[Arm-netbook] video of laptop casework demo available

[Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton]

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 10:08 PM, Paul Boddie <paul at boddie.org.uk> wrote:
> On Monday 4. May 2015 19.00.22 Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton wrote:
>>
>>  right.  ok, the plan is as follows:
>>
>>  * phase 1: get 3d printed parts working (as +ves)
>>  * phase 2: split all parts into two -ves
>>  * each 1/2 part will be subtracted from a "block"
>>  * this "block" will fit inside a metal container
>>  * the two 1/2 -ve parts will be fitted inside the metal container
>>  * low-viscosity injection mold plastic will be used to create a prototype
>> part
>
> You're braver than I thought. ;-)

 or just ignorant of what could all go horribly wrong...

> I think Bunnie had some interesting/amusing things to say about surface
> blemishes when they were making the moulds for Novena:
>
> https://www.crowdsupply.com/kosagi/novena/updates/1330

  yyeah :)

>>  $USD 20k on polished injection molds when they're only going to last
>> 2 to 3 thousand units before they wear out due to abrasion - it's
>> silly.  there has to be a better way.
>
> A while back, I became interested in these matters and surfed around looking
> at UK-based companies offering injection moulding services. Maybe I should dig
> some of those links out and see if there are any collaborative opportunities.
> Interestingly, I think one of them was actually publicly-owned (by a local
> council) and was technically a non-profit.

 yes please!