This project is about autonomous SBC case creation. It utilizes the SBC Model Framework project to automatically generate cases based on the data for any of the current devices contained within the framework. This allows legacy, current and future SBC to have multiple cases available on day one of their inclusion in the framework. There are multiple base case designs available (shell, panel, stacked, tray, tray-sides, round, hex, snap, fitted, folded-paper and standard motherboard adapters) and each allows for customization within the design.
All case openings are created automatically based on SBC data and the dimensions of any case design can be expanded in any axis allowing for the creation of larger cases. If you reposition the SBC in a case, you will see I/O openings created or removed appropriately based on their proximity to the case geometry. These cases might be useful for prototypes or other in house uses to quickly and easily create standard, specialized and custom SBC cases thru different case designs, customization and accessories.
License: GPLv3.
git clone https://github.com/hominoids/SBC_Case_Builder.git
cd SBC_Case_Builder
git submodule init
git submodule update
NOTE: The submodule SBC Model Framework needs to be updated anytime SBC Case Builder is updated.
- Autonomous Multi-SBC, Multi-Case Parametric Generation
- Autonomous SBC and Accessory Model I/O Openings
- Autonomous Case Standoffs with Variable Height
- Extended Standoff SBC collision detection
- Accessory Customization Framework
- Accessory Multi-Associative Parametric Positioning
- Absolute Location
- Case Associations
- SBC Associations
- SBC_X,Y - Case_Z Association
- Graphical User Interface
- SBC Meta Data Access
- Individual Standoff Parameter Control
- Dynamic Heatsink Fan Size, Vent and Mask Openings
- Top and Bottom Case Cover Patterns
- Parametric Bottom Access Panel
- Shell - complete
- Panel - complete
- Stacked - complete
- Tray - complete
- Tray-Sides - complete
- Tray-Vu5 - complete
- Tray-Vu7 - complete
- Round - complete
- Hex - complete
- Snap - complete
- Fitted - complete
- Paper, Folded - complete
- Standard MB SBC Adapters & io plates - completed
- SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB, ATX, Micro-ATX, DTX, Flex-ATX, Mini-DTX, Mini-Itx, Mini-ITX Thin, Mini-STX, Mini-STX Thin
- Standard MB Cases - completed
- SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB, ATX, Micro-ATX, DTX, Flex-ATX, Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX, Mini-ITX Thin, Mini-STX, Mini-STX Thin, Nano-ITX, NUC, Pico-ITX
- Sheet Metal, Folded
- Sliding
- Cylinder
- Free Form
- NAS
- Rack
- CNC Cases
All case data is stored in the json file sbc_case_builder.json with the accessory data stored in a separate file structure in sbc_case_builder_accessories.cfg. An accessory group name for a given case is stored as part of the case data in the json file. This allows for the reuse or sharing of an accessory set by different cases and can be used to manage groups of accessories.
Variable height automated SBC standoffs, which can be individually adjusted, are also implemented to integrate add-on PCB, hats, heatsinks or other accessories that share SBC standoffs for mounting.
The GUI has multiple tabs that control what model and case is displayed, how it is presented, its adjustments, options and associated accessories. There are separate tabs in the GUI for Folded Case Adjustments, Standard Motherboard Case Adjustments and 3D Case Adjustments. The first two have unique settings that only apply to the respective case designs. 3D case adjustments affect all others case designs and some entries can also affect Folded and Standard Motherboard cases as well. There are three groups of two tabs each associated with SBC, Extended Case and Multi-PCB standoffs.
The View Tab allows the selection of various viewing modes and the selection of the device model for which a case is being generated. The view pickbox allows the respective case to be displayed as a 3D model, platter for 3D printing and as an individual case part, which can be selected using the individual part pickbox. The sbc model pickbox selects the device (SBC, MCU, Motherbaard, etc). The sbc off and sbc information are self explanatory. The sbc highlight shows the subtractive openings that are being automatically created by SBC Model Framework while the accessory highlight shows the subtractive openings being generated by entries in the file sbc_case_builder_accessories.cfg. The later is useful when trying to visually place a subtractive accessory.
