Modular case for Raspberry Pi 5 + miscellaneous HATs

[obscenic]

Hi Obscenic, you are absolutely right about the position of the Phoenix connectors, they are (by my measurement) 2.5 mm "retracted" from the outer wall.

The problem is that I need to redesign the hole stack of parts to accomodate this change. I hope to publish the redesigned parts as soon as I can.

I was thinking about giving it a go. I do architectural 3D CAD for a living (vectorworks), but I've never actually drawn specifically for 3D printing. Would be good to figure out that workflow; I can export to any major 3D formats (including STL).

See attached. I'm trying to decide, but I'll probably just take a blade and remove material as needed rather than paying for a new print.

[obscenic]

Took calipers to it. The long side phoenix connectors protrude 1.5mm past the outer edge. The back end connectors are recessed 3.25mm from the outer edge.

To match the side connex (aesthetics?), you would need to move the back side 4.75mm inwards.
OR;
To just give the phoenix connectors enough room to function, you would need to move the back side 3.5mm inwards.

If you're revisiting the drawing, there's a few more things that would help the description line up with the print files:

• The case assembly screw holes could be slightly larger. I had to drill them out to accommodate the M3 screws recommended
  
• The PCB mounting screw holes in the base and holding bracket could be slightly larger to accommodate typical M2.5 screws/standoffs (I forced the threads in, but it should be free to turn)
  

This may have been due to print tolerances, but I know very little about that process.

Thanks again for this great design!

[obscenic]

Here's how I'm planning to handle it... without reprinting every layer. I realized that the switch lever is going to have to reduce in length on the pi5 layer unfortunately. Hoping it will still work. You may have already realized this if you're also re-drawing 

[Nas]

Yes, I noticed the reset lever has to be shortened. In fact I have finished the new drawings and I have 3Dprinted them. I will try to test them in the boat Raspberry this weekend before publising the new version.

[obscenic]

Yes, I noticed the reset lever has to be shortened. In fact I have finished the new drawings and I have 3Dprinted them. I will try to test them in the boat Raspberry this weekend before publising the new version.

I spent a bunch of time re-drawing it myself (probably not the same way you did; I just moved the wall 3.75mm inwards) but eventually decided to just take an exacto knife to it    Worked like a charm! Though there's not much material holding the switch lever on now 

[Nas]

V4 is here!

The case has been redesigned to improve access to the MacArthur Phoenix connectors (Thanks Obscenic). The overall box lenght was reduced by 3,5mm and other minor modifications added to improve usability.

https://www.printables.com/model/1228296...neous-hats