One-Piece Ninjaflex Pocket Operator Case

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This is a case for the Pocket Operator synthesizers by Teenage Engineering. It's designed to print in one piece from a flexible filament like Ninjaflex, with supports. After removing the interior supports with pliers, the whole case can be stretched over the Pocket Operator. It tries to be flexible enough to achieve a good button feel while being rigid enough to protect the Pocket Operator in a pocket. I think the result is alright, though the current version is extremely hard to put on. I actually damaged my PO-28's LCD slightly while putting it in. Use care and/or modify the design yourself. I probably won't keep working on this design since it works well enough for my needs at the moment, but there are a few things I'd improve: • Add some assistance for getting the case on and off- some combination of pull tabs, an insertion tool, or additional stretchiness. • More clearance around the LCD connectors, especially at the bottom • Remove the holes for the hang-tab OR add a slot so that it's possible to actually get the hangtab through this hole once the rest of the case is on. Print Settings Printer Brand: Type A Machines Printer: 2014 Series 1 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Infill: 10mm Notes: I printed this with the standard Ninjaflex settings, low strength, support enabled. This generated quite sparse supports that were easy to remove, and I wanted to keep the stretchiness high. This is designed to print with the button faces down on the build platform. The rear slope and back panel will need support.