3D Printed Enclosure Build

The official TARPN nodebox enclosure designed by Tadd Torborg (KA2DEW).

Overview

A modular, snap-fit enclosure that houses:

• Raspberry Pi
• 4x NinoTNC
• 4x VHF/UHF radios
• Power supply and distribution
• Control panel with LEDs and switches

Print Requirements

Specification	Value
Total Parts	~97
Print Time	~58 hours
Material	PLA or PETG
Layer Height	0.2mm
Infill	20-30%

STL Files

All STL files are included in this repository:

View STL File List & Print Quantities

Key Components

Category	Parts
Structural (corners, beams)	36
Panels	16
Roof	12
NinoTNC mounts	12
Power/Control	5
I/O cutouts	12
Radio mounts	4

Hardware Required

From McMaster-Carr:

• M3 x 10mm socket head screws (~200)
• M3 thin-profile square nuts (~60 per enclosure)
• M3 x 35mm screws (4)
• M3 x 65mm screws (for corner towers)
• M2.5 screws and nuts (for TNC mounting)

Total hardware cost: ~$130

Print Settings

Structural Parts (corners, beams)

Infill: 30%
Walls: 3 perimeters
Material: PLA or PETG

Panels

Infill: 20%
Walls: 3 perimeters
Material: PLA

Radio Mounts

Infill: 30%
Material: PETG (heat resistance)

Assembly

See the Assembly Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Tips

• Print corners and beams together using the .3mf file
• Use the nut placer tool for inserting square nuts
• Don't fully tighten screws until all parts are positioned
• PETG recommended for parts near radios (heat)

Credits

Enclosure designed by Tadd Torborg (KA2DEW) for the TARPN project.