Raspberry Pi 3 A+ Vase Case - Single shell case, no fasteners.

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This is a custom design I created specifically for the Raspberry Pi 3 A+ single board computer. Inspired by Slicer's Spiral Vase mode, this design offers a unique approach to case creation. Although it does not print in Spiral Vase mode, it still retains many of the original features, such as being mostly a single shell with reinforced bottom and fan mount option for the fan model. Versions include: * No fan, no GPIO slot * GPIO slot only * Fan + GPIO slot I designed and printed this case using a .5mm nozzle. While I have not tested it with other sizes, it is a tight fit and requires no fasteners except to hold the fan in place on the fan version. To print, rotate the case 90 degrees around the Y axis, with the open end facing up. This orientation eliminates the need for supports. The cap must be rotated 270 degrees around the Y axis, with the flat side down. Once again, no supports are required. This design is compatible with a typical Pi heatsink. For the optional fan version, I designed it to accommodate a 30mm per side fan with 24mm screw hole spacing. The small holes (1.75mm) in the STL allow for the use of 2mm screws without nuts. You can enlarge these holes if you prefer to use different mounting screws. To assemble the case, place the cap onto the end of the Pi and then slide it into the case. It may require a bit of wiggling to get the Pi's circuit board to pop into the retaining slots at the SD card end of the case (the last couple of MMs of insertion). If you find this design works well for you, please leave a comment. This could be one of those things that works great on my particular printer but doesn't work at all for others.