Designing a 3D Printable Case for the Khadas Tone Board

[linesplice]

Has anyone tried woofill or metalfill PLA? My printer is old now and the resolution is awful, so I was thinking of having one of the services do it, even in PLA, but the costs look a little silly. Any recommendations?

 

[Sin Hizer]

Nice work! Pretty cool to see someone creating something from start to finish.

 

[Vnowinski]

Is there any temp issue with the tone board? I had read that the Khadas VIM2 runs pretty hot...? If so, some ventilation in the case might be warranted?

 

[JohsonChou]

Is there any temp issue with the tone board? I had read that the Khadas VIM2 runs pretty hot...? If so, some ventilation in the case might be warranted?

It is somewhat warm. But even PLA won't be any problem.

 

[billqs]

Good news! My 3D printed case made it in, and unlike some others, the usb socket seems to fit just right! Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[drewfIr]

Hello,

First would like to thank everyone for their comments and providing the
*.stl files so we all can print a case.

Also have the same concern about possible temp issues, that Vnowinski
has. Heat building up in the case. In terms of reducing the lifespan or
damaging the Tone Board over time.

It is somewhat warm. But even PLA won't be any problem.

JohsonChou, take it that you mean that PLA would be ok with any heat
produced by the Tone Board. Or that both the PLA and Tone Board would be
ok with any heat buildup?

If possible can we create a design with some holes. Would prefer the
holes to placed on the side of the case. Something like this:


Or this:



Thank You

 

[JohsonChou]

Hello,

First would like to thank everyone for their comments and providing the
*.stl files so we all can print a case.

Also have the same concern about possible temp issues, that Vnowinski
has. Heat building up in the case. In terms of reducing the lifespan or
damaging the Tone Board over time.



JohsonChou, take it that you mean that PLA would be ok with any heat
produced by the Tone Board. Or that both the PLA and Tone Board would be
ok with any heat buildup?

If possible can we create a design with some holes. Would prefer the
holes to placed on the side of the case. Something like this:

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Or this:

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Thank You

It is just warm to touch, even after hours. There is no thermal concerns. Regular PLA can't really go beyond 70 degree celsius or 45 degree celsius with load. So if PLA is okay, electronics are sure to be fine.

 

[drewfIr]

It is just warm to touch, even after hours. There is no thermal concerns. Regular PLA can't really go beyond 70 degree celsius or 45 degree celsius with load. So if PLA is okay, electronics are sure to be fine.

Alright, good to know; just wanted to make sure. I do plan to keep the
Tone Board on 24/7 though, still ok with this usage?

Thank You

 

[JohsonChou]

Alright, good to know; just wanted to make sure. I do plan to keep the
Tone Board on 24/7 though, still ok with this usage?

Thank You

Yeah, it doesn't seems to get any warmer than warm to touch no matter how long it runs.

 

[JohsonChou]

Alright, good to know; just wanted to make sure. I do plan to keep the
Tone Board on 24/7 though, still ok with this usage?

Thank You

If you want 100% peace of mind, you can get one of those chip heat sink and stick it on the chips on the board, those would be way more effective than any holes on the case.

 

[drewfIr]

If you want 100% peace of mind, you can get one of those chip heat sink and stick it on the chips on the board, those would be way more effective than any holes on the case.

Had not thought of that, good idea. Need to find out which chip or chips
would benefit from a heat sink and their sizes, to buy the correct size
heat sink.


Thank You

 

[WoodyLuvr]

@drewfIr I have been running my Tone Board non-stop, 24/7, now for more than three weeks, two of which inside a copper tomb (aka case)... it also is only warm to the touch as @JohsonChou stated. I don't think you need have any concerns. Click on "Steampunk" DAC HeadAMP in my signature to see my case.

 

[drewfIr]

@drewfIr I have been running my Tone Board non-stop, 24/7, now for more than three weeks, two of which inside a copper tomb (aka case)... it also is only warm to the touch as @JohsonChou stated. I don't think you need have any concerns. Click on "Steampunk" DAC HeadAMP in my signature to see my case.

Alright, seems like heat is not an issue then. @JohsonChou said pretty
much the same thing. Thank You for sharing your experience. And nice job
on the Steampunk DAC HeadAMP:

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...iontek-khadas-tone-board-dac.4823/post-124963

 

[Roen]

Yeah, it doesn't seems to get any warmer than warm to touch no matter how long it runs.

Which file are you using?

 

[drewfIr]

Which file are you using?

Presume that everyone here is using these files:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3230306

But wait for @JohsonChou to confirm.

 

[JohsonChou]

Presume that everyone here is using these files:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3230306

But wait for @JohsonChou to confirm.

Yeah that is the file we all been using.

 

[Roen]

Sweet, thanks.

 

[drewfIr]

Sweet, thanks.

@Roen, there is also this design by @wyrainer:

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...the-khadas-tone-board.5098/page-2#post-121764

Which uses the Khadas DIY case:

https://www.khadas.com/product-page/diy-case

 

[Roen]

@Roen, there is also this design by @wyrainer:

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...the-khadas-tone-board.5098/page-2#post-121764

Which uses the Khadas DIY case:

https://www.khadas.com/product-page/diy-case

Ooh, I almost missed that, thanks!

 

[Roen]

Where does one pick up all the screws and standoffs?