Step 6 - Get your top graphics printed, or if you can paint the top. Your choice. If you choose to do graphics like I did, you will want to have them printed on a latex inkjet, using a quality self adhesive vinyl, with a polycarbonate...
The result of the previous step should look like this. Make sure you put the top lid back in place and the power button has no mechanical issues (got stuck or hard to press) and screw the 4 screws.
For assembly, you can use button-head bolts which will obviously protrude above the top surface, or you can countersink the holes and user countersunk bolts.
I found that it worked well when printed in PLA. No rafts or supports needed. 50% fill. 3 perimeters for top bottom and sides. Very little cleanup needed.
Use ABS PLA will melt in most automotive situations.No rafts or supports needed. 50% fill. 3 perimeters for top bottom and sides. Very little cleanup needed.
Files are oriented properly. You will have to print the arms and brackets separately. PLA is fine. 50% fill. No rafts or supports. 3 layers top, bottom and sides.
Print the top, back and battery lid in opaque material (black is traditional). Print 4 of the buttons from transparent or translucent material. Drop the buttons into the holes from the back of the top piece. Lay the board on top with the keying boss...
Depending if you want the Feather to go on top or bottom of the PCB, solder pins accordingly, so that it will match the female headers installed in the previous step.
Another component that goes over the top of a resistor. C2 is a large 1000uf capacitor that needs to be 16v or larger.Again this foldes over the top of other components in this case the the diodes and resistors. This cap makes up the other half of the...
When milling the top plate, it is important that some things of the plate are not milled in this step. So, here is a list of things you should mill in this step: Border of the plate, so that you get the correct dimensions.Holes for the dowel pins (holes...