I designed my first electronics enclosure for 3D printing // FreeCAD + KiCAD complete walkthrough

#enclosure #freecad #kicad
I 3D printed my first electronics enclosure with PCBWay https://www.pcbway.com/setinvite.aspx?inviteid=465892. I designed it first with FreeCAD and checked the dimension and clearances with KiCAD integration. In this video, I outline the detailed steps to make features such as connector slots, ventilation holes, screw lugs, text, etc.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
01:22 Before starting https://hutscape.com/oak/bom
03:36 Create a simple cuboid https://hutscape.com/oak/case
06:25 Create spreadsheet for parametric design https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IKhHEaDf6cYldVsykXoXnoMwCyUDGvOTVMyOmTn_JiI/edit?usp=sharing
11:35 Create fillets for sharp edges
12:07 Prepare KiCad 3D models https://hutscape.com/oak/hardware
14:13 Set Grid origin in KiCad
14:40 Import KiCad PCB into FreeCAD https://github.com/hutscape/kicad-library/tree/master/3d_models
17:54 Create connector slots
22:52 Create circular LED slots
23:25 Create multiple ventilation holes with arrays
26:26 Cut connector slots with Boolean operations
27:45 Create internal space in the enclosure
29:22 Fix mistakes
30:36 Create the internal box opening with a boolean cut
31:25 Create one screw lug
34:20 Create multiple screw lugs
36:33 Tweak and adjust internal screw lugs for PCB
39:06 Create battery supports
39:54 Fuse all screw lugs and battery supports
40:40 Add text pockets on the enclosure
43:05 Order 3D print online from PCBWay
43:58 Slice the enclosure with a separation place
46:45 Export to STL file for viewing and sharing
48:01 Order online for 3D printing
48:49 Assemble with self-tapping screws
50:06 Future improvements
51:31 Outro

🛍️ PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Vernier Calipers https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9GLEAT
Self-tapping screws https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000114870401.html

🎩 PROJECT FILES
Project Oak https://hutscape.com/oak

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🔗 LINKS SHOWN
Slide switch datasheet https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/2604293.pdf
18650 battery holder datasheet https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/2067690.pdf

🔌 TOOLS USED
https://hutscape.com/tools

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