Good points, Eric. Possibly a better approach than getting exact dimensions of an M100 would be to try to replicate an existing protective cover that someone already has (either the black or the clear). Might be tough to get someone to give theirs up for a period of time though. ;-)
> On Feb 6, 2019, at 6:52 PM, Eric LK <tr...@lefauve.org> wrote: > > Gary Weber wrote: >> I just wish someone still could make that. As >> it stands now I think "reverse engineering" and then printing with a 3D >> printer might be the only option these days. > > I wouldn't do something like that with a "home" 3D printer because PLA > (the most common "plastic" used for 3D printing) has a tendency to > leave small microscopic particles all over the place, which could > eventually be a problem for a mechanical keyboard. > And printing something that big in ABS would require a very expensive printer. > > You may however have this kind of things printed by a professional > service like Shapeways (I've never used them so this isn't a > recommendation). > > Just keep in mind it's not always easy to get the dimension tolerances > right on the first try so you may have to print 2 or 3 of them before > getting the fit you want. > > Also it's not that easy to get precise measurement of something like > the M100 (unless someone has a complete and accurate 3D model?). I > personally don't own calipers large enough to accurately measure the > exact size of the top rim but if someone could provide those > dimensions I can probably make a 3D model so whoever is serious about > getting one of those could have it printed professionally. > > Eric
