3D Printed GPS Cover/Cap

Juan Jimenez · Feb 29, 2020

Hi Everyone,
I am trying to design the GPS cover, but my inventor skills are minimal. I searched Thingiverse, and there isn't anything for the cover. I am hoping someone with skill can finalize the attached design and make it available for everyone.
Thanks!

DrPop · Mar 3, 2020

What software are you using to design the file in? If it's Solidworks by any chance, I could show my father in law when he comes to visit next week. He was into designing on Solidworks for years before he retired recently.

Juan Jimenez · Mar 3, 2020

I used Autodesk inventor, but I will find a way to export the file to solidworks and send it tonight

Thanks a lot.

jonbrotherton · Mar 7, 2020

I have designed one but it doesn't have the snapping on parts. It is made to be screwed down when using a Here mast.

Mike Boland · Mar 7, 2020

The design is editable in Fusion 360 but a little awkward due to the interior shape you have created.
Can you go back a few steps and supply a solid shape.
The outside looks good.
I believe getting the shell is your stumbling block.
If you can do that I will see what I can do.

Juan Jimenez · Mar 9, 2020

Yes, you are correct, Mike. I did not know how to shape the interior, but I spent a few more hours, and I finally got the interior right (or close). See the 3d printed sample. I think we need to increase the fillet more for the proper radii at the corner and do the taps.

I have attached all the files is someone would to try to improve it ( finalize it)

Juan Jimenez · Mar 9, 2020

jonbrotherton said:
I have designed one but it doesn't have the snapping on parts. It is made to be screwed down when using a Here mast.

Hi Jon,

Would you mind sharing your design?

Thanks,
Juan

jonbrotherton · Mar 10, 2020

Juan Jimenez said:
Hi Jon,

Would you mind sharing your design?

Thanks,
Juan

Sure, here's the STL zipped.

Mike Boland · Sep 22, 2020

As part of a design change for the old Solo I have had to redo the GPS Cover.

This was part of putting a normal battery in a Solo using BMSOne

Juan Jimenez · Sep 23, 2020

Hi Mike,

It looks really amazing. Thank you.
would you mind sharing how you managed to put a normal battery in a solo using BMSOne. I am sure many will thank you.

jonbrotherton · Sep 23, 2020

Juan Jimenez said:
Hi Mike,

It looks really amazing. Thank you.
would you mind sharing how you managed to put a normal battery in a solo using BMSOne. I am sure many will thank you.

You can get a Plug and Play version of BMSOne on SoloFlies.com

Mike Boland · Sep 23, 2020

The BMSOne was designed with dual use in mind, A stand alone BMS that can be fitted to a non modded Solo, or internally on the Solo.
The Internal took the most mucking about but produces the cleanest finish.
Just remove your Solo GPS, the BMSOne will bolt straight in (couple of minot ‘tweaks’ to get it to fit), 2 holes in the firewall for the battery connector and balance, remount the GPS, and print a cover that locks onto the old battery latches.

The one edge of the board has to rounded to fit in, and a small web in the plastic mount is removed.
Other than that it bolts straight in.

Now the original battery connector is removed and the BMS wires soldered into place

Next is to remount the GPS above all this so I printed a new GPS cap and a housing for the GPS board.