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3D Design files

Ronald

March 31, 2020 10:41

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Hello from Germany,

I use the Beocreate with DIY Dipolspeakers - sounds very nice!

Next step is the enclosure, which I will 3D-print. I read, that there are files for this really nice case, but can't find it.

Can someone help me? 

Regards
Ronald

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  Tuomas March 31, 2020 10:52

  Hi Ronald,

  thanks for your interest in the case (Beocreate Core). You can find STEP files for the case in my Github repository (scroll down for information on the parts): Beocreate Elements

  I designed the case for CNC machining but I know an individual within B&O also successfully 3D-printed the parts.

   

  Hit me up with any questions you might have about the case. If you're interested and got time, you can read more about the design and see how the prototype was constructed in my master's thesis which is linked in the repository too.

   

  Best,

  Tuomas from Bang & Olufsen

  Edited by Tuomas March 31, 2020 10:52
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  Ronald March 31, 2020 11:33

  Hi Tuomas,

  thanks for the fast answer an the link!

  I already read your thesis, this was where I saw the case first ;-). Unfortunatly I see no way for me to make the case out of aluminium.  

   

  Thanks again and best wishes,

  Ronald

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  Ronald March 31, 2020 15:27

  ... converted the STEP into STL and sliced it with CURA. Now the Ultimaker is doing his job. 

  I will let you know, how it works.

  
  R

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  Tuomas March 31, 2020 15:51

  Hi Ronald,

  awesome! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

   

  Best,

  Tuomas

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  Ronald March 31, 2020 17:09

  Tuomas, we will see. If everything is fine, I send you the STL Files, so other interests haven't to struggle with it.

  I can't convert the "connectormask", because I can't handle *.dxf (theres no AutoDesk in the house). It would be very nice, if you would be able to convert this into STEP (or STL) and upload it?!

  Best,
  Ronald

   

  Edited by Ronald March 31, 2020 17:10
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  Ronald April 01, 2020 07:54

  Good Morning,

  the printer worked over night, so I was curious what he did. It looks great!

  Now the second part is on the way.

  Have a nice day!
  R

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  Mr C April 01, 2020 08:19

  That looks great! I would be very interested in this too

  I don’t have a printer but it would be great to have the stl files

  When things are normal, I can rent somebody’s free printer time :)

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  HiFiBerry team April 01, 2020 13:00

  Just one comment: You might run into thermal issues as the 3D printed plastic parts isolate very good. Getting heat out of the case might be problematic. With an aluminium top plate this works much better. Maybe try a combination of aluminium base and top plate and 3d printed corpus.

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  Ronald April 01, 2020 14:31

  @HiFiBerry team: Thanks, this is a good hint! I'll think about it (maybee some holes and mesh). But at last I will use an aluminium part, looks much better ...

  The second part is done. I have to trim the edges and for sure make clear, if the Beocreate fits. If so, I'll send the STL Files to Tuomas and he can load it to Github.

  Best wishes 
  Ronald

   

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  Tuomas April 01, 2020 14:37

  Good job!

  It looks like the top part is an earlier version so you might need to shave off this protrusion from the top case:

  

  There was another version that had some channels for airflow and was more compatible with this bottom case in general, I should post that too.

  You still need the connector mask? This is actually a 2D file because it was meant for laser cutting. I need to extrude this into 3D.

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  Tuomas April 01, 2020 15:10

  I have now added some STL versions (but unable to make more changes until Autodesk activates my Fusion 360 licence 😅).

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  Ronald April 01, 2020 15:53

  Tuomas, the connector mask would be fine, if you have the time.

  Seperate from the protrution shown in the pic above, everything fits fine!

  Thanks for the help!

  All the best
  Ronald

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  Tuomas April 01, 2020 15:56

  Hi Ronald, the connector mask is included in the new files (that I was able to do easily in Rhinoceros).

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  Ronald April 01, 2020 15:57

  I saw it right now, thank you!

   

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  Mr C April 01, 2020 23:07

  thank you

   

  How difficult would be to have holes or hexagons on the files? For heat in 3d printed plastic like cases

   

  Similar to this https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4079600

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  Ronald April 02, 2020 08:46

  Tuomas, the connector mask is printed, everything is fine with it!

  Best

  Ronald

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  Thom April 30, 2020 02:32

  Hey Tuomas, I am also interested in making a case (I read your awesome thesis), but I will most likely machine it. I have a few questions: Do you have a photo of the latest version with cables and everything installed? I am curious to see how things fit inside. Is the design still intended to have magnets? What type of LED indicator did you use and how is it connected?

  Also, I tried putting together a 3D assembly with a Raspberry Pi and the Beocreate board, and some of the positioning seemed slightly off with the back plate. The height of the Raspberry Pi also seemed a little off since the spacers prevent the Pi from fully seating the GPIO header pins in the socket. I also noticed you have a newer top plate with channels, are you trying to improve convection through the case?

  Thanks!