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[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Got final prototype right now.. just got it off machine. I will get pics later today when I get home then the CAD file is off to the molders.. I will then get an ETA of when it should be completed and a list of a few color choices. I go on vacation Sept 10-18 so I am hoping they come in by Sept 1 so I can get the initial blast out..

thanks
[EVO 4G Accessories] Tanquen:
Cool can't wait. I just hope it's not too hard to pick a color. :P
[EVO 4G Accessories] henderjr:
Been reading this thread since day one. I am anxiously waiting to get on a preorder list. :-)

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[EVO 4G Accessories] thorpe24:
How do we make sure we will be getting one?
[EVO 4G Accessories] Tanquen:
He said that he had a site ready to go for orders but was just waiting to get the door finalized.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
here is the final prototype... I need to figure out how to do pre-orders..for example, time frame till I would get first round of doors. I should have all that by mid next week, with a list of colors too.
[EVO 4G Accessories] waterboy100:
amazing. ill take 2.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mkeena0305:
2 for me as well.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
I just thought of something to add.. A lanyard hook

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[EVO 4G Accessories] Tanquen:
Those pictures are a little umm… lacking. Tell you what. Send me the prototype and I’ll take some really nice shots. :P
[EVO 4G Accessories] Jeremiah239:
I want one ASAP I cant wait when can we preorder.
[EVO 4G Accessories] OneStepAhead:
if you can make em look like the pic you attached, by all means send the prototype to this guy! i agree.. great job-- but the pics look like crap, i cant see any of the detail. what is the circle thing near the top of the battery? and a lanyard hook is great, but attached to the battery door isnt going to be strong enough i wouldnt think, it would need to be on the actual frame of the phone.
[EVO 4G Accessories] nkawal:
I'll take 2.
[EVO 4G Accessories] scl23enn4m3:
Want to sell me one of the prototypes? ;)
[EVO 4G Accessories] Geniusdog254:
are the little rail type things to keep it off the lens on a table? If so, I'mma buy one just for that!

But whats with the weird circle thing over the battery?
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Ill try to get some better close ups. Basically its the logo that says "Custom EVOS" in small text. Yes the rails and that circle will keep the camera and the rest of the case from touching when you lay it down.

Those pics are not my best work :) I had something with my kids and had to leave quick.. but I promised pics.. I also did not preface the pictures that the piece you are seeing is a prototype and its just meant to serve a purpose that everything fits like it should.. The real product will be much clearer than any prototype could ever be.

I would like some feedback on a small lanyard hook and if so.. where should it be placed?

Thanks
[EVO 4G Accessories] Lyiondr:
I would love one of these also, I have concerns about the durability of the OEM door when swapping batteries if I need to a lot.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Tanquen:
I vote for no lanyard. Never used one and while it would help I think the back door would just come off when you needed it most.

I’d rather see a raised crescent under the lenses and very small rounded nubs at the bottom corners than the rails. I’d really rather it was clean like the original. I always have mine in a pouch or laying on a lenses cloth.

JM2¢
[EVO 4G Accessories] zeusmontes:
Are the edges of the cover a little more "squared" off than the OEM cover? It appears like the cover is a bit taller than the OEM but that may be due to the "squared" edges.
[EVO 4G Accessories] thorpe24:
Put me down for one clear and one nice blur. How much these gonna be?
[EVO 4G Accessories] aschneid:
My vote is a no on the lanyard hook. I think it would mess with the look of the cover. Plus, I have never used one on any phone I've owned.
[EVO 4G Accessories] barnacles10:
Yeah I don't need a hook
[EVO 4G Accessories] Jeremiah239:
I wouldn't want a lanyard hook so I say NO.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Ruki_Uki:
I agree 200%

Sent from my Supersonic EVO 4G
[EVO 4G Accessories] FattySparks:
Lookin good!
[EVO 4G Accessories] morpheus6d9:
Put me down for one as well
[EVO 4G Accessories] Anzix:
They look great! Put me down for one as well.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
No lanyard hook it is. The more I thought about it the more it wouldn't work.. It would make it lay odd..

