OK friends, I can now say the REMEMOrizer case is finished... more or less.
Some pictures:
3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
Last edited by JonB on 24 Dec 2020 21:24, edited 1 time in total.
Re: 3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
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There are a few more tweaks to be done (like thickening the side walls and adjusting the position of the indents for the MTX case screws) but it's essentially complete. Once these modifications are done I will upload to Thingiverse and you can print away. In black, of course!
Happy Christmas!
Your Pal
JonB
There are a few more tweaks to be done (like thickening the side walls and adjusting the position of the indents for the MTX case screws) but it's essentially complete. Once these modifications are done I will upload to Thingiverse and you can print away. In black, of course!
Happy Christmas!
Your Pal
JonB
Re: 3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
Well done!
Looking good, have a great Christmas too
Regards
Dave
Looking good, have a great Christmas too
Regards
Dave
Re: 3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
Excellent
Have a good time at Christmas
Mark
Have a good time at Christmas
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Re: 3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
That looks terrific. With minor modification at the rear it would work with the CFX as well.
Re: 3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
Depends. It's designed to fit the Rememorizer PCB, which (mine at least) is 100mm (w) x99mm (h). The height being most important as it clamps the board along that dimension. It relies on a good fit to hold the case square to the MTX case. In other words, the only thing holding it in place is the PCB and edge connector. I can't see any other way to hold it unless you were to use very long screws and go all the way through the case. Reason being the MTX case screws are too close to the edge of the aluminium profile, so there's not enough space in the printed case to fit the screws - the plastic walls are too thick (and they are only 3 layers as it is).
If you give me the measurements of the CFX board we can see how well it might will fit.
If you give me the measurements of the CFX board we can see how well it might will fit.
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http://www.primrosebank.net/computers/ ... rd_cad.png
Almost the same height, 99.3mm
Slightly narrower at 78mm
Almost the same height, 99.3mm
Slightly narrower at 78mm
Re: 3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
Sorry for the delay. I'm waiting for some black PLA to arrive before proceeding with it. The last order got cancelled (most likely due to Brexit and it coming from the EU), so I will have to find an alternative.
I think the CFX won't fit as is, due to:
I think the CFX won't fit as is, due to:
- The location of the edge connector relative to the PCB edge. It would stick out at the front or back, not lining up with the aluminium case. [Edit: had a look at some pictures of the CFX and ReMemorizer to compare the edge connector positions. It might work..!)
- The case's PCB clamps look like they would foul the top connector on the board. [Edit: Depends on how much PCB is sticking out past the edge of the connector.]
- Ribbon cable coming off that top connector needs a slot to pass through. [Edit: You could file it out easily enough.]
Re: 3D printed REMEMOrizer case.
When I did my second revision of the CFX case, I made the holes on the side panel to accommodate countersunk screws, so that they would sit flush. That bracket to hold the card looks great! I should make something similar.JonB wrote: ↑25 Dec 2020 22:01 Depends. It's designed to fit the Rememorizer PCB, which (mine at least) is 100mm (w) x99mm (h). The height being most important as it clamps the board along that dimension. It relies on a good fit to hold the case square to the MTX case. In other words, the only thing holding it in place is the PCB and edge connector. I can't see any other way to hold it unless you were to use very long screws and go all the way through the case. Reason being the MTX case screws are too close to the edge of the aluminium profile, so there's not enough space in the printed case to fit the screws - the plastic walls are too thick (and they are only 3 layers as it is).
If you give me the measurements of the CFX board we can see how well it might will fit.
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Yes, I'd already put those holes into my design, though they need tweaking.
I made the TinkerCAD design artifacts public, so you can have a go yourself. Please read the notes on the diagram as it can be improved upon as explained - basically, the holes need moving and the side panels are a bit too thin.
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/aE762rRkWSO
The first successfully printed case went to the buyer of my Rememorizer. All I have left is a bunch of prototype parts in white PLA.
I made the TinkerCAD design artifacts public, so you can have a go yourself. Please read the notes on the diagram as it can be improved upon as explained - basically, the holes need moving and the side panels are a bit too thin.
https://www.tinkercad.com/things/aE762rRkWSO
The first successfully printed case went to the buyer of my Rememorizer. All I have left is a bunch of prototype parts in white PLA.