Minimig PCB run - interest thread

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For those that want a custom case you can model one with Rhino, Solidworks or most any solid modeler and send an .stl file to a rapid prototyping service.

3d art to part is an online firm that provies low cost printouts. Action figures  and collectible type statues run $65-$100, So a small custom case is possible.

The final output is rough and must be sanded down for a fine finish. You can then paint the casework to your liking or send it out for molding. For limited runs low cost silicon molds can run off a $100 or so units. Resin catsting prices vary...Steel molds are required for more numbers but those molds cost tens of thousands of dolllars.

But this is all possible...

A far cry from just 5 years ago...

[Crom00]

http://www.fujiyama.cn/Company.asp

Found the above factory in Shenzen China.

They sell some curious products.

Most intersting is a nifty gadget... Get this, a classic Nintendo 16,8bit,gameboy emulator,AVI,WMV,ebook,picture viewer & camera features, 1 gig ram, sd card slot, FM radio, usb2 with a TVT monitor, and TV output.

It's intersting to note they also offer industrial services with payment terms clearly listed.

Seems if larger numbers with a complete system are ever considered an outfit like this can do the job. From my expereince factories like this have cheap labor and technical expertise to pull off some of the things the community is looking to do like usb, faster CPU, more ports.