Carry case advice

What do people use to carry UHK around? Currently I simply carry it in a backpack, but sometimes there are too many things in it so I would prefer some extra case for added protection. Any recommendations?

I find a padded 13ā€ laptop sleeve is a perfect fit and gives it some kind of protection in my back pack.

Now I have modules though, so need to find something to place those in now…

The DIY UHK carrying cases - Ultimate Hacking Keyboard post contains some solutions.

I have a roomy 13" or 14" laptop case, which holds either the keyboard with or without a thin laptop (Dell Lattitude 7370) and with or without the modules. The tenting legs are attached but folded in. There is enough space also to fit a mouse or charging cable and a compact charger, in the main compartment or in the front pouch.

Just to show that it fits, but I use a bit of padding and a pouch for the mouse.

With the thin laptop underneath…

Full package with laptop and everything.

40 cm diameter

The case is really old 10, years or so, so I do not think that you can buy exactly this one. But surely similar ones.

I think I found this from the UHK cases page originally and then found even cheaper alternative on Aliexpress. But I think this fits the modules, palm rest, and everything quite nicely

Amazon’s basic GoPro case.

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Yup. It’s perfect. I put mine in with the palm rest at the hinge so more room in the pouch for the modules

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There’s a 3d model on thingiverse. Didn’t try it, but it looks interesting

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Indeed, it looks promising. I love the fact that it already accommodates the modules.

Is that the small size?

It’s been a while, so rather than accidently recommend you the wrong one I’d recommend checking the dimensions. Also you never know when a ā€˜medium’ means something else or if they switch suppliers.

You can try using a custom EVA case for your UHK! These cases are lightweight, durable, and provide excellent protection for your keyboard when your backpack gets too crowded. Plus, they’re designed to keep everything secure and organized.

Check out some custom options here: all size keyboard carrying case

Hope this helps! :blush:

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I recently got the Akai one (Khanka Tragetasche Hülle für AKAI… Khanka Tragetasche Hülle für AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3/ MKII MK2/Mini Play Portables 25 Tasten USB MIDI Keyboard Etui Case.(mit weichem Schaum) : Amazon.de: Musikinstrumente & DJ-Equipment) suggested by others here, and it is a perfect fit for a UHK60 with palm rest. Plus, very affordable.

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New lunchbox :banana:…
I drop stuff… a lot. Stuff also slides off my lap… a lot.
Those semi-rigid cases don’t stand up to the weight of a six-foot-something dude running over them in a wheelchair either…

The UHK60 with palm rests & Riser60 fits really well in this if you remove all the center pluck foam (outer edge and top/bottom foams only). The UHK80 will fit if you don’t use the outer edge foam (I’ll try to find some thinner dense foam for it.)

Ignore the super sloppy stencil job; I’ll (probably) do it right eventually. Or at least get some nice stickers made instead. :sloth:
https://www.amazon.com/Nanuk-Waterproof-Hard-Case-Insert/dp/B00BP8UTWK?th=1


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That looks incredibly slick, I would love to get something like that myself! (I’ve only got a UHK80, so I may look for something slightly larger.)

I didn’t notice that the stencil isn’t perfect at all, at first glance it looks professional and very clean!

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Don’t zoom in… :face_with_monocle:

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I use the felt origami case from FalbaTech Origami transport bag for split keyboards

It’s not rigid, but it offers decent protection and doesn’t scratch the keyboard or anything lying next to it.

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Banana for scale? :laughing:

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Well, kinda…
Fake banana for Free shipping (by tipping the scale to make an order total over $35)

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