OpenAPS Pi+Hat 2x18650 Case

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This is a detailed guide on how to assemble a case for an OpenAPS rig, which is used for diabetes management. The guide includes step-by-step instructions and links to various parts required for the assembly. Here are some key points from the guide: 1. **Parts Required:** The guide lists several parts that are needed for the assembly of the case, including M2.5 spacers screws and nuts, brass inserts, Keystone 209 contacts, JST2.0 power leads, Lexan, antenna, and others. 2. **Assembly Instructions:** * Bottom: * Push Keystone 209 battery contacts onto the printed Terminal pieces. * Solder wire between contacts, routing it in the channel between the contacts. * Trim red and black wires of power cable to length, allowing extra length for the negative wire to sit in the printed channel. * Verify polarity of power leads by looking at it from the side with the wires. * Solder red wire of power cable to positive terminal on the side with the printed pointy bit. * Apply epoxy to the internal parts of the case where the terminal parts contact and insert them. * Top: * Cut a 30mm x 22mm piece of Lexan for the screen protector. * Cut a 44mm x 26mm piece of Lexan for the antenna window. * Epoxy both pieces of Lexan in place, taking care to not over apply epoxy to avoid oozing. 3. **Putting Your Rig in the Case:** The guide includes an Imgur gallery with step-by-step instructions on how to put your rig in the case. 4. **Disclaimer:** The guide explicitly states that it was made and tested on a limited number of rigs, so there may be some risks involved. It encourages users to use common sense and caution when assembling and using the case. Overall, this guide provides detailed instructions for assembling a case for an OpenAPS rig, including step-by-step instructions and links to required parts.