Agon Light2 Cases

A nice case in different variants for your AGON Light2 (Olimex).

The base of all the cases is the same. Same cutouts which should fit all connections in different sizes. Also with a protection against accidentally pressing the (long) reset button.

Square case, type A

This case comes with 3 different tops: plain, plain with speaker-holes and one with a nice pattern (in my opinion) at the top. There are also two different variants of the bottom, plain and with ribs at the side (just for fun). The different tops fits the different bottoms. so you can combine if you wish.

Also a few patterns are included to use or as an example. You can emboss these or your own patterns in the top (or bottom) box. A depth of 1mm works fine. the thickness of the top and bottom is 2 mm. If you have a cool design please send it to me and I will add it here.

Bonus: Extra top with Judo-guy listening to 8-bit music

Rounded Case, type B

The rounded case comes in 1 flavour. It has hidden vantilation holes in the top. Printing this case is somewhat more demanding. Don't use support. The case in the photo is a prototype.

Putting it together

• Needed Hardware: You need 4 screws or M3-bolts of 6-10 mm length to mount the board. I use nylon rings to prevent accidental short circuit. For the case you need 4x 10 to 16 mm long screws or M3-bolts.
• Post-processing: You probably need to clear the screw-holes. In the bottom-part the four holes in the corners are 3 mm in diameter. If needed the remaining screw-holes (also in the top), are 2.5 mm. Clearing them with a 2.5 mm drill is fine (take care).  If you are using M3-bolts you should be able to make a thread directly with the M3-bolts. Using a tap is preferred. Make the threads before you mount the board.
• Feet: The Olimex board comes with four little rubber feet. You can use them for this case.  At the inside of the case there are 4 indicators for the needed holes. Use a 3mm drill and room the holes a little to ca 3.2 mm. Press in the feet and when it pops out at the other side you can use pliers to pull them further in. Make sure they stay put, if not you will need a drop of glue on the inside.
• Mounting the board: Be sure the top of the pcb is even with the top of the bottom. Make the threads in the pillars before you mount the board. You need some force to make the thread and it is safer with the board out of the way. 

Tip: When re-screwing bolts or screws in plastics, it is a good custom to rotate the screw first counter-clockwise until you hear or feel a click. That is the sign your screw is aligned with the thread and now you can fasten it without damaging the thread.

Printing: No supports needed. Flat sides on the bed. 

If you have questions or remarks, please leave a comment. Also adding a make is appreciated.

Happy 8-bit-computing :)

See for more information about the Agon, the black belt of 8-bits: https://www.thebyteattic.com/p/agon.html