Extra parts for "Ender 3 External Electronics Case + SD Card"

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I will reprint this case whenever I change the motherboard, making significant changes along the way. Firstly, I will increase the height of the case by 1cm to accommodate my large hands and ensure ample working space. As evident from the first picture, I initially attempted to mount my TL Smoothers on the rear wall, but this area was almost insufficient. Thankfully, I won't need those with a new board. Secondly, I will remove the spacers from the case and print them separately. Initially, after printing the case, I realized that the orientation wouldn't work for me due to the short cable on my SD card adapter. To rectify this, I rotated my board 90 degrees. I then printed the spacers separately, screwed them to the board, and glued the spacers in place with CA Glue. Unfortunately, the spaces already present in the case posed a slight challenge, but I managed to work around it. After the glue dried, I unscrewed the board and removed it to proceed. Thirdly, I would modify one of the two lower vent holes by converting it into card storage space. To achieve this, I created and printed a "Card Insert.stl" to retrofit the original case. Using a small rasp, I enlarged the opening to fit the insert perfectly, as shown in pictures 5 and 6. Fourthly, I would remove the front holes of the case and drill them out later. My screen holes didn't match the case by 2mm, making this modification necessary. Lastly, I've included a "Nut Holder.stl" for your convenience. As seen in pictures 3 and 4, you can see it in action. To secure the nuts, simply glue the center section and the screws with CA glue, ensuring a tight fit. If your nuts don't fit snugly, just turn the holder around before gluing, and use it as both a guide and clamp. Thanks to Colin_3D for designing this fantastic case!