Devlog by @CrazyN - Stardance

15m logged

Fastener Selection & Sizing
Component Sourcing: We reviewed the metric hex nut options from the JLCMC catalog to fit your micro-scale build.
Sizing Specifications: Looked at standard vs. thin profiles for M2 and M3 hardware, identifying their widths across flats and thicknesses to ensure they fit inside your tight vertical boundaries.
CAD Tolerances: Discussed adding a $0.1 to $0.2 tolerance to 3D-printed hex pockets so the nuts can be perfectly press-fitted without cracking the plastic.
Enclosure Design Strategy
Hollow Shell Optimization: Evaluated your progress on the 3D-printed chassis, which is now a clean, hollowed-out cube with filleted exterior edges.
Internal Corner Utilization: Devised a plan to utilize the “dead space” in the four inside corners of the 2x2 footprint to create secure mounting points for top and bottom covers.3. Autodesk Inventor Workflow
Screw Bosses: Walked through the process of sketching and extruding internal corner pillars (bosses) that blend seamlessly into the interior walls without altering your smooth exterior aesthetic.
The Hole Tool: Mapped out how to implement the Hole tool to create precise pilot holes (slightly undersized for screws to tap directly into the plastic) and how to design the matching top/bottom plates with clean clearance holes.