Devlog #2
Started and finished the Hackpad case design, and it was also my first time ever doing any real CAD work. The guide used Fusion360, but I ended up using Tinkercad instead due to storage limitations, which made the workflow a bit different. I started by recreating the PCB dimensions with tolerance, then built the outer case. After that, I extruded the base and walls, and worked through aligning everything properly so the PCB would actually fit inside the enclosure. I also imported the plate design and positioned it so it aligned correctly with the case, then added the USB cutout to finish the basic structure.

Challenges:
This took a lot longer than expected because I had no prior CAD experience. There were definitely shortcuts for actions I wanted to do, which I did not know. Understanding tolerances and how much extra space to leave for a real-world fit was also something I had to figure out as I went.

Next Steps:
I will continue following the guide for now, where I plan to write the firmware and start bringing the macropad to life. After that, I want to start making the project more unique with my own design changes instead of just following the base tutorial.