3D modelling cases, chassis, etc

When I get a new toy (electronic device), I usually like to trick it out with a protective case. It's cool and all if there are cases available, I'll just look at the designs available and choose one I like. However, sometimes there aren't any cases available.

For instance, I got an Evo 3D. I wanted an extended battery to go with it. The only one with a case available is by Sedio. It's super expensive, and I don't like the design. I went about finding a cheaper one; of course, the cheaper extended batteries don't have cases.

Since, I have a FDM printer lying around, I went about creating a custom case for it.

This instructable will teach you how to model the case to fit the phone/any device.

Step 1 Tools and material

* Scanner and/or digital camera
* Caliper
* Ruler
* Vector based graphics software (autoCad, Adobe Illustrator, solidworks, what have you)
* 3D modelling softare (Solidworks, autoCad, 3D studio max, etc)

Comments

[tayv]

I just started using solidworks, and bought the SolidWorks 2011 book which covers beginner to advanced topics, and is very comprehensive. I often use the book as a reference to go through.
You can get it @ http://solidworksbook.com/

[dscott4]

I would love to see it added to the 3D print group I have just started

http://www.instructables.com/group/3Dprint/

Thanks

[dombeef]

Why are you in a laser cutter contest if you have a 3d printer?

[xeijix]

I wish my 3D printer can etch ...

[dombeef]

But you can make a laser cutter with a 3d printer, and most of the people entering dont even have a 3d printer.