Othernet Dreamcatcher 3 Case v.7

This case was created for people living in areas with more marginal satellite coverage, so the dreamcatcher can be mounted as close to the LNB as possible thereby reducing signal loss over cable to an absolute minimum.

I designed this with screws threading into the plastic using 4x-M3x18mm screws to hold the lid to the base, 2x-M3x18mm screws holding the power cable clamp to the lid, and 4x-M3x10mm screws holding the dreamcatcher board to the base.

Alternately if you would prefer not to trust screws threading into plastic, the base could be drilled out with a 3mm drill bit to allow 4x-M3x40mm screws with nylock nuts to hold the lid to the base and the power cable clamp could be mounted to the lid using 2x-M3x26mm screws with nylock nuts

Full weatherproofing can be easily achieved using either silicone caulking or cheap foam weather stripping around the raised lip of the lid, above the mounting bosses, and around the power cable inlet of the lid as highlighted in one of the pictures above.

The short antenna cable that comes with the dreamcatcher is long enough to screw directly onto a bulkhead style female to female "F" adapter screwed directly into the lid for maximum water resistance.

For minimum cable length and easy mounting, it is also possible to use parts from the "LNB holder with AZ/EL Adjust (Othernet)" designed by "Tysonpower" https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3367043 to mount the LNB directly to this case

Since the dreamcatcher runs on 5vDC and uses a micro-USB connector, I designed the box with solar power in mind. A small 50w 12v solar panel, a 35Ah AGM battery, and USB car charger would easily provide enough power to run the dreamcatcher year round.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Anet

Printer: 

A8

Rafts:

No

Supports: 

No

Resolution:

.2mm

Infill: 

20%

Filament: Inland PLA Black

Notes:

Printed with 4 walls to ensure water resistance.

Category: 3D Printing