Tripod mount and cleartop option for e-ther

 I've been wanting to design a tripod mount for e-ther for a long time. I find that the rubber feet grip the glass surface of the desk it's usually used on but it can still move around if the cables are heavy or not routed well. Users have asked for this too.


After trying a 3D-printed design and lasercut acrylic, the latter worked best for me. The clear acrylic reminds me of those stands for model aircraft. "Ignore me", it says.


It's easy to fit, it comes with the four screws you'll need. It has a brass insert for the standard tripod thread (1/4" x 20) and has an extra ring for reinforcement. 

It's an optional extra when you buy an e-ther, I've priced it initially at an additional $4 US.

At the same time, I had some crystal clear faceplates cut. I'll be honest, clear cases for electronics is not my bag but a lot of people like it and some have asked for this option with e-ther. So here it is.

Here's e-ther with the tripod mount and a cleartop fitted. 

One upside is that you can really see the little red LEDs on the sensors that fade in and out with the detected distance, and the green indicator LED which flashes when it mounts as a USB MIDI device and when in standby mode.

One downside is that it really shows dust and fingerprints, which the white finish does not. I guess anyone who likes clear cases for electronics already knows this!

The tripod mount is now an option when buying from the Etsy or Tindie stores. The cleartop is experimental and is available from the Tindie store only. 



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