| name | suggest-3d-printables |
| description | Suggest 3D-printable parts that would complement the project — enclosures, mounts, brackets, knobs, jigs. Where possible, points to existing models on Printables / Thingiverse / MakerWorld; otherwise specifies dimensions and constraints for a custom design. |
Suggest 3D Printables
Identify mechanical parts for the build that the user could print.
Inputs
- Project slug →
spec.md, bom.json, and the user profile (printer model, bed size, available filaments).
Method
- Identify candidates — enclosure for the PCB/breadboard, sensor mount (e.g. for outdoor weather station), battery holder, button caps, cable strain relief, panel-mount adapters for connectors.
- For each candidate, decide:
- Existing model — search Printables, MakerWorld, Thingiverse for a parametric model matching the parts in the BOM (e.g. "ESP32-WROOM-32 dev board enclosure", "BME280 sensor housing"). When recommending, prefer parametric / OpenSCAD / Fusion sources so the user can adjust dimensions.
- Custom design needed — specify required dimensions, mounting hole pattern, wall thickness, infill recommendation, and printable orientation.
- Check fit against the user's printer — bed size, max Z height, supported filaments, environmental needs (PETG/ASA for outdoor, PLA acceptable indoors).
Output
Write <projects_dir>/<slug>/printables.md:
- Per part: name, purpose, source link or "custom" with full spec, recommended filament, estimated print time, supports needed.
- Notes on assembly order — does anything need to be printed before electrical assembly (e.g. mounts the PCB drops into)?
Mention that any external links may be stale and the user should verify before printing.
