Arduino/Android DRO Housing

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I designed this Arduino DRO housing for my lathe using Yuriy's Toys Android DRO Project, located below the link. The system works by linking an Arduino connected to scale controllers communicating with an Android device through Bluetooth. The final product is a high-quality and affordable DRO solution. Instead of directly connecting controller wires to the prototyping shield, I added USB mini breakout boards from Adafruit. The file set includes multiple cover designs with 0-5 mini USB openings, each covering snapping onto the base using four retaining nubs. From the images, it is clear that I used SeeedStudio's Protoshield and a Bluetooth Transceiver Module. In future builds, I plan to use Adafruit's EZ-Link shield to simplify and compact the construction process. To eliminate phone clutter, I purchased an affordable ($50) Android tablet for dedicated touchscreen usage instead of using my phone. This low-cost option is perfect for touch input and display management. Mounts for this tablet are also included in the package. The provided PDF file contains 2D drawings with exact dimensions. For further details on this project build, please visit Yuriy's website, where you can find essential information and step-by-step instructions. His setup allows up to four axis control and a tachometer function. All code for the build is open-source as well as the Android application (TouchDRO), available for download from Google Play Store without cost, though contributions are always welcome on his site. Kudos to Yuriy for this outstanding work - many thanks! The DRO setup described can be used in any Arduino UNO project where you require a straightforward mount and protective cover. For links and further details, visit these addresses: http://www.yuriystoys.com/p/android-dro.html http://www.adafruit.com/products/1764http://www.adafruit.com/products/1628 Edit 12/16/14: Recently I realized many typical shields can interfere with the cover design's integrity. This problem arises when the top of the original cover is narrower and touches the shield, particularly on designs where the shield is aligned at an edge along the USB/power supply side. To rectify this situation, I have now removed the old cover files and uploaded new ones designed to minimize interference risk. Fortunately, SeeedStudio's Protoshield had no issue due to its reduced size, whereas a different board I tried resulted in the mentioned conflict. In conclusion, the system should now operate seamlessly with any suitable shields, including newer releases not initially taken into account in this setup. Edit 10/17/16: Per request from the community, I have successfully uploaded the source files created using Autodesk's Inventor application.