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[EVO 4G Accessories] scl23enn4m3:
I'd be up for the lanyard hook only if it was done properly. Imo that would be ditching the rail system you have now, and placing a small hemisphere below the camera hole (~1mm in diameter or so) and having a horizontal hole through it. I think this would be a good attachment point for charms and what not for those who use them, but also provide adequate protection for the lens. All the camera needs is a single point higher than the lens to be protected. A point in the center will suffice because at least two points toward the bottom of the case will make contact with the surface, turning it into a tripod sort of thing. Plus I think that would look cooler.
[EVO 4G Accessories] kellybrf:
looks pretty nice, ill definitely be picking one up though i could do without the circle logo. your the one putting in all the time and effort for these though, so do what you want!
[EVO 4G Accessories] watzone69:
I think lanyard hooks for phone charms are really only popular in Asia. I know that everyone (even the guys) on the trains in Tokyo have tons of Hello Kitties and **** hanging off their flip phones (which are also STILL popular there). Lanyard hooks in the USA went out in the 90s.

The pictures look great man! Looking forward to when you get all set up for pre-orders.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Mayonesa:
looks good.. kinda hard to see of course but looks good none the less.

something you may want to look into.. just a thought

the area where the camera is located... make that area a little higher so the camera doesnt stick out like it does now.

so if you lay the phone like it is on the pics you see the kickstand part a little lower that the part where the camera is... a gradual incline from one side of the phone to the other.

one thing i didnt like about this phone was how the camera sticks out.. when you lay it on its back you can damage it.

having the camera flush with the back would protect it a little more.

i should have suggested this a little earlier but i just thought of it now.

like i said just a thought... this looks good as it is.
[EVO 4G Accessories] thorpe24:
I'm pretty sure he made mention somewhere that he did add something to help protect the camera
[EVO 4G Accessories] phillyboi6829:
yeah ill take one also... let me know where to get it
[EVO 4G Accessories] darkmuffin:
It looks awesome. Count me in for one.
[EVO 4G Accessories] music_pharoah:
Put me down for at least one!!
[EVO 4G Accessories] GripR:
Please post better pics :D
[EVO 4G Accessories] sprink0281:
Awesome job man! ..... would like a nice shade of blue also the clear. There is a thread on here somewhere that did PhotoShop of the inside painted different colors....I think imo that blue would be the shade....if you can do it...but I def want the clear also...if your doin PM's when the pre-oders start please put me down on the list.... again great job!
[EVO 4G Accessories] mrvirginia:
please, no lanyard. if you do decide to go that way, can you make one without the lanyard for me? thanks

ps - i think lanyards are for girls...

edit: lanyard was nixed already, cool lol.

i also think that the "rail" design would've been better implemented by being just around the camera as a circle type rail since that's the only part that needs to be raised.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Since we are getting closer to production, I started my own thread. I think this one served its purpose..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=7350771

Please ask in that thread.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Ruki_Uki:
One last post referring to a post in the beginning, HEY Scirio, WHERE'S THE $50!!!!!!!!

Posted by my Supersonic EVO 4G via XDA app ;)
[EVO 4G Accessories] reverendrhino:
I agree, no lanyard.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SleepyS40:
No lanyard and Im in for one.
[EVO 4G Accessories] wrxlvr:
You guys should be following the other thread. I assume that the lanyard holes are part of the mold, which means that he'd need a whole new mold to do it without lanyard holes.

A whole new mold, if your or I were to do this, is ~10k. Since the "to production" stuff is pretty much done, I suggest that we all quit making suggestions.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Tanquen:
It’s not a big deal and I still want to order one but he asked for feedback on having a lanyard and everyone said they did not want the lanyard. He then said ok no lanyard but now he is adding one anyway. It’s cool, it’s his deal.

Post in new thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=735830
[EVO 4G Accessories] adorkablejuliep:
Put me down for a clear one as well. Looks great! Hope the final is a little bit more clear though :)
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Please goto:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=735830

I am gearing up for pre-orders in the next 24-48 hours...

Also, clear will be crystal clear.. these are prototypes.
[EVO 4G Accessories] majorbro:
I didnt read all 25 pages, did anyone point out....

PWNT . yet? :D
[EVO 4G Accessories] jordanbaskett:
I'm in

Completely need one of those
[EVO 4G Accessories] sprink0281:
Go to the website and order one! He needs the pre orders so they can go to production!
[EVO 4G Accessories] sprink0281:
He has changed the production and there

WILL NOT

BE A LANYARD ANYMORE
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Correct.. You guys asked for no lanyard.. I removed it.

