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// RemoteRig — Dual-ESP Tripod Case v3
// v3e changes: board-specific envelope for ESP32-C3 Super Mini + ESP-01S with wiring clearance.
// Coordinate system: all case/lid geometry uses bottom-origin Z.
$fn = 36;
// Board dimensions from selected modules.
// ESP32-C3 Super Mini: 22.5 x 18.0 mm footprint.
// ESP-01S / ESP8266: 24.7 x 14.3 x 12.0 mm envelope.
// The case is intentionally larger than board footprints because the field
// build needs room for Dupont/UART wiring, power leads, bend radius, and fingers.
esp32c3_w = 22.5; esp32c3_d = 18.0; esp32c3_h = 6.0; // height allowance includes headers/pins TBD
esp01s_w = 24.7; esp01s_d = 14.3; esp01s_h = 12.0;
board_gap = 8.0; // side-by-side service gap between boards
wire_x = 8.0; // wiring gutter at left/right ends
wire_y = 8.0; // wiring gutter along front/back edges
wire_z = 10.0; // vertical wiring/connector clearance above tallest module
inner_w = esp32c3_w + esp01s_w + board_gap + wire_x*2;
inner_d = max(esp32c3_d, esp01s_d) + wire_y*2;
inner_h = max(esp32c3_h, esp01s_h) + wire_z;
// Case parameters
wall = 2.0;
tol = 0.4;
outer_w = inner_w + wall*2 + tol*2; // 76.0mm with current board/wiring envelope
outer_d = inner_d + wall*2 + tol*2; // 38.8mm with current board/wiring envelope
outer_h = inner_h + wall*2; // 26.0mm with current board/wiring envelope
corner_r = 2.5;
// Lid fit parameters
lid_top_thick = 2.0;
lid_lip_h = 1.6;
lid_clearance = 0.6; // clearance around underside locating lip
lid_lip_wall = 1.2; // thickness of perimeter lip/frame
// Tripod clamp parameters
pole_dia = 35; // nominal stand/pole diameter
clamp_thick = 4.0; // ring wall thickness
clamp_width = 16.0; // extrusion width along Z
mouth_width = 13.0; // clamp opening
m3_clearance = 3.4; // M3 screw clearance
nut_flat = 6.4; // M3 nut trap flat-to-flat
// Case ↔ clamp interface
// v3b removes the dovetail: use a flat two-screw mounting plate instead.
// This is simpler to print, easier to inspect, and field-serviceable.
mount_plate_w = 24.0;
mount_plate_h = 16.0;
mount_plate_thick = 4.0;
mount_hole_spacing = 14.0; // side-by-side M3 case-mount screws
mount_screw_clear = 3.4; // M3 clearance through clamp plate
mount_case_pilot = 2.7; // pilot/insert hole through case boss
mount_boss_r = 1.2;
// Cable ports
usb_port_w = 12; usb_port_h = 6;
uart_port_w = 6; uart_port_h = 4;
// Uncomment one for manual OpenSCAD use
// full_case();
// case_body();
// case_lid();
// tripod_clamp();
module rounded_cube_centered(w, d, h, r) {
hull() {
for (x = [-1, 1], y = [-1, 1], z = [-1, 1]) {
translate([x*(w/2 - r), y*(d/2 - r), z*(h/2 - r)])
sphere(r=r, $fn=24);
}
}
}
module rounded_cube0(w, d, h, r) {
translate([0, 0, h/2]) rounded_cube_centered(w, d, h, r);
}
module hex_prism(d, h) {
cylinder(d=d, h=h, center=true, $fn=6);
}
module dovetail_prism(length_z, front_w, back_w, depth) {
// 2D profile is X/Y, extruded along Z.
rotate([0, 0, 0])
linear_extrude(height=length_z, center=true, convexity=10)
polygon(points=[
[-front_w/2, 0], [front_w/2, 0],
[back_w/2, depth], [-back_w/2, depth]
]);
}
module case_shell() {
difference() {
rounded_cube0(outer_w, outer_d, outer_h, corner_r);
// Open internal cavity: starts above bottom wall, extends past top.
translate([0, 0, wall])
rounded_cube0(inner_w + tol, inner_d + tol, outer_h + 2, 1.6);
// USB power IN / OUT ports through front/back walls.
translate([0, outer_d/2 + 0.1, wall + 4])
cube([usb_port_w, wall*3, usb_port_h], center=true);
translate([0, -outer_d/2 - 0.1, wall + 4])
cube([usb_port_w, wall*3, usb_port_h], center=true);
// UART side channel.
translate([outer_w/2 + 0.1, 0, wall + 6])
cube([wall*3, uart_port_w, uart_port_h], center=true);
// LED viewing window on front lower wall.
translate([-outer_w/4, -outer_d/2 - 0.1, wall + 2])
cube([6, wall*2, 3], center=true);
}
}
module screw_post(x, y) {
difference() {
translate([x, y, wall]) cylinder(d=5.0, h=outer_h-wall-0.5, center=false, $fn=24);
translate([x, y, wall-0.5]) cylinder(d=2.1, h=outer_h+1, center=false, $fn=20);
}
}
module case_mount_boss() {
// Flat rear boss on the case. The clamp plate bolts directly to this face.
