emonPi Case

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<p>Case for the emonpi project<br/> <a href="https://github.com/openenergymonitor/emonpi">https://github.com/openenergymonitor/emonpi</a></p> <p>I didn't buy the original case because I didn't like it that much. However, I had no easy way to mount the emonpi while protecting it from the elements.</p> <p>I set out to design a simple case to house the emonPi and the Raspberry Pi that would be as small as possible but that would look good at the same time.</p> <h3>Print instructions</h3><h3>Category: Electronics Summary</h3> <p>Case for the emonpi project<br/> <a href="https://github.com/openenergymonitor/emonpi">https://github.com/openenergymonitor/emonpi</a></p> <p>I didn't buy the original case because I didn't like it that much. However, I had no easy way to mount the emonpi while protecting it from the elements.</p> <p>I set out to design a simple case to house the emonPi and the Raspberry Pi that would be as small as possible but that would look good at the same time.</p> <h3> Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong> MP Select Mini</p> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong> Yes</p> <p><strong>Supports:</strong> Yes</p> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong> 0.1</p> <p><strong>Infill:</strong> 50%</p> <p><strong>Notes:</strong></p> <p>Rotate the STL as needed to print flat against the bed. I recommended to use a brim to keep the flat pieces from warping at the edges.</p> <p>Supports would be required for the port openings in the case. This prevents the case from warping while printing.</p> <p><strong> Post-Printing</strong></p> <p>Just remove some of the excess material (supports). sand or file as necessary to make it fit.</p> <p>Use 3 screws to affix the emonPi to the bottom layer. Then add the raspberry trying to sandwich everything together.</p> <p>The SD card will always be available in the top.</p> <p><strong> How I Designed This </strong></p> <p>I used the openly available CAD drawings of emonPi to design a case around it.</p> <p>It turned out almost perfect the first try. I had to adjust the size of the lid to be a little thicker so that it would stick better to the case outline.</p>