Sent from evo using xda app
[EVO 4G Accessories] iitreatedii:
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO, TroLLiN
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Yea we showed him
[EVO 4G Accessories] iitreatedii:
hey joey just got the update via email, looking good so far, i personally would have liked it better without the circle hole in the middle but it is what it is, i love it
[EVO 4G Accessories] sprink0281:
So do we all send you our paypal address so you can send the 50 bucks to us! Figure $50 to the 150 or so that ordered $7500 minimum! When should we expect our $! Big mouth!

I wonder what name he switched to so he could order one! Cuz we all know he wants to hang with the cool crowd!
[EVO 4G Accessories] Fusionr300zx:
i just want a red battery cover
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Then order one :)
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thomas1218:
Sorry it took me so long to order one but I finally did and I am sooo stoked for it to come in tomorrow. http://www.theonion.com/video/report-most-college-males-admit-to-regularly-getti,14386/
[EVO 4G Accessories] Alex210:
Just got mine yesterday, had to have my sister send it to me at school, and the clear one looks awesome. Didn't have any problem putting it on. The only "bad" thing is that I can no longer play with the kick stand(pull out and flick in), but it still works fine, not that I ever use it.

Thanks again.
[EVO 4G Accessories] OneStepAhead:
I got my clear battery door yesterday. I really just ordered it to support the cause, I don't have much use for it as I use an Otterbox case on my EVO. If anyone wants mine for $15 shipped, hit me up via PM.
[EVO 4G Accessories] defeedme:
clear back

hate to sound stupid guys, but how do you order one ? is there a link, can I pay with paypal ? thanks!
[EVO 4G Accessories] sprink0281:
Not stupid, website, Yes and yes!

Icycell.com
[EVO 4G Accessories] scirio:
I'm sorry

that you made these.
[EVO 4G Accessories] stanglifemike:
WHY? They are pretty popular and look really cool on the Evo....
[EVO 4G Accessories] sprink0281:
Dont you owe 50 bucks for losing your bet? Guess you stuck your foot in mouth on that one!
[EVO 4G Accessories] sprink0281:
Yup found it! Bet you feel kinda stupid dont you? Dont matter.... We all think that anyway!
[EVO 4G Accessories] z31maniac:
If anyone suggested it and I missed it, I apologize, but how about a clear cover for the high capacity batteries?

I'd order a clear case right now, but I know having to bring my charger with me to work is going to get annoying and a 3500mah battery is in my near future.
[EVO 4G Accessories] DarkSithAD:
...did you try the battery charge fix? ...peeps I know are getting 15 to 18 hrs off a single overnight charge since they did it... granted, they are not big gamers or 4G users either...
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
thats me.. i get great battery life.. im using flipz and kingsx 10 kernel.
[EVO 4G Accessories] stanglifemike:
I also suggested it, but the cost would not be profitable for him. I dont know what the cost were to get these made but I do know that a lot of people who said they would buy flaked out....
[EVO 4G Accessories] LatinSilEighty:
Figured Ide make my first post in the Evo area this one :) what you guys think? I dunno if its been done but I figured Ide post it to see what you guys thought. The Ferrari Sticker would go on the back of the battery BTW

only thing i can think is maybe the hybrid case wouldnt fit perfect over the clear battery cover because it has the raised rails and the little emblem? but I ordered a clear tpu just in case it doesnt work
[EVO 4G Accessories] tinybfk:
The rails on the clear battery door do make it not fit in the hybrid case. I have both and tried that exact thing minus the ferrari sticker and the face of the phone ended up flush with the edges of the case and almost bulging out. I can post a pic if you want just let me know.

Sent from my Evo with... Which Rom should I rock today...
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Those gel cases fit it. I only have that case to test with
[EVO 4G Accessories] LatinSilEighty:
FACK! oh well at least i bought the clear TPU case too as a backup in case it didn't fit :\ that sucks Im sure itle still look nice. Now i think I'm gonna order a skin for the Original battery cover so it looks a little different under the clear hybrid case maybe a carbon skin :( oh well

hhhmmm maybe i will drimmel the rails and little emblem off ? or maybe ill leave it alone lol i dont wanna **** up my $18 dollar battery cover
[EVO 4G Accessories] joehunni:
So how well do these fit exactly? I am extremely interested in these but from the pics on the website it looks like these leave some sizeable gaps. Can anyone confirm the build quality of these because I can't do with the gaps?
[EVO 4G Accessories] goalweiser:
Wow. I was reading back through this thread and I found this...:D

