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lukeLuke 08/15/2018 at 12:250 Comments

As mentioned in previous log entry, I had to export 3D PCB model (with all major components), so that initial case design can be created. To do that, I used kicad StepUp plugin for FreeCAD. Exported STEP file was then loaded into Autodesk Inventor and I could start designing the case elements.

After a few hours of work, I had initial case design:

During the process I made small changes to components placement on PCB (like moving a switch a bit, etc.).

Now I could move on to PCB layout. I started with placement of all smaller components (like passives). The result is shown below (I'll take care of silkscreen later):

Next step is routing all the tracks :)

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