This tab exclusively deals with folded cases. At this time the bend allowance equations are not complete and limits its use to paper and other thin materials with a low bend radius. Once folded metal cases are implemented the bend allowance equations will be complete and allow for any bendable material of any given bend radius. With that said, these adjustments are used for the paper_full-top and paper_splt-top case designs and the material thickness and bend Allowance adjustments still need to be set appropriately for proper use. The bottom clearance adjustment allows additional bottom height adjustment for those wishing to use user provided standoffs on the bottom of the device for better stability. The flat blank section checkbox generates a flat blank based on the aforementioned settings. Once it has been generated the model must be rendered(F6) to produce a 2D blank that can then be exported as a DXF or SVG file for printing or fed to a CNC cutter.
Both standard motherboard adapters and cases can be generated with SBC Case Builder and this tab controls the specific settings. Since it is not possible to know the motherboard thickness it is set to 2mm and the standard motherboard thickness setting is used to add or subtract thickness for an accurate representation of the user provided PCB. The rear io shield setting is only used when generating full cases and is not needed when generating adapters and io shields. Most of the adjustments in the 3D Case Adjustments tab also work for motherboard adapters which allows for the SBC or other device to be repositioned on the adapter while providing the full use of the accessory subsystem. Any accessory entries in the sbc_case_builder_accessories.cfg file should reference the bottom face. The bottom cover pattern in the Fan and Vent Openings tab and the SBC Bottom Standoff tabs also apply to motherboard adapters. There are predefined example cases and adapters available in the GUI for further reference.
The 3D Case Adjustments tab makes up the bulk of the possible case adjustments for 3D printed cases. Most of the entries in this tab are self explanatory. The pcb loc adjustments allow the selected device model to be moved in the case design, the case offset adjustments increase the selected case design dimensions. The wallthick, floorthick and sidethick adjust their respective areas. Do note that the floorthick adjustment also determines the ceiling thickness for all case designs and the sidethick only affects the tray_sides, tray_vu5, tray_vu7 case designs. The gap entry is the distance between the device PCB and the sidewall of the case design. The tol adjustment, located at the bottom of the tab, is a tolerance fitment adjustment for the snap, fitted, round and hex case design tops. Adjust accordingly if the tops are too tight or loose.
This tab handles the fan and cooling options for case designs. The top cover pattern and bottom cover pattern contain several options for the creation of vent patterns that cover the complete top and bottom respectively, including a solid covering. The cooling pickbox selects fan and vent openings exclusively for the heatsink associated with the device in SBC Model Framework.
disable - turns off the heatsink model and mask
off - heatsink model is off, mask is on and default will be used
default - heatsink model is on and uses the mask setting in ./SBC_Model_Framework/sbc_models.cfg
none - heatsink model is on and mask is off.
fan and vent pattern selections - open, fan_open, fan_1, fan_2, fan_hex, vent, vent_hex_5mm, vent_hex_8mm
custom - uses the file ./SBC_Model_Framework/customfan.dxf
The fan size allows the selection of different fan size masks over the default size selected by 0.
This tab allows the creation of a bottom access panel and its entries are self explanatory. Additional access panels can be implemented using the accessory subsystem.
The entrys in this tab allow for the enablement and selection of different GPIO and UART openings based on their type identifier in SBC_Model_Framework.
disable - turns off the GPIO model and mask
off - GPIO model is off, mask is on and default will be used
default - GPIO model is on and uses the mask setting stored in ./SBC_Model_Framework/sbc_models.cfg
none - GPIO model is on and mask is off
mask opening selections - open, block, knockout, vent
default - UART model is on and uses the mask setting stored in ./SBC_Model_Framework/sbc_models.cfg
none - UART model is on and mask is off
mask opening selections - open, knockout
The indent checkbox enables indents for a select group of components defined in SBC Model Framework. The currently support components are - video-hmdi_a, video-hdmi_micro, video-hdmi_mini, power-pwr5.5_7.5x11.5, power-pwr2.5_5x7.5, usb2-micro, usbc-single_horizontal, audio-jack_3.5. The accessory name pickbox uses the unique accessory group name to associate a given accessory set with a case design. Entries are stored in the file sbc_case_builder_accessories.cfg which is covered in detail with the Accessory Subsystem in this document. The remaining two entries select the color and proportional font used with the sbc information display when enabled in the View tab.
