# ItsyBitsy ESP32 wFL case

## Overview

https://youtu.be/5xx4hZpBE1c

## wFL Case

3D Print an enclosure to fit the ItsyBitsy ESP32. This case features mounts and port openings for a wFL antenna, STEMMA boards, and header access!

## STEMMA Mounts

Fit sensors and more on the front vents for easy mounting!

![3d_printing_hero-wled.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/058/medium640/3d_printing_hero-wled.jpg?1709002828)

![3d_printing_hero-stemma-case.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/059/medium640/3d_printing_hero-stemma-case.jpg?1709002870)

## Header Access&nbsp;

Quickly prototype projects with jumper cables or on a breadboard with header access on the case!

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![3d_printing_hero-header.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/060/medium640/3d_printing_hero-header.jpg?1709002988)

![3d_printing_protoboard.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/080/medium640/3d_printing_protoboard.jpg?1709046338)

## Web Workflow

ItsyBitsy ESP32 does not have native USB support - instead, there's a USB to serial converter chip. This means it _cannot_ act like a USB keyboard or mouse, but it does have Bluetooth BLE and BT classic, so you can use it wirelessly!

![3d_printing_hero-webFlow.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/061/medium640/3d_printing_hero-webFlow.jpg?1709003103)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/078/medium800/3d_printing_hero-cases.jpg?1709045535)

## Parts
### Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 - wFL Antenna - 8 MB Flash / 2 MB PSRAM

[Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 - wFL Antenna - 8 MB Flash / 2 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5890)
What's smaller than a Feather but larger than a Trinket? It's an&nbsp; **Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 with a&nbsp;wFL external Antenna Connection** , a powerful processor PCB with a plethora of pins! It features the&nbsp;ESP32 Pico module, an FCC-certified module that...

In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5890/guides)
![Angled shot of black, rectangular microcontroller.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5890-05.jpg)

### Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 - PCB Antenna - 8 MB Flash / 2 MB PSRAM

[Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 - PCB Antenna - 8 MB Flash / 2 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5889)
What's smaller than a Feather but larger than a Trinket? It's an&nbsp; **Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32** , a powerful processor PCB with a plethora of pins! It features the&nbsp;ESP32 Pico module, an FCC-certified module that contains&nbsp;an&nbsp; **ESP32 chip with...**

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5889)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5889/guides)
![Angled shot of black, rectangular microcontroller.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5889-05.jpg)

### RP-SMA to w.FL / MHF3 / IPEX3 Adapter

[RP-SMA to w.FL / MHF3 / IPEX3 Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5444)
Most antennas have SMA or RP-SMA connectors on them, how are you going to connect them to your little RF module? This little cable will bridge the two!

This&nbsp;adapter cable is super handy for anyone doing RF work with modules that have w.FL connectors. It has a tiny MHF3/ IPEX3 / wFL...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5444)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5444/guides)
![Angled shot of RP-SMA to IPEX3 antenna adapter.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5444-03.jpg)

### 2.4GHz Dipole Swivel Antenna with RP-SMA - 2dBi

[2.4GHz Dipole Swivel Antenna with RP-SMA - 2dBi](https://www.adafruit.com/product/944)
This 4"/100mm long swivel dipole antenna has 2dBi of gain and 50Ω impedance so it will work fantastically with just about any 2.4-2.5GHz wireless receiver/transmitter such as:

- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
- 2.4GHz XBee
- Bluetooth®
- Other 2.4GHz...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/944)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/944/guides)
![Short 2.4GHz Dipole Swivel Antenna](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/944-01.jpg)

### STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-Pin Cable - 50mm Long

[STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-Pin Cable - 50mm Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4399)
This 4-wire cable is&nbsp;50mm / 1.9" long and fitted with JST SH female 4-pin connectors on both ends. Compared with the chunkier JST PH these are 1mm pitch instead of 2mm, but still have a nice latching feel, while being easy to insert and remove.

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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4399/guides)
![Angled of of JST SH 4-Pin Cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4399-00.jpg)

### Fully Reversible Pink/Purple USB A to micro B Cable - 1m long

[Fully Reversible Pink/Purple USB A to micro B Cable - 1m long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111)
This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern, it's also fully reversible! That's right, you will save _seconds_ a day by not having to flip the cable around.

First let's talk about the cover and over-molding. We got these...

In Stock
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[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4111/guides)
![Fully Reversible Pink/Purple USB A to micro B Cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4111-02.jpg)

### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread

[Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set** &nbsp;is a must-have for your workstation.&nbsp;You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies&nbsp;for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes...

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![Black Nylon Screw and Stand-off Set with M2.5 Threads, kit box](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3299-00.jpg)

# ItsyBitsy ESP32 wFL case

## 3D Printing

## 3D Printed Parts

STL files for 3D printing are oriented to print "as-is" on FDM style machines.

Parts are designed to 3D print without any support material using PLA filament.

