STL Files for 3D-Printing mintyPi

[dryja123]

Could be wrong, but that looks tapered to me.

Ah, didn't realize the case was tapered. Yes, if the hole is tapered you want a countersunk screw. When you're mounting a flat surface, like the Pi to Helder's board from some of the photos I saw, you'll want a counterbore screw.

I hear that if you buy a $30 pack of screws from wermy, he will throw in a set of 3D printed parts for free! (sarcasm )

Edit: I don't want to provide bad advice but it looks like wermy's long screws are counterbore. I'll let the pros weigh in at this point.

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[TheDeviantZen]

Could be wrong, but that looks tapered to me.

Ah, didn't realize the case was tapered. Yes, if the hole is tapered you want a countersunk screw. When you're mounting a flat surface, like the Pi to Helder's board from some of the photos I saw, you'll want a counterbore screw.

I hear that if you buy a $30 pack of screws from wermy, he will throw in a set of 3D printed parts for free! (sarcasm )

Edit: I don't want to provide bad advice but it looks like wermy's long screws are counterbore. I'll let the pros weigh in at this point.

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yeah, in that pic, wermy is showing counterbore screws, which is strange because in the prints are countersunk holes. i guess that countersunk screws will fit better.

I think i'll give these a go:
Hexagon Socket
or
Philips type

[HoolyHoo]

Honestly, the screws are so small and the 3D part is soft enough that either screw will bite enough into the part that it should sit flush. I don't think it will make much of a difference so I really don't think we will have a screwgate issue here.

[Helder]

Screws are all flat head counterbore Philips. Sizes include m2x3mm , m2x4mm , m2x7mm or m2x8mm.

3 sizes needed.

[wermy]

The holes are tapered, yes, but that's really just to make it printable cleanly without supports. I am using counterbore Philips screws, like you'd find in a laptop.

[Robochris]

Is there a timeline on the stl files yet? Or still "the future"?

Curious. Not bitchin'.

My pcb kit is right around the corner. Just wondering how long it'll collect dust.

[Marcus9199]

Sorry don't mean to nag, just excited. I just received all my parts today all I have left is to print my parts. any idea when you will release the STLs.

[wermy]

I'll release them along with the guide. There are some things I want to point out and tips/tricks to get it to print nicely that I want to go over.

[Marcus9199]

Awesome!! Thanks for the quick reply. Thanks for all the hard work.

[Holydohnut]

Thank you wermy. I was quite content to fankencase mine until you were prepared to release them, but this means as soon as my board arrives, I can get started!

Gonna drop you a thank you by way of your donate button. It'd be nice if everyone who is planning on downloading the files did the same!