Making a Case for the Lilygo T-Beam SUPREME V3.0
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- Опубликовано: 16 дек 2023
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Amazon link for the tripod: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH8DFQJM
Here are a couple of Etsy links if you want to buy the case. It's not my store, but the quality looks great and their reviews are excellent:
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Welcome back to another episode of 'Alley Cat Makes Stuff' on Random Alley Cat. Today, we're diving into the world of DIY and 3D printing, crafting a custom enclosure for the Lilygo T-Beam SUPREME - a powerful yet compact LoRa device running Meshtastic firmware.
I've noticed that while there are a few cases out there, they come with a few complications - tricky printing, a myriad of parts, complex assembly, and limited practicality. So, I decided to take matters into my own paws and design a case that defies these norms.
What sets our creation apart? Simplicity and utility. This custom case requires only two screws and nuts to secure it, ensuring a sturdy yet hassle-free assembly. Plus, it's designed with versatility in mind - featuring slots to easily strap onto backpacks or any gear of your choice. And for those who love a good stand, there's an option to incorporate a ¼-20 thread adapter, perfect for mounting.
In true Random Alley Cat spirit, this isn't just about making a case; it's about tailoring solutions to fit our adventurous needs. While I'm quite pleased with this design, I'm all ears (and whiskers) for your ideas and suggestions. After all, the beauty of DIY is in the collaboration and continuous improvement.
Join me in this step-by-step journey as we design, print, and assemble this unique case. From the initial sketches to the final assembly, this video showcases the key steps of bringing our design to life. Whether you're a 3D printing aficionado or just starting out in the realm of customized tech gear, this video offers a glimpse into the process, peppered with Alley Cat's distinct insights and tricks of the trade.
Random Alley Cat is more than a channel for project sharing; it's a beacon of inspiration, urging you to awaken your creative genius and craft something that echoes with your inner explorer. So gather your gear, rev up those 3D printers, and let's embark on a thrilling journey of creation together!
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I gotta tell ya, you make some of the best cases that I've ever seen. And not only that, you make the videos and share the files with us. I appreciate that! Thank you.
Thank you so much! I just rewatched this one yesterday and I realized I have improved this case a lot since this video. I’m planning to make an update video soon with all the changes I made to the Lilygo cases, and then I have a series of Heltec cases I’m about to put out, as well as some RAK stuff. It’s awesome that so many people are enjoying them!
These cases will also be released for free by the way!
Best case ive seen so far!
Very attractive case design.
Great!!!
*Fantastic,* I even loved the music, and that almost never happens! 😆 Who else noticed that her nail polish matched the battery? *lol*
ahh now we know, haha so when she is having pink we know shi is going to work with 18650s :)
@@TomKristiansen 😆
@@MyTube4Utoo hahahah
I have to tell you, I had my local library print this case out for me and am just now getting it together. Its GROOVY. Thanks so much for doing this. Oh, and the video is cool too. :P
That's great! I'm glad you were able to get it printed locally. Thank you for watching!
Spotted the wrench from Hand Tool Rescue! Hi from another fan. Thx for the video!
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I managed to find the best Laura radio and placed an order and now to find the best case wow I love it and as a tribute to you for all your design input I should really print it out in a Carbon fiber 18650 nail polish pink filament.
I love this case a THANK YOU from me .
Love it
Thank you so much for your comment, I'd love to see your results!
Great job thank you for sharing!
I printed this case and I have to say it is very rugged and is just what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing your wonderful design! One thing that I noticed is that the SMA connector turns when I go to tighten it. It's not your design, it's how it is mounted in their clear plastic bracket. Congratulations on a wonderful design.
Yeah, I noticed that too, I had to hold it in place to tighten it sometimes.
This is super rad! I just purchased the Heltec V3 board after discovering Meshtastic! I subbed!
Good news, I have a whole family of Heltec cases coming!
@@randomalleycat That is good news, because I'm going to need one!
Love the design, going to try and print it tonight, wish me luck!
Please let me know if you have any suggestions for improvements and thank you again for watching!