There are 3 types of standoffs available in the user interface, SBC Standoffs, Extended Case Standoffs and Multi-PCB Standoffs. The SBC standoffs control adjustments for the SBC or pcbid 0 as defined by the entry in SBC Model Framework file ./SBC_Model_Framework/sbc_models.cfg. The Extended Case Standoffs control case corner standoffs when the case exceeds the SBC size by the SBC Standoff Support Size. The Multi-PCB standoffs are used for additional PCB in multi-PCB configurations as defined in ./SBC_Model_Framework/sbc_models.cfg e.g. pcbid 1, pcbid 2, etc. All three standoff types have similar controls made up of a global tab and individual Settings tab in the GUI.
The main difference between the different standoff groups are that the SBC Standoffs are located by the SBC PCB holes, the Extended Case Standoffs are located in the four corners of a case design that exceeds dimensions of the intended device by the size of the SBC Case Standoff Support Size and the Multiple PCB Standoffs are located by the holes of the additional PCBs that makeup a given device. The entries for the standoffs are basically the same so only the top SBC standoffs will be specifically covered.
The tab SBC Top Standoff Global Settings affects all the respective standoffs and starts with three checkboxes. The first, sbc top standoffs, enables or disable all the top standoffs. The second, top standoff reverse, rotates the standoff 180 degrees and is used primarily for standoffs associated with the top face of all case designs. The last, top sidewall support, enables or disables the side wall support for all SBC top standoffs. The first pickbox in the tab is called top standoff size and determines the overall size of the SBC top standoffs. It is made up of named sizes that are predefined and a custom entry that is defined by the remaining entries in the tab. The predefined named top standoff sizes are further divided into entries where only the hole size is different e.g. m3, m3+, m3_tap. The m3 entry has a 3mm hole, the m3+ entry's hole is approximately 15% larger for clearance and the m3_tap entry's hole size is the tap drill size. When a named size is selected the top standoff diameter and top standoff hole size entries have no effect but the remaining entries do apply - it is the custom entry that allows full control of all parameters.
The top standoff support size and top standoff support height is what allows recessed top standoff type entries to work on thin wall floors and ceilings by providing the extra size and depth for the given recess. This applies to the top standoff type selections countersunk, recessed and nutholder. The recessed entry also allows for deep recessed screws by recessing the standoff for the full height of the standoff support height less 2mm. This can be deployed for tall cases in order to use shorter fasteners and is the most practical way to handle this scenario. The top standoff insert checkbox enables the use of inserts of the size defined by top standoff insert dia and top Standoff insert height at the opposite end of the standoff. This allows case halves to be fastened together thru the bottom of the case and is another alternative to dealing with tall case designs.
The SBC Top Individual Settings entries control variable on a per standoff basis. There are four entry groups each controlling a standoff's enablement, height adjustment and sidewall support location. This is useful when dealing with hats or other accessories that share SBC PCB holes for mounting. Likewise, being able to change the direction of the sidewall support allows for a wider choice to strengthen and tie the standoff to the case walls or completely disable them if SBC components interfere. The length of the sidewall support is equal to the respective standoff support size for SBC, Extended Case and Multi-PCB standoffs.
As indicated previously, The SBC Standoffs, Extended Case Standoffs and Multi-PCB Standoffs all work the same with the following exceptions. The standoff support size is also used to determine the corner proximity for the Extended Case standoffs. The Multiple PCB Standoffs present a unique challenge due to their nature. There will be situations with multiple PCB devices when not all the standoffs created by the PCB holes will be needed. Imagine two PCBs next to each other that would normally create eight standoffs. In many scenarios only outer standoffs are needed for both the top and bottom and the bottom inner standoffs for PCB support. In order to handle this and many other situations without creating a complex and burdensome GUI, an entry for the creation of the PCB hole can be used to disable the top, bottom or both standoffs. This is accomplished within the SBC Model Framework pcbhole class. The person creating the sbc_models.cfg entry can determine and override the creation of these standoffs in SBC Case Builder. See the SBC Model Framework pcbhole class for further details.
SBC Case Builder by default makes the smallest symmetrical case possible for the SBC selected and default parameters. Most times this works well but some SBC need asymmetrical spacing, extra gap or additional standoff clearance and may require tweaking to obtain the best results. If there is a saved case for an SBC it is best to start your new case with it, or at least become familiar with any special changes made, since they might apply to a new case.
Standoff selection and implementation is the most effected part of customizing a case. Some SBC can use a M3 screw and others only use a M2.5 or M2 screw. Finding the best fastening approach can be influenced too by the hardware one has on-hand or personal preference. If using inserts, a custom standoff size must be used since the standard standoff sizes are to small for their respective insert diameter. For tall cases, fastener length can be reduced by using a deep recessed standoff, the depth set by the standoff support height after selecting a recessed type under the appropriate global Tab . Watch for standoff clearance issues around PCB holes and neighboring components. Some SBC designs crowd the area and can interfere with standoff diameter sizes, especially when inserts are being used. This is one factor that may determine whether to fasten the case from the top or bottom.
As previously stated, symmetrical cases use the same gap spacing for all sides. This has worked well but more recently many SBC use significantly different component overhangs and could benefit from an asymmetrical case. By increasing the case size by the needed amount in an axis and possibly shifting the PCB the same amount or not, an asymmetrical case gap can be created to accommodate SBC with significantly differing overhangs. This is especially import if opposing sides of an SBC use component overhangs greater then 2mm which may also influence the assembly of the case.
When using subtractive geometry accessories, turning on accessory highlight under the View Tab will help in placing and aligning objects. Use case sections to view inside a closed case by setting to -1 the move side slider under the View Tab. Platter view can be useful to view changes and as a final check if everything is configured as required prior to STL export.
Having SBC Case Builder running while editing the sbc_case_builder_accessories.cfg file using a seperate text editor will aide in visual accessory manipulation and placement. OpenSCAD will automatically regenerate the model preview when the accessory configuration files is saved.
Case accessories entries are kept in the file sbc_case_builder_accessories.cfg. Newly created accessory group names also need to be added to the variable accessory_name in sbc_models.scad on or around line #128 in order for them to appear in the GUI pickbox. Any new accessory group names must be added to the pickbox entry or they will not be present in the GUI. This can be done manually or the helper script get_customizer_values.scad can be used to generate a complete accessory names list for copy and paste from the console.
Each accessory group consists of a unique name followed by an unlimited number of accessory entries each containing 11 variables.
schema:
"accessory_name",
"class","type",loc_x,loc_y,loc_z,face,rotation[x,y,z],parametrics[association,x,y,z],size[],data[],mask[]
There are 6 classes, “add1”,“sub”,”suball”,”add2”,”model”,”platter” and all use the same command format for various “type”.
"class","type",loc_x,loc_y,loc_z,face,rotation[x,y,z],parametrics[association,x,y,z],size[],data[],mask[]
e.g.
p
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t e s s s l t m
c l l l a t i i i e s
l t o o o f t r z z z d m n b t
a y c c c a i i e e e a a g a y
s p c o c t s t c l
s, e, x, y, z, e, n, s, x,y,z, a, k h k e
"sub","fan",10,10,24.5,"top",[0,0,0],["sbc-case_z",true,true,true],[40,0,6],[0],[true,10,2,"default"],
Every type, regardless of its class, uses a basic set of variables
(loc_x,loc_y,loc_z,”face”,rotation[],parametrics[])
but each type doesn’t necessarily use all available data fields
(size[],data[])
Multi-associative parametric positioning of accessories is implemented and allows each accessory to enable or disable parametric movement of the accessory for each axis. The XY and Z axis can be associated with the case offset (size), SBC positioning, multi-associated axis's or absolute positioning. For instance, a SBC fan opening needs to follow the SBC in the X and Y axis but the case Z axis for the correct height. The parametric array specifies the axis to enable for associated parametric positioning. An accessory can be associated with the sbc position("sbc"), case offset("case"),multi-associated which use sbc xy position and case z offset("sbc-case_z") or use absolute values if all axis's are false. In the accessory example above, the 8th parameter ["sbc-case_z",true,true,true] means all axis's are enabled for multi-associative movement with the X and Y accessory axis following the SBC X and Y axis and the accessory Z axis following the case Z axis.
Class add1 and add2 are used to add geometry to the case. The difference is when the addition occurs. add1 happens at the beginning when the core case geometry is created before any subtractions and add2 happens at the end after all subtractions have occurred. suball is used to affect all faces of a case, not just a single face. The “face” is the case piece that will be effected by the addition or subtraction. The model class is for placing supporting accessories in the model view. e.g. hard drives, fans. The platter class is for adding supporting accessories, that are not part of the core case geometry, to the print platter for printing e.g. an access panel cover.
additive type:
art, access_panel, batt_holder, button, button_assembly, fan_cover, feet, hd_holder, hk_boom_grill, hk_boom_speaker_holder, hk_boom_vring, hk_h3_port_extender_holder, hk_hc4_oled_holder, hk_uart_holder, hk_uart_strap, keyhole, nut_holder, pcb_holder, rectangle, round, slot, sphere, standoff, text, vent_panel_hex, uart_holder, hc4_oled_holder, button, pcb_holder
subtractive type:
art, fan_mask, hd_holes, knockout, rectangle, round, slot, sphere, text, vent, vent_hex
model type:
access_cover, adafruit_lcd, dsub, fan, hd25, hd35, hk_boom, hk_boom_speaker, hk_h3_port_extender, hk_hc4_oled, hk35_lcd, hk_m1s_ups, hk_net_card, hk_pwr_button, hk_speaker, hk_uart, hk_vu7c, hk_vu8m, hk_vu8s, hk_wb2, hk_xu4_shifter_shield, pillar, rpi_m2hat, stl_model
platter type:
access_cover, button_assembly, fan_cover, feet, hk_boom_vring, hk_h3_port_extender_holder, hk_uart_strap, vent_panel_hex
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates bottom access cover for access panels.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "access_cover", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "access_cover"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = x dimension
size[1] = y dimension
size[2] = floor thickness
data[0] = "portrait", "landscape"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2
DESCRIPTION: creates bottom access panels.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "class", "access_panel", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "access_panel"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = x dimension
size[1] = y dimension
size[2] = floor thickness
data[0] = "portrait", "landscape"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts art work geometry in dxf or svg format.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "art", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "art"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = scale
data[1] = height
data[2] = "file"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2
DESCRIPTION: creates battery holder for coin cr2032 batteries.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "battery_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "battery_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = tolerance adjustment
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2
DESCRIPTION: adds various button styles.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "add2", "button", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "button"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter of button body for recess style
size[1] = not used
size[2] = height above button for recess style
data[0] = "recess", "cutout"
data[1] = radius for cutout style
data[2] = button post size for cutout style
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: adds button assembly for recess button style.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "add2", "button_assembly", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "button_assembly"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter of button body for recess style
size[1] = not used
size[2] = height above button for recess style
data[0] = "recess"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates fan cover for fan openings.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "fan_cover", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "fan_cover"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = fan size
size[1] = not used
size[2] = cover thickness
data[0] = "fan_open", "fan_1", "fan_2", "fan_hex"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates case feet.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "feet", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "feet"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = feet diameter
size[1] = not used
size[2] = feet height
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2
DESCRIPTION: creates a horizontal double stacked holder for 2.5 and 3.5 drives.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hd_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "hd_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = 2.5 or 3.5
data[1] = ”portrait”, “landscape”
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2
DESCRIPTION: creates a vertical left facing holder for 2.5 and 3.5 drives.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hd_vertleft_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "hd_vertleft_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = 2.5 or 3.5
data[1] = ”portrait”, “landscape”
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2
DESCRIPTION: creates a vertical right facing holder for 2.5 and 3.5 drives.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hd_vertright_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "hd_vertright_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = 2.5 or 3.5
data[1] = ”portrait”, “landscape”
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2
DESCRIPTION: creates hk boom bonnet grill covers.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "class", "hk_boom_grill", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "hk_boom_grill"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = not used
size[1] = not used
size[2] = wall thickness
data[0] = "flat", "dome", "frame"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates hk boom bonnet speaker clamp and friction style holder.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hk_boom_speaker_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "hk_boom_speaker_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = "friction", "clamp"
data[1] = tolerance adjustment
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates hk stereo boom bonnet volume wheel extention.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hk_boom_vring", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "hk_boom_vring"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = tolerance adjustment
