RileyLink case Omnipod version

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This is a new design intended to replace the original case provided with the Omnipod version of the Rileylink. I created this for someone who lives close by whose Rileylink case had broken, but since the Rileylink itself was in use - it controls an insulin pump - I didn't have time to study what space was available internally for a securing mechanism like nuts and screws. My design encloses the Rileylink plus battery, holding the two halves together with two pairs of neodymium magnets and a friction fit. There's a "string hole" in the top half if you need to attach the case to a lanyard or similar, but note that I haven't personally tested this design and although the feedback given below is encouraging, anyone who uses it should do so at their own risk. I aimed to keep the case as small as possible while still accommodating enough internal space for the electronics. There are two versions of the bottom part of the case: the "LS" version has a hole for the on/off switch that's slightly larger than the original. So far, I've made and distributed four of these cases, each printed on my home-built Mendel90 3D printer using translucent ABS material. The feedback has been positive - one user's son was very impressed with how easy it is to access the charging port and how secure the magnets make the case feel. For the "LS" version, someone mentioned that it's much easier to reach the slider. For the other bottom half, someone found the on/off switch position fine but a bit tricky to use - they needed a paper clip or similar to manage it. I haven't sold any of these cases for profit and hope that my files will be used in the same spirit as the Open Artificial Pancreas System project: for personal use, to help others, and not made for profit.