Info Orbs Case 3D Printer Model

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Summary

This is my case for the Info Orbs by Brett Tech found below. I designed this wider than it needed to be because I planned to put a speaker on top and so it needed the space. That is also why there's a massive column inside to support the weight of the speaker.

You will need the following;

For the 3D print

1x Orbs Display Mount
1x Orbs Display Cover
1x Orbs Main Body
1x Rear Cover
3x Buttons
4x M3x10 screws
4x M3x20 screws
and
8x M3 Nuts

For the Orbs

Either buy the kit from the link below or source parts yourself

1x ESP32
5x round TFT displays
1x USB-C breakout board
3x pushbuttons
+misc soldering/PCB stuff

Everything is designed to be printed without supports and 5 or 10% infill.

ASSEMBLY:

  • You will want to solder the 7-pin female headers onto the PCB as the case is designed with these in mind for repairability should a display break.

  • Use the straight 7-pin male connectors for the displays, not the 90-degree bent pins.

  • Solder a cable extension to the USB-C breakout board so it can be placed in the slot on the rear cover.

To assemble first place the PCB on an angle into the main body, don't force it in but it will fit if you slide in one side first and then the other. Tighten the screws just so it can support the PCB (you won't have access to the front of the screws after putting on the display mount).

Then, you want to place the display mount on top, and starting with the middle display, slot it into the pins and press it in place. Then just alternate sides until all displays are slotted into place.

Place the display cover on top with the buttons inserted and use the longer M3 screws to bolt down the front.

The USB-C breakout should just slot into place and then the rear cover just snaps into the back for a clean look. If it's a little loose you could glue it down if you wish.

Note:

The front mounts could use another set of screws down the middle but I liked the 4 screw look. Might update this if people want.

I might also add a secondary main body to make it slimmer and maybe a stand to angle it upwards a bit.

I'm not affiliated with Brett, just thought I'd share my case project.
LINK TO THE KIT
https://brett.tech/collections/electronics-projects/products/info-orbs-full-dev-kit

Orbs_Button.stl 467.5KB
Orbs_Display_Cover.stl 1.5MB
Orbs_Display_Mount.stl 973.1KB
Orbs_Main_Body.stl 1.8MB
Orbs_Main_Body_shorter.stl 1.5MB
Orbs_Rear_Cover.stl 224.2KB