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates odroid-h3 port extender holder parts.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hk_h3_port_extender_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "hk_h3_port_extender_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = distance from mount face
data[1] = "top", "bottom", "both"
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2
DESCRIPTION: creates a holder for the hk odroid-hc4 oled display.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "class", "hk_hc4_oled_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "hk_hc4_oled_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = not used
size[1] = not used
size[2] = floor thickness
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2
DESCRIPTION: creates a holder for the hk micro-usb uart.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "class", "hk_uart_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "hk_uart_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates a strap for the hk micro-usb uart holder.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hk_uart_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "hk_uart_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2
DESCRIPTION: creates enclosed keyhole.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "class", "keyhole", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "keyhole"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = [head_dia, slot_width, slot_length, floor_thick]
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2
DESCRIPTION: creates nut holder of various styles.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "nut_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "nut_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = top diameter or x size in mm
size[1] = bottom diameter or y size in mm
size[2] = holder height in mm
data[0] = "m2", "m2.5", "m3", "m4"
data[1] = "default", "sloped", "trap"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2
DESCRIPTION: creates pcb holder for vertical mounting.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "pcb_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "pcb_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = pcb x size in mm
size[1] = pcb y size in mm
size[2] = pcb z size in mm
data[0] = holder wall thickness
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts rectangular geometry with individual defined corner fillets.
Radius1 is lower left corner then moves clockwise.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "rectangle", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "rectangle"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = width
size[1] = depth
size[2] = height
data[0] = [radius1, radius2, radius3, radius4]
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts circular geometry.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "round", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "round"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter
size[1] = not used
size[2] = height
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts slot geometry.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "slot", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "slot"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter
size[1] = length
size[2] = height
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts sphere geometry.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "sphere", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "sphere"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter
size[1] = not used
size[2] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2
DESCRIPTION: creates standoffs.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "add2", "standoff", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "standoff"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = [size,diameter,height,holesize,supportsize,supportheight,sink,pillarstyle,pillarsupport,reverse,insert_e,i_dia,i_depth]
size = "m2_tap","m2","m2+","m2.5_tap","m2.5","m2.5+","m3_tap","m3","m3+","m4_tap","m4","m4+","custom"
diameter = pillar radius
height = total height
holesize = hole diameter
supportsize = support size for sink
supportheight = height of support for sink
sink = "none", "countersunk", "recessed", "nut holder", "blind"
pillarstyle = "hex", "round"
pillarsupport = "none", "left", "rear", "front", "right"
reverse = true or false
insert_e = true or false
i_dia = insert diameter
i_depth = insert hole depth
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts raised or sunk text geometry.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "text", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "text"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = text size
data[1] = "text"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates hex pattern covers for vent openings.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "vent_panel_hex", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "vent_panel_hex"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = #rows
size[1] = #columns
size[2] = thickness
data[0] = size of hex
data[1] = space between hex
data[2] = size of borber
data[3] = type of border "none", "default"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts art work geometry in dxf or svg format.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "art", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "art"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = scale
data[1] = height
data[2] = "file"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates fan openings in various styles and sizes.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "fan_mask", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "sub", "suball"
type = "fan_mask"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = fan size of opening
size[1] = not used
size[2] = thickness
data[0] = "fan_open", "fan_1", "fan_2", "fan_hex"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates hard drive holes for 2.5 and 3.5 drives in various orientations.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hd_holes", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "sub", "suball"
type = "hd_holes"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = 2.5 or 3.5
data[1] = "portrait", "landscape"
data[2] = "left", "right", "both", "bottom", "all"
data[3] = floor thickness
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates knockouts in rectangle, round or slot shape.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "knockout", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "sub", "suball"
type = "knockout"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = length
size[1] = height
size[2] = thickness
data[0] = gap
data[1] = fillet size
data[2] = "slot", "rectangle", "round"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts rectangular geometry with individual defined corner fillets.
