Reach casing

Reach Module / M+ / M2 Hardware integration
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Hi there,

As we would like to deploy the reach RTK devices in the field already in August, we would like to make sure we have a sturdy casing for each devices. We ordered 8 eight items, so we’d like to look into designing and 3D-printing cases.

Our question: could you provide us with the exact dimensions of the chip and antenna, input ports, switches, and any other info that we need to know in order to 3D a fitting case?

We assume that a plastic casing does not interfere with any of the (GPS, UHF, Bluetooth) signals… have you checked?

Best
Thomas

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Hi Thomas,

Thank you for supporting our campaign. I will upload .stl files for Reach in a few days.

Plastic casing will not interfere with WiFi or BT.

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Thanks. Looking forward to the .STL files!

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Hi Thomas,

Here you go hardware/Reach.STL at master · emlid/hardware · GitHub .

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Great we’ll look into them!

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Did you guys come up with a solution for this?

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I am currently working on a mast mounted enclosure similar to typical survey units. Look for it on shapeways in a few days.

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Great! Pls prod when uploaded! We can share out latest casing design as well, if you’re interested.

Thomas

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I am thinking about going for an everything in one case for the Radio, Power supply and Reach module that mounts on to a standard tribrach which will provide peep hole and leveling. Then a clip on mount for the tripod that holds the antenna and ground plane well above.

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Hey Mayehem,

what radio will you be using? and what specs does it have in terms of range etc?

Thomas

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I will be using 3DR radios initially because I have them on hand. Then upgrading to RFD900s.