Oooh, rschenk (who designed the Re-gret) already has his version of the Rufous/Hummingbird, with lovely splay. The Tern looks about right, but wireless would make it perfect.
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And a couple hours later, I see that a wireless version of the Tern has been created. Looks like I've found my next project. Tern BLE
And...I already have a case made! I haven't done any 3D printing myself, however one of my students from school is helming a maker's club, and I guess my timing is right and made my request before they got busy with their own projects! Time to get a PCB ordered.