Aperture Science Raspberry Pi Case

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I'm still working on improving my CAD skills, but designing this new case from scratch has turned out to be a challenging process so far. Every time I try to edit a single sketch or extrusion, it seems like something breaks and needs to be reworked. To start fresh with better editability in mind, I've decided to create an entirely new version of the case. You can find it here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2627355 This new design includes ample space for one 40mm fan and three 30mm fans, making it well-suited for keeping your build cool. The screen and power components are designed to be mounted on the back of the case, taking up minimal space. Additionally, there's plenty of room inside the case for adding extra features or components as needed. If you have any suggestions for additions you'd like to see in future versions, feel free to comment and I'll consider incorporating them. Keep in mind that this design still needs support from the community, and you may need to adjust the orientation of the parts for optimal printing results. In a recent update, I finally had a chance to print some of the case's components. As someone new to 3D printing and CAD software, I realized I made a critical mistake: I designed the parts without tolerances, which means there's no clearance between them. This led to issues with fitment during assembly. To resolve this, I went back into the model and added some much-needed tolerances to ensure the parts fit together smoothly.