Adafruit 2.2

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The Adafruit 2.2" PiTFT HAT is an ideal compact display for all sorts of Raspberry Pi projects. In this project, we're going to 3D print a casing that fits the Pi A+ and the 2.2" PiTFT. With this project, we can create a small astrobox that puts our 3D printer on the WiFi network. The Astroprint image is easy to install and lets us control the printer with any device on the network. Full Tutorial: https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-2-2-pitft-raspberry-pi-a-plus-enclosure/3d-printing We designed the casing in Fusion 360 using sketches. The three parts snap fit together with friction and most of the ports are accessible. The parts fit perfectly on the Printrbot Simple Metal, and you can purchase one from the Adafruit Shop! The Zebra plate from "Print-In-Z" makes removing prints much easier than blue painters tape. The parts print with no support material and take just under 2 hours to complete. They come out looking exceptional using CURA with default settings and slicing profiles. You only need to solder the socket header to the GPIO pinout on the display. It's a lot easier if you tack the header to the PCB and use a pana-vise to keep it sturdy while soldering. The PiTFT snaps onto the top of the Raspberry Pi, and a 3D printed spacer keeps the two PCBs in place. It slides into the case at an angle and clips on the edges keep them from coming out. The ports line up nicely with the cutouts, and everything just snap fits together. Ninjaflex makes great rubber actuators for the buttons on the display. Be sure to keep the protective film on until the last step! Place the cover over the display and press the edges into the case to close it up. Use any 5V battery or power source with a microUSB cable, and now we have our mini astrobox. The PiTFT's make great displays for small Raspberry Pi projects. Be sure to check out the guide linked below for a full tutorial.