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I lost hope of fixing it. I think the codec is dead. But I do not know. This is really wried. I have already built over 50 smd eurorack projects, but norns-shield has beaten me. :smiley:
BTW I already recieved transparent plexi case, @andrew thank you for sharing :wink:
I removed the screen window so that the screen is protected.

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#42

fyi: you might need a slightly shorter m-m header and spacers than what I have linked

#43

Fun with the laser cutter again tonight

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#44

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Nearly there. Just need some M2.5x10 screws for the base, which I think I have back home, and some rubber feet.

Also, at some point, smaller button caps. But other than that, it’s two bits of plastic and standoffs.

(This is what this design from upthread looks like built.)

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#45

Nice, I like the just top and bottom, I think i’d cut it with wood even and add a sticky screen protector cut to size… Would you be up for providing vector versions of these for re-use?

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#46

Lemme know if you want something specific and I can modify one of my layouts for you.

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#47

Yeah, when I’m happy with it and can supply actual instructions.

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#48

Hi! Maybe I missed it, but did you get a chance to see if your case design fits with the knobs included in the DIY kit that tehn is offering, and a Pi 3B+? I’m about to place an order :slight_smile: and I wanted to use your case design on my friend’s laser cutter.
EDIT: Also, on the spacers you recommend – did you get them from McMaster, and did you use fem/fem threaded standoffs, or unthreaded spacers and long 4-40 screws? Thank you!!

#49

just checked my selco knobs (included in kit) with @okyeron’s enclosure design— the skirts on the knobs are too big but i have trimmed them off in the past (with various brute-force methods). they’d be recessed so you wouldn’t see them.

#50

Yeah - I think i need to make the holes 14.5mm instead. Does the case top fit “over” the knobs (so the knob skirt is under the panel)?

I’m using a bunch of M2.5 threaded standoffs/screws I’ve got for my fates cases (and raspberry pi stuff). I get most of that from amazon sources. I think 4-40 will work?

I’ll make a new version of the case with wider knob holes here shortly.

New version for kit knobs (knob holes are 14.75mm) - Scaling is in mm
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This also includes cutting some small spacers to use under the pi (although this needs a 8-10mm ish screw)

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#51

Spectacular, thank you SO MUCH.

Looks like size 4 screw diameter is 2.8mm, and M2.5 is 2.4mm. I’m assuming the holes on the shield, case and pi are large enough to accommodate 4-40, but if anyone runs into problems lmk. I’m going to get the kits now and then work on the case/standoff thing as a separate project. Will share my findings/maybe a McMaster parts list for it.

mumbles “God, I wish the US would switch to Metric.”

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#52

wish i thought of doing this !

3mm length spacers wound up a pinch too shallow for my screws & a little loose

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#53

nearly there with something to share (under a “works for me” licence):

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#54

Hi I made some panels and you too can use them

They worked for me. They might not work for you. You might not be happy with them. Expect no support, then be pleasantly surprised when I answer questions.

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#55

Made a quick top and bottom plate for mine tonight — unfortunately I couldn’t attach the bottom because my material was too thick/my screws were too short. Just used some scrap acrylic from my shop as a proof of concept for the flat top design:

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#56

Exactly!

My plan is to have a plate like this which replaces the bottom of a hammond enclosure. I just wanted to make sure everything would fit first.

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#57

this is a brilliant idea!! plate over the whole thing.

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#58

That’s great. Wish I’d thought of that!

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#59

Upside down Hammond enclosure - hmm also really like this idea too💡

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#60

So far this is the best looking solution! What did you use to cut the acrylic so nicely?
Also, how’s visibility with high light conditions? Doesn’t the acrylic reflect a bit?
Keep us updated with the process.