'Chomp the Alligator' Raspberry Pi Case

thingiverse

UPDATE! Don't print yet! I discovered that the two sides need to be separated as they are technically connected in the current file. Uploading soon; sorry for the inconvenience. This is my entry for the Raspberry Pi Case Design Contest, organized by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, i.Materialize, and AutoDesk123D. Although I've not printed it yet, I plan to in the future. As a horrible designer who took only one CAD class in college, I aimed to design something fun that my kids would enjoy, stepping out of my traditional mold. I used TinkerCAD, a great tool for someone like me, and found it perfect for this design. The base model was sourced from Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:44633). Designing in TinkerCAD wasn't easy. I had to test how the full head would envelope the board, leading me to separate top and bottom. Enlarging each circuit component ensured a snug fit while accommodating the board. Designing vertical pyramids for pins was challenging, but I think I found a good solution. Other tweaks included making connector pieces in the back and ensuring prongs were the same size as holes (which may not work well). Despite challenges and time constraints, I exceeded my goals and expectations with this design, showcasing the model while keeping functional ports available. If I win, I'll reward the designer @agepbiz.