Bought the bender. Have one deployed at my parents and one out and about. I love it. They love it. Now I will have to buy this one as well, since the design is so well thought out and straight up beautiful/simplistic on the outside while still not appearing 3d printed /bodged together. Preordered a t-deck because the new UI is coming, they will be out of stock soon I think. Love that you also sell the files for a reasonable fee so we can print ourselves!
@patrickwaspАй бұрын
Amazing design. Excited to see what other sensor combos you come up with.
@HughRoperАй бұрын
Awesome! Exactly what I’ve been looking for.
@HansoloToker2 ай бұрын
wheres the printables link?
@icyink82972 ай бұрын
Is there a link for the speaker peice? I had a hard time looking for it
@zerofox3d2 ай бұрын
The speaker slots into a cut out on the mid chassis, there are also holes in the case to allow sound out.
@GmrsKissimmee2 ай бұрын
Olá, você pode criar uma opção para que ao executar o Evil Portal você possa deixar a tela em hibernação para não desperdiçar bateria?
@rider2752 ай бұрын
I am new to Meshtastic. I just purchased some of the items that you have for sale. Looking forward to getting the devices assembled. Thank you!
@WATTYUK2 ай бұрын
I've been trying hard not to buy a t-deck but your not helping my will power! I have a few of your bender cases excellent workmanship
@ianfleming43562 ай бұрын
Is there space for the GPS module?
@zerofox3d2 ай бұрын
Depends on the battery used, both EEMB batteries fill it, the MakerFocus leaves enough room. I’m planning a different back plate that adds a top bump for a RushFPV GPS module.
@tkerby2 ай бұрын
@@zerofox3d Will updated versions be made available to people who purchased files to print their own?
@zerofox3d2 ай бұрын
@@tkerby When I upload updated files you’ll get a notification with download link 👍
@zacharyjohnson7192Ай бұрын
@zerofox3d An M100 mini would be a great version too as they are cheap and small! I would bye the stls today I have 4 T-Decks!
@Woddy-bd7ns2 ай бұрын
What is the range of that internal antenna vs an external ?
@zerofox3d2 ай бұрын
Difficult to say but I have reached a node a mile away with the internal antenna. External will always be superior of course!
@mandh143 ай бұрын
Good to see a new British company doing so well. Nice well thought out designs.
@PCBWay3 ай бұрын
That's IMPRESSIVE!
@Smoothy09113 ай бұрын
Hi. Really nice project and well designed case. But I think that today hardly anyone wants to mount such large parts visibly in their home, especially when you see how small and inconspicuous some PIR devices today are (e.g. AQARA P1 Zigbee motion detector)... I think that in addition to functionalities, it would be necessary to also work on making the whole thing as compact as possible. Then it would certainly be a super successful sensor. If you could expand this into an all-in-one device, including HomeAssistant voice control, then it would be awesome ;) I'm excited to see what happens next with this project and I'll definitely follow it. Thumbs up and subscribed :) Thanks
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
The size was dictated by a couple of factors. Firstly using DuPont connectors which in theory makes the build easier. Second one is sensor accuracy, specifically temperature. Other popular sensors at the time I was developing this needed temp offset values specifying in the YAML because the heat from the ESP and other components caused the sensor to report incorrect values. Leela has several design choices to avoid this. It will never compete with Zigbee based sensors, they use much less power than ESP WiFi boards, but Leela is a fun project and can be built very cheaply 😁
@Smoothy09113 ай бұрын
Thanks for your answer. Yes, I am aware of these points. In terms of temperature development, ZIGBEE obviously has an advantage. To get this point under control with your combo sensor, I would consider decoupling the housing... In short: A component that generates heat and is mounted in a housing will heat up the housing over time and subsequently also its interior and a temperature sensor built into it. It is always disadvantageous if a temperature sensor and a component that generates heat are on the same mounting plate (here the half shell of the PIR housing). Over time, the heat will reach the temperature sensor, either via contact on the housing or via the heated interior air. I would store the temperature sensor in a separate small housing, decoupled from the main housing, in such a way that it is only connected to the main housing via very delicate (filligree) connections. These housing connecting elements should avoid heat conduction by using as little material as possible and also allow the energy to be released to the outside air (acting as a heat sink surrounded by outside air). Perhaps this theory will help a little.
@kaherdin3 ай бұрын
Cool and all. But m8, where is the github-page for the esphome code?
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
The YAML for all the supported sensors is included in the files
@nickmoss23563 ай бұрын
Great Design....Now I must decide which ones or get both!!!!
@Sta-Rad3 ай бұрын
thanks! from Indianapolis, IN!
@amagicalpotato3 ай бұрын
Just built my six Benders and four Nibblers. The craftsmanship that went into these goes way beyond hobbyist, I'm impressed. I do have one question about the Nibblers though; without the Bender's convenient on/off switch, and given the Nibbler's built-in rechargeable battery, is it possible to turn the Nibbler off when not in use? My mesh is intended to be used as a backup comms network for my friends, family, and a few people in my neighborhood when the power/grid goes down. In Florida, it's an annual concern to prep for. Should I just let my Nibblers' batteries drain to dead and then recharge them when it's time to hand them out and use them?
