Custom 3D Printed Slim Case for Digitakt 2 & Digitone 2

Elektron Gear Digitakt
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Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a 3D-printed Slim Case for the Digitakt 2, mainly to make it lighter, cleaner, and easier to move around without the bulky metal chassis.

The idea is simple : remove the original metal housing and re-mount the front and I/O plates into a custom lightweight enclosure.

After several design iterations and print tests, I finally reached a version that feels really solid and fits perfectly, both structurally and visually.

While I initially discovered LaVernWinston’s “manually sliced” version and thought it was a great concept, I realized it didn’t fully fit my needs :

  • it slightly increased the overall length and made the Digitakt too large to fit into my travel case.

So I decided to design my own version from scratch, keeping the original footprint as much as possible while trimming down the weight.

After a few failed prototypes (fit issues, screw alignment, and overall stability), the latest version finally checks all the boxes : it’s strong, compact, and properly balanced.

Next up:

I’ve started prototyping a “Battery Ready” version, same slim design, but with a small push-push drawer underneath to host a super-slim battery for standalone use, or a secondary box that would come to be “clips” on the case.

Main goals for the project:

  • Reduce total weight while keeping rigidity
  • Preserve the original ergonomics and airflow
  • Stay close to the stock dimensions for easy portability
  • Provide an accessible alternative to the pricey mod kits already out there

Here’s a look at the current Slim Case prototype (printed and assembled):

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Would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, or ideas for improvements.

Cheers,

Fatty from Kr36 LAB

Big respect to Winston for his work, his project actually inspired me to start designing my own take on it.

UPDATE :

Hi all,

I’m happy to finally share the 3D file case for the Elektron Digitakt 2 / Digitone 2 !

It took me some time to release it, but that was intentional.
I wanted to make sure the model is precise, clean and fully functional.
I didn’t want to rush something just for the sake of sharing.

This is version 6 of the case, with integrated mounting points.
A big thank you to the community for all the inspiration and support.
your shared knowledge and passion keep projects like this alive.

Please make sure to read the full description carefully before printing.
Results can vary depending on your 3D printer, filament, and calibration so adjust settings accordingly.

You can check it out and download the files here : https://makerworld.com/fr/models/2419154-elektron-digitakt-2-digitone-2-3d-printed-case

Your feedback is of course very welcome !

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dont own any of the small boxes anymore but i love what you did here.

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Beautiful work! :raised_hands:

@captain8 might really enjoy this, he mentioned wanting a slimmer solution that was still flat.

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So, are you an entrepreneur looking for a market? Or are you here to share your design files with the community because you are passionate about Elektron devices? Your goals seem unclear.

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The fit looks great. Would love to see a hinged top that flops around to the bottom for a pedestal position. Dang I miss having a 3d printer, but not the waste.

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With one if your main goals of reducing weight, can you tell us the difference from the original?

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Hey, fair question :slightly_smiling_face:

Honestly this started just because I travel a lot with my Digitakt 1 and now with the mark 2 and the existing cases didn’t fit my setup.

I wanted something lighter and slim enough to still fit in my usual bag, so I ended up designing my own.

I’m sharing it here mostly out of passion, I’ve seen so many cool community projects on Elektronauts and learned a lot from them, so it felt right to give something back and get some feedback from people who actually use the gear.

If there’s genuine interest, maybe I’ll make a few available or share the print files later, but right now I’m just testing, refining, and enjoying the process.

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Gotta have a goal.

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Nice work fatty !

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Yep ! About 560 grams lighter than the stock Digitakt 2.

Doesn’t sound like much on paper, but it’s actually a big difference when you carry it around, especially with other gear in my bag :sweat_smile:

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Elektron could consider something like this.

Molded.

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This looks nice, but how much thinner can you get it, by thinner I mean how much can you pancake it?? I’ve already got something in the works with LvW, but I have more than one Digitakt, if you can pancake that sucker I’d be interested…

And @LaVernWinston , I go home with them that brought me to the dance buddy ya can’t get rid of me that easy🤣
Ikimashouuuuu on the orchid case

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This seems unfairly pointed considering the other guy hasn’t shared print files either.

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Haha thanks man! :smile:

Right now it’s already pretty slim, but I also wanted to keep enough internal space for airflow and structural strength.

That said, I’m still experimenting and there’s definitely room to “pancake it” a bit more if I go for a tighter internal layout. I take some measurements and give you what’s the minimum I can get.

Would love to see what you and LvW are cooking too :eyes: sounds like we’re on the same wavelength

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I love the design. I would not mind pancaking it even further.
Also would be super interested in some print files.
I find the DT2 incredibly heavy. Especially when having to take it with me on a trip.
It weighs as much as my laptop and my laptop is not even really a lightweight laptop. I would love if elektron brought something out like similar to the Model series Form and weight but with the DT2 features. I personally don`t need a Tank enclosure.

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from our hearts to elektron’s mind

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I love it. Looks very nice.
How is the heat distribution? I have the feeling that the whole enclosure of these series like AH,DT,DO etc use the chassis as a cooling mechanism unless it’s not needed but only a side product? Could it affect the longevity of their electronic parts?

That said, I was thinking of building a lighter enclosure for a long time now. Basically since i bought it last year, , but the thing that held me off, the most was the top plate as I don’t have the means to replicate it with another material, that’s both thinner and lighter like Aluminum or GFK, Carbon etc.
How would one go about copying it? 3D scan and Mirror CNC it? Or CNC by hand (lots of room for errors especially with the Button openings-tight fit etc)?

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Did you by any chance find out the Minimum flatness you can get to?
Also, would you at some point share the Print Files?

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Hey, sorry for the delay, I don’t have check the pancake I can have for the moment, I’m building a DIY analog synth so I leave this project for the moment.

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I don’t check this for the moment but I will upload the file, 3MF / STL file on maker online or something like this.
I can’t do more for the moment.

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I hear ya. Thank you for the update. Wishing you a good time with your synth. Sounds exciting