Anyone willing to 3D print a simple handset case?

[lenscap]

I would like to use this handset case for my next Onstep build. Since it is designed to fit the pcb it would look so much better than a bodged, off the shelf project box. Especially with my clumsy bodging. 😀

As usual with small items the online services look good until you consider their minimum order values & expensive delivery charges.

st4_bottom.stl

st4_lid.stl

Would any kind soul be willing to print it for me? Obviously I'm happy to pay for it. Thanks for reading.

[Neil H]

Hi I mod on a quadcopter  forum lots of the guy 3D print I will ask on there for you 

[Neil H]

Hi one of the guys said to try these , still waiting for some else to come forward

https://www.shapeways.com/

[Dr_Ju_ju]

Did you generate the STL files ? if so using what ? If not where did you download them from ?  For something as large, and without the hardware that is to be mounted, it can difficult to ensure that everything will fit ok, with enough clearances for all the internal components.... 

[lenscap]

1 hour ago, Dr_Ju_ju said:

Did you generate the STL files ? if so using what ? If not where did you download them from ?  For something as large, and without the hardware that is to be mounted, it can difficult to ensure that everything will fit ok, with enough clearances for all the internal components.... 

The files are from here;  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3017274

They have been printed before. I would be happy to take the risk of the hardware not fitting.

[tooth_dr]

2 minutes ago, lenscap said:

The files are from here;  https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3017274

They have been printed before. I would be happy to take the risk of the hardware not fitting.

I'm happy to print this for you this evening and post at cost.  I have red filament in the printer, but also have black. 

[lenscap]

20 minutes ago, tooth_dr said:

I'm happy to print this for you this evening and post at cost.  I have red filament in the printer, but also have black. 

That's great @tooth_dr, thankyou.

I would prefer black and 3 or 4 weeks delivery would be fine so I'm happy to wait till you need to change filament.

If that's ok please pm me a rough price estimate & your email so I can paypal you the money. Thanks again.

[tooth_dr]

2 hours ago, lenscap said:

That's great @tooth_dr, thankyou.

I would prefer black and 3 or 4 weeks delivery would be fine so I'm happy to wait till you need to change filament.

If that's ok please pm me a rough price estimate & your email so I can paypal you the money. Thanks again.

PMd  

[tooth_dr]

I’ve PMd you @lenscap

Photos:

 

[lenscap]

Thanks for your help everybody, and a special  Thank You   to @tooth_dr who printed the case for just the cost of materials and postage, and shipped it across the Irish Sea , all in just a few days.  As you can see from the above photos he did an absolutely superb job - far superior to any commercial offering.

I'm still waiting for most of the internal hardware from various vendors. I'll post a pic of the finished item as soon as possible.

It is a privilege to belong to a great forum like SGL,  whose members  are so generous with their time and so happy to share their expertise. 👍👍👍

[tooth_dr]

@lenscap you are more than welcome. I have been on the receiving end of generosity on the forum too and it’s a great place for like minded people to enjoy this hobby. 

[lenscap]

Received all the components now.

This is the "Basic Hand Controller" for my second Onstep diy Goto system. I control slews by Wifi or Bluetooth from my phone using the Onstep app or SkySafari Plus which is brilliant, but for centering objects in the eyepiece a handset with real buttons is a far better tool for frozen fingers & dark-adapted eyes.

 

The case fitted the hardware like a glove thanks to the precision 3D printing skills of @tooth_dr  to whom many thanks.  👍👍👍

Components & Links

        Onstep Basic Hand Controller;   https://onstep.groups.io/g/main/wiki/7150

        3D printed case;     https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3017274

        PCB;   https://easyeda.com/raptordemon/ST4-board

The components specified on the PCB are US sourced. To reduce shipping costs I used these equivalents .

        Push-buttons;   10pcs-Momentary-Tact-Tactile-Push-Button-Switch-12-x-12mm-x-15mm-4-Pin-DIP-w-Cap/382852453844

        Slide switches;  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CW-DPDT-6-Pin-Vertical-Slide-Switch-PCB-10x16x8mm-125V-5A-DC-8-5A-AC/284036361734

        RJ12 Socket;     RJJ66NFRA-Mbs-Connect-Rjj-Socket-6P6C-Unshielded  Note that this socket & the Mouser 154-UL6661 have a pin spacing of 0.1" (2.54mm)  to match the PCB. Many of the unbranded RJ12 sockets on ebay have 2mm pin spacing, different peg spacing & a mirror image pin layout and will not fit.

        RJ12/RJ12 6P6C cable;  1m-FLAT-RJ12-6P6C-to-RJ12-6P6C-Cable-Plug-to-Plug-RJ11-with-6-wire-007732/191722519759

Edited March 2, 2021 by lenscap
Component links added