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@@ -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
@@ -82,41 +82,43 @@ 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)
@@ -125,7 +127,9 @@ is straightforward.
![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)
@@ -134,13 +138,13 @@ is straightforward.
![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
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
@@ -148,15 +152,15 @@ is straightforward.
![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)