HOW THIS FITS INTO IOTCreating a stylish enclosure will make your IoT project more appealing to a wider audience. Low cost 3D printers have made it possible to rapidly iterate over project enclosures prior mass production. Holding a product in your hands is much more compelling than a breadboard with exposed wires.
In this workshop, we will explore OpenSCAD (free 3D modeling software) and talk about things to consider when using sensors within an enclosure. For example, your WiFi enabled micro controllers will generate heat that needs to be factored into the placement of sensors that measure temperature. We'll also talk about things to keep in mind when using desktop 3D printers.
WHAT ATTENDEES DO
Attendees will use OpenSCAD to design a project enclosure that can be printed using a 3D printer. Templates will be provided to use as a starting point.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES- Understand how to use OpenSCAD to rapidly iterate over enclosure designs that meet the needs of IoT projects.
- Be able to read data sheets and use calipers (provided) to measure the size of electronic components.
WHAT ATTENDEES BRINGPlease bring a laptop, paper and something to write with. Calipers will be supplied but you're welcome to bring your own. If you have a project idea in mind, bring your micro controller, sensors or spec sheets so that you can get accurate measurements.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDA basic understanding of coding (variables and functions) would be helpful but is not required. No prior experience with CAD software is necessary.
PRE-CLASS SETUPPlease install OpenSCAD on your laptop and read through the single page User Interface guide.
User Interface Guide:
https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/OpenSCAD_User_Manual/The_OpenSCAD_User_InterfaceWHAT ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVEAccess to slides and OpenSCAD templates covered during the workshop.
LINKS & READING MATERIAL
https://github.com/blackcj/iot-enclosure-workshophttp://www.openscad.org/downloads.html
