You are right. As an option, plastic case could be made a bit larger to have space for a full CM4 heatsink. Actually, didn’t felt like back panel would be too hot, so maybe thermal paste would be just enough.
we need to wait for the 3d model. then solve the cooling problem. As a bonus, quick access to 18650 batteries. Now I’m waiting for the console itself, then I can experiment.
A 3D printed back plate with a metal insert to keep the cooling running well with a removable port to exchange the batteries will be my first project for the uConsole WHEN I put my hands in one.
EDIT: I might be getting mine on this batch!!! I can’t wait to start
I’ve emailed him so many times about it, I don’t know if they are ever going to post it They should literally just have the files (or the model to export the files to), I do the equivalent to what they need to do all the time. It takes about 5 minutes to export and upload everything if you don’t have a rhythm to things with some genuinely curvaceous objects and so-so internet. The model is simple as can be, I don’t know what they are doing.
This is why the change from CNC aluminum was such a bummer to me. The flaking paint looks awful. I would gladly deal with a much heavier uConsole to get the added benefit of a clear ano aluminum.
They could have easily mold out of a strong plastic. I agree with hsavior you could then have an accessible battery cover to exchange batteries plus the lighter weight.
Edit2: I tried to create an account on weibo, couldn’t because the SMS confirmation will never arrive. Please someone try to ask that person to generously share the model
I was thinking it’d be nice to have a phone case made for the uconsole. Screen protectors or even water-proofing. A nice snap on case with screen protection and water-proofing would be the final touches this needs I think.
They should literally just have the files (or the model to export the files to), I do the equivalent to what they need to do all the time. It takes about 5 minutes to export and upload everything if you don’t have a rhythm to things with some genuinely curvaceous objects and so-so internet. The model is simple as can be, I don’t know what they are doing.
