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TinkersALot
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Posted: 08:07pm 22 Sep 2016

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looks like it may be pricey. I like the case design

http://tibbo.com/tps.html

MicroBlocks

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Posted: 09:10pm 22 Sep 2016

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Holy sh.....
That is what i am working on with my 'Microblocks' but more sophisticated.
The housing is the part i struggle with the most because in low/medium quantities they are expensive because the molds. So expensive it makes the rest irrelevant. I am now concentrating to use aluminum profile with laser cut caps and 'rings', which might be a solution.

Edited by MicroBlocks 2016-09-24

Microblocks. Build with logic.

Paul_L
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Posted: 10:21pm 22 Sep 2016

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Has anyone here tried to print an enclosure on a 3D printer????

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Posted: 01:12am 23 Sep 2016

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Yes, i made several.
It kinda works when you need a few but it still needs some work to make it look nice.
The surface finish might look ok when it just comes of the printer but the small ridges will collect dust, grease (from fingers) and other dirt very quickly.
I found sandpapering the surface and a thin layer of 'Bondo' and paint will give a nice finish.
You would not want to do that when you need more then ten though as it takes some time.

Microblocks. Build with logic.

TinkersALot
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Posted: 04:09am 23 Sep 2016

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The tibbo blocks make me think they are a "for grown ups"

version of these kinds of things:

http://littlebits.cc/kits/smart-home-kit

clearly, these are not your father's legos

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