https://github.com/mbugert/volca-case

Transport case and dust protector for Korg Volca synthesizers, made with OpenSCAD.
https://github.com/mbugert/volca-case

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Transport case and dust protector for Korg Volca synthesizers, made with OpenSCAD.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/mbugert/volca-case
• Owner: mbugert
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2017-09-18T20:18:32.000Z (over 8 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2018-02-04T18:22:26.000Z (over 8 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-11T00:33:34.733Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: 3d-models, korg, laser-cutting, lasercut, volca, volca-sample
• Language: OpenSCAD
• Size: 990 KB
• Stars: 8
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 3
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Volca Case

Laser-cut transport case and dust protector for all Korg Volca synthesizers. Made with OpenSCAD.

![Volca Case](docs/volca_case_01.jpg)

![Volca Case Family](docs/volca_case_02.gif)

The lid can be removed without unplugging any cables:

![Volca Case](docs/volca_case_03.jpg)

## How to build one

Download pre-made 2D templates [from the releases page](https://github.com/mbugert/volca-case/releases) or customize and create your own template (see below). Then, feed the template to a lasercutter and assemble the case using some glue.

If you don't know where to lasercut, check the internet to find a nearby FabLab/Makerspace which owns a lasercutter.

## How to customize

Multiple things about the case can be customized, such as:

* case thickness

* laser kerf compensation

* larger cutouts to accomodate space for bulky plugs

* disabling cutouts in the lid altogether

The case is made with OpenSCAD. You will need to install:

* [OpenSCAD](http://www.openscad.org/), version 2015.03

* the [lasercut](https://github.com/bmsleight/lasercut) library

* the (**linux only!**) [laserscad](https://github.com/mbugert/laserscad/) library, at least version 0.3.x

Once these are set up, you can customize the case by changing stuff in ``src/modules/case_settings.scad``. Then, follow the instructions at "Exporting to 2D" in the [laserscad readme](https://github.com/mbugert/laserscad/blob/master/README.md) to create your 2D template.

Alternatively, to export the case for all Volca units and materials of various thicknesses, additionally install ``imagemagick`` and follow the instructions in ``make-case``.

![Volca Case](docs/volca_case_04.jpg)

![Volca Case in action](docs/volca_case_05.webm)