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Hi all, just whipped up this 3D concept of a case for the Expansion Dock in SketchUp.
Will print and test it before I release the files.
http://www.alswebpage.net/onion-omega-case/

Sure, please go ahead.

I modified the design of the actual case part to be a bit easier to print and fit together.

The test print seems to work quite well but there are a few issues and improvements:

1. On off switch and reset switch are to recessed to be used.
2. The Expansion board part is a bit loose. Should be cut-out/recessed to provide a tighter connection
3. The corners on the lip of the bottom part made it hard to get the top of the case on, chamfering the corners allowed the top section to snap on.
4. The clasps on the side to keep the top and bottom together broke off immediately. These are really not required.
5. The board holder standoffs also broke off. Will probably change these to screw holes.

Otherwise good, here is the test print with working omega in dock with a relay board added on top.

@SDuquet am working on a mini one!

First print was a bit wrong! I tried to go too small!

@Enrico-Bermudez the white one is printed in white PLA. ABS is thermally more resistive, stronger and a bit more brittle info here
I just use sketchup 8 with the plugin mentioned above. Trial and error! would recommend in investing in your own printer.

Final version of the full dock case with vents is now available for download.
Printed using Cura to prepare, recommend printing with raft to stop any warping. Also use supports for the Top.

Download:
Alswebpage.net: Onion.Omega.Case.V04.zip (26 KB)
This Forum: Onion.Omega.Case.V04.zip (26 KB)
Files:
Onion.Omega.in.Dock.Case.Top.V04.stl : Case Top (154 KB)
Onion.Omega.in.Dock.Case.Bot.V04.stl : Case Bottom (174 KB)

@Enrico-Bermudez no vent on the bottom yet. Just printed off v03 in whit and the results are glorious.
v04 will include a vents at the bottom of the sides

Here is the white one! LOOK AT IT GLOW

@Boken-Lin

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@Enrico-Bermudez This seems to be quite reputable but have not used it.

@SDuquet I like the idea of adding vents, probably underneath so you get the whole airflow stream going with the hot air rising e.t.c. Fan sounds nice as an option for those wanting it. Any suggestions on a small/cheap fan that runs on 3.3/5VDC and has leds?

@Chris-Ward the acrylic would be a nice addition to the lid so you can see inside the case. Maybe even just where the logo cut-out is? would need vents elsewhere then. Would work really well with led fans GAMER OMEGA!

@Rion-Motley re-1: I guessed as much the sheared right on a lattice, I am going to see about printing them as inserts, it may just be better to use screws but it must be possible! :feelsgood: re-2: the current box is holding together without them it may be enough to print a sort of c clamp at the sides just to keep the lid on under extreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeme conditions. Will post the source soon for your GID filament, just want to get it right first!
The printer is a modified BQ Prusa i3 Hephestos, there is a bit about the heat-bed upgrade I did here was like £350 in kit form and to around 24hrs from doorstep to working :neckbeard:

p.s. vote :onion: