29Jan09 UPDATE: DIY Case for P2 (new pics & info)

[sketchy62]

Ive been sketching out some ideas to create a case for the p2.

Still in the early stages
If you guys have any suggestions or ideas, let me know so i can try it out!

Or if you seen a case for a different mp3 player u wished for the p2, post some links to that.

Ill try to post up some WIP models by the end of next week?

[Soaa]

What are you planning on making it with? Are you making a hard case or a soft case?

I recommend the soft case because it's easier to make, and more durable. If thick enough, it should also provide decent protection against drops.

Make sure you know how to sew. And then, the possibilities are endless.

[WalkGood]

You can always try making one from a tin and line the inside with foam. I made one like that for my wife's e260, looks like:

[sketchy62]

thats cool walk good, but im trying to make something more official looking.

Im going for a hard case.

[Soaa]

Sheet metal would be your best bet then, if you don't have equipment for vacuum forming plastic.

[sketchy62]

sheetmetal?

that sounds awfully hard to make.
is there an existing product tht uses sheetmetal? that i can take alook at?

[Soaa]

Well elaborate on what you have in mind. Plastic parts need molding of some kind, but metal can be bent into shape. Unless you want to sculpt it out of wood?

The back of the P2 is sheet metal.

[WalkGood]

Originally Posted by sketchy62

thats cool walk good, but im trying to make something more official looking.

Im going for a hard case.

What materials are you looking at using?

[no9]

This is what I did for my D2. http://www.anythingbutipod.com/forum...t=construction It would probably fit the P2, but you may want to check out the dimensions. I know it will fit a Creative Zen and comes close (but not quite) to fitting a Creative Zen Vision M 30gb. With the D2 there is close to 1" of room left over at the top when closed.

[sketchy62]

Heres my first mockup (not final!):


Material: Paper
Type: Case
Function: Protects from scratches
Accessibility: Usb & Headphones only
Screen: Blocked

Graphics: Found online, and edited with photoshop.





So, what yall think of the mockup?


Final Case Status: Still in R&D

[jjrosaria]

nice...me likey

[sketchy62]

Final 'P2 Box'

Material: Cardstock Paper
Type: Case
Function: Protects Screen and body from scratches
Accessibility: USB , Headphone , Power (play,pause)
Screen: Protected and Accessible

Graphics: Found Online

Availability: FREE
(Template will be uploaded later tonight for yall to DL and use.)

Things you will need:
1- Double stick tape
2- Cardstock Paper or something similar
3- Exacto knife or something similar
4- Transparency Film
5- PRINTER

Required Program:
1- Photoshop CS3

[curiouswonderer]

domo kun!!

anyways, thats a good idea. also, sheet metal can be found in ANY hardware store. It's just metal thats more bendy and thinner than regular metal.

[under_score]

no access to volume buttons? really like the idea though.

[sketchy62]

no holess for it, but since its paper, i can push it down just by pushing it through the paper.
Works flawlessly