state of the mnt desktop reform prototype. it's a box with some electronics integrated into the side panels that turn the laptop motherboard into a standalone computer with upgradeable cpu/ram modules. need to order all the components to have blinkenlights and button etc now, and decide on final material options.
now i need to understand how much material quality/polish people want in the case parts vs how much they're willing to spend. i would love also a full aluminum case with nice anodizing but it'll be spendy. the current approach is to have an economical version with 3d printed main case (need to get quotes for various materials now) and lasercut 2.5d alu top plate with countersinking is pretty affordable now.
@mntmn maybe think about sheet metal case, that is very cheap and sturdy and looks pretty premium
@timonsku yeah i wanted to ask you anyway! i'm ungeduldig to get this one out the door though, we can make another sheet metal version or do the pocket desktop version with sheet metal first
@mntmn its super quick to do tbh. Takes a couple days for sample qty. There are a couple local quick turn services for this.