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YamPAD project log 5

A project log for YamPAD - Feature-packed open source macropad

A fully open-source, mechanical, hot-swappable, RGB backlit, QMK powered, OLED screen featuring numpad/macropad.

mattia-dal-benMattia Dal Ben 05/12/2019 at 17:200 Comments

First case attempt.


Today I was in the mood (actually rained all day sooooo...) and I designed a case prototype for the YamPAD. Unfortunately it didn't turn out that good....

I started by importing the Edge Cut layer of the PCB in Fusion by exporting it in .svg. Once I realized I was looking at a 5 feet long keyboard I switched to the .dxf format. Then I exported the switches and Pro Micro positions to make the holes for them.
I'm still a noob with my CNC but I try to use it as much as I can. Unfortunately I forgot to film it while it was working... Next time I'll post some CNC action I promise!
Turns out the switches don't fit, the screws don't fit, the Pro Micro didn't fit until I opened the top but hey, everything else fits like a glove :D

I need to do some minor adjustment to the design and get the tolerances right.

I'm also thinking about changing the width of the case... It looks too bulky and I don't think the proportions are right. We'll see...

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