Beaglebone Black Slim Case

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CASE DETAILS This slim line case was created with the goal of streamlining development board usage: Minimize material used and case volume Expose all essential ports Open pin headers for unhindered development Code utilizing OpenSCAD facilitates easy modifications Implement tight tolerances to securely keep boards in place during handling Pin header diagram printed on standard shipping labels For printing instructions, see the attached section. The source code is freely available for modification and reuse. UPDATES 23-01-15: Version 2 released with improved OpenSCAD files Revised OpenSCAD files are posted; a separate library file now holds Beaglebone dimension constants. BeagleBone accessory creation has become significantly more manageable! 30-12-14: Release of Version 2 Updated case dimensions for practical usage, considering months-long handling. The wall thickness has been slightly increased for added rigidity Strengthened lid tabs provide enhanced grip and protect against damage due to extensive use or handling. Enhanced BeagleBone bottom board peg area now prevents easy removal upon frequent usage Upgraded rounded corner creation method results in smoother slicer outcomes Separation of dimension constants into an independent library ensures cleaner main code readability 22-09-14: Added precisely measured pin header labels Thanks to the brilliant wife who developed this; detailed instructions are provided Instructions 3D Printing Details No external components are required at present. The attached images were printed on a Lulzbot Taz 4 and sliced with Slic3r using: Two outer shell layers Two fully solid top and bottom layers 30% material fill density 190C green PLA Snug Fit Resolution When encountering slightly excessive extrusion or large material requirements, two available solutions include: Adjusting the printer settings to produce reduced perimeters Scaling the BeagleBone board by 102% Label Attachment: A readily printable label PDF has been included; specifically designed for Avery 4"x2" shipping labels that can be easily located in local stores. Spacing matches physical pin locations, enabling a seamless application process. OpenSCAD Development In order to work with OpenSCAD source files, please make sure both the base file and library are located within the same directory Base Scad File contains multiple modification options at the beginning, detailing settings and their impacts on model generation. Both scad files can be modified or borrowed without restrictions. The attached code was developed with open-source licensing.