I was faced with a challenge when a SpyPoint Trail camera took a tumble, breaking its housing and leaving its sensitive insides exposed to the elements. The owner came to me for help, and I couldn't resist taking on the task. I set out to create a protective housing that could keep the camera safe from rain and dirt.
The tricky part was that the reference housing I had to work with was in such bad shape that some areas were a complete mystery. Pieces were missing, and even the LTE antenna had disappeared. To address this, I decided to cover the antenna hole to safeguard against rain, as the owner will just come and pickup the memory card physically instead.
While it may not be a perfect replica, my 3D printed housing should get the Trail camera back in action without the need to purchase a new one. I've even uploaded the Fusion360 (.f3d) file for those who want to give it a try and make their own improvements.
For the best results, I recommend printing it in PETG and focusing on strength. I've included 3 wall loops and at least 30% infill for added durability. PLA works well as support with 0 interface spacing and top Z distance, based on my successful trials.