Raspberry Pi 3 - Case

thingiverse

I designed this case to fit perfectly around a Raspberry Pi 3. I made sure to leave plenty of space for airflow while also providing some protection. All ports should be easily accessible in this model. It's held together securely with 4 M2x8 screws. The inner support posts have holes that allow the screws to thread in, and they're slightly undersized so the first time you turn them in creates threads. Since I printed this case out of PLA plastic, the threads aren't super strong, but they're more than enough to keep the top securely on. You can check out a video of the design and printing process for this case over on my YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/diodepress. You'll also find other 3D printing projects there that I've worked on. UPDATE June 30, 2017: I've added a new version of this case that has a snap-fit design to the listing, as well as an option for mounting it onto the LulzBot Mini printer. This eliminates the need for M2 screws altogether. If you want to print the top of the snap-fit case, you'll need to download diodepress-raspberrypi-SNAP-case-top.stl. For the bottom of the case, you can use diodepress-raspberrypi-SNAP-case-bottom.stl. If you're printing the case with a frame mounting for the LulzBot Mini, be sure to download diodepress-raspberrypi-SNAP-case-Bottom_LulzbotMount.stl. Here are the print settings I used: * Printer brand: LulzBot * Printer model: Mini * Use rafts: No * Supports: Yes * Resolution: 150 micron * Infill percentage: 35% I want to note that the case in the images was printed with .15mm layers and a little bit of support material in the openings. However, depending on your printer, you might be able to get away with bridging these gaps without using any supports at all.