Re: TI-H: New plastic cases
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Re: TI-H: New plastic cases
I was thinking, I just go 200 or so messages in 3 days, and I see a lot
of "new cases" subjects. What for??? It it for a new look and more
space, or what??? I'm not sure what would be involved in it, but what if
you used two flashlighs that use AA batteries or some type of tube style
battery case on each side of the calc. 2 batteries on one side, and two
on the other. Permanently attach it to the foront part of the case, and
then open up the battery compartment. Electronics would fit into the
battery compartment, and the calc would look like it had rocket boosters
on the sides! Cut the sliding cover down the middle and glue the two
halves to a sheet of metal or plastic, and then use a dremel to bore
"grooves" into the sides of the battery case. If you did it right, you
could have all the turbo and backlight and sound controls right up
front! That would be cool, and wouldn't cost $1000. All you'd need would
be two flashlights that use 2 AA batteries! A bit of work would be
required, but I'm good at plastic modification. I'm going to try with my
spare TI-85. If it works nicely, I'll let everyone know. Another option
might provide more space by thickening the calc. Rather than free the
battery case with external batteries, how about adding a spacer???
basicly a ring of plastic that fits the shape of the calc. Use screws
like the backup battery screw in the two bottom holes, and get a realy
long one for the backup from a hardware store. a small circuit board to
hold the battery posts could be used, or maybe just raising the existing
ones with long wire.
Either way, you don't need to spend half the cost of a computer to do
it. Maybe under $10-20 total!!!
Richard Piotter
richfiles1@hotmail.com
The Richfiles TI Page
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lakes/5081/Richfiles.html
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