Looks like another slow work week, so....
Skinning templates are now available for anyone that would like them. I've posted links to each on the wiki. They're currently stored on my GDrive, but if anyone has suggestions for a better long term storage, please let me know.
Inside each are 3 layers: CUT (our cut lines/shapes live here, DO NOT remove these,) TEMPLATE (these provide an outlined view of the PBP case part being skinned,) and ART (place custom art in his one.) When sending to a printer, you should only need to hide the TEMPLATE layer, after setting up your artwork.
Please note, to aid with application and to avoid covering the microphone holes and LEDs, the uppermost strip of the palmrest has been removed. So skins will rise from the bottom, along the side, and stop in the upper corners without going in front of the hinge. This should also help to reduce any tearing/stretching if the vinyl needs to be removed.
If printing your own, I highly recommend using a low tack vinyl, so that if there are any issues during application, you can remove the vinyl with less chances of stretching or tearing it.
Since it started as the most popular, I will be getting with @krishorne5 about vinyl options, and start prototyping a black logo on clear vinyl skin for the lid. Hopefully I'll have some more progress to share in the next week or two.
Skinning templates are now available for anyone that would like them. I've posted links to each on the wiki. They're currently stored on my GDrive, but if anyone has suggestions for a better long term storage, please let me know.
Inside each are 3 layers: CUT (our cut lines/shapes live here, DO NOT remove these,) TEMPLATE (these provide an outlined view of the PBP case part being skinned,) and ART (place custom art in his one.) When sending to a printer, you should only need to hide the TEMPLATE layer, after setting up your artwork.
Please note, to aid with application and to avoid covering the microphone holes and LEDs, the uppermost strip of the palmrest has been removed. So skins will rise from the bottom, along the side, and stop in the upper corners without going in front of the hinge. This should also help to reduce any tearing/stretching if the vinyl needs to be removed.
If printing your own, I highly recommend using a low tack vinyl, so that if there are any issues during application, you can remove the vinyl with less chances of stretching or tearing it.
Since it started as the most popular, I will be getting with @krishorne5 about vinyl options, and start prototyping a black logo on clear vinyl skin for the lid. Hopefully I'll have some more progress to share in the next week or two.
