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1278 points random_moonwalk | 3 comments | 12 Nov 25 14:12 UTC | HN request time: 0.747s | source
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fainpul ◴[17 Nov 25 14:25 UTC] No.45953833[source]▶
> A 3D-printed enclosure is fine for a prototype, but a real product likely needs injection-molded parts, which require expensive tooling.

For kid-friendly toys, yes. But for older users not necessarily:

https://teenage.engineering/products/po

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speedgoose ◴[17 Nov 25 15:04 UTC] No.45954208[source]▶
I have two of those. They are great additions to my drawers.

One has a silicon case and is nicer to use though.

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1. NoSalt ◴[17 Nov 25 15:41 UTC] No.45954563[source]▶
You say "they are great additions to my drawers". Is that because they suck, or is it that you don't have the time to enjoy them? (which I totally understand) I have seen these before and didn't know if they were worth the money. What is your opinion on them?
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2. brudgers ◴[17 Nov 25 18:03 UTC] No.45956139[source]▶
On one hand, $100 will buy a lot of hamburger. On the other hand, it's relatively low for a musical instrument and pretty easy to justify when if you suffer from gas.

I am only speaking for myself, but I have a drawer of small musical electronics that I use occasionally. I bought them because I was curious.. I keep them because they are musical and not worth selling.

3. speedgoose ◴[17 Nov 25 18:06 UTC] No.45956166[source]▶
I have the PO-12 (drum machine), and the PO-33 (sampler). They are somewhat limited but that can a good creativity booster.

I don’t use them often because I’m not a great musician. I think they were worth the money, for sure.