Will be buying one clear and one red.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Gearing up to place another order for clear.. Any color suggestions?
[EVO 4G Accessories] sprink0281:
Joey,

Not that its any of my business, but I was wondering how many have you sold so far? If you dont wish to answer, I would totaly respect that decision.
[EVO 4G Accessories] ifiweresolucky:
I wouldn't recommend it if gaps irritate you. I received my clear and white IcyCell battery covers and after putting the first on my first thought was, "wow. the fitment sucks."
[EVO 4G Accessories] joehunni:
Ok, dammit, really love the idea but not if they don't fit flush all the way around.
[EVO 4G Accessories] jcash74:
I bought one of these and have to say the clear looks great, just doesn't fit great....
[EVO 4G Accessories] backdown:
Possibly make it as thin as the original door..
[EVO 4G Accessories] pfflynn:
Fit's pretty poor with gaps at all four corners. Looks great and it's much sturdier than the OEM version. Don't order though if you have any doubts because you aren't getting your $ back.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
I have seen the hard case and it looks decent, but I love the case free look.. Thats what got me going on doing this. I just did another putty/sand job to get rid of some of the ugly build marks that htc left on the backside (the small circles and little indentations.. Hopefully i will make the 1st mold tomorrow. I will only be able to do 1 at a time BUT I may may 10 molds right off the start.. that will allow me to make 10 at once. It will most likely be about 3-4 days from purchase to ship but I will be shipping everything US priority to make up the time difference.

Thanks and will keep everyone updated.
[EVO 4G Accessories] sanjsrik:
It's a "clear" case, as in no color. Doesn't even look like I have a case on my phone. Hey, if you find a market for your stuff, good for you. I just know now if i drop the device, I have a case to protect it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
another color choice i will be able to do is clear with color swirled in.. imagine a gallon of paint.. and you put 2 drops of another color in, then stir it..

that will be another format i could do too.. those will be custom with no 2 alike.. maybe 1.00 more for those.. i could do tie-die as well..

alot of options once i get the molds done..
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
im not quitting my day job.. just trying to give something back.. i love xda and i do not have the knowledge to do roms.. so this is my way of giving back.

thanks
[EVO 4G Accessories] sanjsrik:
Are you going to market these as decorative or as protectors that can shield the phone from drops?

Also, if you use paint, and it gets wet, won't it come off? Are you going to seal the paint somehow? I'm sure you know what you're doing but I'm just asking.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
no paint.. and its just a battery door. Maybe eventually I could look at molding something like you have so that I could do the swirling...
[EVO 4G Accessories] bobreiter:
if you could put something that keeps the EVO from resting on the rear camera lens, i will order. perhaps a ring around the lens or a raides "dot" on the 4 corners. I am careful with my device and dont want a case- just use it so i can lay my phone on a table without scratching the lens...
[EVO 4G Accessories] sanjsrik:
Over at PPC Geeks (I think, of course, can't find it now) someone pointed out that HTC took care of the camera lens from being scratched by putting a small bevel around the camera lens itself. If you feel the lens with your fingertip you can tell the silver rim around it is actually a millimeter or so raised than the lens.
[EVO 4G Accessories] LearnIIBurn:
Ohhh man I want a clear battery door so bad. I want the sick red manliness of my EVO's guts to show to the world. Count me in on this!
[EVO 4G Accessories] StealthTH:
Just FYI, I misclicked No when I meant yes...
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
while at work tomorrow, im going to try to sneak and get a few molds done... its great doing IT but it looks odd when the company geek suddenly wants to do molds.. lol luckily i got a good friend who does them and is helping me..
[EVO 4G Accessories] enragedpaza:
Nice man, would def. be cool to have. Us nerds like are gadgets to be cool also
[EVO 4G Accessories] kpoz:
I'm glad I started this tread. There definitely appears to be some interest in a clear battery door, Joey. Best of luck to you! I can wait for the finished product.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Mayonesa:
i have a seidio active case coming but i may buy some when they are ready.
[EVO 4G Accessories] scirio:
More power to you. I've been around long enough on forums and message boards to know better. Somebody always takes the steps to prep a custom product then interest or funding subsides and the venture dissolves.

