This was a fun project to work on over the winter. Going out in the great outdoors has taught me that things break. Long story short I wanted a radio that you can run over with a car, and I did just that, I ran it over with a car. (I don’t recommend doing that)
Buy the STEP files to print your own HERE
Watch The Assembly Video HERE
Printing Instructions:
Print the Body facing up.
Print the Lid with top of the lid against the build plate (the Locking pillar should be sticking straight up.)
Walls: No Less than 2 walls (optimal is 4 walls)
Infill: User Preference (we recommend more than 10%)
Layer Height: 0.20mm or less
Supports: Normal grid type.( at 0.20mm layer height)
(if a setting is NOT listed, keep as default)
Top Z Distance: 0.22mm
Bottom Z Distasnce: 0.22mm
Base Pattern: Honeycomb
Top and Bottom Interface Layers :1
Top and Bottom Interface Spacing: 0.52mm
Parts List and Links (click me)
| USB-C RELOCATION CABLE (T3B-T5B) | Amazon |
| IPEX-SMA 11MM cable (you only need 2 of these cables) | Rokland |
| 18650 battery Box (you just need 2 of these holders) | Amazon |
| External GPS Antenna (Kyocera AVX Was used) | HX-201 or AVX |
| 18650 Lithium Battery (you need 2 of the same) | 18650 Batteries |
| RAK Wireless RAK19007 Starter Kit | Rokland or Amazon |
| LoRa Antenna (Goose Neck Antenna Used) | Any LoRa Antenna Rokland Gooseneck Antenna |
| 1mm Square Stock Oring 3ft | McMaster Carr |
| M3x8 Stainless Steel Screws (NO HEAT INSERT) | McMaster Carr |
| RAK Wireless RAK12500 GPS Module | Rokland |
| Optional | Optional |
| Voltaic Enclosures Battery Protection PCM Slim WITH Cables | Voltaic Enclosures |
| M3 Heat Inserts | Amazon |
UPDATE: 3/4/25 I updated the design to accommodate the M3 heat inserts and the file has been added to the purchase page. A link to quality inserts has also been added to the parts page. Thank you for your patience. -A
LEGAL: This radio housing is designed for typical environmental exposure and intended use. While we have conducted certain stress tests, including limited vehicular impact testing, such tests were performed under controlled conditions and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation for similar activity by the end-user. Under no circumstances should the user attempt to replicate these tests, including running the housing over with a vehicle. Such actions are highly dangerous, may result in serious injury or property damage, and will void any warranty, express or implied. We assume no liability for any damages or injuries resulting from misuse of the product, including, but not limited to, intentional vehicular impact.
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