RAK19007/RAK5005 case for Meshtastic & N-type antenna mount
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This is a case for RAKwireless RAK19007 kits using an N-type antenna, designed for use with the Meshtastic® project
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Summary
This is a case for RAKwireless RAK19007 and RAK5005 base boards with an N-type antenna.
My goal was to create a thinner case to accommodate an N-type antenna connector. The current design works but could be improved, for example a more functional top lid (just has some simple geometric shapes for now). The top and bottom lids could use some structural strengthening as well.
Construction
The stl files are in mm units.
Print, then use heat inserts in the frame. Attach top- and bottom lids with screws.
I used hot glue to mount the RAK baseboard. Using screws is possible as well but it interfered with my 3000mAh LiPo battery and I did not want the case to be thicker.
Parts list
Antenna
ALFA AOA-915-5ACM 5 dbi Omni Outdoor 915MHz 802.11ah Mini LoRa Antenna
Antenna mount
U.fl to N-type female connector
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09N3L8HDK
Heat inserts
The current design will fit:
4-40 Brass Insert, 0.179 in OD, 0.135 in Length, Female 4-40 Thread (0.179x4-40x0.135)
Screws
Hex Key Socket Head Cap Screws
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PZO410G
Screw Standard : UNC 4#-40x3/8";Thread Size : UNC 4#-40
Thread Length : 9.53mm / 3/8";Hex Key Socket Size : 2.5mm
Optional: power switch, status LED
Optionally you can add a sliding powerswitch (switches battery power on / off) and a status LED (lights up when powered on). See pictures of assembled case.