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Updated 02/2018
Here's a list of useful resources for case design.
Guides and Discussion
CAD programs
3D files:
References:
Manufacturing:
Here's a list of useful resources for case design.
Guides and Discussion
- General Design and Manufacture Discussion thread
- STX160.0 - From Design to Finished Case
- Component Space Requirements
CAD programs
3D files:
- SFF Forum Resources
- Accurate Blank Motherboard & PCIe Card Models Great starting point
- SketchUp Components Collection Library of SketchUp computer parts, but hasn't been updated since 2014
- 3D Warehouse Lots of SketchUp parts here too, but the quality varies widely
- GrabCAD Some good quality models here, but they're in CAD formats like STEP/IGES
References:
- FormFactors.org Official specs for various form factors, like mini-ITX, ATX power supplies, etc.
- Protocase Resources Useful guidelines for designing sheet metal enclosures
Manufacturing:
- SheetMetal.Me Terminology, tables, diagrams, and other useful info related to sheet metal fabrication
- Protocase Blog
- Build Prototypes w/ Dan Gelbart Great video overview of the process of manufacturing a sheet metal enclosure (it's aimed at prototyping but most of it is similar to production)
- LTT Custom Gaming Case Not as technical as the above video, but a good overview of the manufacturing process with equipment more typical of small-medium production volumes.