Macro Deck Case for Amazon Fire HD8 (7th gen) with Optional Rotary Encoders
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This stand converts an old Amazon Fire HD8 (7th gen) into a Macro Deck that bears a resemblance to the popular SteamDeck
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This has been my favourite ever 3D design.
Macro Deck is a brilliant app that repurposes portable devices running either IOS or Android. You install the client app on your portable device, in my case an Amazon Fire HD8 (7th gen) . The PC runs a server app which also allows you to configure the button appearance and actions.
Once I started playing with Macro Deck, I realised that I needed a stand to prop up the Fire tablet at a convenient angle and so my Stream Deck inspired design took shape. The 1st iteration was just using the tablet alone, but I soon realised that for things like volume control I preferred to use rotary encoders. So I redesigned the base to have holes every 20mm on the edges designed to take M2 heat inserts. I added additional M3 heat inserts for mounting the legs on. I designed the stand to be modular in case I feel like adding additional accessories in the future.
The mask will hold in place on it's own, however I added holes for 3mm * 3mm magnets that hold it more securely. Obviously Macro-Deck being hosted on a tablet, you don't get the clicky feedback that Stream Decks offer, but I do find the mask improves the experience, making it easier to positively select the correct tile.
The rotary encoders are wired to a Pro-Micro
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BWMTT8HD?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1
Screws are a mixture of lengths of M3 and M2 screws that I had lying around. I forgot to take a note of the lengths.