Retro-Inspired uConsole handle/case

Ever wanted to use your uConsole while lazing around? I did.

I bought the uConsole to develop small games and demos while lazing in bed after the kids were asleep. I promptly started dropping it on my face alot.

This is version 3, revision godknows (I think 36) of my solution to that problem. This time with some inspiration from 80s/90s computers, I think that could be improved... but here's the "good enough" version.

Designed with a .6 nozzle in mind but .4 should work fine too, Printed in PETG for strength but you do you.

Supports are required but minimal, I've tried to keep everything that needs supporting in the hidden areas of the finished model. In cura that's regular supports with default options, everywhere. This will support the USB hole, the hook at the bottom of the case and then the mounting blocks on the handles. I ended up printing with an all-around brim to really avoid warping, the contact points for the brim are all big blocks so removal and clean up isn't bad at all.

Print orientation is flat for the case and back plates. The handles should be printed on their side so that the z-axis goes up the hole, that leads to the smoothest possible handle. The left and right handle are identical, my workflow included printing both separately because in previous revisions they were not.

Before printing be aware that:

• The HDMI and Audio output are covered because I don't use them.
• The model includes an inbuilt wifi antenna mount.
• You need some way of connecting the handles to the back plate.

I've included a step file so you can change that if you like, if you get desperate drop a comment and we can add a revision.

After printing:

• Remove supports/brim and clean up
• Stick the handles to the back plate, double check orientation first.
• Remove the original stand from the uConsole
• Slot in the case and tighten the original stand bolts around it.

For sticking the parts together I used friction welding from the inside of the case to keep the mess to a minimum.

Check my profile for the original less-intrusive design, and keep an eye out; I'm not finished with this one yet.