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Designed by zerofox3D Ltd

Flexo - 3D Printable Meshtastic powered node case kit for Rak Wisblock, Heltec and Raspberry Pi Pico (3D PRINT FILES ONLY)

Flexo - 3D Printable Meshtastic powered node case kit for Rak Wisblock, Heltec and Raspberry Pi Pico (3D PRINT FILES ONLY)

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IMPORTANT: This product is a digital download of a 3D printable file. If you require a physical print of this product check the Meshtastic area of the site!

Bender's bigger, badder brother is here! Meet Flexo, the most flexible Meshtastic powered node available to 3D print for FREE!

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Flexo is the evolution of my original case called Bender. Bender was designed to be a home/desk/windowsill node and was universally loved.

Flexo uses a custom designed PCB power switch. I sell this as part of a hardware kit for a small cost: https://zerofox3d.com/flexohardware

Print Flexo and if you like it grab a hardware kit!

Features

Flexo removes some of Benders limitations making it super flexible:

  • Supports several device boards from Rak, Heltec and Raspberry Pi with more coming soon
  • Allows a GPS module to be installed
  • Supports a protected LIPO battery cell or 18650 with more battery support coming including 21700
  • Uses a high quality C&K power switch on a custom PCB
  • Includes a mounting system with wall mount and GoPro compatible mount
  • Produces 80% less printing waste (yay environment!)
  • Exposes all GPIO pins for tinkering!

Device Boards

The device boards supported at launch are:

  • Rak Wisblock 19007 and 19003 (inc GPS module RAK12500 ZOE-M8Q)
  • HeltecV3 (space available for GPS module!)
  • Heltec T114 with screen (inc Heltec GPS module)
  • Heltec VisionMaster T190
  • Heltec Wireless Tracker (v1.1)
  • Raspberry Pi Pico with WaveShare LORA hat

More boards will be added soon including the Heltec T114 without screen and Heltec Wireless Stick. The rough "rule of thumb" that determines if Flexo can support a board is if its height and width are 30mm x 70mm or less. If there's interest I will release a STEP file for the front plate where the board mounts.

Batteries

Batteries supported at launch are:

  • EEMB 103395 3700mAh Flat LIPO (available on Amazon worldwide)
  • 18650 cells (commonly available)
  • Makerfocus 3700mAh (unconfirmed but size appears to match EEMB above)
  • MakerHawk 603450 3.7V 3800mAh (unconfirmed but size appears to match EEMB above)

Mounting

The Wall mount / Go Pro mount is "dual function", it is one mount that can be used both ways. You can use command strips or double sided adhesive to stick it to a wall or if you want a more secure connection there are two counter sunk screw holes (no screws provided, dig in a draw, you know you have some)

To use the mount as a GoPro mount you simply insert the two included GoPro tabs into the mount.

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