Soldering Workshop and Case

This case was designed to hold a soldered circuit board that was created as part of a workshop to teach students about soldering. The circuit would cause the red LEDs to flash and output a siren sound on the speaker once connected to the battery. A potentiometer allowed for volume control. Through this workshop, I was able to develop my soldering skills.

CAD Design

The case was designed to accommodate the soldered circuit board and the associated wires that ran out of it. There was a pocket designed for the battery and speaker, as well as a hole to adjust the potentiometer. Two holes were left to present the flashing red LEDs on the front of the housing.

Connecting the Pieces

The top and the bottom pieces of the case fit together via tapered edges on the top of the case and slots on the bottom of the case. This is pictured to the right in the section view.

Case - Bottom

The bottom of the case had empty space to provide clearance for the soldered components. Two lips provided support for the board to float above this empty space.

Reflection

Overall, I was pleased with the design of the case. It provided an easier way to store the circuit board and prevent it from being damaged. The speaker and battery fit nicely in their respective slots and the potentiometer could be easily accessed via a flat head screw-driver. If I were to redesign the case, I would probably use some sort of snap-fit connection to keep the two pieces of the case together more securely.Â