Startup idea

"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 10/13/2017 at 15:57 • Filed to: None

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A business that 3d prints replacement remote battery covers because they always go f*%&ing missing and then you’re stuck with batteries that pop out whenever you put the remote down.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 15:59

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would you also do xbox one controller battery covers? my dog ate one of mine

diplodicus > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 16:05

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The only problem I see is that you would need a cover to either scan or use for measurements. Could reverse engineer from the hole but it would be a lot easier with the cover, which of course is lost.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 16:08

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I’d buy.

MonkeePuzzle > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 16:08

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I often 3d print my own

huh, found this though

http://www.instructables.com/id/Remote-Control-Battery-Cover-Fix/

ttyymmnn > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 16:11

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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > diplodicus 10/13/2017 at 16:14

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I see another problem, and that’s with potential layer joining faults making it pretty much impossible for the tab to be springy and not at risk of breaking off. Would make best sense to 3d-print a metal negative with SLS and cast/injection mold covers in batches...

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > diplodicus 10/13/2017 at 16:20

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Shouldn’t be too hard. Each of the big TV makers only has a few models of remote at a time that can be had for $10-15 each on Amazon. An investment of a few hundred bucks will get you masters to scan for most current clicker models.

CaptDale - is secretly British > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 16:22

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Or use painter’s tape

user314 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 16:23

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3416 battery covers on Shapeways.

Nibbles > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 10/13/2017 at 16:26

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I think I have four or five of those covers laying around. Standard or rechargeable?

FWIW, it’s almost better to go get one of those Energizer recharging trees. They come with batteries and new covers

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 10/13/2017 at 16:30

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Would be surprised if those didn’t already exist for sale. I broke (read: ragequit) the battery holders on my 360 controllers and replaced them with aftermarket ones several times.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Nibbles 10/13/2017 at 16:34

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standard but i was thinking about getting one of those charging trees anyways, ive got some best buy credit burning a hole in my pocket

Nibbles > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 10/13/2017 at 16:46

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They are absolutely worth it. I got the Gen1 tree and the Gen2 sled. Both are great.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 16:47

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Solution: Buy Logitech programmable remote. Don’t lose the cover. Be cool as shit because you can make damn near anything work with one remote.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Nibbles 10/13/2017 at 17:27

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so looks like bestbuy only sells their insignia brand but ive had good luck with them in the past anyways, 25 bucks for the dual charger and 2 battery packs aint bad

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 17:32

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Way ahead of you! Working for the local library that has five publicly usable 3D printers and knowing how to use Sketchup led me to this 2 years ago for my stereo remote...still going strong!

I never started a business though...

Nibbles > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 10/13/2017 at 18:19

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Can’t go wrong

Unless you go Nyko

Then you went wrong

Don’t go Nyko

E92M3 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 18:36

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If the whole remote is only $10-15 how much can you charge for a cover? $5-8? 3D printers aren’t cheap enough to run (yet) for it to make any money. By the time you pay for shipping, you would be losing money.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 19:13

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ive never lost a cover for a remote ever...

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 10/13/2017 at 20:46

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You must not have children in the house.

tromoly > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 21:07

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Injection molding is cheaper and quicker.

NojustNo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 21:07

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But but but .....you’ll damage the duct tape industry!!

I’ve got a cheap led work light that the battery cover keep popping off like this. Soooooo annoying

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/13/2017 at 23:14

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*checks house*

Nope still live alone