Update mechanical folder structure for multiple sub-assemblies
- Refactor mechanical/ directory to support multiple sub-assemblies instead of just enclosures - Update mechanical/README.md with comprehensive sub-assembly organization examples - Enhance mechanical/cad/README.md with detailed sub-assembly structure (PCB mounts, sensor housing, connector panels, cooling, etc.) - Expand mechanical/enclosure/README.md to cover main housing, sub-enclosures, and removable panels - Improve mechanical/stl/README.md with broader 3D printing categories including tooling, prototyping, and custom components - Update mechanical/drawings/README.md with comprehensive technical drawing organization for all mechanical components - Add detailed manufacturing considerations, quality control procedures, and file management guidelines - Support complex projects with multiple mechanical sub-systems and assemblies
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# /mechanical/enclosure
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STL/STEP files for 3D-printable enclosures.
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Housing and enclosure designs for the complete system.
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## Purpose
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This directory contains enclosure and housing designs that protect and contain the electronic and mechanical components. Enclosures may include multiple housings, covers, and panels depending on system complexity.
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## Enclosure Types
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Organize by enclosure function and hierarchy:
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```
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enclosure/
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├── main-housing/ # Primary system enclosure
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│ ├── base-housing.sldprt
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│ ├── top-cover.sldprt
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│ ├── gaskets-seals.sldprt
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│ └── housing-assembly.sldasm
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├── sub-enclosures/ # Secondary or modular housings
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│ ├── sensor-module-housing/
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│ ├── power-supply-housing/
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│ ├── interface-module-housing/
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│ └── expansion-module-housing/
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└── covers-panels/ # Removable access components
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├── access-panels/
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├── connector-panels/
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├── display-bezels/
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└── ventilation-grilles/
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```
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## Design Considerations
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### Environmental Protection
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- **IP Rating**: Define ingress protection requirements
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- **Sealing**: Gaskets, O-rings, and weatherproofing
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- **Drainage**: Water management and condensation control
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- **Ventilation**: Airflow and thermal management
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### Mechanical Requirements
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- **Structural Integrity**: Load bearing and impact resistance
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- **Mounting**: Wall mount, panel mount, or free-standing
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- **Access**: Service panels and component accessibility
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- **Cable Management**: Entry points and strain relief
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### Manufacturing Considerations
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- **Material Selection**: Plastic, metal, composite materials
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- **Manufacturing Process**: Injection molding, machining, sheet metal
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- **Tolerances**: Fit and finish requirements
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- **Surface Treatment**: Painting, anodizing, texturing
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### Electrical Integration
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- **EMI/RFI Shielding**: Electromagnetic compatibility
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- **Grounding**: Electrical safety and noise reduction
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- **Cable Entry**: Glands, connectors, and feedthroughs
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- **Heat Dissipation**: Thermal interface to internal components
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## File Organization
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### Main Housing Files
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- **Base/Bottom**: Primary structural component
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- **Cover/Top**: Removable or hinged access
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- **Sides/Walls**: Structural walls and mounting surfaces
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- **Internal Structure**: Mounting posts, ribs, and supports
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### Sub-Enclosure Files
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- **Modular Housings**: Self-contained sub-assemblies
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- **Protective Covers**: Component-specific protection
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- **Interface Panels**: User interaction surfaces
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- **Mounting Brackets**: Attachment to main housing
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### Hardware and Fasteners
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- **Screws and Bolts**: Fastening hardware specifications
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- **Hinges and Latches**: Access mechanism components
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- **Gaskets and Seals**: Environmental protection components
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- **Inserts and Threads**: Threaded fastening points
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## Material Specifications
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Document material requirements for each component:
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- **Mechanical Properties**: Strength, flexibility, durability
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- **Environmental Resistance**: UV, chemical, temperature
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- **Electrical Properties**: Conductivity, dielectric strength
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- **Regulatory Compliance**: UL, CE, RoHS requirements
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## Assembly Instructions
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- **Assembly Sequence**: Order of component installation
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- **Torque Specifications**: Fastener tightening requirements
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- **Sealing Procedures**: Gasket installation and verification
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- **Quality Checks**: Dimensional and functional verification
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## Testing and Validation
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- **Environmental Testing**: Temperature, humidity, vibration
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- **Ingress Protection**: Water and dust resistance verification
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- **EMC Testing**: Electromagnetic compatibility validation
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- **Mechanical Testing**: Drop, impact, and load testing
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