Heltec LoRa 32 case for Meshtastic

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<p><i><strong>** You can purchase this case printed from my store by clicking </strong></i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuantumShadow3D"><i><strong>HERE </strong></i></a><i><strong>**</strong></i></p><p>This is a case for the Heltec LoRa 32 boards, designed with the Meshtastic project in mind (<a href="https://meshtastic.org">https://meshtastic.org</a>).</p><p>There are seven files required for a complete case, as well as socket head cap screws and a micro push button switch; refer to the parts list below.</p><h5>Update<i> (Feb 3, 2022)</i>:</h5><ul><li>Modified USB port hole to accommodate both standard micro USB and round magnetic tip USB cables</li><li>Added case pattern models for front and back covers</li></ul><p><strong>WARNING:</strong></p><p><i>DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WIFI/BLUETOOTH ANTENNA WILL NOT BREAK OFF WHEN PUTTING ON THE FRONT CASE/SCREEN INSERT PARTS.</i> The tiny, coiled copper antenna on the Heltec LoRa 32 board can <i>easily</i> break off if not CAREFULLY bent to the side before putting on the case front. The screen insert should have enough room to accommodate the tiny antenna but manufacturing variances may affect antenna placement, size, angle, etc.</p><p><i>I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BROKEN ANTENNAS OR OLED SCREENS; USE THIS CASE AT YOUR OWN RISK!</i></p><p>That said, the case fits well and looks very nice.</p><p><strong>Required hardware:</strong></p><ol><li>Four (4) M3x20mm socket head cap screws</li><li>Four (4) M3 nuts</li><li>One (1) latching (not momentary) micro push button switch:<br><a href="https://amazon.com/gp/product/B086L2GPGX">https://amazon.com/gp/product/B086L2GPGX</a></li><li>Battery: <a href="https://amazon.com/gp/product/B08T6GT7DV">https://amazon.com/gp/product/B08T6GT7DV</a></li></ol><p><strong>Minimum required model files:</strong></p><ol><li>Heltec_LoRa32_v7_Back</li><li>Heltec_LoRa32_v7_Button-plate</li><li>Heltec_LoRa32_v7_Button-PRG</li><li>Heltec_LoRa32_v7_Button-RST</li><li>Heltec_LoRa32_v7_Frame</li><li>Heltec_LoRa32_v7_Front (multiple choices, see below)</li><li>Heltec_LoRa32_v7_Screen-insert</li></ol><p>There are multiple versions of the <i>Heltec_LoRa32_v7_Front</i> model, including a <i>no-screen</i> version (if you accidentally broke then removed your OLED screen, like I did) and a <i>blank_no-screen</i> version to add your own branding, design, labels, etc.</p><p>There are multiple versions of the radio stand, with and without logos:</p><ol><li>Standalone <i>desktop</i> version of the stand to support a single radio</li><li>Wall-mountable <i>horizontal</i> version</li><li>Wall-mountable <i>vertical</i> version</li><li><i>Modular</i> desktop version to create an expandable, interlocking bank of multiple radio stands</li></ol><p>I've also included a reference model of the Heltec LoRa 32 board if anyone needs it for remixes or your own case designs. There is no need to print this model.</p>