# 3D Printed Case for Raspberry Pi Pico ## Overview https://youtu.be/FdjBBeYqbaM In this project we are 3d printing cases for the new Raspberry Pi Pico! We designed these enclosures and LEGO compatible plates for making fun 3d printed projects. The Raspberry Pi Pico features the new RP2040 chip with CircuitPython support. It’s got tons of GPIO pins, so it’s great for projects that need lots of inputs at a very low cost. ![raspberry_pi_cases-hero.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/308/medium640/raspberry_pi_cases-hero.jpg?1612891287) ## Lego Plate Our LEGO compatible mount features studs that fit standard bricks or base plates.  It features built in standoffs so you can snap fit the Raspbbery Pi Pico right on top. The standoffs feature M2 sized pegs that press fit into the mounting holes.   ![raspberry_pi_lego-clips.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/310/medium640/raspberry_pi_lego-clips.jpg?1612891407) ![raspberry_pi_pico-lego-plate.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/311/medium640/raspberry_pi_pico-lego-plate.jpg?1612891541) ## Pico Enclosure  Buttons can press fit into the holes that are on the side of the case. We used molex pico blade connectors to make it easier to plug in the buttons to the Raspberry Pi Pico. To make this a portable project, we added a small lipo battery and a slide switch. The pico blade connectors are small enough to wedge in between the sides of the case. ![raspberry_pi_pico-case-loop--.gif](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/324/medium640thumb/raspberry_pi_pico-case-loop--.jpg?1612896976) ![raspberry_pi_enclosed.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/325/medium640/raspberry_pi_enclosed.jpg?1612897030) ## Parts ### Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 with Loose Unsoldered Headers [Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 with Loose Unsoldered Headers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4883) The Raspberry Pi foundation changed single-board computing [when they released the Raspberry Pi computer](https://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/723), now they're ready to do the same for microcontrollers with the release of the brand new  **Raspberry Pi...** In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4883) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4883/guides) ![Top view of Raspberry Pi Pico with two 20-pin male headers.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4883-06.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 [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111) [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) ### JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm [JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131) By popular demand, we now have a handy extension cord for all of our JST PH-terminated battery packs (such as our LiIon/LiPoly and 3xAAA holders). One end has a JST-PH compatible socket, and the other end has a matching plug. Between the two, 500mm of color coded wire. Handy for wearable... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1131/guides) ![Front shot of JST-PH Battery Extension Cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1131-00.jpg) ### Tactile Switch Buttons (12mm square, 6mm tall) x 10 pack [Tactile Switch Buttons (12mm square, 6mm tall) x 10 pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1119) Medium-sized clicky momentary switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but [can be used on a solderless breadboard as shown in this tutorial](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-arduino-lesson-6-digital-inputs?view=all). The... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1119) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1119/guides) ![Angled shot of 10 12mm square tactile switch buttons.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1119-03.jpg) ### Molex PicoBlade 2-pin Cable - 200mm [Molex PicoBlade 2-pin Cable - 200mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3922) When 0.1" is too big, and JST PH's too chunky, the ultra-slim "PicoBlade" is a reliable alternative. These are only 1.25mm pitch, but have a nice clicky connection. This cable is nice and long, 200mm in fact. It's got both small form factor (won't take up a lot... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3922) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3922/guides) ![Molex Pico Blade 2-pin Cable pigtail ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3922-05.jpg) # 3D Printed Case for Raspberry Pi Pico ## 3D Printing ## Parts List 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. Original design source may be downloaded using the links below. Pico Lego Plate - Pico-Lego-Base-split Pico Case - pico-case-top - pico-case-btm Pico Case small - pico-case-small   ![raspberry_pi_cases-hero.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/315/medium640/raspberry_pi_cases-hero.jpg?1612893493) ![raspberry_pi_case-lid-hero.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/316/medium640/raspberry_pi_case-lid-hero.jpg?1612893586) [Raspberry Pi Pico Lego Plate](https://a360.co/3Zyg6qe) [Raspberry Pi Pico Case](https://a360.co/46pzPrK) [Pico Cases STLs](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4757009) ## Slicing Parts No supports are required. Slice with setting for PLA material.  The parts were sliced using CURA using the slice settings below. - PLA filament 220c extruder - 0.2 layer height - 10% gyroid infill - 60mm/s print speed - 60c heated bed ![raspberry_pi_slice-loop.gif](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/314/medium640thumb/raspberry_pi_slice-loop.jpg?1612893440) ![raspberry_pi_lego-plate-side](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/321/medium640/raspberry_pi_lego-plate-side?1612896111) ## Glue Lego Plate The Lego Plate parts are joined together with super glue. Warning: ## Filament Change The grid effects are created by swapping the filament colors from white to black. The script is located under: Extensions \> Post Processing \> Modify G-Code then under: Add script, add the Filament Change Script **The color change should happen on layer 6** ![raspberry_pi_fila-change](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/317/medium640/raspberry_pi_fila-change?1612894045) ![raspberry_pi_lid-hero.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/099/327/medium640/raspberry_pi_lid-hero.jpg?1612902306) ## Featured Products ### Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 with Loose Unsoldered Headers [Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 with Loose Unsoldered Headers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4883) The Raspberry Pi foundation changed single-board computing [when they released the Raspberry Pi computer](https://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/723), now they're ready to do the same for microcontrollers with the release of the brand new  **Raspberry Pi...** In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4883) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4883/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) ### JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm [JST-PH Battery Extension Cable - 500mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131) By popular demand, we now have a handy extension cord for all of our JST PH-terminated battery packs (such as our LiIon/LiPoly and 3xAAA holders). One end has a JST-PH compatible socket, and the other end has a matching plug. Between the two, 500mm of color coded wire. Handy for wearable... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1131) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1131/guides) ### Tactile Switch Buttons (12mm square, 6mm tall) x 10 pack [Tactile Switch Buttons (12mm square, 6mm tall) x 10 pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1119) Medium-sized clicky momentary switches are standard input "buttons" on electronic projects. These work best in a PCB but [can be used on a solderless breadboard as shown in this tutorial](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-arduino-lesson-6-digital-inputs?view=all). The... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1119) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1119/guides) ### Molex PicoBlade 2-pin Cable - 200mm [Molex PicoBlade 2-pin Cable - 200mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3922) When 0.1" is too big, and JST PH's too chunky, the ultra-slim "PicoBlade" is a reliable alternative. These are only 1.25mm pitch, but have a nice clicky connection. This cable is nice and long, 200mm in fact. It's got both small form factor (won't take up a lot... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3922) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3922/guides) ### Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 [Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4864) The Raspberry Pi foundation changed single-board computing [when they released the Raspberry Pi computer](https://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/723), now they're ready to do the same for microcontrollers with the release of the brand new **Raspberry Pi Pico**. This... 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