Anyone planning to make and sell an enclosure?

#121

Hi @cereyanlimusiki, check on https://www.fablabs.io/map if there's a fablab nearby, grab the files on a stick and get there to lasercut your "JanVanTommeAxolotiEnclosure" :wink:

#122

How close is the 2mm backplate to the components? I'd like to make a Ponoko design out of one 3mm sheet and that would mean making the backplate 3mm. I'd rather extend it inwards if possible but obviously only if there's room. In which case it goes outwards, which may make plugs (like the miniUSB) difficult to access.

#123

Extremely close! There will be no room for extra mm.

#124

The 2mm plate was the thinnest one we had at the fablab. A plate of 1mm or 1.5mm would be a better fit.

#125

Thanks. I'll extend the backplate backwards 1mm then and see how it goes. If it works well I'll leave the plan up on Ponoko for others.

#126

Here are the STL files for my improved 3D-Print Axoloti case.

Those who design with Sketchup can use the corresponding design file for their own modifications. It also contains this useful AxolotiCore object:

Good luck with the printing!

Axoloti 3D model
#127

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Which hardware buttons, encoders and pots
#128

Oh, now that I like!

#129

@aton that looks fantastic! nice job.

#130

@Jens_Groh Thank you very much. Excellent job. I'll drive to my office right away and give it a go.

#131

Hey @aton. Do you want to share your design too? Looks great!

#132

First few minutes of printing the front panel. Looks promising!

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#133

Great! I have an Ultimaker2, too.

#134

Front panel fits perfect!

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#135

Assembly hint for when you're done with the printing: Hold everything vertical, pre-assemble loosely. To fit them together, begin with the middle, not the latches! Base and top part fit diagonally in the fine grooves of the front and back parts. Hold them together with one hand, then work to the ends with the other, you will see the rest.

#136

Printed!!!
Many thanks!

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#137

I was quoted 124 GBP to have the 3-D Print Axoloti Case printed!!

#138

That's probably because it will be printed on an industrial 3D printer. If you print it on a filament-based machine like the Ultimaker or MakerBot, the price will probably be around 5 - 12 GBP.

If you have a fablab in your city, go there to print it yourself. You usually only need to pay for the weight of the plastic.

3D Hubs is also a good option if you don't have access to a 3D printer. Just search for somebody close to your city that offers printing in general purpose material (PLA or ABS). https://www.3dhubs.com/

#139

Thanks for the advice. I'll try 3D Hubs.

#140

beyond all expectations Ive found a 3d hub relatively close to me (I live in a remote location :)) , so I thought Id give them a trial run.

it appears the 3d hub wants STL files, but is asking if they are in mm or cm...
@Jens_Groh you stl files are they in mm/cc ... i cant really see ...

how do you view/create STL files? ( I can preview on mac, but it doesnt give me an dimension information)

Im reasonably familiar with sketchup
(though only the free version, as Ive just used it for more planning/visualisation nothing too serious )

finally a couple of question, as never done this stuff before...
material recommendations? seems of offers quite a few, and in either 100 or 200 microns.

I just want something pretty simple for now, might design a multi-core box later, if they work out well.
(or perhaps just add some kind of interlocking system on to the single units, e.g. act as 'feet' in single mode, but then slide together to interlock if you have multiple cases... so kind of modular)

thanks for your help
Mark