Rpi0 and Sense-Hat Astro-PHI case

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Raspberry Pi 0 combined with Sense Hat equals Astro-Phi. 2d and 3D drawings are available, but these aren't official designs. They could still be useful for case makers, teachers, and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. I've created a case that can be seen in the attached image, yet there's definitely room for improvement. My goal is to replicate the Astro-Pi flight case using the Pi 0. This would essentially create the Astro-(PHI)ed version. The case has knock-out plates for HDMI, SD, USB, and Power. A truly ideal case would be one that accommodates all form factors (A+, B+, 2) and features the 40-pin GPIO J8 header pins. An additional feature could be a bayonet-style connection for attaching an articulated arm on the space station or perhaps for clipping an external battery box to it using a tie-wrap. A file called chassis.stl has been uploaded, allowing users to utilize it as a bench jig by removing the lid or base when needed for experimenting purposes. This design may also be beneficial for other Hats - all it requires is designing a new faceplate to fit. I have uploaded another file called faceplate.stl. Those having difficulties with getting Sense Hat working with Pi Zero should refer to this interim fix: https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=104&t=127655 . Additionally, there are two other files named chassis1.stl and faceplate1.stl that include a strain relief grommet; however, I'm not entirely satisfied with its effectiveness. To improve the design further for version Mk2, combining all six buttons - detailed in this tutorial: https://www.raspberrypi.org/learning/astro-pi-guide/inputs-outputs/buttons.md - is something that should be implemented along with using these pins utilized by Sense-Hat http://pinout.xyz/pinout/sense_hat and checking out this video for more details https://youtu.be/BBiaF8cl_As. As an added bonus, I also went on to make a Mk2 version of the design with buttons inside: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1250638. Here are the settings used while printing my first version - I hope they could be useful for other people. Printer K8200 No Rafts Yes Supports Yes Infill Percentage Honeycomb Percent Notes The infill came out successfully printed before perimeter printings, particularly with heat-exchanger plates used to regulate temperatures.