It Doesn't Have to Look Like Raspberry Pi Zero Case

thingiverse

Update: RPi_Zero_Case_v4b1.stl is Pi inverted! The Pi Zero goes in with the camera connector pointing down and the Micro SD Card pointing up, placing the power plug on the side near the bottom instead of the top. I finally got my hands on a Raspberry Pi Zero - right after they announced the new model with the camera connector. It was just ugh! Anyway, I wanted to design a stylish case for it that would sit nicely on the desk without being too obvious about its presence as another Raspberry Pi case. The jury is still out on whether I achieved that or not. I initially thought Translucent Red would be nice, but now I think it looks terrible. Sorry! Gold was the other color I had handy. This is a single piece design where you can slide the Pi in from the top without any supports needed. You can also slide the MicroSD card in and out from the bottom with enough room at the top for a Pi Zero with Camera Connector as well. I'm hoping the tower/chimney effect will help with cooling. A CPU heat sink should fit inside, but I haven't tried it yet. It took me four attempts to get a case that both fits and looks good. My other Raspberry Pi Zero Cases can be found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1592588, http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1597211, and http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1587402. Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: JG Aurora A3 Prusa I3 Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 15% or 100% Notes: This design doesn't need support, as the spans can be crossed just fine with a medium-good printer. You can use either 15% or 100% infill, but it makes less than a meter difference in filament. I do recommend rafting as the base is very thin and you'd hate for it to come off mid-print. Post-Printing: 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. How I Designed This: I used Sketchup...because I'm a masochist. The compound curves were a real pain to deal with.