Devlog #2: Designing the enclosure for the CADpad PCB

This is devlog number two and unlike the first part making the PCB, there was no major problems however several smaller ones that took quite some time.

The biggest hurdle by far was converting the KiCad PCB into a correct useable file. Importing the 3D models into KiCad to make a correct STEP file took quite some time. All components ofc lacked native 3D files, which had to be brought in from grabCAD. Hardest part here was trying to aling the 3D file with the footprint so i could update all the footprints instead of having to do each manually. (I ended up having to do each manually).

Once the PCB step file was successfully created, I brought it into my CAD software as a layout guide. Having the 3D model helped me to design the case from the inside out, ensuring good clearance for the key switches and the rotary encoder knob. The final enclosure features a kinda sandiwch ice cream design.