Mini ITX Case (External PSU) v1

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Mini ITX Case (External PSU) v1

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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill
0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill
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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill, Gyroid
0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill, Gyroid
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This is my FIRST complex model design. I am learning Fusion360 and with that, expect some minor issues that you may run into on your own printer, that worked flawlessly for mine. Things such as tolerances are very tight, in order to piece together the case, without the need of extra hardware. This is version 1, so if something does not go well on your print, please leave feedback so that I can improve the design and grow as a designer in general.

This was built around an old Mini ITX motherboard I had laying around that I wanted to make use of. Perfect for my new Living Room TV Console, allowing me to play Retro games and basic browsing, etc.

I used Overture PETG for the entire case.

Some of the materials required for this build: (Links to the specific ones I used)

6x2 Magnets
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KJ9H31P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

16mm Power Button
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09W9J4QSL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Supports 120mm Case Fan

The case is designed for use with an external power supply brick (DC Plug) or something such as a Pico Power Supply.

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Hi Kevv thank you for sharing your Design, i liked it and went ahead to try it out for myself. I changed the Infill to Gyroid as i like the astetic a bit more and used PETG Prusament Matte Black. I have some suggestions and observations, but please take them for what its worth to you. Here we goo ;) Mainboard Standoff: I would change the Mainboard stands to also have a face blend just like the Fan assemly for more structural integrity one brocke of on mine (again i used gyroids your milage may be different) General Assemely Markers: I found it quite unintuitive to assemle maybe some markers what side on what and in the Printfile more Descriptions i attach a Printprofile with some ideas. Top Slot: I have no idea why you went with that ;) it makes it more prone to not fit a part and adds no value. I just pried id off and everything fit quite well. I broke of one slot because i tried to fix it with this ledge. Slot i think you could probably make it more ridged and a better slot system if you would use push slide slots. And ore face blend them aswell. With slide slots you can push from themore ridged side of the part along the fully printed edge insted of the whole part.
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i would also add a support ledge here to make thid part more stable when removing and putting bacl on maybe even a little guide chamfer on this side
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Hey. I printed using your profile thinking it would improve the original one. Are the panels supposed to be this flexible? Or is it because of the gyroid infill? I think the original profile (honeycomb infill?) is much more rigid.
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In comments my suggestions for improvements but i like the design idea;)
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i really like the look of your print with the different infill! i will definitely take in consideration your suggestions! thank you a ton for giving it a chance and leaving me feedback!
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Is there a piece missing for the bottom? I only see 5 parts when opening the file.
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Good Catch! It does appear the file I uploaded didn't have the bottom piece plate put in. I will update it now! Thank you!
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Check again when you can and let me know if it shows up now! =)
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Replying to @Kevvv3D :
Thanks! All showing up now, ill let you know how it went once its finished printing.
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Awesome design, thank you! I think the back plate should have a hole for the power brick connector. Mine has an 8mm diameter but I think they're pretty standard. How do you plug yours in?
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my power cord is a DC cord that plugs in via a hole on the back plate itself. if you look at the back image, its at the top of the plate. So you’re saying your PSU has a separate hole needed for it outside of the backplate?
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Very cool. I have a mini ITX board laying around too. I should try this.
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Let me know how it goes for you! Would love to see your results and any feedback you may have! Thanks =)
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I printer the entire case and I like to. It is a bit tight to put together so I recommend adding brim around it so it doesn’t warp as much. Cool model tho
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0.2mm layer, 5 walls, 15% infill, Gyroid
Gyroid comes with a lack of rigidity drawback. One of the standoffs of the motherboard broke off while screwing it in unfortunately. I think the model needs to be redesigned for this infill type (add strength in some areas).
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since I am not the orignal designer of this profile, I would have to test it along with my design. I do plan to design a remodeled version of the case in general with much stronger surface area for the standoffs. maybe that will help with allowing the different infills
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