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  • Author Author: ralphjy
  • Date Created: 5 Oct 2019 3:14 AM Date Created
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Sipeed Maixduino - Prototype Case

ralphjy
ralphjy
5 Oct 2019

I needed to create a 3D printed case for my Maixduino kit to make it easier to handle.  I came up with a quick prototype that I'll need to tweak but it lets me get started with testing.

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The small cutout at the bottom of the case is for the external speaker connector.  I haven't provided the opening yet for the MEMS microphone which is located about halfway between the camera and the speaker connector.  It will be interesting to see how well the microphone will work embedded within a case.  And I'll need to print a cover for the exposed section.  I left it open for now to allow easy access to the Reset and Boot push buttons.  I'll also probably want to add some function buttons in the blank area to the right of the LCD.

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  • fmilburn
    fmilburn over 6 years ago in reply to ralphjy +5
    I have an Anycubic Mega also. I can print fairly decent holes in the horizontal plane, less so vertical which tend to be a bit oval. Either orientation I now print them a bit tight and use an inexpensive…
  • genebren
    genebren over 6 years ago +4
    Ralph, Nice looking case. I tend to make a lot of my 3D prints into iterative efforts, first getting a good fit, then fixing things and adding features. Keep up the good work! Gene
  • ralphjy
    ralphjy over 6 years ago in reply to fmilburn +3
    Hi Frank, Almost hate to admit it but I was in a hurry so everything currently is a friction fit which works if I don't drop it. I'm still using OpenScad, so not as sophisticated as what you do in Fusion…
  • clem57
    clem57 over 6 years ago

    When I get a printer, I will make one for my Maix Bit Risc Vimage ...

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  • weiwei2
    weiwei2 over 6 years ago

    nice build

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    genebren over 6 years ago

    Ralph,

     

    Nice looking case.  I tend to make a lot of my 3D prints into iterative efforts, first getting a good fit, then fixing things and adding features.

     

    Keep up the good work!

    Gene

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    fmilburn over 6 years ago in reply to ralphjy

    I have an Anycubic Mega also. I can print fairly decent holes in the horizontal plane, less so vertical which tend to be a bit oval. Either orientation I now print them a bit tight and use an inexpensive step reamer from Harbor Freight to clean them up as it is quick and easy for one offs.  I experimented with snap in tabs to get that to work.  I make the dimensions parametric including a tolerance for fit between the pieces to tweak.  I am away from my computer but can look that up later if it will help.  I am always looking to learn more about 3D printing so am interested to hear about your problem and what others have to say.

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    ralphjy over 6 years ago in reply to fmilburn

    Hi Frank,

     

    Almost hate to admit it but I was in a hurry so everything currently is a friction fit which works if I don't drop it.  I'm still using OpenScad, so not as sophisticated as what you do in Fusion 360 (still need to learn that tool).  Once I figure out what I really want, I'll go back and clean it up and add tabs.  Also, I'm having a problem with the way my holes are printing.  I think I have some setting incorrect in the Cura slicer.  If I recall correctly you are also using an AnyCubic Mega printer?  I'll try to document my problem tomorrow.  I'm sure someone will have a quick answer.

     

    Ralph

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