MyStat Housing
This project is a custom 3D printed housing for the open-source MyStat potentiostat, designed for use in experimental flow battery setups as part of the FAIR Battery/Flow Battery Research Collective. The housing provides a compact, durable, and functional enclosure for the circuit board, protecting it from spills and wear during lab work.
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Design Overview
The MyStat is an open-source potentiostat used in electrochemical experiments, including testing and development of low-cost flow batteries. The bare circuit board is not well-suited to use in wet or rugged lab environments, so this project provides a simple, protective enclosure that balances usability, airflow, and aesthetics.
Design Considerations
Access and Serviceability: The housing needed to be easy to open and close to allow insertion and removal of the board, while keeping all components securely in place.
Thermal Management: To prevent overheating during use, the housing includes passive airflow vents and an active cooling fan, mounted on the rear panel.
Fan Integration: The fan is powered directly from the MyStat board, requiring no additional power source. It pulls air across the internal components through a honeycomb-pattern front vent.
Ergonomics and Aesthetics: The body features a smooth, ovate design for pleasant handling and a clean appearance. The logo of the Flow Battery Research Collective is debossed into the top.
Assembly: The body includes embedded nut slots for clean panel mounting using screws, making it easy to disassemble without damage.
