SnapIn Break board holder and Grip for the PicoCalc

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:waving_hand: Hey folks!
I realized I never shared this here, so I figured I’d post it in case anyone finds it useful.

A few months back I designed a snap-in, 3D-printable back cover for the PicoCalc that’s meant to make prototyping and everyday use a bit more comfortable.

What it adds:

  • Support for one or two breadboards on the back

  • Grip contours to reduce hand fatigue

  • Standoffs so it can stand upright or lie flat on a table
    (even with breadboards attached)

  • Still allows full access to the battery panel

It snaps in cleanly and doesn’t require any permanent mods.

:link: Thingiverse: PicoPac by u710 - Thingiverse
:movie_camera: Short demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAFlGbm4vz8

If you have thoughts or suggestions, I’m all ears. I’ve also been toying with the idea of a custom PicoPac PCB, so I’m curious what features people would actually want from something like that.

Thanks for taking a look!

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I’ve seen your videos a couple times, and I like this stand/holder. Hopefully I can get my 3D printer working and print these.

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Once you hold the PicoCalc with this grip, you will probably not want to ever take it off :slight_smile:
Even if you don’t ever plan on using the I/O!

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Yeah, those finger grips on the back looked like they would really help. Do you have any printed that you would be willing to sell?