RepRap Full Graphics LCD Snap-Swivel Case

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I'm revamping my existing designs and making some significant changes. One thing that really bothered me was having to secure the face of the case with four screws in the back - what a pain! While going through Fusion 360 tutorials, I stumbled upon one on creating snap-together cases and decided to give it a shot. I built several prototypes, and I'm thrilled to say it works like a charm. Next up, I designed a new version of the ReprapDiscount smart controller (check out thing:3071178 on Thingiverse). After that, I decided to remix my original case designs. I've posted all the revisions here for you. One key change I made was increasing the size of the control knob hole - I learned this the hard way when I broke off a control knob during testing because it was in a different location than the actual thing. So, please be extremely cautious when attaching and detaching the top cover! Also, keep in mind that the mount holes can vary from board to board, so if they don't line up, you may need to drill out the board slightly. If you end up using this design, I'd love to hear your feedback - especially with pictures! Oh, and if you have any tips on how to explain my hobby to the wife, that would be great too.