Toolless PiPlate for RPi 2 or 3

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I know it fits my Pi2, should fit a 3 as well. Print two clips and one plate, the Pi sits snugly in the plate on built-in standoffs, while clips push up from below to snap onto either side of the board, holding it firmly down. Notice that you need to print the clips lying flat on their sides, not standing upright. This is because layer lines will run across the clip legs if printed vertically, making them weak and less reliable. The PiPlate HDMI Audio model offers the same plate with clearance for these plugs, perfect for when you need them. Alternatively, the PiPlate USB provides clearance for larger USB plugs as well as HDMI and audio clearance. Update 3/02: I have since printed out the Piplate_USB model. It fits perfectly, and I've added photos to show its design. I've used this project successfully with a couple of different Pis, both Pi 2 and Pi 3 models fitting in fine. This module serves my purpose well as a base for adding various parts and creating unique mounts. You can see examples of two security cameras made using this design, which were also created with derivatives of this project. I've experienced no issues with the clips, printed in PLA they seem to do their job perfectly. Make sure to print them lying flat on their sides so that layer lines run in the unstressed axis. They are oriented correctly for printing in the STLs.