While I agree with the sentiment, on the flipside, this is a completely custom prototype for only a little over a week of machine time and a few hours of hand f

While I agree with the sentiment, on the flipside, this is a completely custom prototype for only a little over a week of machine time and a few hours of hand finishing. It would be absurd to try and manufacture that case at volume using 3d printing that slow but this is stuff that could be easily injection molded once the design is finished. Trying to come up with that same product as a one off prototype without 3D printing would make the costs for this case seem downright cheap. Just look at all of the custom parts that went into this. https://blog.briancmoses.com/Images/2019/mymk735/brians_mk735_02.jpg https://blog.briancmoses.com/Images/2019/mymk735/brians_mk73... 3D printed drive rails and hinges is honestly a pretty bad idea even for a prototype, and it basically doubled the time it took him to assemble it. I'd say it's a pretty big leap forward that some average Joe can print out a custom case like this and have it come out looking fairly professional.