MODRAM Case: MODular RAMps Case

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EMERGENCY UPDATE 11-06-2018 I have replaced the MODRAM Case Trimmed.stl with one that has shelf brackets that actually touch the sides. My bad, they looked good in the CAD and slicer. If you've already printed, it might still work as they're mounting to the back but I'm not sure how strong they'll be. If you've already downloaded, do so again (at least the MODRAM CASE Trimmed file). I couldn't find or decide on a Ramps case that I liked because I wasn't sure of how I wanted to expand in the future, both with components and physical arrangement of my workspace. So I designed one from scratch. I borrowed: Ramps holder from 7Steam: I liked the clip-in design of this so I joined it with an offset shelf to save space https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2165053 FSM Fish from cwolfraven: A straight negative of this would fall apart as there would be pieces not connected to anything, so I added some supports to correct this. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3120510 The case can be positioned vertically or horizontally and in tall or short orientations when vertical. Each shelf is interchangeable within the case and there are two versions of MOSFET shelves with high and low offsets to give a bit more room where needed. There are also two versions of blank shelves (flat and offset) that you can mount additional components to, again as needed. I only included one set of ports for the Arduino cables, so placement of that is limited. However I added wire ports on both sides for the bulk of the wires, but also included some perf-cut wire ports around the case that can be removed if needed or left in place to not have a bunch of unused wire ports. I'm pretty damn proud of this little touch and saved the negative template I made to make them. Of course if none of these are where you need them, a soldering iron with an X-acto blade tip will fix you right up. Everything about this design is built with customization in mind. As such, I have included in the files the STL for my "fancy" lid and a blank lid for those who want a less showy case or would like to add their own touch. There is a version of each of these with and without screw holes, as well as two versions of the case: one trimmed to fit the lid (untested) and one not trimmed. The MODRAM Case Trimmed and Lid Fancy should NOT be printed upright - they are positioned that way so you can see them clearly. You do NOT need to print the Shelf Bracket; it's built into the case, I included it just in case someone wanted to add more, though I'm not sure where or how... DON'T print MODRAM Display! You can, but good luck getting everything mounted - it's there solely as an example of how the MODRAM Case could be set up. This was designed for the case to be printed in transparent PLA and the lid in black or other opaque color and lights added in the case to give a glowing effect. Still in the process of printing everything, so pictures and updates will come later.