After saying the shockingly low cost CMF Cellphone 1 final week, Nothing has one other stunning announcement in regards to the new telephone — it is making accessible 3D information that can be utilized with a 3D printer to create equipment for the handset.
Nothing detailed the information in a weblog submit (by way of 9to5 Google). The .stl and .stp information made accessible are for the rear cowl the CMF Cellphone 1, which is replaceable. You possibly can used that file to create covers or different equipment for the budget-friendly telephone.
It is an fascinating transfer to off-load accent creation on to smartphone patrons themselves, and it’ll rely closely on what number of CMF Cellphone 1 patrons can also reliably entry 3D printers. There are some low-cost 3D printers on the market, however when you’re not already utilizing one, it could be too huge of an ask to have somebody purchase and grasp one more system simply to have a telephone accent. It might definitely appear to contradict the budget-friendly promoting level of the CMF model.
Nonetheless, I’ve seen the board sport neighborhood inundated with cult-like claims about what 3D printing can enable, so I will concede that Nothing is giving it is customers a reasonably cool choice.
Within the weblog submit, Rob Godwin, Nothing’s neighborhood supervisor, writes, “Since now we have such inventive neighborhood, for the primary time we’ve pulled collectively some detailed documentation outlining the bodily dimensions of a CMF by Nothing product, every thing you might must get began.
“Whether or not you’re an skilled maker or a humble hobbyist, there are many thrilling alternatives with CMF Cellphone 1 … we would even discover producing a few of your concepts, so remember to present us what you’re engaged on!”
The submit notes that the screws on Cellphone 1 are M2 screws, a typical customary on digital gadgets, which signifies that replacements needs to be simply discovered.
Godwin highlighted concepts for equipment together with a digital camera grip, a card pockets or perhaps a lens attachment.
It feels stunning since no different telephone firm, that I can consider, brazenly affords clients choices like this. That stated, the catch phrase for the Cellphone 1 is “Customisable. Practical. Yours.”
The telephone does include two accessory-inclusive instruments. The primary is software that seems to be a flat-head screwdriver and a SIM elimination software that can be utilized on the detachable rear cowl. There’s additionally a knob that Nothing calls an “accent level” that’s designed to connect issues like fold-out stands, card holders and lanyards.
Nothing is already a fledgling model and launching the CMF Cellphone 1 as one other fledgling sub-brand is an fascinating transfer. However the sub-brand seems to meant for individuals who need inexpensive gadgets that supply apparently deep customization.
