# 3D Printed Camera Case for MEMENTO ## Overview https://youtu.be/4DcMuEVYSSI ## Printable case for MEMENTO You can 3D print your own snap fit enclosure for the Memento, Adafruit’s all-in-one camera dev board for creating your own, fully customizable digital camera. The Memento features an ESP32-S3 chip, a 240x240 color TFT display, microphone, speaker buzzer, and six user buttons. On the front side, it’s got an OV5640 5 megapixel camera module, SD card slot, accelerometer, LiPo battery charging over USB-C, and three expansion ports for additional sensors and modules.   ![camera_hero-tripod0cat.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/891/medium640/camera_hero-tripod0cat.jpg?1704673955) ![camera_hero-tripod.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/892/medium640/camera_hero-tripod.jpg?1704674119) ## Wearable You can 3D print our snap fit enclosure designs in your favorite colored filament to keep it protected.   Attach a lanyard to the stylized loops for on-the-go wearability or add a threaded tripod screw for those locked down shots. ![camera_loop-close.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/893/medium640/camera_loop-close.jpg?1704674205) ![camera_hero-wear-close.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/894/medium640/camera_hero-wear-close.jpg?1704674251) ## Prerequisite Guides Take a moment to review the following guides to learn how to setup CircuitPython or Arduino.   ![camera_cp-wide.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/902/medium640/camera_cp-wide.jpg?1704676192) [Primary Guide: Adafruit MEMENTO Camera Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-memento-camera-board) ## Customizable  The 3D printed case has two parts that snap fit together. Edit the files to fit to any camera project! ![camera_hero-take.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/914/medium640/camera_hero-take.jpg?1704678740) ![camera_hero-selfie.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/915/medium640/camera_hero-selfie.jpg?1704678900) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/903/medium800/camera_parts.jpg?1704676319) ## Parts ### MEMENTO - Python Programmable DIY Camera - Bare Board [MEMENTO - Python Programmable DIY Camera - Bare Board](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5420) Make memories, or just a cool camera-based project, with **Adafruit's MEMENTO Camera Board**. It's a development board with everything you need to create programmable camera and vision projects: with a camera module, TFT preview screen, buttons, SD card slot and... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5420) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5420/guides) ![Video of a DIY camera on a lazy susan.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/5420-05.jpg) ### Adafruit MEMENTO Camera Enclosure & Hardware Kit [Adafruit MEMENTO Camera Enclosure & Hardware Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5843) Once you've picked up your **MEMENTO Camera** and you're ready to take it out into the world, here is a chic and minimalist enclosure that will look great on the runways of Paris or the street photography of New York City! These front and back plates have been... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5843) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5843/guides) ![Overhead shot of two square-shaped PCB boards for a DIY camera above eight black plastic screws and four black plastic hex nuts with 3pin to 3pin JST PH cable and adhesive sticker.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5843-05.jpg) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236) Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 420mAh for a total of about 1.55 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery, In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4236/guides) ![Lithium Ion Polymer Battery 3.7v 420mAh with JST 2-PH connector and short cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4236-04.jpg) ### Camera and Tripod 3/8" to 1/4" Adapter Screw [Camera and Tripod 3/8" to 1/4" Adapter Screw](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2392) _Whaddya got a screw loose or something?_ This **3/8" to 1/4"** **Adapter Screw** is super handy if you're building projects that connect to a tripod or a camera. It's a simple fix for getting a tripod with a 1/4" machine screw... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2392) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2392/guides) ![Camera and Tripod 3/8 to 1/4 Adapter Screw](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2392-01.jpg) ### 256MB Micro SD Memory Card [256MB Micro SD Memory Card](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5251) Add storage in a jiffy using this **256MB microSD card**. Preformatted to FAT32, so it works out of the packaging with our projects. Works great with any device in the Adafruit shop that uses microSD cards. Ideal for use with Feathers, data loggers, or small Linux SBCs (not good... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5251) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5251/guides) ![Angled shot of Small microSD card 256mb](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5251-00.jpg) ### Precision Straight Tweezers - Rhino SW-11 [Precision Straight Tweezers - Rhino SW-11](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3096) King Arthur carried Excalibur and Thor wields Mjölnir, but the Electrical Engineer? She will always have a pair of excellent tweezers at the ready such as these **Rhino SW-11 Tweezers** ! They are sharp, straight, and super luxurious. These  are... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3096) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3096/guides) ![Precision Straight Tweezers](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3096-01.jpg) ### Adafruit Circuit Playground Lanyard [Adafruit Circuit Playground Lanyard](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3987) We've got our Circuit Playground friends on [lunchboxes](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3437), [posters](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=posters), [puzzle](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3817),  In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3987) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3987/guides) ![Pink lanyard with Adafruit characters and metal hooks at ends](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3987-00.jpg) # 3D Printed Camera Case for MEMENTO ## 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. ![camera_parts-3d.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/904/medium640/camera_parts-3d.jpg?1704676854) ## 3D Case for MEMENTO Bare PCB [Edit Cat Design](https://a360.co/4aYrZce) [Edit Bear Design](https://a360.co/48MZyft) [Download STLs](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6426101) [Download CAD Source](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/930/original/CAD.zip?1704738584) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/959/medium800thumb/camera_3d-case.jpg?1704822536) ## Slice with Settings for PLA material  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 ![camera_slice.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/905/medium640/camera_slice.jpg?1704677107) ## 3D case for MEMENTO with LEDs This snap fit enclosure for MEMENTO features an LED ring diffuser. The two halves can be printed without any supports and snap fit together without any fasteners. It features access to all of the on-board components and the expansion ports. It also features a spot for a threaded tripod screw insert. ![camera_full-case-front.