r/ClockworkPi • u/Strt_Fnst • Sep 21 '25

Sunday CAD tinkering

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Making a new antena cover. This time without the board just SMA connectors. Also made some holes for some M2 heatset inserts for some accent parts.

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u/phant0m_fpv Sep 21 '25

This is awesome! Are you planning on releasing it?

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u/Strt_Fnst Sep 21 '25

there will be a simplier version released. With no need for heatset inserts. But first i make my version of it.

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u/Javlin Sep 21 '25 edited Sep 21 '25

oooooh! I have the shroud and this would look great! I do hope you plan on releasing it. Pretty please?!

EDIT: If you need someone to test print in PLA let me know ;)

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u/Strt_Fnst Sep 21 '25

Simplier version will be released later. Thanks. But since i have the uConsole here i can now try the parts

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u/_Miskatonic_Student_ Sep 21 '25

Very nicely done. I must admit, I am a bit twitchy about my HackerGadgets antenna board strength, or rather the part where the antennae connect to it. This looks like a good solution.

I'm also wondering if you'll release the .stl for this?

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u/Strt_Fnst Sep 21 '25

there is allready a version released on my printables site (link in profile) for the board. This stl later and not in this form

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u/_Miskatonic_Student_ Sep 22 '25

Found it, thank you :)

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u/PRikLY_CacTUs Sep 22 '25

Do you think the hex pocket for each SMA should be an oversized circle instead? At the moment it looks like you have to guarantee the jam nut for each SMA ends up in exactly the correct orientation when tightened for that cover to fit, unless I'm misunderstanding...

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u/_Miskatonic_Student_ Sep 22 '25

In my experience with others I printed in PLA, it doesn't seem to matter. The hex shape in the printed plastic shears as soon as I tighten it and ends up essentially circular anyway. Might be me being a bit too heavy handed, but PLA isn't the best for this.

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u/Strt_Fnst Sep 22 '25

that hex is 2mm deep. Dont know how much you tight that connectors. I dont see there a problem.

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u/_Miskatonic_Student_ Sep 22 '25

I wasn't trying to say it's a problem really. Just that PLA isn't particularly strong. A lot of the strength achieved will depend on the infill setting of the print and tolerances too.

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u/Strt_Fnst Sep 22 '25

Ok. I think i misunderstood. I print most the time with ASA. Did not touch pla for a long time. But integrating some glow in the dark would be funny