LILYGO T-Deck Case (Meshtastic)

This is a case for the LILYGO T-Deck board for Meshtastic / MeshCore.
The case has space for a 10000 mAh 3.7V LiPo battery that can power the device for days without a charge!

This case is designed to snap together with no extra screws or fasteners.
It is solid and keeps everything within it secure so that when you shake it, nothing rattles.

The T-Deck board is great because it can be used as a standalone Meshtastic node, no external phone, WiFi, or Bluetooth connections necessary, although it can also communicate with an external device in those ways if desired.

Tips for printing and asssembly:

- If the main case parts begin to curl from shrinkage as they print, try printing them individually on a clean build plate.

- The Switch part goes into the Case Front part before any other parts. Ensure that it can switch on and off freely before inserting the T-Deck board. I shaved a tiny bit of the overhang over the switch slot with a knife to be sure that it moves smoothly within the slot.

-  Be careful when inserting the T-Deck board. The power switch on the board is very delicate and it must slot into the Switch part perfectly when placing the board in the case. This is the main reason for making sure the switch moves freely in the slot.

- Insert the antenna connector and be sure it fits snuggly into the hex slot before inserting the Key 1 part.

- Finally insert the Key 2 part in the proper orientation. One side of it is meant to be the correct width to keep the battery in place

- The PH2.0 connector that comes on the battery that I have listed in the Bill of Materials is not the correct size for the T-Deck, but you can splice on the correct connector, which comes with the T-Deck.

- Connect the battery to the board and be sure that the wire is out of the way of the battery supports and interface between the two main case clamshell parts.

-Place the battery on top of the Key parts, then snap the case together!

- CAUTION!!! The case can be hard to open after assembly. Be very careful when opening as the battery may fly out and rip the connector off of the board. I suggest opening it on a tabletop or similar surface, and be prepared for the battery to fly out where ever it wants lol. The slot above the USB port can be used to assist in opening the case.