Jump to content


Photo

Blog Update


  • Please log in to reply
51 replies to this topic

#1 bennyboy

bennyboy

    GP32 User

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 79 posts
  • Location:A land before time

Posted 27 January 2009 - 06:47 PM

OpenPandora Blog

QUOTE
Hiya!

Didn't find as much time as I hoped I'd find to continue the model and renderings of the Pandora, but here is another small sneak peak smile.gif

I guess you will like it, as it solves the mystery about the LEDs.
Again, click on the thumbnail to increase the picture size a bit.

IPB Image

Also, the FDM case did arrive at Michael Weston's home and he has successfully assembled a Pandora using the LCD, the board, the prototype battery and the prototype keymat. EVERYTHING FITS! biggrin.gif
I hope he finds some time to make some nice pictures soon!


Edited by bennyboy, 27 January 2009 - 07:09 PM.


#2 Alpha2

Alpha2

    Heroic Autobot

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 3701 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:New York

Posted 27 January 2009 - 06:52 PM

That's cool, especially along with the email confirmation that Openpandora got my preorder check in the mail today. 94 cent and it got there over the weekend!

#3 MDave

MDave

    ZEQ2 Lite Developer

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 1103 posts
  • Gender:Not Telling
  • Location:United Kingdom, North East Wales, Buckley

Posted 27 January 2009 - 06:56 PM

Cool indeed! I like the pattern that's under the analog nubs, looks pretty nice smile.gif

So the light on the other side of the hinge is going to have 1 or 2 LEDS in it? Power / Charge?

#4 Mjlink

Mjlink

    ithic.com

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 891 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Bernie Sanders' Land
  • Interests:Surf/Whitewater kayaking
    Land Paddling/Longboarding
    Rock music
    Hacking/Retro video games
    Beneficial Herbs

Posted 27 January 2009 - 06:58 PM

This will rock when it finally rolls!

#5 dekutree64

dekutree64

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPip
  • 25 posts
  • Location:Seattle, WA, USA
  • Interests:Drawing, programming, music

Posted 27 January 2009 - 06:58 PM

QUOTE
EVERYTHING FITS! biggrin.gif

YAY! About time that something worked despite there being a chance for problems tongue.gif
I like the LED bar. But I still worry about the D-pad. I hope it doesn't constantly tip onto diagonals when you're trying to press a single direction, like most circle-type D-pads do.

#6 mali

mali

    -

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 6308 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:EU

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:02 PM

QUOTE
Also, the FDM case did arrive at Michael Weston's home and he has successfully assembled a Pandora using the LCD, the board, the prototype battery and the prototype keymat. EVERYTHING FITS!
*dances*

#7 (naw)mcx

(naw)mcx

    Rotary Wombat

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 2759 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Aberdeenshire

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:05 PM

QUOTE(mali @ Jan 27 2009, 07:02 PM) View Post

QUOTE
Also, the FDM case did arrive at Michael Weston's home and he has successfully assembled a Pandora using the LCD, the board, the prototype battery and the prototype keymat. EVERYTHING FITS!
*dances*

Oh, it brings a tear to my eye.

Do want.

#8 Pickle

Pickle

    Mega GP Mania

  • X-treme Team
  • 4074 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Detroit, Michigan

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:08 PM

QUOTE(Alpha2 @ Jan 27 2009, 01:52 PM) View Post
That's cool, especially along with the email confirmation that Openpandora got my preorder check in the mail today. 94 cent and it got there over the weekend!


Im curious how do you mail it? Are you from the US using basic us mail? What type of check? standard bank check, COD, etc?


#9 RajTakhar

RajTakhar

    Mega GP Mania

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 535 posts
  • Location:Derby, United Kingdom

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:11 PM

looks better and better the more I look at it

For those of you who don't like the Dpad - rest assured someone in the community will probably do some modded versions so you can always change it at a later date

I guess it will be a personal taste kind of affair as is usually with all new consoles, some will love it while others will loath it - hey its whats normally happens with such things

#10 Bosbeetle

Bosbeetle

    Terminally lost

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 2028 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:The Netherlands

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:24 PM

whoei

Edited by Bosbeetle, 27 January 2009 - 07:24 PM.


#11 Phawx

Phawx

    Professional Derailer

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 1235 posts
  • Gender:Male

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:27 PM

QUOTE(Pickle @ Jan 27 2009, 02:08 PM) View Post

QUOTE(Alpha2 @ Jan 27 2009, 01:52 PM) View Post
That's cool, especially along with the email confirmation that Openpandora got my preorder check in the mail today. 94 cent and it got there over the weekend!


Im curious how do you mail it? Are you from the US using basic us mail? What type of check? standard bank check, COD, etc?



I'm with Pickle, I want to know if you shipped from the US and all the non-personal info please!

#12 mazza558

mazza558

    GP Mania

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 412 posts

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:27 PM

I wants photos of the FDM!

That updated render looks wonderful. Have the reflections been toned down a bit?

I wonder what's on the other side of the case, LED-wise? On the previous render, there was space for two sets of LEDs.

#13 PlopperZ

PlopperZ

    Huh?

  • GP32 Hardcore
  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 1044 posts

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:53 PM

Check www.openpandora.ca over the next few days. MWeston likes to hide stuff there.

#14 Yigguth

Yigguth

    GP32 Hardcore

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPip
  • 197 posts

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:54 PM

I thought he was waiting for the final keymat to arrive before taking pictures

#15 Chip

Chip

    [Insert Custom Title Here]

  • X-treme Team
  • 3024 posts
  • Location:NJ, USA

Posted 27 January 2009 - 07:55 PM

QUOTE(Phawx @ Jan 27 2009, 02:27 PM) View Post
QUOTE(Pickle @ Jan 27 2009, 02:08 PM) View Post
Im curious how do you mail it? Are you from the US using basic us mail? What type of check? standard bank check, COD, etc?
I'm with Pickle, I want to know if you shipped from the US and all the non-personal info please!
Just stick a personal check or money order in an envelope, address the envelope, apply proper postage, and stick it in a mailbox. It's that simple.


QUOTE(Yigguth @ Jan 27 2009, 02:54 PM) View Post
I thought he was waiting for the final keymat to arrive before taking pictures
Final (prototype) keypad has already arrived.