Pi Zero W Car Cam (mostly working)

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After about four weeks of exposure to heat and sunlight, the PLA had deformed significantly. In order to correct this issue, I plan to either reprint the item using ABS or redesign it entirely with several key improvements in mind (increasing space between the bottom and bottom screw holes, replacing the slide-in cover with a cap, making the enclosure taller, and streamlining the process of inserting and removing the SD card without the need for pliers or tweezers). Pi Zero W based Car Cam This project incorporates GPS components to overlay information onto the camera image. Although it is mostly functional, I am still learning as I go, and my attempts at drilling screw holes have been less than successful. If someone decides to use this design, I suggest revising it for version 6 by moving the front bottom holes about 1-2mm towards the corners. In my case, I was forced to cut the bottom of the enclosure using a hobby knife due to difficulties with the screw holes. To make the print run more forgiving, I would recommend slightly enlarging the nut holes. Additionally, when mounting the access panel in its intended orientation, the camera cable prevents the enclosure from sitting flat. Furthermore, shifting the bottom hole situation towards the back by about 5-6mm could resolve issues with securing the bottom camera bolts using standard standoffs. The PI is currently almost flush with the front wall, which makes this a necessary adjustment. Finally, I have noticed that without any vent holes, the enclosure tends to overheat more than I prefer. If I were to revisit this project in the future, these are some of the issues I would aim to address and rectify.