Remote Case

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I wanted to enable users to print ABS, PTEG, and Nylon filaments without sacrificing their printer's performance. To do this, I designed these three cases to provide a secure enclosure that keeps the filament and print warm during printing. This is crucial because if the print cools too quickly, it can split or become loose from the print bed. Moreover, electronics running at high temperatures, such as those inside a heated enclosure, can degrade over time, reducing their lifespan. To address this issue, I placed the electronics in remote locations away from the heat source. I created cases for three popular boards: Creality main board, Big Tree Tech SKRv1.3 board, and Raspberry Pi 3B+ board. The "Master" case is the Raspberry Pi case, which serves as the primary enclosure. Users can then pair it with one of the two other cases to complete a full enclosure. Version 1.5 introduced a 6.5mm wall on the face of the Creality Case to prevent inserting the SD card under the main board. Additionally, I enlarged the mounting holes to 2.75mm and made them through holes to accommodate 3mm screws for mounting the Creality main board. Version 1.4 enlarged the supporting area around the screw holes to 9mm. Version 1.3 added a notch in the Fan Bar to allow Dupont connections to fit. Version 1.2 introduced a fan mount to the RPi Case and increased the size of the feet to prevent them from breaking off when over-tightened. Version 1.1 included files for securing brackets to hold the two cases together. The initial release (Version 1) marked the beginning of this project. Note: Due to limited space in the RPI enclosure, I recommend soldering the 5-volt input to the underside of the main board or using Dupont connectors. Pins 2 and 4 can be used for +5 volts, while pins 6, 14, 20, 30, and 34 are suitable for ground. Refer to https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot-core/learn-about-hardware/pinmappings/pinmappingsrpi for a detailed GPIO pinout diagram.