Ender 3 Electronics (LCD + PCB + Pi + Buck Converter) External Case

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NOTE: I stopped working on this and decided to build one of these from the ground up after remixing somebody else's work proved very time consuming. You can follow it here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3816011 This is my first legit design enhancement, so apologies if it doesn't print correctly for you. I've been looking for an all-in-one solution for my PCB, LCD, Pi, and Buck converter so everything can be nice and contained outside of my enclosure. I saw that [jlmpenedo's](https://www.thingiverse.com/jlmpenedo) made a great start on a [case](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3789275/) that suited most of my needs. I went through and made improvements where I saw fit.: - Lowered the case base to be flush on the workplane so supports are not needed - Added clips/tabs to the back and recessed sections so the tabs click the back plate into place. This removes the need for glue. - Trimmed a top corner so the back slides on nicely (In retrospect, maybe not the best idea after hearing back as to why that was added originally but, my clips fix the problem) - Removed the name plate - Aligned some meshes that weren't aligned/spaced properly - Added hexagon vents - Changed the fan grill - Removed multiple XT60 connectors in favor of one that enters the box. All the other connections I'll have will be internal to the case anyway. This single one was liberated from another design so you can compress the XT60 down with some small screws, negating the need for glue. - Added a circle cutout for any wires that need to come out, e.g. axes. - Lengthened the bars for the Pi holder because it was too loose. Now it sits in there nice and strongly. - Made the back plate more angular so it will sit flush against my enclosure I haven't printed this yet because I still need to make some changes. I disassembled my printer only to find out that my PCB (Ender 3 Pro) doesn't fit in the OG design's base. I also noticed the Pi fits on the base, but there's not enough clearance for all of my USB plugs, and that the Pi and the LCD board are a little close for my liking. I'll be adding a cm or two here and there to give myself some clearance. If you're trying to print this now, I'd wait till I made those changes, or make them yourself. I also don't know where I need supports and/or what direction is the best to print this yet. Let me know if you do! Any suggestions are welcome as well.