Universal Case Generator with Example Case for Cubieboard

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This thing is still in development and will be updated regularly. Please collect or bookmark this thing instead of just downloading it for updates! Note: This thing is the output of an automatic model generator. This is a new project: a 3D-printable case model generator written in C++ using the powerful OOML library. Create a case model for any electronic's board with minimal effort: the generator includes a generic design algorithm instead of a specific device design. The generator outputs the model as a SCAD file, which can then be further processed to an STL file by OpenSCAD and finally 3D-printed. This thing currently contains a case for the CubieBoard only as an example, but it isn't finished yet: a slot for the SD card as well as a hole for the IR sensor are missing. To generate a case for a new device, you simply describe the board, such as the CubieBoard, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, etc. (the dimensions, holes and ports). No further effort is needed unless you want some special things on your case or the result isn't as expected. Then just run the generator with your new "board description". For the source code of the generator itself, clone the git repository at https://bitbucket.org/leemes/ooml-case-factory. Or use this direct download link (.zip). This is a program written in C++, so you need a C++ compiler (which supports C++11), such as g++ (under Windows, it's called mingw). You also have to install ooml (see link above). When successfully compiled, you simply run the executable. There will be 3 files created: one file with both parts and two files with the parts separately. Open the files in OpenSCAD, render, export as STL and finally print. If you'd like to build a case for a new board or customize the design generation algorithm, please let me know in the comments! I can help you as well as you can contribute to the project. Some documentation and instructions for the internal workings will follow. Also, an online editor might be created which lets you download the final SCAD file directly within the browser.