Retro Style Case for 12 inch LCD and single board computer

prusaprinters

<p>I designed this case myself. &nbsp;I wanted it to have a retro look without copying any actual computer case. &nbsp;The parts are small enough to print on a Prusa Mini+, but you need to print without skirts or brims. &nbsp;You also need to be careful with supports to keep them within the printable area. &nbsp;I used eSun PLA+ and a 0.6mm nozzle.</p><p>When gluing everything together, I kept the top half separate from the bottom. &nbsp;This makes the top half act as a lid that can be lifted off for easy access to the internals. &nbsp;The main parts have slots for inserting “biscuits”. &nbsp;These help keep things aligned while you glue it all together and add continued strength afterwards. &nbsp;The parts that make up the front of the case have slots for installing clips that hold the LCD panel in place. &nbsp;Make sure they work properly for your panel before gluing them in. &nbsp;</p><p>I glued this using 3D Gloop which may not have been the best idea. &nbsp;The glue surfaces are so large and complex that I had trouble getting 3D Gloop applied and parts moved to the correct places before the glue set up. &nbsp;Regular super glue might have been easier to use. &nbsp;I suggest testing first with scrap pieces.</p><p>The electronics are parts that I had laying around or salvaged from other systems, so these parts might not be what you will want to use. &nbsp;If your project varies much from this, you may need to tweak my models. I have included links for where you can buy some of these parts, but I don't have records for all of them.</p><p>Non-Printed Parts List:</p><ul><li>Salvaged 12 inch LCD panel from a broken laptop</li><li>LCD controller from Ebay</li><li>I2S 3W Speaker Bonnet <a href="https://adafru.it/3346">https://adafru.it/3346</a></li><li>Stereo Speakers <a href="https://adafru.it/1669">https://adafru.it/1669</a></li><li>Raspberry Pi 3B+</li><li>64GB micro SD card</li><li>Fourteen M3*6 screws</li><li>Eight M2.5 x 10mm standoffs</li><li>Twelve M2.5 x 6mm screws</li><li>HDMI to VGA adaptor <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SW9JI9A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SW9JI9A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1</a></li><li>Short VGA cable</li><li>5V 2.5A power supply for Raspberry Pi 3B+</li><li>12V power supply for LCD control board</li><li>Multiple Zip Ties for cable management</li><li>Anker Power Strip <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PPQDW97/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PPQDW97/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1</a></li><li>Power Socket <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNMT3WL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNMT3WL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1</a></li><li>Power Chord for use with power socket (salvaged)</li><li>USB 3.0 Mount Cable <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WWNZ18N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WWNZ18N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1</a></li></ul><p>I removed the plug from the Anker Power Strip and wired it directly into the Power Socket that is mounted at the back of the case. (You can see this in a couple of the photos.) &nbsp;I used a normal 120V power chord to go from the outside of the Power Socket and plug into the wall.</p>