====== Device Enclosures ======

These are enclosures I have built, bought or printed that I particulary enjoyed and recommend; or notes about interesting enclosure options I am exploring.

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===== DIY Enclosure Builds =====

I haven't built any enclosures yet, but here are some useful enclosures to consider for DIY:

==== Pelican Micro Cases ====

  * [[https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/micro/1010|1010 Micro Case]] - internal dimensions 111 mm × 73 mm × 43 mm
  * [[https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/micro/1015|1015 Micro Case]] - internal dimensions 131 mm × 67 mm × 35 mm
  * [[https://www.pelican.com/us/en/product/cases/micro/1020|1020 Micro Case]] - internal dimensions 135 mm × 90 mm × 43 mm

==== Waterproof Junction Boxes ====

  * [[https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=573777143173|德恩莱 (Deenlai) FSH710/2P-0]] - "IP66", internal dimensions 46 mm × 34 mm × 25mm((each cable gland occupies 6 mm of internal length, this internal dimension has already accounted for both cable glands))
  * [[https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=573568837489|德恩莱 (Deenlai) FSH713/2P-0]] - "IP68", internal dimensions 72 mm × 49 mm × 32 mm

==== PET Bottle Preforms ====

  * [[https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=582401564931&skuId=3911511205204|100ml PET Preform]] - suitable for Heltec LoRa32 V3
  * [[https://s.taobao.com/search?q=%E7%93%B6%E8%83%9A|Search for 瓶胚 on Taobao]]

===== Vendor Enclosures =====

**[[https://heltec.org/project/wifi-lora-32-v3/|Heltec WiFi LoRa 32(V3) with Plastic Shell]]**

  * No battery compartment, no support for SMA connector; 3D printed replacement backs available to add battery and other compartments
  * IMHO, better to just order the board without the case, you get a u.FL to SMA pigtail and SMA antenna, which gives you an upgrade path

**[[https://store.rakwireless.com/products/unify-enclosure-ip65-100x75x38-solar|Unify Enclosure Solar IP65 100x75x38]]**

  * The solar panel is not sufficient to keep a RAK4361 Meshtastic ROUTER_CLIENT charged, even with half a day of direct sunlight

===== 3D Printed Enclosures =====

:!: I recommend printing in PETG or similar heat-resistant materials, as the combined heat of the microcontroller, LoRa module and environment may be enough to soften PLA :!:

  * :?: Accessory compartment -> Space inside case for additional accessories e.g. GPS module or sensors
  * :?: Easy print -> Prints without supports

If your device is not on the list of enclosures I have built and tested, or you just want to look at the variety of designs available, these links can help you find more enclosures:

  * [[https://www.printables.com/@TonyG|TonyG on Printables.com]]
  * [[https://www.printables.com/@AlleyCat_1642919|Alley Cat on Printables.com]]
  * Also look on [[https://www.printables.com/|Printables.com]], [[https://www.thingiverse.com/|Thingiverse]] or try a [[https://www.yeggi.com/|Yeggi]] search
  * Commercial enclosures can be found at the [[https://www.printables.com/store|Printables.com store (3D models)]] or [[https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/market/meshtastic|Etsy (pre-built Meshtastic enclosures and devices)]]
==== Heltec LoRa32 V3 ====

**[[https://www.printables.com/model/845342-heltec-v3-case-h1-minimal-extra-space-for-screen|Heltec V3 Case H1 Minimal + Extra space for screen]]**

  * Battery compartment: Yes (prismatic 803048 or 103048)
  * Accessory compartment: None
  * Antenna: SMA (≤10 mm)
  * Assembly: Snap fit, optional M3x12 screw
  * Easy print: Yes (except the deeper 103048 back, which requires supports)
  * Minimalist and de-branded remix of [[https://www.printables.com/model/741974-h1-case-for-heltec-v3-running-meshtastic|H1 - Case for Heltec V3 running Meshtastic]]

**[[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6564649|Pocketed Heltec V3 OLED LoRa Case, V2]]**

  * Battery compartment: Yes (prismatic 103450)
  * Accessory compartment: Yes
  * Antenna: SMA
  * Assembly: Snap fit
  * Easy print: Yes

**[[https://www.printables.com/model/856982-nibbler-the-smallest-meshtastic-powered-pocket-nod|Nibbler The smallest Meshtastic powered Pocket Node]]**

  * US$15 for the model files
  * Battery compartment: Yes (prismatic 103454)
  * Accessory compartment: No
  * Antenna: SMA or PCB antenna
  * Assembly: 2 × M3x? socket head cap screws
  * Easy print: Yes

**[[https://www.printables.com/model/797822-bender-battery-case-for-the-heltec-v3-meshtastic-p|Bender Battery Case for the Heltec V3 Meshtastic powered LoRA Node]]**

  * US$15 for the model files
  * Battery compartment: Yes (18650)
  * Accessory compartment: No
  * Antenna: SMA
  * Assembly: Snap fit
  * Easy print: Yes
==== Heltec Wireless Paper ====

**[[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6428086|Heltec Wiresless Paper LoRa Case]]** (specifically, the external antenna version is the one I like)

  * Battery compartment: Yes (prismatic 803048)
  * Accessory compartment: Yes
  * Antenna: SMA
  * Assembly: Snap fit
  * Easy print: Yes

==== Heltec Wireless Stick Lite V3 ====

**[[https://www.printables.com/model/353967-heltec-wireless-stick-lite-v3-basic-case|Heltec Wireless Stick Lite V3 basic case]]**

  * Battery compartment: No
  * Accessory compartment: No
  * Antenna: SMA
  * Assembly: Snap fit
  * Easy print: Yes
    * The buttons are very small and may melt if printed as individual objects, I recommend printing them with other objects

==== LILYGO LoRa32 V2.1.1.6/T3-S3 ====

**[[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6572887|LILYGO T3-S3 v1.2 Slimline Case with Button]]**

  * Battery compartment: None
  * Accessory compartment: None
  * Antenna: SMA (≤13 mm)
  * Assembly: Snap fit
  * Easy print: Yes
  * My remix of [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6096729|TTGO Lora32 T3 Slimline Case]] and [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6518290|TTGO Lora32 T3-S3 Slimline Case - (USB C version)]]

**[[https://www.printables.com/model/131389-ttgo-lora32-v2116-and-t3s3-cases-for-meshtastic|TTGO LoRa32 v2.1.1.6 *and* T3S3 cases for Meshtastic]]**

  * Battery compartment: Yes (cylindrical 18650 or prismatic 703048)
  * Accessory compartment: None
  * Antenna: SMA (≤13 mm)
  * Assembly: 4× M3x18 socket head cap screws + 4× M3 nuts
  * Easy print: No

==== LILYGO T-Beam ====

**[[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4753247|TTGO T-Beam V1.1 NEO-6M (Meshtastic) Case]]**

  * Battery compartment: Yes (cylindrical 18650)
  * Accessory compartment: None
  * Antenna: SMA
  * Assembly: Snap fit
  * Easy print: Yes

==== LILYGO T-Beam Supreme ====

**[[https://www.printables.com/model/705817-t-beam-supreme-case|T-Beam SUPREME Case]]**

  * Battery compartment: Yes (cylindrical 18650)
  * Accessory compartment: None
  * Antenna: SMA (≤10 mm or ≤13 mm)
  * Assembly: 2× M3x8 socket head cap screws + 2× M3 nuts
  * Easy print: Yes