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Core Assembly

Next we'll add the front and rear halves of the Main Body to the Base.

Attach the Main Body

Overview

Materials

Parts Qty Note
#6 x 3/4" sharp point screws 8
Main Body - Front - HSI.stl 1 Printed
Main Body - Rear - HSI - No Fans.stl 1 Printed
Parts Qty Note
#6 x 3/4" sharp point screws 8
Main Body - Front 1 Printed
Main Body - Rear 1 Printed
Parts Qty Note
M3 x 6mm machine screws 8
Main Body - Front - Full HSI.stl 1 Printed
Main Body - Rear - Full HSI.stl 1 Printed

Directions

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1. Set the front and rear Main Bodies over the base and the align the edges.

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2. Begin inserting #6 screws to the base, tightening about halfway. Before fastening each screw, check that the main body and base are still lined up.

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3. Continue fastening screws halfway until all eight (8) are partially inserted.

Note: Alignment

If inserting the screws becomes difficult, back out and check:

  • That both halves of the main body are still correctly aligned; and
  • That the inserted screws are straight and not canted to the side.

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4. Check for any alignment problems between the Base and Main Body. When satisfied, finish tightening the screws down completely.

Reference

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Join the Main Body

Overview

Materials

Parts Qty Note
M3 x 8mm machine screws 6 Can use 10mm screws instead.
Parts Qty Note
M3 x 6mm machine screws 6

Directions

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1. Insert an M3 x 8mm screw in the top hole on one side of the rear Main Body. Fasten it to the mating hole on the front Main Body.

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2. Repeat with the top hole on the other side of the Main Body, again fastening from back to front.

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3. Use two (2) more M3 screws to fill in the remaining screw holes on one side.

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4. Repeat with the final two (2) screw holes on the opposite side.

Reference

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Attach the Crossbar

Overview

Materials

Parts Qty Note
M3 x 20mm machine screws 2
Main Body - Crossbar 1 Printed

Directions

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1. Hold the crossbar between the screw holes at the top of the front main body. Note that the lip should face forward.

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2. Fasten the crossbar in place with two (2) M3 x 20mm screws. Tightness can be adjusted to help square the sides of the case body.

Reference

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