ESP-32 C6 DevKit C V1.2 "Modular" Case + Magnetic base

Just a simple case I made to house my ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 V1.2 board for projects around my house.
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updated April 30, 2024

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Parts Needed
- 6x 10x2mm Magnets (if you choose to use them)

Features
- Wi-Fi Antenna is not enclosed to provide best reception possible.
- Snap-fit Case Lid and Magnetic Base
- Room to use DuPont terminal wires
- Ventilation holes for the ESP-32 Chip
- Honeycomb pattern to use less filament and allow viewing of pin connections
- Pass-through buttons so you can still access the Reset and Boot buttons if you need to
- RGB-LED hole & “isolator” (I wanted to try and isolate the LED with a cone so that there was less light bleed into the rest of the chamber)
- Labeled USB Connections (My X1C did not do well but YMMV, it's still somewhat legible but not perfect)
- More lids and bases to come! (I will add to this upload as I find the time to make the other parts)
 

Instructions
- It can all be printed on one plate. -
- Magnetic Base will need supports for the Magnet holes (Friction mounted, reinforced with Superglue)
- After printing, Slide the Wi-Fi antenna into the wide slot at the rear, It 0.1mm wider than the chip itself so it will be snug, this is intentional to keep the node secure.
- After the Antenna is in the hole, angle the board to place it in the cavity by sliding it to the back of the case. It should slide down into place without any assistance. After it is in place, push it forward towards the USB-C Cutouts using the 3X3 Headers on the top of the board.
-Place the button spacers in the holes on the lid from the “inside” of the lid. With it turned upside down, put the case bottom in place on top of the lid, and close it with a little force from your fingers. (it's a hard snap to close it, but it will only come off if you pry it off)
- Note: At any point you can connect your DuPont wires and slide them through the case or connect them after the ESP32 has been inserted into the case. I hope to add PIN IDs on the bottom later on, the initial testing proved that the area is smaller than the X1C can print letters.
- After you are done connection your DuPont connections, you can close the bottom by aligning the channel on the base with the DuPont channel and pressing it closed like you did with the lid.
- Currently the only way to remove the base is by using a small screwdriver and pry it off in the holes used for wires. I haven't had the time to affix a handle like the lid.

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