Radius1 is lower left corner then moves clockwise.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "rectangle", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "rectangle"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = width
size[1] = depth
size[2] = height
data[0] = [radius1, radius2, radius3, radius4]
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts circular geometry.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "round", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "round"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter
size[1] = not used
size[2] = height
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts slot geometry.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "slot", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "slot"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter
size[1] = length
size[2] = height
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts sphere geometry.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "sphere", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "sphere"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter
size[1] = not used
size[2] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates or subtracts raised or sunk text geometry.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "text", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "sub", "suball"
type = "text"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = text size
data[1] = "text"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates horizontal or vertical vent openings.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "vent", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "sub", "suball"
type = "vent"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = coloumn size_x
size[1] = column size_y
size[2] = height
data[0] = #row
data[1] = #columns
data[2] = "horizontal", "vertical"
data[3] = gap size
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: sub, suball
DESCRIPTION: creates horizontal or vertical hex vent openings.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "vent_hex", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "sub", "suball"
type = "vent_hex"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = #rows
size[1] = #columns
size[2] = thickness
data[0] = size of hex
data[1] = space between hex
data[2] = "horizontal", "vertical"
data[3] = gap size
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates Adafruit 2030 Powerboost 1000 basic.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "adafruit_2030_powerboost", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "adafruit_2030_powerboost"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates Adafruit 4311 2.0" 320x240 Color IPS TFT Display with microSD Card Breakout - ST7789 EYESPI.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "adafruit_4311_lcd", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "adafruit_4311_lcd"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates Adafruit 4755 Universal USB/DC/Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger - bq24074.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "adafruit_4755_solar_charger", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "adafruit_4755_solar_charger"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates db connectors.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "dsub", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "dsub"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = "db9"
data[1] = "female"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates fans.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "fan", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "fan"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = "box25x10","box30x10","box40x10","box50x10","box60x10","box80x10","box80x25","box92x10","box92x25","box120x25","box140x25"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default", "fan_open", "fan_1", "fan_2", "fan_hex"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates a 2.5 hard drive model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hd25", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hd25"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = "landscape", "portrait"
data[1] = height
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default", "bottom", "side", "both"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates a 3.5 hard drive model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hd35", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hd35"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = "landscape", "portrait"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default", "bottom", "side", "both"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk port extender model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_h3_port_extender", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_h3_port_extender"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = "header", "remote"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hardkernel boom bonnet model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_boom", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_boom"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = true, false speakers
data[1] = "front", "rear" facing
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk stereo boom bonnet speaker model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_boom_speaker", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_boom_speaker"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk stereo boom bonnet speaker pcb mounted model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_boom_speaker_pcb", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_boom_speaker_pcb"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = true, false pcb
data[1] = "left", "right"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk odroid-hc4 oled model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_hc4_oled", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_hc4_oled"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk 3.5" lcd model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_lcd35", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_lcd35"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk odroid-m1s ups model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_m1s_ups", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_m1s_ups"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk 4 port 2.5gb netcard model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_netcard", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_netcard"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk backlite power button model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_pwr_button", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_pwr_button"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk speaker model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_speaker", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_speaker"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk micro-usb uart model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_uart", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_uart"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk vu7c model with optional gpio extension and tabs.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_vu7c", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_vu7c"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = true, false gpio_ext
data[1] = true, false tabs
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk vu8m model with optional brackets.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_vu8m", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_vu8m"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = true, false brackets
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk vu8s model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_vu8s", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_vu8s"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk weather board 2 model.
MASK: no
USAGE: "model", "hk_wb2", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_wb2"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates hk odroid-xu5 level shifter shield model.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "hk_xu4_shifter_shield", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "hk_xu4_shifter_shield"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: creates pillars with female ends.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "pillar", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "pillar"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = outside diameter
size[1] = inside diameter
size[2] = height
data[0] = "hex", "round"
data[1] = "color"
data[2] = side "top" or "bottom"
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: adds Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ M Key model
MASK: yes
USAGE: "model", "rpi_m2hat", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "rpi_m2hat"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = true, false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: model
DESCRIPTION: adds stl models.
MASK: no
USAGE: "model", "stl_model", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "model"
type = "stl_model"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = scale
data[1] = "file name"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates bottom access cover for access panels.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "access_cover", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "access_cover"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = x dimension
size[1] = y dimension
size[2] = floor thickness
data[0] = "portrait", "landscape"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: adds button assembly for recess button style.