Absolutely brilliant, thank you for sharing..
Awesome job! The case looks great. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching!
@@randomalleycat
You're welcome. One of my friends from work and I are both setting up a couple of Lilygo LORA's "in the wild" to help create a Lora network here in the Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington area.
I’m trying to do the same where I’m at, a lot of mountains around so it would be nice to get some up on the peaks!
You are very talented.
What an awesome case
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Hello great video. Ive not got one of these but great watch. Nice looking case. 🤙🏽👍🏽
Thank you for watching! Let me know if you have an idea for something you would like to see me design. Always open to project ideas!
@@randomalleycat I really liked what you did with the case. I am currently looking at buying a meshtastic board just not sure which one yet. Great work 😁73
I had the TBeam v1.1 but I got this one because the Ublox M10 is a big improvement over the NEO-6 and even the NEO-8.
Heltec is pretty popular, but I haven’t had anything from them yet. I might get one soon though just to compare.
@@randomalleycat yes I've been looking at them too. Not too sure what the difference is between the V2 and V3 but will be interesting to see what type of case you come up wit. You will have to keep me posted 😁🙏🏽🤙🏽
No worries, I’m sure I’ll post a video about it! As soon as I get my 3d printer time lapse setup of course!
Outstanding! I have been looking for case that can be attached to gear. Perfect! I will be printing a couple of these as soon as I get back to my printer.
Let me know how it goes! I also posted a clip that is perfect for mounting it to molle. I need to make a new video with all the updates I made to this and the T-Deck.
Printed without an issue. BBL X1C E3D .4mm HF Hotend with Polylite Gray Sparkle ABS, Volumetric Speed 25³/s.
I’ve only had Prusa but a friend has been trying to convince me to switch to Bambu. Seems like Prusa is starting to fall behind.
Very impressed with the design, well done! Looks really solid, and for sure does not sacrifice the style either. 😎 I also spend a lot of time making some complex parts sometimes and even 3D modeling entire projects to find ideas and have a better vision of the final thing beforehands. Great printer too, I got a Prusa MK2.5 that has helped me with so many things for the past 7 years already!
I was just looking into that whole Meshtastic thing, and I was thinking of getting a device to play around with a bit and satisfy the curiosity. I might very well go for this one to start with...
Thanks a lot for the feedback! I started with a Mk2 and got the Mk3 when it came out. The magnetic bed was definitely a good upgrade! I definitely think the T-Beam Supreme is a good place to start. It's not necessarily the best Meshtastic device, but it's really easy to get setup and running. You might want to get two and give one to a nearby friend!
@@randomalleycat Oh I started with the MK2 as well! But I went for the 2.5 upgrade kit that adds the magnetic bed. Best upgrade ever for that printer, it made it so much better to use! Plus it auto calibrates when you change filament, that was also a huge plus. I didn't get the MK3, but now I see the newer models, maybe by the end of this year I'll finally get a MK4 or if I'm crazy enough the XL (the added volume can help for some stuff!).
Yes I was thinking about getting two, but maybe not the same model, so I can compare a bit. In fact I'm not sure there is any/not much Meshtastic activity over here (I'm from Reunion Island). But then there is also the whole MQTT stuff, so I'm sure I'll have a lot of fun playing around with that. That said, not all models are easy to buy here either, so there is that 😅 I'm trying to decide what model to get now!
@@Slay3rOne Oh yeah, shipping is probably a challenge I'm sure! I'd love to come visit someday, but if you get set up on MQTT we can send messages until then!
@@randomalleycat Always a challenge, but there is always some solution. For sure! I definitely will try MQTT, otherwise it might be pretty limited here I suspect.
-I might get a regular T-Beam V1.2 instead of the Supreme for now, it's much easier to purchase for me at this time.- _(I changed my mind)_ Quick question if you don't mind. You have both right? The Supreme is the more recent design, a little more modular, USB-C instead of micro, the antenna mounted differently and a choice for a better GPS. But apart from that is one better than the other? It looks to me like both are pretty similar otherwise.
