Backpanel

Download a zip file containing all the model files. The total amount of each part that should be made is in the BOM.

Here is the complete Bill of materials (, ) for this guide.

Parts

Laser-cut backpanel:

• Backpanel v2.3 (x1) (BACKPANEL.V2.3.dxf/source). See manufacturing notes below.

Fasteners:

• M4 Drop-In Nut 2020 (x6)
• M4 x 12mm Screw (x6).
  • 10 mm screws may work, and up to 14 mm, depending on the thickness of the stock. Use more washers as spacers if needed.
• M4 Washer (x6).

Cable bases, either of:

• Pairs of cable base with lever (x3) (source/cable_base-lever.stl).
  • M3 x 16mm Screw (x3).
  • M3 x 20mm Screw (x6).
  • M3 Hex Nut (x3)
  • M3 Drop-In Nut 2020 (x3).
    • Alt.: Printed 2020 Drop-in Nut (x0) (2020-DROP-NUT.V1.stl) and M3 Hex Nut (x3)
• Cable base with insert (x0) (source/cable_base-insert.step) (a laser-cut alternative).

Manufacturing

Tools:

• CNC Laser Cutter (x1) or laser cutting service near you.
• 3D Printer (x1)

Materials:

• PLA Filament 1.75mm (x1)
• Acrylic stock: 650 x 400 x 8 mm Acrylic Sheet (x1)
  • Alternative: 6 mm thickness will also work, mind using shorter screws when mounting it.

Laser Cutting

Files for laser cutting:

• DXF: BACKPANEL.V2.3.dxf (source).

Instructions for exporting DXF files from FreeCAD models can be found in our knowledgebase.

You may preview the file in your browser using https://vagran.github.io/dxf-viewer-example/.