MASK: yes
USAGE: "add2", "button_assembly", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "button_assembly"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = diameter of button body for recess style
size[1] = not used
size[2] = height above button for recess style
data[0] = "recess"
mask[0] = true
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates fan cover for fan openings.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "fan_cover", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "fan_cover"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = fan size
size[1] = not used
size[2] = cover thickness
data[0] = "fan_open", "fan_1", "fan_2", "fan_hex"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates case feet.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "feet", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "feet"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = feet diameter
size[1] = not used
size[2] = feet height
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates hk boom bonnet speaker clamp and friction style holder.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hk_boom_speaker_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "hk_boom_speaker_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = "friction", "clamp"
data[1] = tolerance adjustment
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates hk stereo boom bonnet volume wheel extention.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hk_boom_vring", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "hk_boom_vring"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = tolerance adjustment
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates odroid-h3 port extender holder parts.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hk_h3_port_extender_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2", "platter"
type = "hk_h3_port_extender_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[0] = distance from mount face
data[1] = "top", "bottom", "both"
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates a strap for the hk micro-usb uart holder.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "hk_uart_holder", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add2"
type = "hk_uart_holder"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[] = not used
data[] = not used
mask[0] = false
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
CLASSES: add1, add2, platter
DESCRIPTION: creates hex pattern covers for vent openings.
MASK: no
USAGE: "class", "vent_panel_hex", loc_x, loc_y, loc_z, face, rotation[], parametric[], size[], data[], mask[]
class = "add1", "add2"
type = "vent_panel_hex"
loc_x = x location placement
loc_y = y location placement
loc_z = z location placement
face = "top", "bottom", "right", "left", "front", "rear"
rotation[] = object rotation
parametric[] = "case", "sbc", "sbc-case_z"
size[0] = #rows
size[1] = #columns
size[2] = thickness
data[0] = size of hex
data[1] = space between hex
data[2] = size of borber
data[3] = type of border "none", "default"
mask[0] = false, not used
mask[1] = length
mask[2] = set back
mask[3] = mstyle "default"
In the past there was been no way of validating whether a SBC Model Framework model and its components were dimensionaly accurate in their size and placement other then trial and error. Along with producing cases this project provides a much needed model validation tool to assure model accuracy thru the use of test cases. It works on the very simple premise that if the real SBC fits the test case then the virtual model is accurate or otherwise shows were corrections are needed. This will further increased the overall accuracy of models over time.
Some SBC in SBC Model Framework have not been validated or may be missing component data and may produce one or more aspects of a case incorrectly. SBC status is noted in sbc.png and sbc_models_viwer.scad, all a part of SBC Model Framework. The color coded indicator of a SBC’s verification and completion is indicated in sbc.png as follows:
- GREEN = verified, complete and passes SBC Case Builder
- YELLOW = unverified, mostlikely usable and/or missing minor information
- ORANGE = unverified, may be usable but missing component data
- RED = unverified, not usable due to incomplete component data
The SBC that I do not own have been created using manufacturer supplied models, mechanical drawings or contributed by users. Some of the drawings are missing information or have errors that effect all or part of the subsequent SBC models. If you own an SBC that is not represented or verified in SBC Model Framework, please consider adding it or helping to correct any errors in the SBC data. An SBC can be verified to be accurate if a printed shell case from SBC Case Builder fits. Any misalignment is corrected in the SBC Model Framework model data(sbc_models.cfg).
There are a few more ideas for base cases to be worked on as well as a host of supporting accessory models that need to be created. It would also be nice to have all of the OEM accessories for each OEM in the library as well. I’m still looking for a better way to create accessory entries and groups, and continue to expand and verify as many SBC as possible. With that and the obvious benefit of autonomously making SBC cases, this project has also been helping fulfill another personal goal.
Computer aided design(CAD) has been around a long time but I have been interested in exploring approaches to the next step, computer autonomous design. Regardless of the current or future object creation method, whether it be manufactured or materialized, I believe a universal approach to autonomous design will be needed to advance the human condition. This application has helped me explore and think about practical approaches that might be possible right now in autonomous design and I hope to continue this work by developing new tools and techniques for the new CAD, Computer Autonomous Design.
Thank You to the contributors for their contributions and also HardKernel and Pine64 for their support through the donation of SBC.