Alternate ordering

[TWisTeD]

I've just placed my order for a Cyborg Compact and I am eagerly looking forward to receiving it. I did have a thought about an alternate way of ordering that might be something to consider for the future.
Given that some people have access to their own 3D printers, and modding/self-repair seems to be tolerated, has a "kit" option been considered? If the customer is happy to buy just the non-printed parts (controller with locked firmware, switches, thumbstick, baseplate, etc.) along with the files to print the missing parts (body, riser, towers, etc.) and the instructions for assembly at a reduced rate (no need for Azeron to print parts or assemble) that might offer a cheaper option (at the cost of more work for the customer) and increase the throughput of full units (because some are skipping assembly) reducing the lead time for other customers.

 

[Kplan]

I've just seen the ad, noticed that it was 3D printed and kind of assumed that I could order just the non-printed parts and use my own 3D printer and colors/materials. When I saw that this option wasn't available I wanted to suggest it but now that I see it was already brought up I just want to add that there are a few companies like homebrewheadphones and edelkrone successfully employing this strategy for their products already so I am guessing it can be a viable business option to look into. I am very intrigued by the keypads and hope that I can build my own from a parts kit some day soon.

 

[Gamer1234]

This is a great idea.

 

[Gimpenstein]

I'd wondered about this myself. Mostly because I could use different materials that wouldn't be offered otherwise (flexibles, PETG, or even metals if someone has a metal printer). Wouldn't have the same warranty, of course.

I wonder how difficult the kits would be to make, and if it would lower the cost by enough to make it worth it.

 

[Ghost910]

Sounds risky. From a business stand point to just give out the print files.