CAD Design for 3D Printed Electronics Enclosure
Budget: $250 – $750 AUD
I'm seeking an experienced CAD designer to create a drawing for a 3D printed enclosure for my electronics.
Key Features:
- The enclosure needs to have mounting holes and ventilation openings, but no need for fan cooling or a heat sync.
- The primary purpose of the enclosure is to organize and secure components.
Preferred Material:
- The enclosure should be designed for printing with PLA.
Ideal Skills:
- Proficient in CAD software.
- Experience in designing for 3D printing.
- Knowledge of electronics enclosures and their requirements.
More specifically, here are the components to be inside the enclosure and the connectors that are to be exterior to the enclosure.
To house the CUAV RTK 9Ps on page 20 of this document https://www.cuav.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/%E5%AE%A3%E4%BC%A0%E5%86%8CEN3.0.pdf
RFD900x modem, https://store.rfdesign.com.au/rfd900x-ftdi-usba-enclosure-set-hs-8517-62-00-90/
USB hub, https://www.startech.com/en-au/usb-hubs/5g4ab-usb-a-hub
These three items need to be housed and held in place
There are connectors to each item. The connectors need to protrude the case, so that a connector can be connected to it on the outside of the case.
For the USB hub, it will be connected to this connector, with one side protruding so it can be plugged into, https://www.lindy.com.au/usb-type-a-female-to-a-female-adapter?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4Oe4BhCcARIsADQ0csmkDAOKLjGF5EvNbv09_St_xNi6tiGPgq8M90r_mre_eL2spaxZ3ZEaAhP-EALw_wcB
Also this connector with the female end protruding, https://www.cablechick.com.au/cables/avencore-05m-hi-speed-usb-20-extension-cable-type-a-male-to-female.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4Oe4BhCcARIsADQ0csmu_puzCmXpnOgOTHxFQj4Svk2uX0dhoxOuAGGXJOXOIymlt_8sZIwaAoe3EALw_wcB
For the CUAV RTK antenna, the protruding connector is a female SMA connector, the larger of the two connectors pictured here, https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/coaxial-cable/7043506?cm_mmc=AU-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_AU_Pmax_Low_1223-_--_-&matchtype=&&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4Oe4BhCcARIsADQ0cskyaSeEB519q799UmYG8g-42ZkF2XF8FZpLwrU_BoXulLV_doo2-kYaAmEPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
For the RFD Modem, it will have two connectors protruding, both are these connectors, https://store.rfdesign.com.au/connector-rpsma-n-m/, the larger side will need to screw into the housing.
For the dimensions of all of the items, you will need to research this yourself. I run a company and don't have a lot of time to go back and forth with you, so you will need to be able to work out how to do this yourself.
There is no minimum enclosure size, but smaller is better, without it being cramped so it's hard to fit the components in.
Key Features:
- The enclosure needs to have mounting holes and ventilation openings, but no need for fan cooling or a heat sync.
- The primary purpose of the enclosure is to organize and secure components.
Preferred Material:
- The enclosure should be designed for printing with PLA.
Ideal Skills:
- Proficient in CAD software.
- Experience in designing for 3D printing.
- Knowledge of electronics enclosures and their requirements.
More specifically, here are the components to be inside the enclosure and the connectors that are to be exterior to the enclosure.
To house the CUAV RTK 9Ps on page 20 of this document https://www.cuav.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/%E5%AE%A3%E4%BC%A0%E5%86%8CEN3.0.pdf
RFD900x modem, https://store.rfdesign.com.au/rfd900x-ftdi-usba-enclosure-set-hs-8517-62-00-90/
USB hub, https://www.startech.com/en-au/usb-hubs/5g4ab-usb-a-hub
These three items need to be housed and held in place
There are connectors to each item. The connectors need to protrude the case, so that a connector can be connected to it on the outside of the case.
For the USB hub, it will be connected to this connector, with one side protruding so it can be plugged into, https://www.lindy.com.au/usb-type-a-female-to-a-female-adapter?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4Oe4BhCcARIsADQ0csmkDAOKLjGF5EvNbv09_St_xNi6tiGPgq8M90r_mre_eL2spaxZ3ZEaAhP-EALw_wcB
Also this connector with the female end protruding, https://www.cablechick.com.au/cables/avencore-05m-hi-speed-usb-20-extension-cable-type-a-male-to-female.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4Oe4BhCcARIsADQ0csmu_puzCmXpnOgOTHxFQj4Svk2uX0dhoxOuAGGXJOXOIymlt_8sZIwaAoe3EALw_wcB
For the CUAV RTK antenna, the protruding connector is a female SMA connector, the larger of the two connectors pictured here, https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/coaxial-cable/7043506?cm_mmc=AU-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_AU_Pmax_Low_1223-_--_-&matchtype=&&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4Oe4BhCcARIsADQ0cskyaSeEB519q799UmYG8g-42ZkF2XF8FZpLwrU_BoXulLV_doo2-kYaAmEPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
For the RFD Modem, it will have two connectors protruding, both are these connectors, https://store.rfdesign.com.au/connector-rpsma-n-m/, the larger side will need to screw into the housing.
For the dimensions of all of the items, you will need to research this yourself. I run a company and don't have a lot of time to go back and forth with you, so you will need to be able to work out how to do this yourself.
There is no minimum enclosure size, but smaller is better, without it being cramped so it's hard to fit the components in.