Voltage Regulator Box

thingiverse

Another rendition of a housing unit for this in-demand board is at hand. Two housing variants are available - one equipped with mounting protrusions, and one devoid of them. I printed the top portion clear so as to reveal the internal illumination emanating from its LEDs. Strategically, areas within the top section are slightly thinner than their counterparts, allowing light to radiate through with greater efficacy. The top surface and housing feature identical dimples and projections which collaborate to securely attach the top panel. As for printability, I have had favorable results, though I must note that results may vary. A minor modification has been incorporated into the top mounts, thereby rendering them more resilient than before. Indeed, they now operate with increased efficacy. **Assembly Instructions** This housing was fabricated utilizing .2 mm layer thicknesses and 25% infill density. Conversely, the top panel necessitates a layer thickness of .1 mm, paired with a full 100% infill to realize optimal structural integrity. PLA material was utilized for both components. Regarding attachment of button extensions, three millimeter diameter filament sections are first subjected to heat from a soldering iron to create a flattened terminal surface. These are then inserted into the backplane of the top section prior to attachment with a snap-fitting motion, followed by an additional pressure application until the extremity comes in contact with its counterpart switch surface, and is subsequently truncated 4-5 mm above said plane using a soldering iron. To prepare filament for attachment as button extensions, a segment of three millimeter diameter filament was positioned atop the heated bed concurrent to top print production. The filament naturally assumed a rectilinear configuration in this state, ready for post-production assembly endeavors