[gps-talkusers] Re: Some thoughts on the bn case:

While on the subject of modifications, I would like to resurrect my comments
of a month or so ago regarding modifications to the accessory pouch.

I have two suggested modifications for the pouch.
1. Cut a small slot in either or both ends of the pouch (if only one end,
the end nearest the serial port would be preferable) and put a small flap
over it for when not in use.  This way, the GPS to serial cable or a cell
phone to serial cable could be fed out of the slot and would not have to be
rubbing on the zipper when traveling.
2. Put Velcro along the bottom of the pouch as is along the bottom of the
Braille Note case.  This could be used in two ways: first as an attachment
point for the cover when folded back (I.e., the current Velcro strip that
holds the cover closed could be folded under and attached to this strip);
and second, if desired, a second accessory pouch could be "chained" to the
first pouch in the same manner as the first is attached to the Braille Note.

Rich Irwin
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Rich Irwin
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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Michael May
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Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Some thoughts on the bn case:


Mary Ellen,

The current BrailleNote case has snaps in addition to Velcrow to keep the
BN from falling out. Some of the first models did not have these snaps.

The Accessory pouch might lose some of its form if you cut the whole side
out for port openings. I can slice one up and see.

As far as floppy ears, get a German Shepherd.

Mike



At 02:42 PM 9/13/2004, you wrote:
>Hi!
>I would like to see a modification of the Braille Note case and accessory
>pouch. Actually 2 modifications.
>Firstly, instead of having those leather ears which go along the sides and
>adhere to the flaps which cover the on/off switch and the pcmcia slot, I'd
>like the ears to be about 3 inches longer with clips at the ends to hang on
>the loops. The ears on my unit flap all of the time and thus cause the
>Braille Note to nearly flap out or, why not manufacture a wider case with
>room enough for a gps receiver the width of the Earthmate and make this all
>in one with supports along where the edge of the Braille Note rests with
>slits for the port plugs or just one long slit so you can fit the flash
card
>or wireless card in to the slot without having to unscrew the serial port
>from its plug.
>I darned nearly lost a Braille Note because my case has softened because of
>the warm weather and the velcro is simply not sticking as it should. I
would
>also like to see velcro on the bottom of the inside of the case and on the
>Braille Note so it will adhere to the case.
>Just some ideas I have because I have to do something about my case because
>it needs either to be replaced with a different kind or redesigned.
>
>Mary Ellen Earls
>Remember! Today is the Tomorrow you thought about yesterday.

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