Makerbeam cases

Andythe Random · 18 Oct 2021 at 13:10

Has anyone built their own case using makerbeam?
I have ordered the starter set and some extra bits, looking forward to starting to play with it.

Andythe Random · 18 Oct 2021 at 16:40

Fluffybob said:
I would be very interested in seeing your progress on this.

I will put updates recording my incompetence here

Andythe Random · 19 Oct 2021 at 12:14

Ice Tea said:
Expensive Meccano kit.

Basically

Andythe Random · 20 Oct 2021 at 15:43

First little play last night.

Can you guess what it is yet?

Andythe Random · 20 Oct 2021 at 20:03

That is some chonky extrusion, what size is it, 20mm? Larger?

Andythe Random · 24 Oct 2021 at 21:48

Basic frame is done, I need to wait for the standoffs to arrive before I can do much more.
There will likely be more beams for hardware mounting before it is done.

Andythe Random · 25 Oct 2021 at 10:05

Ice Tea said:
Do they supply break out plates for USB and the power & reset buttons?

Not that I can find, I am planning to make something out of 3mm mdf to start with, as it is cheap and easy to work. I may then switch to another material once I am happy with my configuration.

Andythe Random · 25 Oct 2021 at 10:51

Yeah, I did look at those, among others. I decided to get a "vandal" switch from the lazer3d accessories selection instead. I could probably get an equivalent elsewhere cheaper, but decided preferred to get it from overclockers for the better after sales support.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lazer3d-lz7-16mm-vandal-led-switch-pre-wired-white-ca-03j-lz.html
They do also have a couple of full front panel options there, but since I already had usb3 and usb-c pci slot adapters(below) and did not want audio I decided to just get the switch.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/akasa-usb-3.1-gen-2-type-c-pci-slot-plate-adapter-cb-12q-ak.html

Andythe Random · 1 Nov 2021 at 14:55

Progress update.
Parts installed and temporary panels added.
Cardboard panels for now to test some airflow ideas. Suggestions for final panel materials gratefully received.

Linky link - http://imgur.com/a/6zuRKYs

And for those who don't want to follow the link.

Andythe Random · 1 Nov 2021 at 15:01

chroniclard said:
Ok, the last pics put me off, seems out of my manufacturing league.

It's not "hard", it does take time though. If you like lego or similar, the build itself is quite enjoyable.
It did take about 4 hours to get to that point though.