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
Thanks my Magical Potato friend! There is a secret many don’t know… hold down the top button to soft shut down the Heltec. It’s not fully “off” like a power switch that cuts the battery connection but it does use little power in that state.
@DavidStansfield-xs8ch3 ай бұрын
I’ve just built my Nibbler+ my new battery was flat but soon charged and ready for testing. Great design and quality.
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
Thanks David!
@slashsplat3 ай бұрын
OK. Got my proper Heltecs (not the ones lacking LoRa)! Assembled the two Pockets and the two Plus's. Went together just like the video. I now realize I might decide to scrap the horizontal clips on the pockets as they take up a bit of pocket room when not in use. Will be interested to be able to order the plain backs and the filler. Thanks for a great product. The design and fit are excellent, and I cannot imagine the time it took to perfect each piece. My hat is off to you, Sir.
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
I’ll sort you out some backs Ira 👍
@edwardfletcher77903 ай бұрын
@@zerofox3dIt's a very clever case design, but have you considered using the GoPro Hero battery format and making it swappable ?
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
@@edwardfletcher7790 Thanks! The issue is you need a battery and its matching holder with terminals. It’s generally impossible to find a holder for anything but the common tubular cell batteries like AA or 18650. Anything flat or a more useful efficient shape generally comes with a wire and random JST type connector (normally a non-original-knockoff JST) So we’re kind of stuck!
@sparkyprojects3 ай бұрын
Just received my Nibbler, thanks, it's great Just for info, i managed to add a switch on the end with the usb, opposite to the battery My switch was about the same size but with ears for bolts Now i'm able to turn it off when not needed, and to safely change antennas for testing ;)
@UsefulClips3 ай бұрын
It's very nice, but not the smallest by quite a bit.
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
I should have just said “best” and left it at that 😉
@morgaj213 ай бұрын
Just assembled mine nd tomorrow I will be out for a walk/test - can't wait!
@over-engineered3 ай бұрын
why no on/off switch?
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
Partly the lack of space, partly the added complication of production (soldering) and partly its not really needed in a device you will likely charge every night. Add to this you can hold down the top button on the Heltec to put it into a low power sleep mode. Adding it would have just made it over-engineered really 😉
@izzard3 ай бұрын
A well thought out product that looks great, especially in the best colour combination (black on black). It's so black, it's hard to photograph! 😆
@robd0033 ай бұрын
Could you please design cases for the nRF boards which are much more power efficient?
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
I have WisBlocks here…. Will get to them!
@techydude3 ай бұрын
I love your channeling of Steve Jobs showing one of the new iPods (20 years ago?), pulling it out of his pocket after talking on stage for half an hour, nicely done :-) Looking forward to my package arriving soon.
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
I figured someone would get the tribute :D
@techydude3 ай бұрын
@@zerofox3d My two arrived today, thank you, started assembling them... but realised there's no on/off power switch?! 😱
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
@@techydudeThe Heltec can be put into a “soft” off/sleep state by holding down the top button. No hardware power switch as in a device you likely charge everyday that has a 20+ hour battery life it’s really not needed. Add to that it would have increased size and manufacturing time… soldering Bender was a huge task 😝
@techydude3 ай бұрын
@@zerofox3d Ah, I didn't know about the soft-off, worked great overnight. Thanks!
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
@@techydude Neither did I when I designed a case with a switch I’d then have to solder 1000 times 😆 The physical switch is obviously better but the soft power down is fine for this type of case 😁
@plproductions88873 ай бұрын
Will there be an option to have a switch with this model?
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
No space! Plus you can just hold down the programme button to sleep the Heltec so the power switch isn't really needed (especially in a device you will likely charge each night like a phone)
@AskIveSolar3 ай бұрын
Commenting to support the video and channel. Cool stuff, really looking forward to how this tech and your cases continue to progress
@bikeham4 ай бұрын
Is there a cheaper way to get delivery of these devices in Australia? Case costs more than a Heltec V3
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
Sadly not. I’ve not been approached by any resellers in Australia yet but even if I did they’d add margin to cover import fees and make profit. You could of course just buy a printer 😂
@martinsmith25504 ай бұрын
just built my Nibbler Plus great bit of kit. Can you recomend a small amtenna to go with it my Paradar one is a bit long.
@zerofox3d3 ай бұрын
The small one I use is just a cheap jobby from eBay. I plan to try and source a small one I can provide as an option, for now Google/ebay is your friend 😉
@martinsmith25503 ай бұрын
@@zerofox3d just found some on amazon.
