Recommended gear

Tools and parts that work well for the projects on this site. We pick cheap things that are easy to find in big stores.

Cases and 3D printing

Easy to print, fine for most cases on this site.

Tougher than PLA and does not soften in a hot car.

The standard screws for cases and board mounts.

Small screws for compact boards and screens.

Pressed in with the soldering iron, they give printed cases real threads.

Hold a case lid without screws.

Some store links are partner links: the site gets a small share of the purchase, the price stays the same for you.