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GuitarGuru76 · 03-01-2017, 12:52 PM - **4 Likes**

I have been developing a fun little addition to my K-01. The things that might have been. First run will be back from 3D printing soon. This has been a spare time indulgence, as I also live in the CAD world for my real job.

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**luftfluss** · 03-01-2017, 01:04 PM

Ooooooohhhhhhh

**BigMackCam** · 03-01-2017, 01:20 PM

I've never owned the K-01, but I have to say that looks very cool indeed! Please post photos of the physical prototype when you get it back? I'd love to see it

LensBeginner · 03-01-2017, 01:39 PM

Is it functional?
I mean, did you send out for 3D printing a model of a "K-01 with grip", as a decoration only, or you made a functional grip with batteries, trigger, on/off switch etc.?

at any rate, it is very beautiful, and I own a white K-01 just like that one you drew

surfar · 03-01-2017, 01:52 PM

Will they come in SMURF blue?

GuitarGuru76 · 03-01-2017, 03:11 PM - **1 Like**

Sure. Here are some quick Smurfs.

I actually own 3 K-01's. The design for this grip is for functionality, I have more detailed parts completed. slide out for batteries. Worked out the pin set from an old K10D and Grip. The pin group has the same footprint as the area on the bottom of the K-01 where the name plate is. These were more to see proof of concept. And fitment.

GuitarGuru76 · 03-01-2017, 03:12 PM - **1 Like**

Smurfs.

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**luftfluss** · 03-01-2017, 03:15 PM - **1 Like**

"Turn your Brick into a Block."

This is so awesome.

tromboads · 03-01-2017, 03:25 PM

There is certainly a bit of "Pro and Proud" Lego going on here :P

GuitarGuru76 · 03-01-2017, 04:51 PM - **4 Likes**

A couple more with more of the button placements, and e dial.

**jbondo** · 03-01-2017, 04:58 PM

Very interesting. I think I'd like one that is tiny on the bottom, but adds a full sized hand grip possibly on both the left and right sides.

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-01-2017, 05:04 PM

I'm not interested in a battery grip but I'd buy a hand grip.

You posted one here years ago:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/222591-k-01-grip-2.html#post2670784

Chris

GuitarGuru76 · 03-01-2017, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I'm not interested in a battery grip but I'd buy a hand grip.

You posted one here years ago:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/222591-k-01-grip-2.html#post2670784

Chris

Yes. That one was a one off. It worked OK. I actually have another on the drawing board, borrowing from that earlier one. It incorporates an Arca Swiss style plate with grip.

PiDicus Rex · 03-01-2017, 11:32 PM

Intriguing,... But how do the buttons talk to the body?

And getting power in to the body? Heck, I know they listed an AC adapter the plugs in to the battery slot, but I've never seen one for sale.

Mind you, if you need more battery life on the K-01, you must really be pushing the camera to it's limits.

GuitarGuru76 · 03-02-2017, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by PiDicus Rex

Intriguing,... But how do the buttons talk to the body?

And getting power in to the body? Heck, I know they listed an AC adapter the plugs in to the battery slot, but I've never seen one for sale.

Mind you, if you need more battery life on the K-01, you must really be pushing the camera to it's limits.

Contact pins from old K10d and grip.

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GuitarGuru76 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95	Prototype K-01 Grip? I have been developing a fun little addition to my K-01. The things that might have been. First run will be back from 3D printing soon. This has been a spare time indulgence, as I also live in the CAD world for my real job. Attached Images

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GuitarGuru76 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95 Original Poster	A couple more with more of the button placements, and e dial. Attached Images

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03-01-2017, 01:04 PM	#2
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	Ooooooohhhhhhh

03-01-2017, 01:20 PM	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,705	I've never owned the K-01, but I have to say that looks very cool indeed! Please post photos of the physical prototype when you get it back? I'd love to see it

03-01-2017, 01:39 PM	#4
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Is it functional? I mean, did you send out for 3D printing a model of a "K-01 with grip", as a decoration only, or you made a functional grip with batteries, trigger, on/off switch etc.? at any rate, it is very beautiful, and I own a white K-01 just like that one you drew

03-01-2017, 01:52 PM	#5
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,147	Will they come in SMURF blue?

03-01-2017, 03:11 PM - 1 Like	#6
GuitarGuru76 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95 Original Poster	Sure. Here are some quick Smurfs. I actually own 3 K-01's. The design for this grip is for functionality, I have more detailed parts completed. slide out for batteries. Worked out the pin set from an old K10D and Grip. The pin group has the same footprint as the area on the bottom of the K-01 where the name plate is. These were more to see proof of concept. And fitment.

03-01-2017, 03:12 PM - 1 Like	#7
GuitarGuru76 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95 Original Poster	Smurfs. Attached Images

03-01-2017, 03:15 PM - 1 Like	#8
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,629	"Turn your Brick into a Block." This is so awesome.

03-01-2017, 03:25 PM	#9
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	There is certainly a bit of "Pro and Proud" Lego going on here :P

03-01-2017, 04:58 PM	#11
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 503	Very interesting. I think I'd like one that is tiny on the bottom, but adds a full sized hand grip possibly on both the left and right sides.

03-01-2017, 05:04 PM	#12
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	I'm not interested in a battery grip but I'd buy a hand grip. You posted one here years ago: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/222591-k-01-grip-2.html#post2670784 Chris

03-01-2017, 05:15 PM	#13
GuitarGuru76 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 95 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I'm not interested in a battery grip but I'd buy a hand grip. You posted one here years ago: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/222591-k-01-grip-2.html#post2670784 Chris Yes. That one was a one off. It worked OK. I actually have another on the drawing board, borrowing from that earlier one. It incorporates an Arca Swiss style plate with grip.

03-01-2017, 11:32 PM	#14
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381	Intriguing,... But how do the buttons talk to the body? And getting power in to the body? Heck, I know they listed an AC adapter the plugs in to the battery slot, but I've never seen one for sale. Mind you, if you need more battery life on the K-01, you must really be pushing the camera to it's limits.

Prototype K-01 Grip?

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