I designed a 3D Printable e-reader case for Kobo's newest E-Readers
I designed a 3D Printable e-reader case for Kobo's newest E-Readers
You can download the files on:
Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6615905
Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/874747
FreeCAD Design Files: https://github.com/the16bitgamer/16BitVirtualStudiosDesigns/tree/main/GLoA E-Reader Cases/6 inch
The files are for all the 3D Printable components which makes up the e-reader case. What's not included in the files is the cutting profiles for the case that holds it. But you can just use duck tape or some flexible adhesive and it'll work. Along with the screws, nuts and magnets required.
Showing off a cool E-reader
Picks a story about a character trying to create paper for physical books.
Well played.
Yeah, yeah totally planned and not rereading the series for the 10th time... 😐
Goddammit why did you have to show me that kobo now sells a color e-reader? I just bought the Clara 2E last year. Is that one rebranded now to the Clara BW or is that a new model?
Anyway, how is the color display? I looked into color ereaders a year or so ago and the general consensus was that the tech wasn't really ready
I have both (cuz I’m selling the case and needed to test), and I’m working on a video review for it.
Tldw for the video is this. Clara BW is a Clara 2e,, processor, ram, and storage are spec exactly the same, even the power button and sleep sensor is the same position. It only took me 9 days to make these since I reused the sleep cover from my 2e case design. However it’s a little snappier, making it on par with the latest Kindle for books. Still slow for comics.
The e-reader shown is the Clara color, despite the spec bump feels exactly the same as the Clara BW. Unless you read colored books like magazines, comics, or textbooks it’s not worth the upgrade. Kobo really needed more than 16GB of storage.
That said I was never a fan of Kobo so the Clara color is the first one I actually like.
Thanks, that's interesting to know. Personally I never had an issue with the 16GB but I mainly read epubs so space isn't that much of a concern for me. I can see why that would be different on a color model which would also be used for comic books.
If you don't like kobo, which brand do you prefer? My previous reader was a tolino, which nowadays is almost the same hardware as a kobo but android based instead of linux. Personally I much prefer the kobo over that one.
I bought the Kobo Libra Color and I love it so far. Previously I've had various Kindles and a Meeebook P78, and I like the Kobo a lot better so far. And I'm still just using it for B&W books at the moment.
The color is pretty faded, as you'd expect from e-ink. But I do enjoy that the book covers are in color.
I was actually hoping this was going to be a cover for my model, but oh well. :)
Excellent, reader cases always seem to cost way more than they should, espeically with how fragile they are.
Although, you should know you're supposed to move over to another room to pretend your workspace is cleaner than workspaces ever are, LOL. Then, what are we rocking for the keyboard?
Yeah, I made these because my original case broke (Nova 3 color not kobo). I sell them on Etsy, though sadly since it’s so labour intensive to stitch it ends up costing as much as the eReader. Trying to make it more upgradeable and user serviceable to better justify the price, but I’m still testing them.
As for the desk, it’s my deterrent to keep eBay scam artists from selling my designs with my photos. I have fancy professional photos I can use if I want.
Like this one
The Keyboard is from EVGA but it was on clearance when I got it so I don’t think they sell it anymore.
Off topic, but good taste with bookworm! Praise be to the gods!
Part 5 - Volume 10 is out next week! We offer prays to the gods.
!aobprepub@bookwormstory.social is leaking. Praise be to the gods, and the saint.
Nice! That's very similar to something I want to do with my tablet and reader.
The two hobbies I picked up over the past year are leather working and 3D printing. Funnily enough, I was about two weeks into printing before I realized.... "hey - I can combine these."
That entire desk surface needs a wipe down, it looks fucking disgusting.