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@wizard – one thing I’m realizing would be a directly revenue-generating ask for you: The 3D models for PixelBlaze enclosures floating around online and in this forum are all “okay not great” fits, and printing one-off 3D parts is outside what a lot of people can DIY for a simple project.

If you could sell a basic enclosure for both a v3 PB and a v3 with a Sensor Expansion Board attached (same X Y size, different Y size, plus a slot for the audio jack) at a <$10 price point, I think it’d sell very well.

My wish list for that part:

  1. ABS plastic or similar. White or transparent. SLA or SLS printed would probably be fine to test if it’ll sell.
  2. Screw holes with included small screws in the package to attach lid, that either screw into the plastic or are mated with a insertable nut.
  3. Holes in bottom corners to mount it with screws or zip ties to something.
  4. Pass throughs for the wires for the LEDs
  5. Knockout or hole for Micro USB.
  6. Knockout or hole for audio jack, for the version that is tall enough for the sensor expansion board on top.
  7. Bonus: some way to trigger the button through the case.

A few reference examples:
The best case I’ve used and loved – Adafruit Circuit Playground Express or Bluefruit Enclosure : ID 3915 : $4.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits but something way simpler is probably easier to make for this; Clear Enclosure for Arduino or Metro : ID 3597 : $4.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits shows the idea of customizing to the shape of the board; https://www.amazon.com/qBox-AFC-DIY-IOT-Enclosure/dp/B095F9WMSW is probably overkill in water resistance for this, but the right concept, and https://www.amazon.com/Fielect-Electronic-Enclosure-Waterproof-158x90x64mm/dp/B07ZM29L8C would need holes for cable management, but is as simple as something can be.

P.S. – if anyone has a great 3d print enclosure they have and love for the v3 PB, please let me know; I’ve tried Printables and it’s not quite right.

Edit: Just saw this enclosure for a different product and love the design of it: Overview | Case for Feather RP2040 DVI | Adafruit Learning System

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