3D Printable Cases for the CopterControl3D (CC3D) are available and are a great investment to protect your board. You can order them online or print them your selves, they are not compatible with the original CopterControl board..
Case Designs by Hummer
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Hardware requirements:
- for mounting case to frame:
- 1x 3M or similar double side adhesive dot/square (thin foam type - approx 1"-25mm Dia./Square)
- for mounting board to case:
- 4x M3 Bolt 15mm length (any type) - Bolt head sits recessed in case so that case sits flat on frame
- 4x M3 Nut
- 4x 3mm Washer
- 4x Rubber O-ring Optional (Plumbing Hardware)
Download Files:
- STL files for 3D printing (note that these files are in millimeters):
Case Designs by Jes1111
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Other Case Designs:
Features are the same as the original CC version, except that the M3 case screws can now sink into the top plate (and therefore be shorter). Both top and bottom case parts are marked "CC3D" to distinguish them from the other version.
Hardware requirements:
- for mounting with the clip:
- M3x8 hex socket head screws plus standard M3 nuts (can be metal or nylon) for the case
- M3x8 countersunk hex socket head screws plus standard M3 nuts for the base clip (when your base plate is up to 2mm thick)
- for mounting without the clip or when bolting right through the clip and a base plate:
- M3 hex socket head screws (metal or nylon) - calculate required length using this data:
- the distance from the bottom of the counter bore in the top case to the bottom face of the case is 8.3mm
- the thickness of the base clip is 2.6mm
- add the thickness of your base plate
- a standard M3 nut is 2.4mm high
- EXAMPLE: for a 2mm base plate, bolting right through the case and the clip -> 8.3+2.6+2.0+2.4=15.3mm (nearest standard length M3 screw is M3x16)
Note that is you decide to use a nylock nut you'll need a slightly longer screw.
Download Files:
- STL files for 3D printing (note that these files are in millimeters):
- CC3D Case STL.zip - full version, contains all three parts
- CC3D Case simplified.zip - simplified version for home 3D printing (logo and all lettering removed)
- CC3D right-angle Case STL.zip - version for right-angle headers
- CC3D Case - upside down version.zip - for mounting with servo headers facing down.
If anyone wants the Solidworks parts files, contact jes1111 on the forums..
Order from Shapeways:
As before, the cases ( CC3D & CC ) are available to order online from Shapeways (with zero added profit).
Remember:
- the original CC case and the CC3D case are different - only the base clip is common to the two versions.
- if you want to move one board between several frames you can order multiple base clips.
- the only recommended material is "White Strong and Flexible" or it's colored variants. The polished version has not been tried - theoretically it should work but the fit will be a tiny bit looser since the polishing process removes some material.
- you can order the white version and dye it at home using Rit/Dylon clothing dye.
- the white version gets very grubby very quickly, since the surface is slightly rough and it's like a magnet for dirt!
- For more information see the original thread on the forums
- The right-angle case requires modification to your CC3D board, only attempt if you're comfortable with a soldering iron.