3D Printing a Pinephone Back Cover

[NormandC]

Anyone have any type of update here?

I've got a few FDM printers and looking to try custom back cases.

I know that a few of the problems that have been identified are solvable, things like tabs should be able to be fixed by just adjusting the layer resolution, normally people print at .20mm or about that, and I've learned that for the really "good" prints I want to use, I'll lower the layer height to as low as .12mm, and even .08mm - It takes a LONG time to print, however, the quality is worth it.

Hi,

I haven't done anything on my side...

My 3D printer is much too old and not calibrated enough for such tiny details. What I was thinking about was to forego the snapping tabs, and instead use the threaded holes used to fasten the inner mid frame to the front cover. In other words, make corresponding countersunk or counterbore holes on the back cover. But I would need to source longer screws, and find out what size and thread they are. Of course by doing this, I would need to make removable access panels for the battery, the SIM/SD slots and the dip switches. Sliding, hinged, not sure... This may make the back cover a lot thicker.