// Holes run front/back (Y axis) for M3 screws, heat-set inserts, or nuts.
boss_y = outer_d/2 + mount_plate_thick/2 - 0.2;
difference() {
translate([0, boss_y, outer_h/2])
rounded_cube_centered(mount_plate_w, mount_plate_thick, mount_plate_h, mount_boss_r);
for (xoff = [-mount_hole_spacing/2, mount_hole_spacing/2]) {
translate([xoff, outer_d/2 + mount_plate_thick/2, outer_h/2])
rotate([90, 0, 0])
cylinder(d=mount_case_pilot, h=mount_plate_thick + wall*3, center=true, $fn=24);
}
}
}
module case_body() {
union() {
case_shell();
for (x = [-1, 1], y = [-1, 1])
screw_post(x*(outer_w/2 - 5), y*(outer_d/2 - 5));
case_mount_boss();
}
}
module lid_locating_lip() {
// Thin underside frame that drops into the case opening. This registers the
// lid so it cannot skate/rock on the rim, while staying clear of screw posts.
lip_outer_w = inner_w + tol - lid_clearance;
lip_outer_d = inner_d + tol - lid_clearance;
lip_inner_w = lip_outer_w - lid_lip_wall*2;
lip_inner_d = lip_outer_d - lid_lip_wall*2;
translate([0, 0, -lid_lip_h])
difference() {
rounded_cube0(lip_outer_w, lip_outer_d, lid_lip_h, 1.0);
translate([0, 0, -0.1])
rounded_cube0(lip_inner_w, lip_inner_d, lid_lip_h + 0.2, 0.7);
// Corner reliefs so the lip doesn't interfere with screw posts.
for (x = [-1, 1], y = [-1, 1]) {
translate([x*(outer_w/2 - 5), y*(outer_d/2 - 5), lid_lip_h/2])
cylinder(d=7.0, h=lid_lip_h + 0.4, center=true, $fn=24);
}
}
}
module case_lid() {
difference() {
union() {
// Thinner top cover; underside lip handles registration.
rounded_cube0(outer_w, outer_d, lid_top_thick, 0.8);
lid_locating_lip();
}
for (x = [-1, 1], y = [-1, 1]) {
translate([x*(outer_w/2 - 5), y*(outer_d/2 - 5), -lid_lip_h - 0.5])
cylinder(d=2.4, h=lid_top_thick + lid_lip_h + 1, center=false, $fn=20);
}
for (x = [-outer_w/4, 0, outer_w/4]) {
translate([x, 0, lid_top_thick/2])
cube([8, outer_d*0.6, lid_top_thick*3], center=true);
}
}
}
module clamp_ring_with_mouth() {
outer_r = pole_dia/2 + clamp_thick;
difference() {
cylinder(r=outer_r, h=clamp_width, center=true, $fn=72);
cylinder(r=pole_dia/2 + tol, h=clamp_width + 1, center=true, $fn=72);
// Mouth opens toward +Y. Width is intentionally generous for snap-on placement before tightening.
translate([0, outer_r, 0])
cube([mouth_width, outer_r*2, clamp_width + 2], center=true);
}
}
module clamp_ears() {
outer_r = pole_dia/2 + clamp_thick;
ear_y = outer_r + 2.2;
ear_z = 0;
difference() {
union() {
translate([-mouth_width/2 - 3.2, ear_y, ear_z])
rounded_cube_centered(7.0, 9.0, clamp_width, 1.4);
translate([ mouth_width/2 + 3.2, ear_y, ear_z])
rounded_cube_centered(7.0, 9.0, clamp_width, 1.4);
}
// M3 screw passes across the mouth along X.
translate([0, ear_y, ear_z])
rotate([0, 90, 0]) cylinder(d=m3_clearance, h=mouth_width + 24, center=true, $fn=24);
// Nut trap on the right ear.
translate([mouth_width/2 + 3.2, ear_y, ear_z])
rotate([0, 90, 0]) hex_prism(nut_flat, 4.2);
}
}
module clamp_mount_plate() {
outer_r = pole_dia/2 + clamp_thick;
plate_y = -outer_r - mount_plate_thick/2 + 0.2;
// Flat plate matching the case boss. Two M3 clearance holes pass through
// along Y so the clamp bolts to the case with ordinary hardware.
difference() {
translate([0, plate_y, 0])
rounded_cube_centered(mount_plate_w, mount_plate_thick, mount_plate_h, mount_boss_r);
for (xoff = [-mount_hole_spacing/2, mount_hole_spacing/2]) {
translate([xoff, plate_y, 0])
rotate([90, 0, 0])
cylinder(d=mount_screw_clear, h=mount_plate_thick + 2, center=true, $fn=24);
}
}
}
module tripod_clamp() {
union() {
clamp_ring_with_mouth();
clamp_ears();
clamp_mount_plate();
}
}
// Backward-compatible alias for earlier export scripts.
module tripod_clip() {
tripod_clamp();
}
module full_case() {
case_body();
translate([0, 0, outer_h]) case_lid();
translate([0, outer_d/2 + pole_dia/2 + clamp_thick + 8, outer_h/2])
rotate([90, 0, 0]) tripod_clamp();
}