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The RedPitaya is a great looking instrument, but I'm afraid that I'll kill my new (expensive) device by stray voltage or ESD off my bench, within a few days.

Is it planned to make an optional "professional" case or similar to protect it?

Has anyone already created a 3D model so a printable case or housing could be made?

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  • I'm looking for the same thing. I guess I'll get started on designing a 3D model for printing in PLA. – Branton Davis Mar 05 '14 at 03:36
  • I made a first pass at designing a case. I haven't printed it yet, since my printer is between upgrades ;) But, it should provide a simple base and sides at least: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:263581 – Branton Davis Mar 05 '14 at 05:32

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As a quick fix, I would:

  • use a piece of plain printer paper on the bench, underneath the Red Pitaya (it's typically more conductive than a typical plastic coating on the bench, but still not so cunductive as to short anything on the board bottom), and
  • more importantly, each time when approaching the bench, first touch the outside of one of the golden SMA jacks.
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Probably any quick google search would answer the question but for the sake of completeness, I will answer this quesiton with what I found in my quick search.

Purchase Options

Now a days, there are several cases available for the pitaya:

  • Available on RS-components, Reichelt, amoung others:

    • RS Code: RS819-4077
    • Manufacturer: Red Pitaya
    • Manufacturer Ref: 1600 0715 001
    • Approximate cost: 20 Euros + Shipping + taxes

  • What appears to be 3d printed providers:

Printing Options

If you happen to have your own 3D printer then you can print one of many available designs.

Others can be found on http://www.yeggi.com/ , http://grabcad.com/ ,...

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