- [Instructor] Now that we finished the assembly we just go
to very quickly run back through the model
to recap everything
and show how you could further develop this in the future.
So we started with the PCB STEP file
and we imported this into SolidWorks
and saved it as a SolidWorks part file.
And then we use this to create a SolidWorks assembly,
to the assembly we added a new part
the enclosure parent part
and this part initially was just a single sketch
all the way around the PCB
and we use this with a mid plane extrude
to create this block.
Then we use the Phillip tool
to round off the corners
and we hollowed it out using a shell feature
and by adding the shell feature after the Phillip feature
it allows us to have these internal rounded corners.
Next we used a split feature
to split this into two new parts.
We hit this parent part in the assembly
and then we added in those two new child parts
and by doing it like this it means if we make any changes
to the enclosure parent part,
they will automatically drag through
to both of these new child parts.
So starting with the top part,
firstly we started to add the cutouts on the sides
and the ends and the top
and then turning over,
we added this lip cut all the way around
and we dragged it before the side cutouts
in the feature tray
to allow us to pick up this entire perimeter.
Next we added the standoffs in the corners for the PCB
and we use the Hole Wizard to add holes in those standoffs.
Then we use Phillips and Chamfers just to increase
the spacing around these ports
and then turning over to the top,
we made a vent cut to give a bit more ventilation.
Then we used a linear pattern
to pattern that vent cut along the top.
And in general is just a bit more resource efficient
on your computer to do a feature pattern instead
of a sketch pattern.
Next we made the text cut,
we did this using the text tool
and an extruded cut.
And remember when you're printing text ideally you want
the small details to be about one millimeter or larger.
And then finally we added the logo cup
and we use the DXF for this.
These are great because they allow you
to import complex sketch geometry really easily.
Then looking at the bottom half
that was a little bit simpler,
so we started with just the basic child part,
then we added the standoffs in the corners
we use the Hole Wizard to add the counter bores,
so we can get the screws in from the bottom
and then we fill it around this bottom edge,
so it wasn't too thin
and then finally we added the lip
all the way around except for where the ports are.
Remember if you edit the lip feature you can choose
which areas you want to extrude.
Then next we added the screws
and we did this using the SolidWorks toolbox.
This just gives you a bit more flexibility
and makes it a bit easier to make them in position.
If you don't have the SolidWorks toolbox,
you can still add them manually quite easily.
So then we exported these parts for 3D printing
and then we did a quick render.
If you like you can continue to develop your model.
For example, this is a series
of enclosures I made based around a Raspberry Pi model.
And the idea was you've got these modular arms legs
and heads of robots
and this was to get kids more interested in electronics
and building things.
But these all started from a simple enclosure,
similar to the one that you've just made.
So I hope you enjoyed this course
and it's given you some ideas and inspiration
and also the ability to actually model up your ideas.
So good luck with your future designs
and thank you for taking the course.