It Doesn't Have to Look Like Raspberry Pi B+, 2B, 3 Case

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A lot of people liked my "It Doesn't Have to Look Like Raspberry Pi Zero Case" [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1581003], so I thought I'd try making one for the B+, 2B, and 3 Pi's. I did not realize it would turn out so huge!! You can see its relative size next to the Pi Zero case in the second photo, which is massive. Still, it only takes around 25m of filament to print. One reason it is so tall is to make room at the bottom for Ethernet and USB cables you might want to plug in. The Pi slides in from underneath and is held in place by friction and/or the power plug. With the chimney effect, it should help with airflow/cooling. So, if you want something that looks different sitting on your desk (or elsewhere) housing your Raspberry Pi Media Center, Gateway, IoT device, etc., maybe this is the case for you. If nothing else, you'll get comments like "WTF is that?!?!" Print Settings Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: JG Aurora A3 Prusa I3 Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 15-100% Notes: Infill doesn't really matter. Most walls are 2-3mm thick. 100% Infill adds about 5m to the print. No need for supports - that's why the front/back faces are curved at the bottom. But you may get some slight drooping. I highly recommend a Raft, as the base is very narrow and you don't want it coming off mid-print - or the pointy tips curling up. Post-Printing Nasty Little Hairs You'll probably get nasty little hairs inside unless you have one of those really nice printers and slicers. So clean them out with a small file before inserting your Pi. It will be a snug fit, but will loosen with use. Also, make sure the Pi fits in the little slots at the top of the case.