This is a pocket watch housing for the highly programmable Makerbot Watch. ( http://wiki.makerbot.com/makerbot-watch ) Designed to protect the circuit board when not in use, while being able to hinge open for easy tinkering.
Inspired by the feedstock hinge ( http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1358 ) , I tried to use the least amount of hardware as possible. The ABS filament acts as the hinge pin, and the clamshell parts have built-in bumpers that keep all the components well constrained. Adding 3mm magnets will really give the whole thing a robust feel.
There are two versions posted:
1. watch top.stl, watch bottom.stl; -These are pictured and have a more finished looking aesthetic, and more refined bumpers.
2. (rev4).stl; -These are an ultra light weight ribbed version that have a consistent material thickness, however requires a well tuned 3d printer.
For anyone who wants to make something similar, there is a dxf quantifying(1:1) the critical features of the parts.
Starno
