DYI side pogo cover!!!

[jordan levy]

Since i first saw the Weapon in person through ordering a Raven and now receiving one, i was thinking of all the ways i could do some sort of protection for the side pogo cover. Im just not going to use it very often, unless two things happen; the new Red EVF cost gets slashed in half, or my camera is rigged somewhere and it's easier to access the control for my AC by being on the side. Next week I working in the dust and sand and i know my camera will be in the thick of it.
Asking every company im dealing with for accessories the quick answer is no, but you should just put some tape over it, so that's what had succumbed to for the time being but i'll just patiently keep looking and asking, maybe get someone to 3D print one.

I have been finding all sorts of things around the house and holding it to the side pogo to see if it would fit, haha.
today, while digging through tons of accesory draws putting my working package together i found a little black plastic thing, didnt know what it was form, just held it up the side pogo area and i couldnt actually believe my eyes. im still so in shock writing this post. it fit like it was made for the camera, i mean it fits exactly! down to the bevel matching up with the bevel of the camera! it's the craziest thing.
I wanted to share this with fellow users but i couldnt just say i found this plastic thing, that would be no help. i had to figure out what this was and why it was in my camera parts drawer(one of seven drawers). It just so happened i was just testing my hasselblad set, which i stored in this cheap, precut samyang case i think i ordered from Germany or the UK for $115 shipped, someone gave me the tip that these laser cut holes fit many lenses, so i bought it.
Anyway, as i glanced across at it i notice a white version of the thing i had in my hand on the top of the case, this is it!
it's some sort of name plate that works who knows how, but it slides in and off if you want black or white.
so, this might be worth an email to samyang to see if we can buy a bunch, im not sure how im going to make it stay, the best would be tiny black screws, but lining them up might be trial an error and i only have one! though that would be the best for the long term. anyone know what size screws those are that holds the monitor on?
so i think the pictures will show it the best, anyone else have any bright ideas let me know!
maybe a 3d printer artist can just copy this thing? then if we figure out where the holes have to be exactly then it's a done deal.
anyway, enjoy!

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[Mike Altino]

That's pretty good. The 1510 carry-on Pelican cases have something similar to that. I wonder if they are the same size.

 

[jordan levy]

That's pretty good. The 1510 carry-on Pelican cases have something similar to that. I wonder if they are the same size.

oh wow, i have a 1510 and i never noticed it, just pulled it off and its about an inch too big, i wonder if a smaller pelican has a smaller one. but you could cut it down, up and down fits!

 

[Alexander Thomson]

Regarding 3D printing... i've been experimenting.

Luckily my camera is coming next week so I can verify the fit


And of course, the production versions would be available in black, grey, or red


EDIT: Cost depends on ABS/PLA, color, and whether you want it to be hollow or solid. If this is something people want I can figure out a way to hook you guys up. I could even custom engrave it with your name, phone #, serial #, etc.

 

[jordan levy]

Regarding 3D printing... i've been experimenting.

Luckily my camera is coming next week so I can verify the fit


And of course, the production versions would be available in black, grey, or red


EDIT: Cost would be anywhere from $15-$35 shipped in the US. Depends on ABS/PLA, color, and whether you want it to be hollow or solid. If this is something people want I can figure out a way to hook you guys up. I could even custom engrave it with your name, phone #, serial #, etc.

WOW!!!
that is exactly what i told wooden camera, i said if you make one you could do like custom engraving for company logos or names.
so glad you are on it, put me down for 2! (just incase)
id love a top one too!

 

[jordan levy]

yeah this one is hollow and the pelican piece is sold.
i think hollow is better because not as much to rub against the body.

 

[Alexander Thomson]

WOW!!!
that is exactly what i told wooden camera, i said if you make one you could do like custom engraving for company logos or names.
so glad you are on it, put me down for 2! (just incase)
id love a top one too!

I'm trying to make the side Pogo Protector also work for the top so you only have to buy one part. BUT, I don't want to interfere with top plates or any of the OEM handles from RED. I'm gonna be very thorough making sure there aren't any silly fitment issues.

You'll get the very first one I make

Anyone else want one?

 

[jordan levy]

I'm trying to make the side Pogo Protector also work for the top so you only have to buy one part. BUT, I don't want to interfere with top plates or any of the OEM handles from RED. I'm gonna be very thorough making sure there aren't any silly fitment issues.

You'll get the very first one I make

Anyone else want one?

awesome, i need it now! haha