Universal Wemos D1 Box

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I decided to design a box that meets all my needs for each ESP8266 project I undertake. The result is a versatile case that can house various components such as a LM2596 DC DC converter, a 18650 battery or a Hi-Link module used as a power supply. The Wemos D1 is housed in a separate compartment and any Wemos shield (or other sensor) is placed in a third compartment. This section can be sealed with a small sliding plate that can be customized to fit various components such as sensors, pushbuttons or wires. This box is the only part I have to design for each new project. To use the 18650 battery, I employ a Wemos battery shield which is soldered piggyback on the Wemos D1 board. Due to lack of space for connectors, a small spacer is used between the two components to prevent them from touching and ensure proper alignment with the micro-usb connector. However, it was discovered that there wasn't enough room for an OLED 1306 display I wanted to use. Therefore, a second lid was designed to accommodate this component (and pushbuttons). It's up to the user to determine how cables for the DC DC converter or Hi-Link module enter the case. Typically, a round hole is drilled into one of the three walls. UPDATE: Supports have been added to center-align the battery, 5 small slides have been included to close the shield compartment, and a small cap has been added to seal the OLED lid holes. The usb clip has also been made thinner while the regular lid has been made thicker to prevent screws from sticking out.