Original design source files may be downloaded using the links below.

![3d_printing_3d-parts.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/062/medium640/3d_printing_3d-parts.jpg?1709004916)

[Download STLs](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6506771)
[Edit Design](https://a360.co/49vCNNE)
## Slice with Settings for PLA material&nbsp;

The parts were sliced using CURA using the slice settings below.

- PLA filament 200c extruder
- 0.2 layer height
- 10% gyroid infill
- 60mm/s print speed
- 60c heated bed

![3d_printing_slice.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/063/medium640/3d_printing_slice.jpg?1709005129)

# ItsyBitsy ESP32 wFL case

## Assemble

## Place board

Align the USB port to the cutout on the case.

Carefully apply light pressure to seat the board in the case.

Use 2 M2.5x6mm screws to fasten the bracket over board to the case.

![3d_printing_case-place-board.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/064/medium640/3d_printing_case-place-board.jpg?1709005718)

![3d_printing_case-frame-screw.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/065/medium640/3d_printing_case-frame-screw.jpg?1709005801)

## STEMMA&nbsp;

Optionally, use nylon standoffs, screws, and nuts to secure STEMMA boards to the vents on the lid part.

![3d_printing_case-stemma-mount.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/066/medium640/3d_printing_case-stemma-mount.jpg?1709005952)

![3d_printing_case-stemma-mounted.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/067/medium640/3d_printing_case-stemma-mounted.jpg?1709006016)

## Attach Lid

Align the nubs on the sides of the case to the snap fit parts on the lid to fit together.

![3d_printing_lid-attach.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/120/medium640/3d_printing_lid-attach.jpg?1709050610)

## Antenna&nbsp;

Mount a wFL antenna with the included nuts to the cutouts on the case.

![3d_printing_antenna-attach.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/068/medium640/3d_printing_antenna-attach.jpg?1709006107)

![3d_printing_antenna-attached.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/069/medium640/3d_printing_antenna-attached.jpg?1709006177)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/070/medium800/3d_printing_hero-cases.jpg?1709006192)


## Featured Products

### Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 - wFL Antenna - 8 MB Flash / 2 MB PSRAM

[Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 - wFL Antenna - 8 MB Flash / 2 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5890)
What's smaller than a Feather but larger than a Trinket? It's an&nbsp; **Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 with a&nbsp;wFL external Antenna Connection** , a powerful processor PCB with a plethora of pins! It features the&nbsp;ESP32 Pico module, an FCC-certified module that...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5890)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5890/guides)
### Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 - PCB Antenna - 8 MB Flash / 2 MB PSRAM

[Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32 - PCB Antenna - 8 MB Flash / 2 MB PSRAM](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5889)
What's smaller than a Feather but larger than a Trinket? It's an&nbsp; **Adafruit ItsyBitsy ESP32** , a powerful processor PCB with a plethora of pins! It features the&nbsp;ESP32 Pico module, an FCC-certified module that contains&nbsp;an&nbsp; **ESP32 chip with...**

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5889)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5889/guides)
### RP-SMA to w.FL / MHF3 / IPEX3 Adapter

[RP-SMA to w.FL / MHF3 / IPEX3 Adapter](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5444)
Most antennas have SMA or RP-SMA connectors on them, how are you going to connect them to your little RF module? This little cable will bridge the two!

This&nbsp;adapter cable is super handy for anyone doing RF work with modules that have w.FL connectors. It has a tiny MHF3/ IPEX3 / wFL...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5444)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5444/guides)
### 2.4GHz Dipole Swivel Antenna with RP-SMA - 2dBi

[2.4GHz Dipole Swivel Antenna with RP-SMA - 2dBi](https://www.adafruit.com/product/944)
This 4"/100mm long swivel dipole antenna has 2dBi of gain and 50Ω impedance so it will work fantastically with just about any 2.4-2.5GHz wireless receiver/transmitter such as:

- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
- 2.4GHz XBee
- Bluetooth®
- Other 2.4GHz...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/944)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/944/guides)
### STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-Pin Cable - 50mm Long

[STEMMA QT / Qwiic JST SH 4-Pin Cable - 50mm Long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4399)
This 4-wire cable is&nbsp;50mm / 1.9" long and fitted with JST SH female 4-pin connectors on both ends. Compared with the chunkier JST PH these are 1mm pitch instead of 2mm, but still have a nice latching feel, while being easy to insert and remove.

<a...></a...>

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4399)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4399/guides)
### Fully Reversible Pink/Purple USB A to micro B Cable - 1m long

[Fully Reversible Pink/Purple USB A to micro B Cable - 1m long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111)
This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern, it's also fully reversible! That's right, you will save _seconds_ a day by not having to flip the cable around.

First let's talk about the cover and over-molding. We got these...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4111/guides)
### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread

[Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set** &nbsp;is a must-have for your workstation.&nbsp;You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies&nbsp;for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3299/guides)

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