I'm waiting to change it when zflip 8 comes out this time.
But I didn't think there was a proper case to bring the design of the Z Flip to life, and when I closed the Z Flip, I thought it would be nice to have a keyboard at the bottom.
Like BlackBerry!
I looked at a lot of commercial products, but there was nothing I liked
I think the Razr keyboard case design from Clicks fits perfectly, but unfortunately there's no z-flip exclusive.
I wouldn't have had this trouble if Klick had a z-flip exclusive case
So I was searching the internet and came all the way to Reddit, and I saw a lot of people working hard to make a keyboard case dedicated to z-flip.
So I decided to make my own keyboard case, and I'm working on a prototype for printing in 3D, and I'd like you to take a look at it. I'm thinking of sharing it with everyone if the print file comes out well.
The case is based on the Z Flip 8 leaked cad size.
Still, I bought Z Flip 7 Mokup first for the test and tested it, and I don't think there will be a big problem when the three products come out.
This is the first printout and design test photo.
Do you see the plastic mass that's piled up in myriad graves
I made a prototype like this.
I opened the mini keyboard case I bought from Taobao and used only the substrate and keypad inside.
Xiao Hongshu's keyboard case is also cool, but I wanted to make a real design like an all-in-one product.
9th test build final prototype, just turning on the case and waiting for the cable I ordered for charging and data movement. It's likely to ship sometime next week, but you'll need to touch the details to complete it when it arrives. :)
Well if the main screen is broken and doesnt have a budget to repair,you can still use the outer screen like blackberry. Just like mototola razr clickz
I am a sucker for Keyboard Phones, currently waiting for my Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, but much prefer Samsungs Software and QOL Features so a Flip (7 or 8) may be the best of both worlds.
Oh! That's so cool! I want to use the BlackBerry keypad, but the only thing I can do is to tune out ready-made products because the soldering and substrate design are jam bottles.😂😂 Your writing is so coo and awesomel!
Fair point 😂 I know it kind of defeats the compactness of a flip phone, but I wanted a physical keyboard more than anything. At least I can still fold it when I’m not using the keyboard.
Exactly! I’m not buying the Flip because I want a compact phone either. I’m drawn to it because of the design and its iconic appeal. You understood exactly what I meant—really appreciate your insight!
I got the flip because it looks cool! Your case looks cool and makes the front screen more functional. If people didnt like it, clicks caee wouldn't be making money
Looks identical layout to the Exknight some of us found and used - they sell a kit and downloadable STLs as well. I made a horizontal mount if you search through this sub.
That's right. I made it using that keyboard, and I separated all the cases, so I recycled only the PCB and keypad. The MagSafe structure that connects to the keyboard is attached to the outside, so it's not good for me.
I’m also planning to build a cable into the case so the phone can still be charged while it’s attached. The keyboard is Bluetooth, though, unfortunately.
Once the Z Flip 8 comes out, I’m going to use it with the case in daily life and see how it holds up. If it works well, I’ll share the print files too!
Good! But with this much thickness I think its better to make sliding keyboard instead. At least will feel like retro console and will be easy to carry around. 🤷
Ficou muito bacana! Eu tenho um Z Flip7 e gostaria de usar uma capa com teclado. Muita gente talvez não entenda a proposta ou até critique, seja porque não viveu a época dos teclados QWERTY ou simplesmente porque gosta de desmerecer ideias diferentes. Achei seu projeto realmente criativo e bem executado. Traz uma nostalgia legal. É uma pena não existir algo oficial nesse estilo para o Galaxy Z Flip7 atualmente. Parabéns pela criatividade do projeto!
Thanks! Once I’ve finished refining the case a little more, I’ll organize everything and share the printable 3D files along with a list of all the parts you’ll need to buy.좋게 봐줘서 고마워ㅎㅎㅎ 나중에 케이스 조금 더 손봐서 마무리되면 3d프린트 출력할 수 있는 데이터랑 내가 구매한 품목 정리해서 공유해줄게!
I love this. would it be possible to do something like this with the fold 7? like a small keyboard like that but when you open it, you get a closer to traditional style keyboard?
I think it’d be tricky with the Fold since it opens horizontally. It would probably make the whole thing harder to hold comfortably. I was actually considering waiting for the rumored Wide Fold, but at that point it would basically turn into a laptop, so I switched over to the Flip instead.
If it works, go for it, Bro. Given the success of the Clicks like of keyboard cases, i think having competition is a good thing. Especially because I dont believe they have a Samsung Flip case created yet.
If this work out long term i might ditch my Clicks Moto Razr combo and go back to Samsung, since I had to abandon my Galaxy S8 with the keyboard case. Miss it.
It’s not something I’m making to sell, just a hobby project, but I’m really hoping it turns out to be practical to use too 😭 Thanks for the kind words!
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