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The small and efficient form factor of the UNIHIKER makes it really easy to craft a case for it.

For my smart home asssistant I was looking for an android-like style, and the DFRobot logo is perfect for the UNIHIKER, making tribute to their developers.

Github Repo

I've released a github repository where I will be open-sourcing all the model files and people can contribute with their own, so feel free to create a pull request and share your designs!

https://github.com/TheRoam/DFRobot-UNIHIKER-case/

It includes a github page where models can be previewed:

https://theroam.github.io/DFRobot-UNIHIKER-case/

Unihiker_DFRcase_v1

This is my first release, used for testing and including all the basic features for my home assistant.

Files

https://github.com/TheRoam/DFRobot-UNIHIKER-case/tree/main/blender

Features

• Top openings for text display through touch screen.
• Side opening for USB-C connection.
• Back opening for external sensor cabling.
• Back extrusions for 40mm speaker placement.
• Foot-like support for vertical standing.

Case parts

1. Bottom piece acts as a casing.
2. Internal support piece holds UNIHIKER board to the bottom piece using the screws on the board.
3. Top piece acts as a cover and clips on bottom piece.
4. Feet support enables vertical standing of the case.
5. Antennas just to match the deisgn of the DFRobot logo.

Assembly

1. Place the screws of the internal support piece and screw it to the UNIHIKER

2. Place the UNIHIKER inside the bottom piece. If you're using external sensors, you can bring your cabling outside using the void at the back.

3. Hold the board to the case using a pair of 2.5mm screws from the back of the bottom piece.

4. Fit the top piece in place as it should just hold itself.

5. Place the feet support and the antennas in place. You can glue these to make sure that they stay in place.

And that's your case crafted with a nice DFRobot android look!

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