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/686/medium640/camera_full-case-front.jpg?1710343572) ![camera_full-case-parts.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/687/medium640/camera_full-case-parts.jpg?1710343578) [Download Case with LEDs STLs](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/674/original/Full_Case_STLs.zip?1710341924) [MEMENTO_Case_LEDs_Source_Files.zip](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/128/675/original/MEMENTO_Case_LEDs_Source_Files.zip?1710341979) ## Design Source Files The project assembly was designed in Fusion 360. This can be downloaded in different formats like STEP, STL and more. Electronic components like Adafruit's boards, displays, connectors and more can be downloaded from the [Adafruit CAD parts GitHub Repo](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts/). ![camera_5420_MEMENTO.gif](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/906/medium640thumb/camera_5420_MEMENTO.jpg?1704677175) # 3D Printed Camera Case for MEMENTO ## Assemble ## Battery   Use the JST port to plug in the LiPo battery. Cut a small piece of thin, double-sided foam tape to adhere the battery to the circuit board.  ![camera_battery-tape.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/896/medium640/camera_battery-tape.jpg?1704675803) ## Align case Position the screen and buttons to the cutouts on the case part. ![camera_align-case.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/897/medium640/camera_align-case.jpg?1704675864) ## Snap fit Align the front case part to match the shape around the shutter button. Press the halves together to join the case. ![camera_case-snap-shutter.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/898/medium640/camera_case-snap-shutter.jpg?1704675922) ![camera_case-snap-corner.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/899/medium640/camera_case-snap-corner.jpg?1704675956) ## Tripod screw An optional 3/8 to 25/20 thread screw fits to attach a tripod. Use a flat head or the end of tweezers to thread the adapter.  ![camera_trpiod-tweerzer-end.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/900/medium640/camera_trpiod-tweerzer-end.jpg?1704676041) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/126/901/medium800/camera_hero-tripod0cat.jpg?1704676097) ## Featured Products ### MEMENTO - Python Programmable DIY Camera - Bare Board [MEMENTO - Python Programmable DIY Camera - Bare Board](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5420) Make memories, or just a cool camera-based project, with **Adafruit's MEMENTO Camera Board**. It's a development board with everything you need to create programmable camera and vision projects: with a camera module, TFT preview screen, buttons, SD card slot and... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5420) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5420/guides) ### Adafruit MEMENTO Camera Enclosure & Hardware Kit [Adafruit MEMENTO Camera Enclosure & Hardware Kit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5843) Once you've picked up your **MEMENTO Camera** and you're ready to take it out into the world, here is a chic and minimalist enclosure that will look great on the runways of Paris or the street photography of New York City! These front and back plates have been... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5843) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5843/guides) ### 256MB Micro SD Memory Card [256MB Micro SD Memory Card](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5251) Add storage in a jiffy using this **256MB microSD card**. Preformatted to FAT32, so it works out of the packaging with our projects. Works great with any device in the Adafruit shop that uses microSD cards. Ideal for use with Feathers, data loggers, or small Linux SBCs (not good... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5251) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5251/guides) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236) Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 420mAh for a total of about 1.55 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery, In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4236/guides) ### Camera and Tripod 3/8" to 1/4" Adapter Screw [Camera and Tripod 3/8" to 1/4" Adapter Screw](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2392) _Whaddya got a screw loose or something?_ This **3/8" to 1/4"** **Adapter Screw** is super handy if you're building projects that connect to a tripod or a camera. It's a simple fix for getting a tripod with a 1/4" machine screw... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2392) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2392/guides) ### Precision Straight Tweezers - Rhino SW-11 [Precision Straight Tweezers - Rhino SW-11](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3096) King Arthur carried Excalibur and Thor wields Mjölnir, but the Electrical Engineer? She will always have a pair of excellent tweezers at the ready such as these **Rhino SW-11 Tweezers** ! They are sharp, straight, and super luxurious. These  are... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3096) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3096/guides) ### Adafruit Circuit Playground Lanyard [Adafruit Circuit Playground Lanyard](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3987) We've got our Circuit Playground friends on [lunchboxes](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3437), [posters](https://www.adafruit.com/?q=posters), [puzzle](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3817),  In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3987) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3987/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit MEMENTO Camera Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-memento-camera-board.md) - [AdaBox 021](https://learn.adafruit.com/adabox021.md) - [Face Tracking Robot with MEMENTO](https://learn.adafruit.com/face-tracking-robot-with-memento.md) - [OpenAI Image Descriptors with MEMENTO](https://learn.adafruit.com/openai-image-descriptors-with-memento.md) - [Memento Photo Capture with itsaSNAP](https://learn.adafruit.com/memento-photo-capture-with-itsasnap.md) - [Facial Detection and Recognition with MEMENTO](https://learn.adafruit.com/facial-detection-and-recognition-with-memento.md) - [MEMENTO Focus Stacking](https://learn.adafruit.com/memento-focus-stacking.md) - [DIY IoT Doorbell Camera with MEMENTO](https://learn.adafruit.com/diy-iot-doorbell-camera-with-memento.md) - [ePaper Camera](https://learn.adafruit.com/epaper-camera.md) - [BLE Cat Thermal Printer with MEMENTO](https://learn.adafruit.com/ble-cat-thermal-printer-with-memento.md) - [Set up Web Workflow on the Adafruit MEMENTO](https://learn.adafruit.com/set-up-web-workflow-on-the-adafruit-memento.md) - [MEMENTO Wireless Remote with TouchOSC](https://learn.adafruit.com/memento-wireless-remote.md) - [MEMENTO Camera Quick Start Guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/memento-camera-quick-start-guide.md) - [3D Printed Google AIY Voice Kit](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-printed-google-aiy-voice-kit.md) - [What’s Fresh Today? 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