Great job! Now to buy a 3D printer.
It’s a trap!
This is awesome, do you have a link to the tripod and fixing?
Any standard tripod will do, the one I have in the video came with a cheap selfie stick from Amazon. a.co/d/9RDos3X
If you're looking for the adapter, here's a link for that: a.co/d/fw1nDtG
You don't have to get that exact one, just any that look like those, it's a pretty standard design.
never power up the device without an antenna, you can drastically deteriorate the chipset, The enclosure is amwsome
💯 Thank you!
Excellent design thank you, any chance you could post the link for the tripod you used?…thanks
I added the link to the description. Thanks for watching!
@@randomalleycat thanks
Mines printing in black PETG now, will a 21700 fit in the back? If not, that might be a nice mod since you can swap out the holder for a 21700 holder pretty easily and gain a good chunk of power which these could use...
I thought about it and I probably will later, but I wanted this case to be good for beginners, and not a lot of them are going to be disordering the 18650 holder. I do have a RAK case coming soon that has the same design but a little shorter, and it uses a 21700. That’s a better choice also because the RAK uses a lot less power.
A very beautiful design. What would you suggest to improve our design like this?
Thank you! I'm certainly not a professional, but I might make a video going into more detail of how I design things.
This could be great. Actually, I am a designer and I have a good command of the program. But it is very difficult to design and imagine a product. At this point I feel incomplete and I don't know how to improve myself.
@@mavikiraz2676 I had always wanted to learn CAD, but every time I tried, I just felt overwhelmed and had no idea where to start or what to do. Then one day I thought of something I really wanted, but it didn't exist.
In a way it felt like what people say about sculptors, that they just remove everything that isn't what they want. Like they have the thing in their mind and then they can actually make it.
When that happened, I just needed to figure out what steps I needed to take in CAD for the thing I thought if to appear, but it was so much easier when I knew my destination before I started.
Sorry I'm rambling, not sure if this is helpful at all, but if you let me know where you're stuck maybe I could help.
@randomalleycat Yes, I understand what you mean.
Imagination is an essential part of design. A designer needs to make an object not only functional but also aesthetically appealing.
Let's take the example of a pencil case. A box is a functional way to hold pencils, but it's also not very interesting. A designer can use their imagination to make a pencil case more interesting and appealing. For example, the pencil case could be a different shape or material, or it could have an interesting pattern or motif.
I really like the case you designed for the electronic device. It's really stylish. The design of this case is a product of imagination and creativity. It has both a highly functional and a highly professional aesthetic. I haven't yet reached this aesthetic and design skill. I think I need to work harder.
This looks great! Printing this week if I figure how to bring back to life my ender 3. Thanks for sharing!
me-wow 🐱
Do your buttons work like they are supposed to? Seems like they never do the same thing twice for me.
Are they not clicking, like they don't fit well, or is it just functionally not doing what you expect in the software?
@@randomalleycat functionality! i especially have trouble with the power button. It seems that i have to press and hold for a different duration every time i power on the device. also once my screen times out i have to cycle power completely to get it back on. one would think that a short press would wake the screen.
Oh yeah, I have noticed the same thing. I assumed I had messed up something in the Meshtastic config but I haven’t had a chance to look into it yet.
Where do I get the 3D print files, so I can print my own case. You failed to include it in your comments.
What I did not fail to do, was to include it in the description as stated in the video. 😉
You should sell these! I will by them.
Please please please put an antenna on before putting the battery in….
Don't take it personally!
you burned it up instantly by installing the battery with no antenna hooked up.
It’s ruined!
lol. No! its not a problem to insert the battery without antenna if you dont turn on the device. And she clearly switched it on after installing the antenna.
THANK YOU again I received my T Beam today so I printed your delightful case sorry I could not find 18650 nail varnish pink in Carbon fiber but I managed a two tone Carbon fiber case, blue bottom and brown top I am now just waiting for the Amazon postal donkey 🫏 here in Andalucia southern Spain (vilage) so I can then add the mount a THANK YOU again ....
Sounds awesome, I'm glad you like it!