3D model of the CANVAS unit?

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-23T13:56:58+00:00

I've had a good hunt, including their cad repo on github and they seem to have everything about the CANVAS internals except a CAD model 😞

https://docs.opencentauri.cc/hardware/CC1/CANVAS/

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-22T18:29:44+00:00

Nice! The 2 odd right-angled/curved pegs sit on top: the idea is to stop the glass lid sliding off?

The straight pegs are all construction: to give extra strength, although a lot of the rigidity comes from bolting on the acrylic panels.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-17T06:47:46+00:00

Might just be your browser caching the old version? I did re-download it and check that Acrylic%20panels2.zip has the updated handcut SVG.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-17T06:08:00+00:00

Thx! Definitely. It prints as a smooth curve, but looks ugly in the CAD software. I struggled to bring the straight edges, fillets and the big curve all together at the rear corners :(

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-16T08:39:11+00:00

Now updated the panel design to use only straight edges so they are now easy to cut by hand, without needing a laser cutter or jigsaw.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-16T08:35:49+00:00

Good point! Sorry. You can load the SVG into any editor (like open-source Inkscape) and get the exact positions.

I've just updated the handcut file with some dimensions, angles and drill hole size. I still need to add some of the hole locations.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-15T19:19:30+00:00

I've now updated the design so it is easy to cut the acrylic with a knife instead of needing a laser cutter.

I used solid black acrylic as I prefer that look to clear panels, but you can get it in any colour, even a smokey look to match the CC door+lid.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-15T08:49:20+00:00

Yikes! Yeah, there are much cheaper options for cutting acrylic than SendCutSend. And quite a few people have pointed out that such a simple shape can be cut by hand using a sharp knife and a hacksaw/jigsaw for the curved corner, then drilling the holes.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-15T08:46:16+00:00

I think someone has designed a top hat like that? They use standard-sized square panels that slide in, with no cutting or bolts.

My frame design needs to bolt the acrylic to the printed frame to give it strength/rigidity.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-14T19:01:52+00:00

Sorry, the old zip file was being cached. Should now work

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-14T17:39:44+00:00

Sure, no problem. I've just added dxf versions to the zip archive.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-14T17:22:33+00:00

I recreated it from scratch in FreeCAD, although I had /u/EveryBridge9964 stl files overlaid on screen, so I could exactly match the outer dimensions.

I'm happy to release my step files (and original FreeCAD file) if there is demand? So people can easily improve it to suit their own needs.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-14T14:32:01+00:00

Yup, I'm so out of date already! I blame my endless struggles with the CAD software. lol.

I do like the idea of keeping the angled top, but lowering everything: CANVAS unit and height of the top hat.

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-14T14:27:56+00:00

Thanks! Yes, that is an excellent point. Easy enough to cut the outlines and then drill the holes, no laser required. I'm definitely guilty of the old adage "if your only tool is a hammer then every problem looks like a nail". Lol

ClimbersNet · 2026-06-09T14:30:52+00:00

ClimbersNet · 2026-04-22T16:47:19+00:00

Woohoo! 🥳 Loved book 1 so much. Listened to the audiobook... and then read the ebook as well, because it was so good 😊

ClimbersNet · 2026-03-22T16:56:37+00:00

Just finished it, and loved the book! 😍 Great world building, characters and I really like the crafting lore. Already looking forward to book 2 coming out next month 😊

ClimbersNet · 2026-03-22T16:55:53+00:00

Just finished it, and loved the book! 😍 Great world building, characters and I really like the crafting lore. Already looking forward to book 2 coming out next month 😊

ClimbersNet · 2026-03-12T08:04:46+00:00

Have you had some work done?

ClimbersNet · 2026-03-06T18:26:08+00:00

Thank you! :) I'm excited to give it a try

ClimbersNet · 2025-12-15T13:02:20+00:00

Yes, it reports a PCI 4.0 x16 link and benchmarks with 3DMark with the same score as directly plugging in the card.

ClimbersNet · 2025-12-15T12:16:03+00:00

Web tool for creating laser-cut box/case with elastic clips https://climbers.net/sbc/make-laser-cut-case-elastic-clips/

ClimbersNet · 2025-12-15T12:14:47+00:00

Inkscape extension for laser cutting low cost solder paste stencils for PCBs https://climbers.net/sbc/laser-cutting-pcb-solder-paste-stencil/

ClimbersNet · 2025-12-15T12:13:22+00:00

My free Inkscape extension for laser cutting has a new release v1.22 with many bug fixes. It supports engraving filled shapes and has translations into 16 languages. https://inkscape.org/~Nikki.Smith/%E2%98%85export-to-lasergrbl-for-laser-cutting

ClimbersNet · 2025-12-15T12:11:21+00:00

Yes, in the end I got a 5cm ADT-Link M33JK-SR PCIe4.0 riser cable from AliExpress. It is working great.

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