Hinged magnetic screen cover (copperblue / bored99)
A front cover on a 2 mm carbon-fibre rod hinge with a magnet catch, printed in clear resin so you can peek at the screen; about $10 to have made.
What it takes
- 3D print
- Purchase required
Difficulty 2 of 3 — moderate.
Details
bored99 (copperblue on Thingiverse) designed a lid that pivots on a 2 mm carbon-fibre rod and closes on a small magnet, prototyped in PLA and then ordered in transparent resin and black nylon — both worked, and the clear one lets you check the screen without opening it. Total cost was around $10 including the printed parts and hinge fittings. It was made for dusty, humid conditions.
One caveat: the magnet can wake the screen and upsets the trackball's Hall sensors as it swings past, so use a weaker magnet or velcro if that bothers you.
Links
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