TS100 Printable durable case - now with 100% more cyber!

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I've got linked this by a friend:

https://www.printables.com/model/345083-rugged-multipart-pinecilts100ts80-case-v2

And while it seem like a nice upgrade from my previous holding box for ts100, I've quickly realised it have few features I dislike.

When I design things, I want them to be as easily printed as possible, and modular as possible, and allow lot of customisation from the start. I have Prusa 3D, but without multi-material addon, so only swapping filament on the layer change made sense (And I don't really like purge block method, seems wasteful). Second, I want latches to be easily replacable, and I dont like torque between bigger parts on hinges. Latches should be interchangeable with hinges as well, in case I need a box that is openable completely, with removal of top piece. Second, I dont really need/want/can delegate time to measure every piece of equipment I have, so I'd like to use inserts from already estabilished project, with as minimum changes as possible. And to top all of above, I like certain asthetics, which is mix of utilitarism and cyberpunk styles.

Having this in mind, on the span of 3 days, new version was designed and printed. Some 3ds max shots:

first case prototype
important details added - CYBER logo as well TS-100 (So I know whats inside)
Ready to print, using cheap trick with filament swap after few layers, to get multicolored print!
haha cyber

And after few tries on the latches/hinges (I REALLY wanted a subtle dual-tone touch to them), and editing already-done insert with item compartments, I've got final product, that I'm extremely happy with:

components for outer shell, printed. Note dual-color latches/hinges
front, with glorious CYBER asthetics
back
TS100 restin in its new home, along rest of accessories
TS100 ready to use, powered from old SHERPA100 Power bank.

 

At some point I'll share finished design, probably after I clean it up a bit and make more generic case-design, as I'm convinced that this design is easier to print, and have much stronger structural integrity, with every hinge base/fin thickened, as well few less noticeable changes, mainly to angles as well printable bed surface areas.