Kobo / Tolino case with lid

A case for any Tolino Shine (5 + color) or Kobo Clara (HD + Color) ebook reader. Protects the unit, protects the screen when not in use and facilitates onehanded use.

The screen protector folds back 180°.

There are three versions each for the case and the lid:
Case: one leaving the charging port and on/off button open, one covering the charging port and finally one looking completely enclosed but operates the on/off switch through just one layer of material.
Lid: a solid lid, a "hollow" lid and a thin version (supports needed for this one)

Foam TPU is just perfect for the case (any hardness, tried various Sirayatech TPU air settings, all work just fine). Do not use rigid filaments or you will not be able to insert nor remove your reader!

For the lid and hinges I recommend PETG since you just might take your reader outside and have it in the sun for prolonged periods of time.
Separating the lid into parts in your slicer allows multi-color printing (I used black and transparent)

Attention: When using the multi-part approach DO NOT use the "interlocking" feature! The model is constructed in a way that both parts interlock with fins surrounding the inner piece. It works, believe me, BTDT, see photos)

The hinges (you need 4) need some assembly, the idea is to use a length of filament (two lengths to be exact). Although the holes are modeled with a diameter of 2mm they DO come out somewhat smaller, especially the foam TPU tends to really shrink the holes. I used a piece of brass 1,5mm wire I had lying around for the case-side of the hinges. Lid-side may just work, if not use a 2mm drill to get them right. Insert the filament strand and heat-seal it at the ends.

In case you want or need sleep/wakeup magnets you will have to find out for yourself where to put them ... all I can do for you is to provide a .step file of the lid for you to tinker with to your hearts content 😀

Enjoy!