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Heltec v3-mini case for Meshtastic

This is a small case for the Heltec v3 boards, designed with the Meshtastic project in mind (https://meshtastic.org).
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**You can purchase this case and others already printed:**

US customers can purchase from QuantumShadow3D:
(https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuantumShadow3D)

UK/EU customers can purchase from 3DChicken:
(https://www.3dchicken.co.uk)
 

These models are intended for personal use only.
DO NOT copy, sell, trade or otherwise gain from my designs without my explicit permission.

Anyone interested in licensing this design for non-commercial (i.e. private) sale can message me here to discuss.  Please respect the Creative Commons license restrictions I have chosen (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) and I encourage anyone who sees my designs for sale contact me.

With all that said, now on to the models…
 

Update 13 Apr 2024:

  • Updated nearly all models:
    • Frames and back covers now support battery size of 103665 (similar to MakerFocus 3000mAh lipo pack)
    • Multiple thickness options for back covers

 

This is a small/"mini" case for the Heltec v3 boards, designed with the Meshtastic project in mind (https://meshtastic.org).

There are five models required for a complete case, as well as socket head cap screws and a SMA antenna pigtail cable; refer to the parts list below.

Required hardware:

  1. Four (4) M3x20mm socket head cap screws
  2. Four (4) M3 nuts
  3. Battery: https://www.amazon.com/MakerFocus-Rechargable-Protection-Insulated-Development/dp/B0867KDMY7 or similar size 1000-1100mAh battery (47mm x 30mm x 8mm / 1.41" x 0.84" x 0.23" (LxWxH)

Optional hardware:

  1. GoouuuTech GT-U7 GPS module (ublox NEO-6M chip) or similar size GPS module: https://www.amazon.com/Navigation-Positioning-Sensitivity-Consumption-High-Precision/dp/B08MZ2CBP7 (also available via Ali Express)
  2. 3-pin on/off two-position panel mount slide switches for GPS and/or power: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFXWLJP
  3. Laser-cut acrylic window (see note below)

Minimum required model files:

  1. Heltec-v3-mini_front-<pattern>
    +OR+ Heltec-v3-mini_front-noscreen-<pattern>
  2. Heltec-v3-mini_back-<pattern>
    +OR+ Heltec-v3-mini_back-18650-<type>
  3. Heltec-v3-mini_frame-noSwitch/GPSswitch/powerSwitch/powerSwitch-GPSswitch
  4. Heltec-v3-mini_button-<size> (requires two; medium size recommended)

There are multiple versions of the Heltec-v3-mini_front-xxx model, including noscreen versions (no need to remove the screen, it's just covered up).

I've also included the SVG file for an optional laser-cut acrylic window using 1mm or 1.5mm acrylic.  If you want one but don't have a laser cutter I sell them on my Etsy store.

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