Switchblades: Rail Cover & Kickstand for Nintendo Switch

A project in Ann Arbor, MI by Gravilogic
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Decorative and protective rail covers with kickstand feature for the Nintendo Switch console, handmade from wood and other materials.
Backers: 2098
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26

Funded: $55,286 of $5,000
Dates: Nov 13th -> Dec 15th (32 days)
Project By: Gravilogic
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Latest News

Gravilogic Unveils Its Matte Black Switchblades For The Nintendo Switch

April 13th - via: nintendolife.com
Remember Gravilogic's stylish "Switchblade" rail covers/kickstand we shared way back in October 2018? The Switch accessory started out life as a Kickstarter campaign and was fully funded by the end of its first day. According to an update on the Kickstarter page, the company is now working on a highly requested aluminum matte black set. (Read More)

Update #4: Only 24 Hours Left

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign will end in 24 hours. For those of you who are following this campaign, this is your last chance. Thanks for all the orders and support! Fabrication JigsWe're still working on the fabrication jigs for the hardwood Switchblades. This... (Read More)

Pikachu and Eevee Pairing Now Available

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
For this holiday season, we're going to offer a special pairing of Cherry and Yellowheart wood for Pokémon fans. This offer costs the same as the Basic Hardwood option, $15. If you want to order multiple pairs of Switchblades, just remember to add... (Read More)

Jade Stone and Blue Steel are available again

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
After the Jade Stone and Blue Steel sold out, we were in the process of ordering the plastic from our supplier when he discovered that he had more than he originally thought. We have updated the quantity available to reflect the newly discovered... (Read More)

Update #3

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We're just refining our kickstand and designing the fabrication jigs. We're currently planning for 3,000 to 5,000 orders with our fabrication plan. We have finished our tooling and CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) work on the Switchblade bumpers.... (Read More)

Update #2

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now closing in on 500% of our goal, thanks for the support! Several reviewers have said that the Switchblades are difficult to remove due to the small size of the lever latch. We're going to increase the size of the serrations and the length... (Read More)

Product review: Gravlogic

November 21st - via: nintendoenthusiast.com
The Switch works great as a home console and as a handheld. Its lesser-used tabletop mode, however, has disappointed some. In theory, tabletop mode is a convenient way to take local multiplayer on the go, or to play portably without holding up a handheld. It works well to an extent, but has always been held back by a flimsy, nonadjustable kickstand. That, and the exposed Joy-Con rails just look (Read More)

280% Funded! Next Steps:

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We have now reached 280% funded within our first 3 days! Thank you for all the support. Our next step is to create and purchase the tools we need to start fabrication. Here is our fabrication plan for next week: Design the machining jigs to rough cut... (Read More)

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