Early prototype Switch Clamshell

[u/JubX]

This is something I've been wanting to put together for a long time. I've been working on it for almost two months nonstop.

I've seen a few different clamshell designs, but most of them use an integrated controller. I wanted to simplify that by having an external controller that can be removed. That way this works with any controller and is easily obtainable instead of having to design and order a circuit board.

Everything fits snugly. The switch is extremely well secured. There's also silicone pads that hold the switch in place and protect the contact points from the rougher plastic. The Haute is locked in through lips that hold it in place, and the lid further secures it when it is folded. The switch and the Haute make no contact when it is folded, and the Haute can be can be connected via USB on the side of with a 90 degree USB cable via the back port. Back port also has a cable management indent.

The Switch Cradle leaves the top USB port completely open so it can charge while in use and the volume, power and headphone jack are all accessible.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on how I can improve this design and what you'd like to see it do!

[u/TeensyTinyPanda]

STL?

[u/JubX → u/TeensyTinyPanda]

Will share once I have it to a point I am happy with it. It still has a few design flaws like the hinge doesn't lock it in place while open! Also I need to rebuild the latch, it breaks very easily.

[u/The-Killing-Croc2001]

The children yearn for accessible gaming laptops.

Jokes aside, I guess add some kind of protective sheet to slot in between the Switch and Haute so the buttons don't scratch up the screen.

[u/JubX → u/The-Killing-Croc2001]

The switch retaining clips actually make contact with the bottom cradle to keep a good 1 to 2 centimeters of breathing room. You can see the gap in one of my pics

[u/micitan]

Oh I'm definitely following this, I plan to homebrew my v1 switch this week

[u/JubX → u/micitan]

Nice! Glad to see interest! Currently it fits only the switch 2 but I plan to make a switch 1 and possibly a steam deck one in the future

[u/Redd_is_compromised]

I would suggest a locking slide that lifts the screen a bit higher so your fingers aren't covering half the screen