Hi everyone. I’ve had this project (SolidWorks + 3D Printer Contact + Arduino = New Giga Project - Giga Meters - GBFans.com) going for a while now and finally have it finished to the point of having it available to everyone. I am still working on the electronics but this meter has been designed to include a variety of approaches for whatever you want to throw in it.
The battery box has full-through holes for the screws to attach it to the main body. The fins are modeled directly onto the box itself and line up flush with the slope of the body and front cylinder.
The main body is two parts, top and bottom, with a small lip and hollow designed to allow for easy access and easy gluing together once the internals are finished. I’m still working on the electronics myself, but there is plenty of room for any system you want to put in.
The front cylinder can come in either one part (shown) or two parts, top and bottom similar to the main body. I included multiple ways to spin and light the inner dome, as well as an opening for lights to be seen through the main display in case you want to make it into the scanner from Star Trek VI.
The bottom looks a little rough because I haven’t done much clean-up from the supports. A quick pass with a Dremel will take it right off.
The main display is split up into three parts: a base cylinder and two parts for the top. This is so you can easily put the Realistic Microphone through and access them during assembly. The display is perfectly sized for a 3-digit 7-segment display (I recommend Jameco if you’re doing your own electronics) and there is a hole to either side for rectangular LEDs (which can be resized for normal LEDs if you so choose). I know that there are some models out there that have another LED above the 7-segment display, but none of my reference images from GB2 show it to my eyes.
I can print out the display in one part, if you so choose. Know that the holes for the Realistic Microphones are too small to fit the mics through, though, so you’ll have to figure that one out on your own. 
The handles are printed in left/right halves and include holes for a wheel potentiometer (easily filled if your electronics do not include speed control) and a momentary button on the underside.
The inner dome will also be included, as well as a cap should you choose to use it and including holes sized for LEDs.
Interfacing between parts is included in the design. Most of the parts can be put together with either screws or glue, while some will require glue to put together. I recommend 2-part epoxy that can be found at any big box store.
You can find the clear acrylic dome to go with these kits HERE.
Since it doesn’t take a whole lot of filament to print these and I’ve gotten the printing down pat, I can offer these kits at a very good price. I’m offering these kits at only $50 each! No, I’m not crazy. That’s $50 for a full Giga Meter kit!
Please post here if you are interested and I will PM you payment information.
Giga Meter, first run
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LandoSystem (PAID, PRINTED, SHIPPED)
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ronmaxwell (PAID, PRINTED, SHIPPED)
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