite happy with it. I hope you will be too.

There is one more modification I made: I figured the "stand" feature is useless with the Pro1, as the keyboard mechanism allows to incline the screen anyways (e.g. for watching movies or having video conferences), so I glued the soft shell to the leather cover over the full area of the back.

You may or may not choose to do this, but, for me, it made the case more useful in everyday life.

[ubuntuscofield 40]

3D printed TPU case for Lineage and sailfish users

[_DW_ 628]

Ok case arrived and as it does indeed fit very well.  Needs the normal holes cutting which I haven't done yet can't find my belt cutter.

[JordanKirsch83 8]

On 3/13/2021 at 2:59 AM, ubuntuscofield said:

3D printed TPU case for Lineage and sailfish users

Could you make one of these in black I will pay you handsomly for it. 

[ubuntuscofield 40]

On 3/31/2021 at 8:30 PM, JordanKirsch83 said:

Could you make one of these in black I will pay you handsomly for it. 

I would but am in Tanzania so far off, but ask @belletrist i gave him the schematics and he printed them well. He might be able to do it for you

[JordanKirsch83 8]

On 4/10/2021 at 5:25 AM, ubuntuscofield said:

I would but am in Tanzania so far off, but ask @belletrist i gave him the schematics and he printed them well. He might be able to do it for you

He hasn't been able to get it working. Any chance of getting one in black from you or anyone else on this site? 

[Tsunero 215]

tfw there is still no offical case but we have another "upgraded" model 😄

 

[Adrienspawn 126]

Asked one of those mall kiosks for phone cases to hook me up with some kind of pouch.

This one isn't real leather but it fits nice and snug, looks better and is quicker and easier to put inside and take out of compared to the stock felt pouch.

Edited April 24, 2021 by Adrienspawn

[Hook 3,020]

I just wanted to mention that a while go I ordered the Fitbag for the Pro1 on Amazon.  I then forgot about it because it does take a while to get to the US.  I got it when I finally managed to get Verizon working on my Pro1 and so thought I would use it on the car with Android auto so I wanted protection in the cupholder since all Android Auto needs is the USB port-- everything appears on the in-Dash display.  But I never solved the inability for BT to push the phone audio to the car microphone and speakers, so I went back to having a car phone and the Pro1 for everything else. 

So I no longer exactly need this Fitbag, but it is really nice if a pouch is useful to you.  It is of very high quality workmanship and well cushioned.  The Pro1 really fits perfectly and the inner lining has just enough drag to it that the Pro1 won't easily fall out if the sleeve is picked up upside down, but is nonetheless easy to remove with your fingers.  A very, very nice sleeve indeed!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XKBNBB8

[JordanKirsch83 8]

On 4/25/2021 at 10:09 PM, Hook said:

I just wanted to mention that a while go I ordered the Fitbag for the Pro1 on Amazon.  I then forgot about it because it does take a while to get to the US.  I got it when I finally managed to get Verizon working on my Pro1 and so thought I would use it on the car with Android auto so I wanted protection in the cupholder since all Android Auto needs is the USB port-- everything appears on the in-Dash display.  But I never solved the inability for BT to push the phone audio to the car microphone and speakers, so I went back to having a car phone and the Pro1 for everything else. 

So I no longer exactly need this Fitbag, but it is really nice if a pouch is useful to you.  It is of very high quality workmanship and well cushioned.  The Pro1 really fits perfectly and the inner lining has just enough drag to it that the Pro1 won't easily fall out if the sleeve is picked up upside down, but is nonetheless easy to remove with your fingers.  A very, very nice sleeve indeed!

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XKBNBB8

Looking for a case not a pouch.

[Hook 3,020]

7 hours ago, JordanKirsch83 said:

Looking for a case not a pouch.

Ummm, okay. 😄 I thought I was just providing information, not pushing anything in particular to anyone in particular. 🙄

[Slion 1,201]

On 3/13/2021 at 9:59 AM, ubuntuscofield said:

3D printed TPU case for Lineage and sailfish users

So it ain't working for Android? It must be using some ground breaking DRM system.

Edited April 30, 2021 by Slion

[EskeRahn 5,460]

1 hour ago, Slion said:

So it ain't working for Android? It must we using some ground breaking DRM system.

(He he.... the point is that the Sailfish variant has cut outs to do side-swipes)

[Cata2k 0]

I know the unique design of the phone might make making a case a difficult prospect, but I'm simply too clumsy to use a phone without one. Are there any plans to design a case?