#126

Anyone have any experience with these lower cost pelican clones from Harbor Freight? I stumbled upon these while searching the web recently. Seems like a similar size to the Pelican 1400’s from what I can tell.

#127

Norns fits tightly to these small pelican boxes. You will still need to use foam because of the depth. Some room left also for cable etc.

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#128

I have started the process of having a custom sleeve made for the current size Grid and Arc with SPECIALEE MADE. I’m hoping to have one sleeve made that has separate pockets for both controllers. She usually makes mechanical keyboard sleeves and they look great! I’m thinking something colorful. Will post back with info on the process/outcome…

…and it’s done!
Asymmetrical sleeve with divider:
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I just got it today so I can’t say much about using it, but it sure is nice!

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Just finished making this DIY Pelican imitation in a Mono Tick case. Cut the shape out of a block of foam that I got at Home Depot.

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#130

I currently use several 1700 cases like the one the ISIM kit comes in. I’m thinking of getting a medium case for my Norns, grid,arc, organelle, usb & power, a keyboard, my organelle, and maybe my keystep. Basically everything I might need without my modular stuff.

I was thinking about writing a small app that picks compatible pelican cases for a set of gear. Does that type of thing exist?

#131

Though Pelican cases probably offer the best protection, they’re a little too bulky and even a little heavy. I was looking for a good case solution for Norns for when I wanna throw it in a backpack, and found a couple.

The Analog Cases OP-1 case, while a little long, is the perfect width. I’m using the extra length for charger and cable. Also the foam block that came with it serves as a good divider to keep Norns from sliding.

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I’m a little ashamed to admit how many hours I spent scourging Amazon for various hard cases that Norns could fit in snuggly. But I finally found this Hermit Shell: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078V1M5PQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

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The case is a little too tall, so I stuck one of the foam blocks from the OP-1 case (there were two) behind the mesh in the lid. Everything is snug.

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#132

I want to have some kind of case or sleeve for my grid that leaves the playing surface exposed. The idea being that I can handle and play the grid on uneven, rocky surfaces without worrying about scratching the enclosure.

Does anyone have something like this they are using with their grid? If so, how did you make it?

#133

Has anyone tried with a Nintendo switch case? They’re roughly the same size as a grid.

These ones looks like they can hold the grids and the norns quite well:

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#134

wondering if there is space under norns to hide power supply? probably not?

#135

There’s close to two inches of foam underneath it still. I don’t pack it that way, but perhaps it’s possible!

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#136

I made my own in the end. Never sown anything in my life:

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#137

Nice job man! Looks dope actually.

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#138

Thanks! I’m most satisfied with the little pocket for the little WiFi thingy :slight_smile:

#139

Searching the forum for “shield” and “case” hasn’t turned up the specific results I’m looking for since that “case” usually means the structural element that goes around the pi and Norns shield, not a carry case.

So this seemed like as good a place to ask as any: Has anyone found a nice carry case solution for a Norns shield? Perhaps there’s a GoPro case or external hard drive case that fits the dimensions well.

#140

I have found the AmazonBasics Gopro Cases to be pretty nice and minimal. They come in 3 sizes.

Here is a photo of the small version with a Norns in it. Check the x-small dimensions they might work for shield.

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The cases come with pre-cut foam. I thought I would cut it all out and replace with a sheet of foam but found it fit snug by just chopping a few bits.

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#141

Right on. Thanks for the tip.

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Here’s my case. The Powercon connects to a molded 3 plug 3 prong strip that I cut and soldered to the tabs. I used liquid electrical tape to shield the contacts. I sprayed plasti-dip on the pick foam to keep it from shredding once I had everything in place.

I’ve had this set up for a few years now minus Fates. The case is not a Pelican and I do not recommend the cheap cases. The plastic has warped on the bottom and the latches are poorly constructed. The cases Harbor Freight has now are superior to this thin flimsy no name case.

Friends of Norns Fates are the mpx-8 and the usb gooseneck book light.

I just got the 4u frame and it fits perfectly in the lid for home use.

During travel I wrap everything in the little drawstring bags you get sets of pillowcases and sheets in.

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#143

i use the same solution for grid + arc + tt keyboard

#144

Has anyone tried a grid in the Pelican 1170?

Seems like it should fit?
Interior Dimensions 10.54 x 6.04 x 3.160Inch (26.8 x 15.3 x 8.0cm)
might even be able to stack it with norns?

#145

Picked this up, It’s a really tight fit and the 128 does not fit into the recessed area. I bet there is a slightly better keyboard case out there! so close!

@loma I also got the same hermit shell case, and it fits norns super well. can fit with the wifi adapter plugged in, and a usb cable in the top pocket, you could even fit the power brick in there if you were willing to do a little wedging… a smaller power brick would surely fit as well.

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