Rock Pi X 3D printed case STL File

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I’ve started a case design for the Rock Pi X using a fan…

Please let me know what you think… any input would be appreciated, or design mods etc…

Ill be posting the finished design .stl on github and thingiverse … or iterations thereof…

Github Link

https://github.com/irqisequalto/Open-Projects/tree/master/RockPi%20X%20Case

as it is, this isnt with the official heat spreader… but with a small one that I got from amazon that fits just on the chip.

*made a small change to the design to have mounting feet, and then moved the feet out of the way from the connectors…

*made a small change to include a 1/4 inch dia. breakaway hole for mounting the antenna.

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I went ahead and quickly printed the case and it mates with the Rock Pi X very well… if anyone has any comments on modifications… I’m all ears… :ear: :smiley:

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Looks great, I may use it for a project of mine.

Personally, I’d prefer it to be better enclosed around the sides (with holes for ports), because I’m going to be using it in a setting where having the board be visible to end-users is asking for disasters…

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@chabad360, I am planning on designing a companion piece that mounts to the board side… as it is, I have this running on POE… so I simply have an Ethernet connected. and this thing is screwed to a wall…
for reference this is what the underside looks like…

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I did end up tucking the cable in a little tighter…

Also, the temps under moderate load ~20-50%… and 75F ambient… these are the temps…

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hello is the design complete? …I would like to ask a co-worker if he can print it for me.

Thanks

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By all means, please print away… I used a resin printer to print mine. The mounted piece is done (the one in the pics), and is hosted on the GitHub. I honestly haven’t had enough free time to complete the other half… as its been through several iterations, and none fit the need just right.

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Thanks!! … Maybe you can incorporate a hole on top for the include antenna.

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That is a really good suggestion! mine didn’t come with an antenna… where would you like said hole, aside just on top?

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Yeah on the opposite side of USB/ethernet for side mount would be good besides the top as you can get a 45 degree antenna to it.

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Can you print a metal case? A metal case serves as a heatsink and doesn’t need a fan.

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Fair enough! I’ll research some dimensions, and get it drawn up!

Thanks for the suggestion!

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Printing a metal case would be grand! However outside the ability of doing this myself, I would venture to guess 90% of diyers out there would be unable to as well, or at least cost prohibitive… not to mention I believe Radxa has a heat spreader already that they sale. But being an atom it will still run warm to rather warm depending on load…

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Thank you for your time and work, its greatly appriciated

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You can use a CNC machine instead of additive manufacturing.

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ok, here we are!! I added a 1/4 inch knockout in the R2 design on My Github.

Please let me know if there are any other suggestions, or questions!
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I agree, CNC would be easier and maybe cheaper in the long run… I’m all for making a new metal plate design/manufacture if you want to upfront a cost for a CNC machine…
Or…
just get the one that’s made already?

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How thick are the feet? I’m thinking of using magnets to mount this on the outside of my K40 laser.

I bought these for another project. 6mm = 0.24"

6mm dia by 2mm thick magnets

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oh, im sorry I didn’t see your post… the feet are 2mm thick

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Made some changes and updated post*

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I have absolutely no problems with you using my design to assist your own. Please use, and share respectively is all I ask.