remote-rig/hardware/DESIGN_PIPELINE.md

RemoteRig Hardware Design Pipeline

Living queue for 3D-printed / physical hardware design work.

Active / Ready for prototype print

Tripod electronics case v3

Status: STL generated and validated watertight.

Files:

• hardware/case/tripod-case-v3.scad
• hardware/case/case-body-v3.stl
• hardware/case/case-lid-v3.stl
• hardware/case/tripod-clamp-v3.stl
• hardware/case/full-case-preview-v3.stl

Design notes:

• Holds ESP32 + ESP8266 stack.
• Screw-on lid with vent slots.
• Rear dovetail-style rail/socket interface.
• Separate screw-tightened tripod clamp sized around a 35 mm stand/pole.
• Clamp uses M3 hardware: one M3 screw across the clamp mouth, with an M3 nut trap.

Prototype questions:

• Does the clamp close enough on smaller tripod legs, or do we need swappable inserts?
• Does the dovetail hold under vibration without a retention screw?
• Are USB/LED/UART cutouts in the correct orientation for the actual boards?

Backlog

10.1-inch touchscreen + Raspberry Pi Zero case

Status: Specific display identified; mechanical measurements needed before CAD.

Goal: A printable enclosure for the RemoteRig hub/control panel using a 10.1-inch touchscreen and Raspberry Pi Zero / Zero 2 W.

Display target:

• Vendor/model: HZWDONE Raspberry Pi Screen 10.1" Touchscreen
• Resolution: 1024×600
• Interface: HDMI portable monitor
• Mounting: includes fixing holes
• Compatibility listing: Raspberry Pi 5/4/3B/B+ and Windows 11/10/8

Initial assumptions to validate:

• Compute: Raspberry Pi Zero / Zero 2 W mounted behind or below the display.
• Use case: RemoteRig local monitor/control panel at field recording setup.
• Likely needs: front bezel, rear electronics cavity, Pi mounting posts, HDMI/USB/power cable exits, strain relief, ventilation, and optional tripod/stand mounting.
• Because this is a 10.1" panel, design should prioritize rigidity: thicker bezel ribs, rear standoffs, and possibly a two-piece shell instead of a small snap case.

Required measurements before CAD:

• Product link or datasheet for the exact HZWDONE 10.1" variant.
• Screen/PCB outer dimensions: width, height, thickness.
• Active display opening dimensions.
• Fixing-hole locations, hole diameter, and screw size.
• Connector locations/orientation for HDMI, USB touch, and power.
• Whether the driver/controller board is integrated with the display PCB or separate.
• Pi Zero orientation, port access requirements, and whether GPIO/header must remain accessible.
• Power connector position and desired cable routing.
• Mounting preference: desktop kickstand, tripod clamp, VESA-style holes, handle, or combination.

Proposed design approach:

1. Create hardware/display-case/.
2. Build a parametric OpenSCAD model with measured display/Pi dimensions.
3. Split into printable parts: front bezel, rear shell, Pi/controller tray, optional stand/tripod mount.
4. Validate STLs with OpenSCAD + trimesh.
5. Upload generated STL/SCAD artifacts to Seafile.