diff --git a/case/.images/final-installation.jpg b/case/.images/final-installation.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e6d2a41 Binary files /dev/null and b/case/.images/final-installation.jpg differ diff --git a/case/README.md b/case/README.md index fe3a6dd..3ce7b5a 100644 --- a/case/README.md +++ b/case/README.md @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ To begin, print the parts above as indicated; default slicer settings should be We will exclude the USB cable opening extension for this assembly, but its installation is straightforward. -1. Lay out the parts; you will need: +Lay out the parts; you will need: * The body, face, insert, and AM312 tube parts. * Superglue @@ -82,81 +82,85 @@ is straightforward. ![Parts](.images/parts.jpg) -2. Place the face face-down (clips up), and place dabs of superglue at the corners of the +### Face + +1. Place the face face-down (clips up), and place dabs of superglue at the corners of the insert openings. ![Face Assembly 1](.images/face-assembly-1.jpg) -3. Spread the superglue along the inner edges with the toothpick; or, combine 2+3 by using +2. Spread the superglue along the inner edges with the toothpick; or, combine 2+3 by using a precision superglue applicator. You need very little glue here; avoid extra ooze! ![Face Assembly 2](.images/face-assembly-2.jpg) -4. Firmly place the insert face-down into the hole; the overlap edges should match. +3. Firmly place the insert face-down into the hole; the overlap edges should match. ![Face Assembly 3](.images/face-assembly-3.jpg) -5. Apply firm pressure to both sides of the insert with your thumbs, a vice, or another +4. Apply firm pressure to both sides of the insert with your thumbs, a vice, or another pressing object, until the glue can set up (15-30 seconds). ![Face Assembly 4](.images/face-assembly-4.jpg) -6. Flip over the face; the insert should now be solidly affixed. Clean up any oozing superglue +5. Flip over the face; the insert should now be solidly affixed. Clean up any oozing superglue with a paper towel or lint-free rag. ![Face Assembly 5](.images/face-assembly-5.jpg) -7. Place a small amount of superglue on your toothpick tip; if using a precision superglue +6. Place a small amount of superglue on your toothpick tip; if using a precision superglue applicator, skip this step. ![Face Assembly 6](.images/face-assembly-6.jpg) -8. Gently spread the superglue around the circular opening (or apply using a precision superglue +7. Gently spread the superglue around the circular opening (or apply using a precision superglue applicator); you want the bead to be no more than 1mm wide to avoid ooze. ![Face Assembly 7](.images/face-assembly-7.jpg) -9. Line up the AM312 tube, and firmly press it down to seal. Clean up any oozing superglue +8. Line up the AM312 tube, and firmly press it down to seal. Clean up any oozing superglue with a paper towel or lint-free rag. ![Assmbly 8](.images/face-assembly-8.jpg) - You will now have a completed face assembly and are ready to install the actual SuperSensor. +You will now have a completed face assembly and are ready to install the actual SuperSensor. - ![Completed Face](.images/completed-face.jpg) +![Completed Face](.images/completed-face.jpg) -10. Gently insert the SuperSensor board into the case body, lining it up with the four standoffs. +### Body + +1. Gently insert the SuperSensor board into the case body, lining it up with the four standoffs. The ESP32 should b firmly sitting on the bottom (it should require no force). ![Body Assembly 1](.images/body-assembly-1.jpg) - You can verify that the USB plug is sitting flush on the base. + You can verify that the USB plug is sitting flush on the base. ![Body Assembly 2](.images/body-assembly-2.jpg) -11. Remove the top cap of the AM312. +2. Remove the top cap of the AM312. -12. Place the face over the AM312. +3. Place the face over the AM312. ![Body Assembly 3](.images/body-assembly-3.jpg) -13. Line up the clips on one side (I prefer the left). Then using a gentle squeezing motion, apply - pressur eto the sides of the case on the right side while also applying lateral pressure on - the face towards the inserted clips. This picture is a one-handed demonstration, applying a - squeezing pressure between my thumb and middle finger and a downwards pressure with my index - finger to provide force; using two hands is advised. +4. Line up the clips on one side (I prefer the left). Then using a gentle squeezing motion, apply + pressure to the sides of the case on the right side while also applying lateral pressure on + the face towards the inserted clips. This picture is a one-handed demonstration, applying a + squeezing pressure between my thumb and middle finger and a downwards pressure with my index + finger to provide force; using two hands is advised. ![Body Assembly 4](.images/body-assembly-4.jpg) -14. While doing the previous step, ensure that the 3 sensor holes are lined up with their corresponding sensors. +5. While doing the previous step, ensure that the 3 sensor holes are lined up with their corresponding sensors. ![Body Assembly 5](.images/body-assembly-5.jpg) -15. Press the face into the body so that all 4 clips are making contact. +6. Press the face into the body so that all 4 clips are making contact. ![Body Assembly 6](.images/body-assembly-6.jpg) -16. Reinstall the top cap of the AM312; it should have a snug fit against the tube. +7. Reinstall the top cap of the AM312; it should have a snug fit against the tube. You now have an assembled case! @@ -164,3 +168,10 @@ You now have an assembled case! As a further step, consider placing a line of tape around the face-body joint. The locking clip design was made with printing in mind, and does have some play here. + +## Installation + +You may either mount the SuperSensor by its USB plug (as with a bare board design), or by attaching +a mounting piece to the case. Enjoy your newly-enclosed SuperSensor with diffused status LEDs! + +![Final Installation](.images/final-installation.jpg)