Pocket Operator Case

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This is a case for the Pocket Operator series of synthesizers made by Teenage Engineering. Its main features are: Keys move freely LEDs are still visible Audio sockets accessible with standard sized rubberized jacks Possible to keep the break-away hanger if wanted Possible to keep the wire-stand attached No glue or screws Printable with low-end FDM printer Source files are created with FreeCAD 0.15. Note: A version of case, buttons and light guides optimized for SLS/SLA printing also available at shapeways: https://www.shapeways.com/shops/cdb Compatible with these things: PO-20 symbol buttons: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1410100 Numbered buttons: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1617681 Light guides (difficult!): http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2091660 Mic Frontplate: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2779257 Experimental eurorack frontplate: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3039287 Button Customizer: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3668411 Compatible remixes and things by other people: Light guide buttons by Axeman72: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2090105 Mini lever by RJ_12: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1489435 PO-28 symbols by KingWarin: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3441682 Update (Jan. 30th 2018) Added microphone holes to the front plate (Case_Front_full_v6_mic_rotated.stl) for the new PO series (PO-32, 33, 35). Update Feb. 2018 Big thanks to the guy who sent a tip for the case. This is a first for me, feeling very humbled! Update (Aug. 8th 2018) Added experimental eurorack frontplate. (Thing 3039287) Update (June 2nd 2019) Added Button Customizer (Thing 3668411) Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Huxley Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.3mm Infill: 30% Honeycomb Notes: Minimum recommended printer settings: Hotend: 0.5 mm Layer height: 0.3 mm Perimeters: 3 Solid layers top/bot: 2/2 Seam position: aligned Infill density: 30% Fill pattern: honeycomb Top/bottom fill pattern: rectilinear (for case), concentric (for buttons) Post-Printing Seam cleanup Clean the inside of the front panel from any seams. The Pocket Operator PCB should fit snugly inside without using a lot of force. Button guide cleanup Clean the button guides and holes from any debris and imperfections. The buttons must be able to move without any resistance. Assembly See instructions on the included pictures. Videos Showing some of the prototypes and the case printed at shapeways. Short demo of 2 pocket operators using this case.