Case for Gas Leakage Detector with Arduino





Description
This enclosure is designed to house the open-source project “Gas Leakage Detector using Arduino” by rinme, available on Arduino Project Hub:
https://projecthub.arduino.cc/rinme/gas-leakage-detector-using-arduino-05c0c9
Original license: CC BY-SA.
The case consists of two parts: main body and lid. It is intended to accommodate all the components required for gas leak detection in domestic or lab environments.
⚙️ Supported Components
- Arduino UNO
- Mini breadboard
- 9V battery
- 9V battery plug
- MQ5 or MQ135 gas sensor
- Piezo buzzer
- 5 mm LED with panel mount
📐 Technical Specifications
- Wall thickness: 2 mm
- Structure: two-part enclosure (case + lid)
- Internal layout: dedicated slots for each component
- Front panel:
- Hole for 5 mm LED
- Acoustic grille for buzzer
- Opening for gas sensor
- Mounting: designed to keep components stable during use and handling
🖨️ Printing Recommendations
- Technology: FDM
- Material: PLA or PETG
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Infill: 20–30%
- Perimeters: 2–3 walls recommended
- Supports:
- Required for the lid and some internal features of the case
- Orientation:
- Case: print with the base on the build plate
- Lid: print flat, top side up
📦 Additional Notes
This project is evolving: future updates may improve assembly, internal cable routing, and compatibility with other gas sensors.
Comments, makes, and remixes are very welcome.
📸 Credits and Inspiration
- Case design: Vinors 3D Lab
- Electronics project: “Gas Leakage Detector using Arduino” by rinme on Arduino Project Hub
