Design 3D printed cases for random things!

1. Preparation

   1. Make a copy of the CaseBuilderLib project template (CaseBuilderTemplate.scad). The template is intended to be used with the OpenSCAD Customizer.

      

      The design of a customized case is done in three stages. Start by setting the Stage variable to "Model" (value = 1).

      

2. Model Stage

   1. Design a model of the parts of your case content as children of the CaseBuilder() module. Construct each part of the content using primitive shapes. Complex shapes will be wrapped in a hull. Use exact measures. Slack will be added to the cavities automatically.

      

   2. Configure the inner dimansions of the case by setting the IdimX, IdimY, and IdimZ variables. If necessary, adjust the position of the content through the ObjX, ObjY, and ObjZ variables.

      

   3. If needed, add some grip holes by setting the variables Gh1X, Gh2X, or Gh3X to a value within the inner X dimension. Further grip holes can be added by manually extending the ghX array within the instantiation of the CaseBuilder() module.

      

   4. Select a lock option through the LockO variable. Options Are:

      • No lock (LockO = 0)
      • Elastic string (LockO = 1)
      • Pull Latch (LockO = 2)

      

   5. Add an optional label to the case by setting the string variable LabT. The font size can be adjusted through the variable LabS.

      

      Continue by setting the Stage variable to "Check" (value = 2).

      

3. Check Stage

   1. Review the design. Make sure to resolve all problems highlighted in red. The case can be opened or closed by adjusing the angle in the openA variable.
      The upper part of the case can be eclipsed through the UvisB variable. The lower part of the case can be eclipsed through the LvisB variable.

      

      Continue by setting the Stage variable to "Generate" (value = 3).

      

4. Generate stage

   1. Do a final review of the design. Use the OpenA, UvisB, and LvisB variables for a detailed inspection.

      

   2. Render the design and generate a STL file.

      

   3. Slice and print.