GreaseWeazle V4.1 Case Bottom (Remixed) 3D Printer Model

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Summary

This is a remix of the excellent GreaseWeazle case created by Tom_DD. I have only modified the bottom half of the case, particularly the "floppydiskgreasweazle_withLED_GWv4.1.stl" file from his set.

The reason I remixed this was that the screw holes didn't match the M2 x 4mm or M3 x 4mm screws I had. Plus, I found that the posts that receive the screws would easily snap off when trying to drive a screw into them. This may have been my fault in general, but either way, I decided to do a redesign explicitly for the GreaseWeazle v4.1 shown in the pictures.

Changes:

  1. Where there used to be cylinder-shaped screw hole posts, I've changed them to be square pads, increasing the likelihood that the torque of driving in the screw won't rip them off the print. These pads are the same height as the original posts.
  2. Changed the screw holes to accommodate only M2 x 4mm screws.
  3. Added additional riser pads to help keep the GreaseWeazle elevated around the edges. This includes gaps that allow the soldered through-hole pins on the bottom of the PCB to clear past the riser.
  4. I've added "capture" rails near the back to hold down the PCB so you only need to use two screws instead of four (although four is fine too, but is overkill IMHO).

I have printed this with and without supports, and have found that tree supports (if possible) are much easier to clean out of the capture rails using a slow, steady hand and a hobby knife.

Installing:

When inserting the GreaseWeazle into the case, drop it in just behind the mid-case posts for the floppy drive screws. From there, use your two thumbs to push the board toward the back of the case and into the capture rails. The board should slide back completely, with no gap between the PCB and the back wall of the case. If there is a gap, check that you've cleaned out the capture rails completely. Also, the PCB and the raised platform under it should match up.

Once inserted, you can drive two M2 x 4mm screws into the front holes to secure. Or, drive all four, it's up to you. :)

GreaseWeazle_v4.1_Case_Bottom_Remixed.step 6.2MB
GreaseWeazle_v4.1_Case_Bottom_Remixed.stl 343.9KB