Pocket operators are the most portable music devices out there and so it's only natural that they get banged around a bit. If you want to protect your pocket operator from wear and tear there are a ton of options. This list is hand-selected from those that show up on the forums most frequently.
Contents
- Dich Studios Case
- MPO XS Case
- Official TE Cases
- KleingedrucktDesign case
- Perkflood Clear Case
- 3D printed Arctic Case
- 3D printed travel container
- 3D printed snap together case
- 3D printed round case
- AliExpress Hard Case
- TE Cases by marquina640
- 3D Printed _and_and Case
- iPhone 4 Cases Hack
- Case mega-thread on Reddit
Dich Studios Case
Dich Studios pocket acrylic operator cases are widely recommended amongst the pocket operator community. They also sell versions which can house 2 or 3 pocket operators at once, and a bunch of other bits of hardware.
MPO XS Case
Beat Maker's Boutique periodically release new custom cases which always get snapped up fast. The MPO XS is a super popular case they recently released.
Official TE Cases
Teenage Engineering sell their own line of pocket operator cases that you can buy on their website.
KleingedrucktDesign case
KleingedrucktDesign have this 3D Print PO case out in red, white, and blue combinations.
Perkflood Clear Case
You can buy this nice clear case from perkflood on Etsy.
3D printed Arctic Case
You can buy the STL file to print this really nice looking case from Arctic3Design on Etsy.
3D printed travel container
This hard travel case by Salvation76 will protect your pocket operator while traveling and you can get the STL file here to 3d print your own.
3D printed snap together case
This snap together case is designed by /u/Miami199 and you can get the STL files to print your own on Thingiverse.
3D printed round case
This case from /u/tobocirej is a 3d printed round rough case. You can get the STL file to print your own from Thingiverse.
AliExpress Hard Case
This budget-friendly EVA zippered hard case from AliExpress is highly popular for protecting pocket operators. Recommended by community member /u/Manuellino, it fits the device perfectly without having to snap off the top hanging tab. He also created a custom vinyl decal design template on Google Drive so you can easily print and label your devices.
TE Cases by marquina640
Custom 3D printed cases designed by /u/marquina640 (available at Etsy shop TEcases.etsy.com and Instagram @te_cases). They offer a gorgeous travel carrying case that fits up to three Pocket Operators (even with some cases still on them), complete with dedicated chambers for spare batteries and patch cables so you can travel without worrying about breaking your front hangers. They also offer single slim cases with battery protection, and modular desktop stands.
3D Printed _and_and Case
Designed by community member /u/_and_and and shared on Printables, this sleek, two-screw 3D printable case utilizes cap-and-stem buttons to lock your device rigid and completely rattle-free. It features generous side clearances for headphone cables and a solid, protective shell that keeps your PO secure during everyday travel.
iPhone 4 Cases Hack
Here's an incredible budget-friendly DIY tip discovered by community member /u/iMosu: old silicone and hardshell cases designed for the iPhone 4 fit the Pocket Operator almost perfectly! You will just need to make a small cutout on the right side for the audio output jack (the iPhone's top lock-switch aligns perfectly with the PO's input jack) and place a thin spacer (like a GameBoy cartridge or eraser block) under the lower rear to level out the battery gap.
Case mega-thread on Reddit
There's also a pocket operator case mega-thread on Reddit with a bunch of different case options. Check it out if you want to see even more options.