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V2 Case build guide
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This is a case I made, very compact, almost no empty space inside:
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6661648
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Lots of pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/cheapino-2-case-R4ialST
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To build it, you need to 3D print all 4 parts in the thingiverse link above.
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If you want to tweak something, check the readme in the case-folder in this repo.
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I printed this with 100% infill, and got feedback from others testing with other
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values, and the 100% infill makes a difference in sound and feel(more compact, less ping).
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You will also need 18 m2 heat brass insert nuts, 4mm long and 3mm outer diameter is optimal,
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along with 18 m2 screws, around 5mm long, preferably counter sunk head, since the case
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has counter sunk cutouts for the head.
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These are the items I ordered for my builds:
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https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006939497014.html (M2X5 (200pcs) $2.61)
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https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006071488810.html (M2xL4xOD3 (50PCS) $2.70)
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If you are interested in tenting the keyboard, you might want to order
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some adhesive mag-safe rings:
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https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006256285165.html
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Which you can use with stands to get any angle that suits you:
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https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006349287185.html
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Im also planning to design some snap-on feet, and there are compartments
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in the case for these, for future use:
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https://aliexpress.com/item/1005001658853871.html
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Once you printed all 4 parts of the case, you need to install the m2 heat inserts.
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You can insert them by using your soldering iron to heat them while applying gentle
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pressure and maybe press last 10% with a flat surface, to get a nice finish.
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Overly complicated explanation here:
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https://hackaday.com/2019/02/28/threading-3d-printed-parts-how-to-use-heat-set-inserts/
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Try to make sure all of your components are soldered flush to the pcb so they dont obstruct the case.
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Place the bottom of the case on the pcb, and check that it fits flush to the pcb, otherwise you
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might need to redo a component if it sticks out and prevents the bottom fit.
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(Optionally, if you have magnets, place them in the cutouts before attaching the two bottom plates)
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Next place the bottom into the top case, and attach it using 9 M2 screws per side.
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Lastly remove adhesives for magsafe stickers, if you have them, and attach it carefully so you
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dont obstruct any screws(otherwise you will have problems dismantling the case in the future).
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