1/8/2026 8:14 PM - Created the Main Case

Designed the case. I went for a hexagon handle and a circle front, where the heatsink will sit.

I created a hole for the main switch, a hole for the indicator switch, and a hole for the battery indicator. 6 screw holes to put the case together (it will be two different parts).

Im going to design the heatsink and other components next.

1/8/2026 8:16 PM - Added some air holes

Just remembered I need somewhere for the air to actually go so I added some cut outs at the top where the air can escape. I might add some more on the side if needed.

1/8/2026 8:18 PM - Designed the fan

Super basic design, but gets the purpose done, all I need to know is how much space the fan will go, and where the screw holes will fit. No need to waste too much time added unnecessary details..

1/8/2026 8:24 PM - Designed the Heatsink

Made a CAD for the heatsink too. Once again, nothing too crazy, I tried to make it as accurate to the real one, ill put a few images of those too. Let me know how it looks.

1/8/2026 8:26 PM - Made the main assembly

I put everything I got so far into an assembly so that I can see how everything fits together. Looks good so far, I think Ill have to add some grips on the handle part so it isn't slippery, but i think its fine for now.

1/8/2026 8:49 PM - Designed the Reflective Cone

I designed the reflective cones that will go on the leds in CAD so I can once again put everything together. Ill put an image of the reference just for fun.

1/8/2026 8:49 PM - Refurbished the Case

I added intake holes for the air / fan. 3 on each side, 5mm thich, * 3 = 15mm holes, 25mm width, think it should be more than enough air flow. Case really looks to be coming along good.

1/8/2026 8:52 PM - Made of a rough estimate of the stuff Ill need

Im trying to make this as budget as possible, while still making it commercial grade like the other ones out there.

I found the cheapest parts for everything, and on aliexpress of course cause it's extremely cheap there, compared to other places at least.

So far that's all I think ill need.

1/8/2026 9:00 PM - Edited the case

Added some circular holes, 4 to be exact, inside of the case so that wires can route from the LEDs on the heatsink to the main hub inside of the case.

1/8/2026 9:41 PM - Completed the BOM, JOURNAL, and README Files

Spent a whole bunch of time making an in detailed README files with all the main details, a BOM files with each components, its price, and information, along with a JOURNAL files with pretty much everything ive journaled so far.

Ill update the CAD files folder with the STEP and Solidworks files once ive completed my first prototypes.

1/8/2026 9:55 PM - Created The Wiring Diagram

Researched about the battery indicator, the charging chip, the batteries, and the LEDs. I made a pretty basic wiring diagram, not the prettiest but it gets the message across.

1/8/2026 10 PM - Split the Case Into 2 and Refurbished

I fixed all the clearances, added holes, and finalized the case. I then split it into 2 pieces so that it prints in two different pieces that you can easily screw together. This way its accessible you can can actually work on it and solder the pieces with ease.

1/9/2026 5:21 AM - Printed a prototype

I printed a prototype to get the feel and look for it. I ended up seeing some errors and miscalculations.

first, the screw holes were way too tight, they should be 3mm diameter not 2.

second, the USB-C chip hole would not fit the chip properly due to some minor miscalculations.

third, there was a major error in the holes for the battery indicator and switches, i have no idea how it happened but the hole just didn't fully cut through.

Im going to fix all the issues and finalize the design.

1/9/2026 5:30 AM - Created a CAD for the USB-C Charging Chip

I designed a basic but accurate cad for the USB-C charging chip. I can put this in my final design so that I don't make calculation errors like last time.

1/9/2026 5:38 AM - All issues fixed

All the issues have been fixed and here is what my final prototype is looking like:

I added in design supports for the air holes so that bambu slicer doesn't add massive support and waste filament.

1/9/2026 5:46 AM - Prepared the 3MF Files

I added manual tree supports where needed and prepared the sliced file and readied it for printing.

I used manual support because automatic was adding it everywhere where you didn't really need it and it would just waste filament.