H1 - Case for Heltec V3 running Meshtastic by simon.muzi

simon.muzi

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A1 mini

P1S

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0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

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1 plate

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Case Rear Extended - 0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

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Description

** EDIT Version History **

[22 Feb 2024] – Updated Case Front to V1.1.1: Removed some material under the board side U.FL connector.
[15 Feb 2024] – Added Case Rear Extended: Fits 10mm thick batteries.
[12 Feb 2024] – Updated to V1.1: Improvements made to fit board tolerances.

Premium case for the Heltec V3 Lora board. Recommended to print in a Matte filament to provide more grip.

Install the buttons, board, SMA Pigtail and snap the 2 halves of the case together.

Tap the M3x0.5 post on the ‘Case Rear’, careful not to poke through the wall at the end.

Secure with a M3x12mm screw for a rock solid enclosure.

No time to print? Purchase the Complete Device or Case only from my Etsy store:

muziWORKSlab.etsy.com

Fits:
- Battery up to 8mm x 30mm x 49mm (Extended version: 10mm x 30mm x 49mm)
- SMA Pigtail
- Your choice of SMA antenna up to 10mm in diameter at the base

Recommended components:
- Heltec V3 Board + SMA Pigtail + Stubby Antenna [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076MSLFC9]
- Battery 1100mAh with 1.25mm JST [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0867KDMY7]

* NOTE: the 1000mAh version will require the Case Rear Extended design *

Dimensions:
- 45.5mm x 64.6mm x 19.5mm [1.79in x 2.54in x 0.77in]
- 22g [0.78oz]

Meshtastic® is a registered trademark of Meshtastic LLC. Meshtastic software components are released under various licenses, see GitHub for details. No warranty is provided - use at your own risk.

Comment & Rating (99)

@user_1102152251

this case broke 2 screens, the act of inserting the Heltic V3 into the case caused the corners to chip breaking the screens. The issue seems to be with the lip inside the has a gap for the screens ribbon cable. I think the case needs to be modified to remove this section. I thought I inserted the first one wrong breaking it But no matter how careful I was with the second one it broke it the same place. Good thing amazon has such a good return policy or else I would be screwed. I have included a picture, Both corners have actually broken but this corner is most visible.

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@user_3086686520

I have exactly the same situation

@bdodds

Replying to @user_3086686520 :

Just discovered the same issue this morning... I fixed it by removing the entire shelf on that side with a Dremel and got my 2nd lora installed without issue. That shelf should never have been there.

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@user_1102152251

Replying to @bdodds :

yeah im going to have to do this im still waiting on the replacement units.

@00769420

Very awesome model! Printed out perfectly! Any way to get rear case that accommodates the 1,000mAh battery? Thanks for sharing!

The designer has replied

@simon.muzi

Glad you’re enjoying it! Do you only need another 2mm in depth?

@00769420

I don’t have a measuring tool to get precise but the manufacturer specs for my battery (MakerFocus) states: “Size: 8.5*25*40（mm)”. I’m assuming 2mm would accommodate. Thank you again for your work!

@simon.muzi

Replying to @00769420 :

Can you send a link to the specific battery you're trying to use?

@fijter

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0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

What a great model, it fits very well and looks and feels just nice. I had a old Heltec V2 laying around which also fits perfectly, apart from the hole for the USB cable being too small. Thanks!

@user_3814290769

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0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

perfect fit, the 1000mah back works..

@Emoticon

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0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

Beautiful design. The halves fit together perfectly. Hats off! One question the ribs running down the side… do they serve a purpose you had in mind besides looking cool? Are they to cheat the overhang?

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@simon.muzi

Glad you are enjoying it! Those elements are really a mix of objectives. They add an interesting visual element, provide grip and they do improve overhang print quality in my experience.

@Sonyc

P1S, excelent model.

@user_4032618994

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Most compact and stylish Heltec V3 case there is.

@Maverick1017

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0.12mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

very easy to print an excellent to put together .

@bdodds

The area where the screen fits is overly constrained and will crack your screen if not EXTREMELY CAREFUL when installing. The ribbon cable side of the screen needs to have much more clearance. The PCB will keep everything alined properly. There is no reason that area should be so tight to the screen and I now have a cracked V3. After using a dermal to grind away the shelf shown, I was able to install my 2nd LORA without issue. Now I just need to find a battery that fits the extended case. The ones recommended from Amazon are to long to fit...

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