@OutpostH4 ай бұрын
just ordered one 🙂
@RitaH2474 ай бұрын
Do you have a bender case with the battery on/off switch? Can you provide a link to the tiny switch you found? I’d like to try to add the switch to a lithium battery. I’m new to Meshtastic (less than a week) but the power consumption is killing me.
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
The switch I use is widely available, this is the switch on Amazon UK but it’s available under different names all over the world: amzn.eu/d/bjG8yt7
@simondwyer94554 ай бұрын
Can you do a smaller case for the WisBlock? :)
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
Not yet but I do have a couple in a draw 😉
@GUN2kify4 ай бұрын
is there an option to also add microphone and a little speaker to also add the voice assistant project of ESPHome? that would be awesome, then it is basically the swiss army knife of usefullness.
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
It's been suggested I need to look into it! Leela is on the back burner at the moment sadly while I deal with another product that blew up. I've built a print farm though so maybe you'll be able to buy a Leela in future!
@Sparks00014 ай бұрын
Looks really nice - I assume the Heltec V3 is not included? The web store is really not clear if it isn't!
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
Correct, you need to add the Heltec and Battery, I'll revise the description to make this clearer, thanks.
@Sparks00014 ай бұрын
@@zerofox3d You might want to add an option to buy the Heltec as part of a package too, if you get enough demand, then people can buy a full working kit :) I have just ordered a Heltec from Amazon, as my first step into this!
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
@@Sparks0001 I’d love too but the order volumes Heltec ask for to get competitive discounts made my eyes water!
@UnknownUser-pf9rk4 ай бұрын
What about a bottom plate with a 1/4" thread? I find those very useful when putting my devices on a tripod high up for testing and whatnot :)
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
Space is tight in the main body so it would be tricky, the Niblet on the end though is something that could be modified and customised. I’ll be posting a STEP file for it soon.
@irvingibarra154 ай бұрын
The STL of the vertical clip has a big block on it
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
That will be a support enforcer/blocker. If you read the release notes this is explained ;-)
@GamingKing5454 ай бұрын
the heltec capsule sensor v3 might be the smallest rn idk
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
...when your battery life is measured in minutes rather than hours you don't qualify lol
@dave8824 ай бұрын
$12 for your print files what a clown. You haven’t done anything interesting or revolutionary. You just made another generic shit case. Don’t charge for files like a loser.
@Uncle_Baby_Billy4 ай бұрын
Can someone please explain what this thing does/ is for?
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
Have a look for Ringway Manchester’s video explaining Meshtastic 👍
@sandroney4 ай бұрын
Bender arrived on Monday, Nibbler arrived today and has already been assembled, I love them both! Excellent work Chris, Thank you. Quick question, if I wanted to swap the antenna on my Nibbler, would powering it down by holding the program button leave it in a safe state to do this ?
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
Honestly not 100% sure! I would think it sleep mode the lora chip wouldn’t be pushing anything to the antenna but I am guessing! What I will say is I’ve powered a Heltec up accidentally without an antenna countless times and have yet to see any consequences, not sure if that’s luck!
@FreeavalonUrbanHomestead-gh5ob4 ай бұрын
The nibbler has landed😂
@gra21214 ай бұрын
Just bought two benders today after watching Ringway Manchester. Looking forward in receiving my package.
@SimonBurley4 ай бұрын
Really cool and very clever 👍
@KINGSTONSPRIDE4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the belt clip option. A lot of these 3D printed cases don’t have it.
@Ponyony4 ай бұрын
No space for GPS module? :(
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
The logical thing for me to have done is design Nibbler so that a version could be made to fit the Heltec Tracker…. 😉
@FastAsFunk4 ай бұрын
Just built my Nibbler Plus. Great service from Chris and what a lovely design. Furthermore, it's got even better fit and finish than the Bender which in itself was very good indeed. Another cracking product from Zerofox3D. Highly recommended 😎👍🏻
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
Thanks bud, it worked out really well in so many ways I haven't mentioned. Like the way it's centre of gravity is such that it will sit nicely on a desk just like Bender. I completely planned that of course!
@seanyem4 ай бұрын
Sticking with that Wirral Accent 😂 Mate, You do such a good good with these designs, They look incredible. Looking forward to my Bender arriving, I should have come get it since your down the road. I'll get a nibbler next money day! You think you'll do something for the RAK Boards or T-Beam. You design would be awesome on the T-Deck. All.the best mate! Sean (2E0SYA)
@zerofox3d4 ай бұрын
Cheers Sean. Your order is in the last 20 or so of Batch W. CQR in Moreton are making the cables as I type this. I'll see if I can make one myself for you today and will drop it round later if I can ;-) I have a draw full of other boards.....
@seanyem4 ай бұрын
@zerofox3d That would be awesome! I'm away in London for Friday! Was hoping take take it with me! I understand your sbowed understand. Did you get my messages on the mesh, I spotted your node at Alton Towers or somewhere near and dropped at message but wasn't sure you got it, My nodes or SYA & WLV