Lightweight OpenBCI Case

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This is a lightweight case designed specifically for the OpenBCI board. The compact case can be printed flat in two pieces and easily joined to other parts either physically or digitally to seamlessly integrate BCI functionality into various form factors. This project was sparked by a need to protect the OpenBCI circuit board during use and transport, and further developed through experimentation integrating the board into stylized headpieces. This case is tailored for the 32-bit board and features an open top allowing access to buttons. However, cutouts would be required if using the GPIO pins or the 8-bit board. Future versions of this design are expected to be integrated into the next version of the OpenBCI UltraCortex EEG headset. In conceptualizing the addition of a battery case and feet, the case began to resemble the US moon lander spacecraft. Building on this inspiration, I created two concepts featuring the modified OpenBCI case. The head lander uses the feet as a cluster of electrodes for the 4-channel Ganglion board, while the saucer is a logical alternative version with a clean design that conceals its function. Print Settings: Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator 2 Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .2mm Infill: 25% Notes: Tested on a Rep2, but has plenty of clearance, making it compatible with just about any FDM platform.