iFlag Case

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Petr Vostrel successfully created the iFlag project by leveraging an Arduino, a Color Shield, and a versatile 8x8 LED board. iFlag efficiently connects to iRacing, instantly presenting flags from the sim on the visually striking 8x8 LED display. Users on iRacing can easily find this innovative thread at http://members.iracing.com/jforum/posts/list/3341549.page#9371931. This ingenious project is an exemplary demonstration of simplicity, boasting mounting holes for M5 screws on one side, and cleverly employing standoffs within for secure Arduino attachment. Notably, the device holds firmly in place without necessitating additional screws to keep it secured. The durable back panel is robustly attached to the front panel using a reliable system of 4 cap head M3x20 (or 25) screws. Printer Settings The device was crafted using an advanced MakerFarm Pegasus 8, operating with precise parameters: no rafts were utilized, no supports were necessary, a remarkable resolution of .2mm was achieved, and the infill percentage stood at a solid 40%. During post-printing operations, key components such as two M5 nuts for mounting within the base and four - M3x20 (or 25) cap screws to secure the top panel are required. The essential parts inside include an Arduino board, a vibrant itead colors RGB LED shield, and an eye-catching 60mm RGB LED 8x8 Matrix display. This inventive project serves as an exciting experience in design and innovation. Using Fusion 360 for the first time, I discovered its immense value as a comprehensive tool, perfectly balancing ease of use with formidable power to create complex designs. Furthermore, being completely free for personal non-commercial projects is truly unbeatable. Despite making certain modifications after completion, the ability to view previous steps and modify as needed made design revisions on-the-fly easier and more enjoyable than I had anticipated in the past while utilizing SketchUp.