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Oh, yeah, I remember seeing that in the write up. It sounds like a nice option.

Perhaps this has been discussed already, but since I haven't read through all of the posts on this forum, nor all of the excellent documentation you provide (I just wanted to start connecting things up as soon as I stumbled across this design) I didn't see it. Are you going to do a future box build around that PCB?

Hi, yes, 3d print files available for a case, works with pcb or expansion board.

Also new today, enclosures for the sensors and Lasers. They can be configured for vertical or horizontal shutters.
(or both if you want to add switches to toggle sensor output)

Also 3d print files for cutting template if using the project box,
bezel for screen, if using project box.
 
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Newly uploaded to Github,
Full enclosures for both sensors and Lasers.

Sensor enclosure is designed to mount bare sensors without the module.

A small vero-board can be used (which clips into the enclosure) to solder the sensor onto, add the capacitor and wires.
A build guide will be added, waiting for my vero-board to arrive.
(It would probably be ok to use the compete modules, but I have not tried it)

Two flat parts can be used to hold the sensors in place.
Cable entry can be either left or right and cable grips are the T pieces.
Holes are designed for 2mm screws.
Shutter Tester Sensor Enclosure v15.jpg


Laser enclosure is designed to use bare Lasers, which come with wire tails, so easier to connect than the modules.
Complete modules can be made to fit by bending the laser away from the board.
Shutter Tester Laser Enclosure v2.jpg
 
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