Hootswitch, a (work-in-progress) Apple Desktop Bus switch

[nathall]

Yeah, that guy’s a real piece of work. I realize you came here specifically to respond to it, but I again strongly promote the use of the forum’s “Ignore” function.

 

[saybur]

Just stop it. I would like to chat about this unimportant little project in peace, not watch a pointless mud-slinging contest that saps the little patience I have with the (lack of) forum moderation.

Let's stay on topic. Please.

 

[saybur]

Bluetooth support should now be (somewhat) ready for general use. Still quite experimental so let me know if you try it out. Release is here:

https://github.com/saybur/hootswitch/releases/tag/v20260417

 

[shirsch]

I used OpenSCAD with the 'YAPP' template to design a box for my O.G. Hootswitch.

Here are the sources and a 3mf if anyone would like to print up their own. My Prusa Mk4S was having some first-layer issues, so ignore the uneven finish on the top.

 

[saybur]

This looks great, thanks for sharing! I'll do a print here soon to try it out, I'm getting tired of mine bouncing around without a case

 

[shirsch]

I should mention that the round button extension must be removed in order to get the PCB positioned over the internal locating pins. You can push it back on afterwards.

 

[KennyPowers]

I printed @superjer2000's case in some of that PolyMaker platinum-matching PLA awhile back...looks like the little brother of the IIci sitting next to it

 

[shirsch]

That looks similar to the case that came with my Hootswitch. On the one I have there was no practical way to fasten the PCB to the bottom (standoffs too small for any screw I had) and the top similarly had no means of keeping it attached. It does look nice, but I needed a different solution.