To create a smooth curved surface, I printed it at a 45-degree angle from the bottom edge, but this required a large amount of support material, making it quite difficult to remove.
Now, as for my impressions after actually using it… it’s too smooth—there’s no texture to the surface, so it doesn’t offer much grip.
I find it easier to hold when the surface has a bit of texture, like the original back panel or the custom back panels you often see.
Also, not being able to use a wire stand is surprisingly inconvenient.
Unfortunately, this panel is a failure.
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我正在设计一个可以安装pwm风扇的后盖，考虑用铜和亚克力来制作，由于不会使用三维软件，可能只能拼凑。
如果成功了，我会发布。
@proteus , do you have a link to the white 3D printed back panel? I like the vents and the big battery door.
When my uConsole arrives I’m hoping I might be able to fit a pair of 26650 cells in place of the standard 18650s.
Actually… I lost the data on the white back panel due to a PC storage issue.
So I tried making a new green back panel, but it didn’t turn out the way I wanted, so I’m making it over.
Oh no! That white cover looked quite interesting. i was going to second the request for the STL.
I’m working on a new 3D printed back for the uConsole right now. v02 is slowly printing as I type this. When I know everything fits OK I’ll let you know here and share on Printables.
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I look forward to seeing it!
I have published the design at uConsole bottom panel to fit 26650 cells by nickwest | Download free STL model | Printables.com . If there is interest, I can add a writeup or some instructions in a new thread on this forum.
So far the design “works” for me, but I’m still waiting for my new carrier board from HackerGadgets. So,I have verified that it powers on, the keyboard works and I can connect to the web and do a software update. But I haven’t actually used it much to get an idea of the increased run time, charge time etc.
It’ll definitely need adjustment for the HG carrier board, but that looks very promising! I have a 3-cell battery pack made up of 18650s and that battery well looks like it might be deep enough to accommodate it.