Hi, I am brand new to 3D modelling and CAD of any kind. I have been 3D printing for a while and decided to try to make a Pi3 Nintendo inspired enclosure for my RetroPi as my first project.
I have designed the case, minus some small aesthetic details, and now I am trying to decide how to join the two halves.
I designed my own case because I couldn't find a NES case for the Pi3 that was completely screw-less and with the Pi oriented the way I wanted. I would like the two halves to snap together and back apart (cantilever) but I don't know what the best way to do that is. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.
Please see the attached files for reference.
Thanks
OS: Mac OS X
Word size of OS: 64-bit
Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
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Python version: 2.7.11
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Help with Snap Together Enclosure
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Help with Snap Together Enclosure
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Re: Help with Snap Together Enclosure
Ciao Corrado
If I understand correctly, you want to join the two parts in this way Open MY NES BOTTOM
Select File->Merge project and select MY NES TOP
Make sure you are in Part WB, select MY NES TOP (Pocket004) and apply Part-> Create a simple copy (Pocket005)
By Property Placement move Pocket005 in the right position
Renato
If I understand correctly, you want to join the two parts in this way Open MY NES BOTTOM
Select File->Merge project and select MY NES TOP
Make sure you are in Part WB, select MY NES TOP (Pocket004) and apply Part-> Create a simple copy (Pocket005)
By Property Placement move Pocket005 in the right position
Renato
Re: Help with Snap Together Enclosure
Hello,
EDIT: this PDF may give you ideas: http://web.mit.edu/2.75/resources/rando ... Manual.pdf
corradojeff asks for advice on designing a snapping system to join the bottom and top enclosures together.renatorivo wrote:If I understand correctly, you want to join the two parts in this way
I'm not sure what you mean by cantilever. Would that be a hinge?corradojeff wrote: I would like the two halves to snap together and back apart (cantilever)
EDIT: this PDF may give you ideas: http://web.mit.edu/2.75/resources/rando ... Manual.pdf
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Re: Help with Snap Together Enclosure
That PDF is excellent. Thank you.NormandC wrote:Hello,corradojeff asks for advice on designing a snapping system to join the bottom and top enclosures together.renatorivo wrote:If I understand correctly, you want to join the two parts in this way
I'm not sure what you mean by cantilever. Would that be a hinge?corradojeff wrote: I would like the two halves to snap together and back apart (cantilever)
EDIT: this PDF may give you ideas: http://web.mit.edu/2.75/resources/rando ... Manual.pdf
I decided to just give it a go and I designed a snap together case that I think will work well. I am currently in the process of printing it. Wish me luck.
If anyone is curious to see how I designed it just ask and I will upload the files.
Re: Help with Snap Together Enclosure
We're always interested in how people use FreeCAD for their personal projects.corradojeff wrote:If anyone is curious to see how I designed it just ask and I will upload the files.
How about posting your files and pictures of your 3D printed enclosure when it's done in the Users showcase forum?