T7 Case - exercise to refined design
First, we’d like to thank everyone who expressed interest in the T7 case project. This started out as an exercise to use the xTool F1 to apply a laser engraved design on a multifaceted object and strive for better integration of that design with the shape of the object. It evolved into a more involved design that included upgrades to dust sealing and improvements to structural integrity.
After a couple weeks of cleaning-up the file & refining the design, we are happy to say we have some options available for you if you’d like to have one of your own.
Short-run Case
There will only be a limited number of these available, each with a unique Batch Identification Number (BIN), and it will be assembled by hand, just for you.
From our original design, we incorporated some upgrades into this short-run case, improving dust-sealing with the addition of upper and lower gaskets. And since it was designed around an SSD hard drive, we were able to magnetize the base for a unique storage capability. Interested in a look behind the scenes? Check out our YouTube video on the process here.
Digital files
Print, build and customize your own T7 case.
With the digital files, you’ll receive the parts list along with the 3D printing, and laser engraving files. We will also include template files that can be used in anything that can import an SVG or PDF file, including engraving and plotter software.
DIY hardware kit
If you don’t want to source the parts yourself to build the T7 case, we’ve done the hard work for you.
The DIY hardware kit includes all the quality parts & pieces you’ll need to finish building the case once you print it using the digital files. We’ve included multiple colors of gasket material, plus sets of both black and silver screws. After you’ve got all the parts printed, you’ll be able to follow along with our YouTube video and write-up when putting it together. We’ll have a limited number of these to start with, so check them out before they’re gone ;)
If you are interested in reading more about what we learned along the way, a record of the steps we took in the process can be found here.