Devlog #2

I finally finished the Case

So at first, I wasn’t the best at 3D modeling, especially because I didn’t have a physical object to work with, so this was lowkey hard.

I was using the Hackpad guide, so it wasn’t that hard, but I wasn’t using Fusion 360 but Onshape — mainly because I’m using Linux and I’ve already been using Onshape for a while.

How it looks

I tried to make it as small as possible, and I think I actually did a pretty good job with it.

The edges are rounded, I made some space for the display and rotary encoder, and below them are the keys. I also added a hole for the USB-C connector.

I also tried making holes for the screws and heat-set inserts for the first time, so it looks much cleaner and prettier.

What I want to do next

There are only two things left that I want to make:

• Firmware — I’m thinking about making a new project that will contain both the Hackpad firmware and a PC app. With the PC app, you will be able to configure every key, the display, the rotary encoder, and basically everything else. Since it will be open-source, you will also be able to add and configure everything yourself.

  The most important part is that the PC app will only be a configurator. Everything will be saved directly on the Hackpad, so the Hackpad will be able to work completely without the app.

  After I finish this, this will be the firmware I’ll use for my Hackpad.

• Documentation — I actually got inspiration and help from other Hackpad projects, and I want to give something back. I want to document everything so you guys don’t have to search everywhere for information. :)

So, that’s everything for this devlog!

I hope you like it. If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to leave a comment. I hope we’ll see each other in the next devlog or in my firmware project!

Love u

Below you can see 3D images of the case with the PCB inside.