OctoPi Sleeve Case for FFCP as Spool Holder Mount

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I combined the "OctoPi Sleeve Case for FFCP" with a FFCP Spool Holder mount using OpenSCAD to create a new case variation that can be mounted on one of the Spool Holder Slots of the FlashForge Creator Pro. The original case design didn't merge well with my newer 2016 FFCP, so I had to get creative. I also use individual desktop spool holders instead of the FFCP holders and had two extra slots in the back - this seemed like a great way to utilize one of them. I centered the mount with the camera cable and added corresponding slots in the spool holder bracket so that the camera cable can be threaded through them and fed inside the printer for an internal mounted camera. This offsetting also allows the expansion connector of the Pi to be fully accessible. I wanted to keep the original OctoPi logo on the case, but a bug in OpenSCAD prevents it from rerendering the unions correctly with the logo. So I used the plain remix variation in my actual print, but have left things in place for it to work both ways should OpenSCAD be fixed. To print this case, use vertical orientation with the Ethernet and USB slots facing upward using supports. A raft may or may not be necessary depending on your printer and material used. I printed it in ABS and erred on the safe side to use the raft to make sure there was enough contact area footprint with the bed for its height. Go easy on the support material structure so that it will separate easily. Source objects used in the creation of this object have been included to be complete so that the OpenSCAD source works without having to download additional files. Read printing guidelines on source objects for additional details. For camera mounts, this OctoPi case works well with this mount: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1763679 Print Settings: Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2 Infill: 35% Notes: Note from the original thing's details: "Mine was printed in ABS and the friction fit for the case is just about right. In PLA, you might have to scale it slightly (1%) in X coordinate for it to fit, I haven't tried it yet. I'd suggest printing the first few mm of layers and check." Post-Printing Print parts and remove supports. Install Raspberry Pi and feed camera cable through spool holder mount. Expansion connector for the Pi is fully accessible for attaching more goodies. OctoPi case mounts on back of FFCP in place of the spool holder. Camera cable feeds right inside for an internal mounted camera (optional).