Electronic Prototype Stacking Case - Arduino

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# Prototype Stacking Case A set of "stackable modules" that form a case for small Arduino (or similar projects). It can be used for "flexible but mature" prototypes or as "simple final" cases. Fixing of the modules is done via zip ties or screws. Source file supplied (FreeCAD). It contains: - Plate Base: Used as the bottom layer (incl. possibilities to fix it to the surface beneath) - Plate Arduino: Room for an Arduino Uno or Mega (incl. space to fix a mini PAB or electronics module next to it) - Plate Flexible Fix - Closed: A grid to fix electronic components and cables (via zip ties), and large holes for routing the cables between the stacked modules. - Plate Flexible Fix - Cable Output: Same as above, but one side open to place connectors (via zip ties). If you need multiple of these modules, rotate them by 180 degree or stack other modules between them. - Plate Spacer: If you need more height in one module, e.g. due to "large electronics", add one ore more of these spacer modules. This is a simple frame that can (in FreeCAD) used as template to create other modules. - Plate Top: The top cover. Simple as that :-) - Plate Top - For Display 2004: Another top cover. I added fixings for a status display (the LCD 2004 which is quite flexible and affordable for that purpose). # Background My motivation: After designing several cases for "special" purposes, I was searching for something that is "available", but still alows some adaptations (when requirements change, when I want to extend my projects, ...). I got some inspirations via Thingiverse (e.g. stackable cases, plates for fixing electronics via zip ties, ...) ... and put all of that together. My use case (here, a somewhat funny word play): I added some pictures of a little controller assembly that contains several stacked modules - the lower ones used to contain the MOSFETs to control lighting, relais etc. The middle layer for managing the connections and containing the Arduino (next to the MP3 play module), and the top one providing space for an LCD display used for status information. # Remarks Important: Although I use it for final cases, it is meant for prototypes (so no protection against tough environments). Source: The supplied source file is somewhat structured ... but delivered "as-is". The structure and the way of designing it "evolved" a bit, but it served my need. If you want to improve or extend it - please feel free to do so. But please share major improvements within the community. Thank you!