Good luck. Guess I'll miss out on a clear battery cover; way to turn away customers before you actually secured any. Your business savvy is overwhelming.

But seriously, hope you prove me wrong, for the sake of the community.
[EVO 4G Accessories] davebu:
Why dont you purchase the macro lense from the accessories thread, it sticks on around the lense and gives a nice cushion from a table. also, the macro lense actually works really well. was going to take a picture of it, but my EVO is my best camera, tried my pre and hero and couldn't get a good enough one.
[EVO 4G Accessories] reverendrhino:
I want one too...
[EVO 4G Accessories] starplaya93:
If I see that you are and honest and genuine seller than I will buy a couple just to support you. The case would have to actually look decent though.

And a BIG thing for me would have to do with the case sticking out like the original battery cover does. My evo and my bros and everyone that I know who has one have issue with the battery cover not being completely flush on one side.

If you fix this, then you definitely have my support!

But in all honesty I am VERY skeptical...
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Im using my door as the mold ready one. I am cleaning it up though to get rid of some of the tooling marks that HTC made.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
seriously? you do know i was joking...
[EVO 4G Accessories] mattrb:
he drank too much hater-ade. These people are dime a dozen.
[EVO 4G Accessories] sanjsrik:
Just thought I'd share about the clear case I bought and referred to earlier. My foot got caught on the USB sync/charge cable plugged into the front of my PC. Dragged the device off the desk and crashed to the ground. The crystal case popped off in two pieces but only after it protected the device. No damage to the device or the case. Fall was maybe about 1.5 feet from table top to wood floor.

Now, if you didn't have a case, I'm guessing that your results would be very different.
[EVO 4G Accessories] thorpe24:
can't wait till i can buy one of these
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
Tbh.. I am pushing to start shipping this weekend but I will be behind since I will only have 1 mold for a week. Then I will get 4 to 6 molds. I can make 1 every 2 hours...with 1 mold. But with 6,i could do 6 every 2 hours. Then I can start doing clear custom swirl colors too..like team colors... Baseball, football etc....

I will keep everyone updated once they order too..

Cs is important to me..
[EVO 4G Accessories] thorpe24:
awesome man, guess i'll have to by a zagg for the back, lol. can't wait to show off the sexy red guts of the evo.
[EVO 4G Accessories] thefoss:
I'm in! PM me if need be. I'm also looking for a plain red battery door...
[EVO 4G Accessories] trentlythp:
The more I read this the more I really really want one! If you can get this going ill buy one

Sent via the Sprint HTC EVO
[EVO 4G Accessories] kellybrf:
would be perfect if you could do a clear case with an htc and sprint 4g embossed, and the soft touch coating :)
[EVO 4G Accessories] henderjr:
Me too after seeing a picture or two
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
latest update is this.. as i said earlier.. i work at a prototyping company so i have alot of tools at my disposal. One major one is some of the best engineers in this area. Anyway, I approached one after I restored an external harddrive he screwed up and was getting hammered by his wife since it had kid pics since 2001.. anyway.. I am actually redesigning the door to offer some support but also to protect the cover if you lay it down on top of it.

Since it will be clear, after a month of setting it down on top of it.. it would be all scratched so I am doing some cool stuff that has support but will allow for 2 areas to be scratched while keeping main cover from touching anything when set down. This will also keep camera even more protected.

Still trying to get a prototype done this weekend..
[EVO 4G Accessories] chazglenn3:
I voted yes, and will buy when ready...thanks!
[EVO 4G Accessories] dschoenike:
count me in. thx for all you're doing. this would be my first online purchase :) hope it turns out as cool as it sounds.
[EVO 4G Accessories] davebu:
I wouldn't risk doing that if I were him, copywrites. Although I would still buy it over one without.
[EVO 4G Accessories] joey3002:
yea, i cant use their logo.. i actually have already covered it on my door..
[EVO 4G Accessories] thebryanexperience:
I will buy one of these if they come out as good as they sound
[EVO 4G Accessories] watzone69:
I am intrigued by this!

Post a picture when you get it done and I will probably buy one as well.
[EVO 4G Accessories] LearnIIBurn:
I had a dream that the red guts of my man phone were happily displayed to all who look due to a clear case made by you. Maybe it's time for me to develop a real hobby besides oogling over my iPa....errr EVO.