Google Home Mini Speaker Housing - Compact Edition

Preface:

This is a compact edition of my Google Home Mini Speaker Housing project. This model is a simple way to upgrade the aesthetic of your Google Home Mini speaker.

As far as I can tell, all of the Google Home/Nest Mini iterations should have the same dimensions and should fit this model. If yours does not fit, please reach out to me and I am happy to adjust the clamp tolerances for a better fit.

Note that there are two Front Plate files. One is plain, and the other has a radial cut-out pattern. Choose whichever one appeals to you!

See below for printing and assembly instructions. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING.

Non-Printed Parts:

• (x4) M3x12mm socket head screws (I bought this pack of 100 on Amazon)
• (x4) M3 Threaded Heat Inserts (I bought this pack of 100 on Amazon)
  • If you don't want to use threaded inserts, I would suggest you either revert to v2 of this project, or simply use larger screws and thread into the plastic.
• (x9) 6x2mm cylindrical magnets (I bought this pack of 400 on Amazon)
• (x4) Rubber feet. These are optional, but nice to keep the finished build from sliding around on the table. I recommend the rubber feet I have linked, but any feet with a 10mm diameter will work.
• Superglue

Printing:

Unless otherwise specified below, I used the following settings to print all of the parts:

• 15% gyroid infill
• 0.16mm layer height
• 3 walls
• No supports
• Print all models in the default orientation of their respective STLs.
• The tolerances should already provide a snug fit for all of the parts, but you may need to play with the horizontal expansion settings in your slicer if the parts are not fitting together well.

Additional Print Settings and Orientation Notes:

• Main Housing:
  • Will need supports in five locations. This is a view from the bottom to show where the supports need to go (supports depicted in green).

• Front Plate:
  • If you would like the texture of your buildplate to be visible/facing outward when assembled, print with the default orientation of the STL.

Assembly:

Pre-Assembly:

1. Using a heat press, soldering iron, or other method of your choice, embed all 4 of the threaded heat inserts into the corresponding 4mm holes on the back of the upper and lower clamp pieces. One installed, the inserts will align with the four holes on the tabs on the interior corners of the main housing.
2. Using superglue, glue the magnets into place on the front plates and the clamp pieces. Make sure the polarities are oriented correctly so that the front plates hold against the clamp pieces.
3. Glue the four rubber feet in place on the back of the rear plate. There is a spot in each corner next to the screw entry holes.

Steps:

Step 1:

• Clamp your Google Home Mini device between the Upper and Lower clamp pieces.
• Notes:
  • The power cable feeds through the cable cut-out found on the lower clamp piece.
  • It is recommended to keep the power cable plugged into the Google Home Mini (but not plugged into the wall) during this step, as it makes alignment easier.

Step 2:

• Fit the front plate of your choice (plain or patterned) onto the front of the clamp pieces. The arrows on the back of the front plate should point in the same direction (upward) as the arrows on the sides of the upper clamp.
• Notes:
  • The embedded magnets in the front plate will align with the magnets in the upper and lower clamp pieces. This will ensure a snug fit but allow for easily switching between the different front plate style options (plain and patterned)

Step 3:

• Feed the power cable of the Google Home Mini through the front of the main housing and out the back. Insert the Google Home Mini clamp assembly into the front of the main housing.
• Notes:
  • Make sure the arrows on the upper clamp piece are pointing up, the same direction as the arrows on the interior of the main housing.

Step 4:

• Fit the rear plate onto the back of the main housing. Pass the four M3x12mm screws through the four holes in the rear plate. The screws will pass through the four holes in corners of the rear plate and main housing, and fit into the threaded inserts in the Upper and Lower Clamp pieces.
• Press the rear plate and front plates toward each other to ensure there are no gaps between components. Tighten the four screws until the entire assembly is tightly held together.
• Notes:
  • Make sure that the clear rubber feet on the rear plate are facing outward.
  • The rounded cut-out on the rear plate should align with the power cable of the Google Home Mini, allowing the power cable to feed through and exit the main housing.

Assembly complete!

Overall Dimensions:

• Length: 6.2in
• Width: 6.2in
• Height: 2in

Additional Notes:

• The pictured model was printed on my Bambu Lab P1P using Bambu Matte Black and Matte White filament.
• This model is not for commercial use. If you are interested in selling your 3D prints of my models, please refer to my Printables Club.
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