OctoPi Raspberry Pi 3 Case

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This is the result of my searching for a RPi case. Since I could not find *the case*, I decided to give a shot at designing my own. Here are the main designs that inspired this build: - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3240926 - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3133566 - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2913700 - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3060616 - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3167013 **<h2>REQUIREMENTS</h2>** - Must be easy to assemble - Must allow some form of cooling - Must allow easy access to the GPIO - Design must be "cool" (yeah I know) - Must be easily attacheable to a 2020 aluminium frame - Attaching to the 2020 frame without dismounting any part of the printer - Ability to secure the extra long Logitech c270 USB cable - Access to all USB and Ethernet **<h2>FEATURES</h2>** - **Vents** on both the top and bottom of the case - Housing for a **40mm fan** - **Exposed GPIO** pins for easy access - **Low profile** case cover - Bottom part of the case incorporates: - A **mount** to the 2020 frame - A **cable channel** with zip-tie openings. **<h2>BILL OF MATERIAL</h2>** Other than PLA, you will require: - 1x 40mm fan - 4x M2x8mm screws - 4x M2 nuts - 8xM3x8mm screws - 8xM3x8mm nuts **<h2>ASSEMBLY</h2>** **Step 1**: Secure the RPi board to the bottom case using 4x M2x8mm screws and M2 nuts. **Step 2**: Secure the 40mm fan to the case cover using 4xM3x8mm screws and M3 nuts. **Step 3**: Secure both parts of the case using 4x M3x8 screws and M3 nuts. I welcome any comments and constructive criticism which could help improve the design in the future.