# Snap Fit Mount for Circuit Playground Express
## 3D Printing
## Snap Fit
Need a quick mount for your Adafruit Circuit Playground Express board? 3D Print this snap fit mount and secure the PCB without any hardware screws. No support material necessary!
## Simple Design
The low-profile design allow this to be embedded in other props. Add a diffuser on top and stuff it into a pumpkin or cauldron to make a simple Halloween project!
## Parts
### Circuit Playground Express
[Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333)
**Circuit Playground Express** is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to...
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### 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...
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### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 500mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 500mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1578)
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 500mAh for a total of about 1.9 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery,
Out of Stock
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## Slicing Parts
Tested with PLA filament. The model is oriented to be 3D printed "as-is" and does not require any support material.
- PLA filament 220c extruder
- 0.2 layer height
- 10% gyroid infill
- 60mm/s print speed
- 60c heated bed
[Download CAD files](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/129/957/original/CPX_Snap_Fit_CAD_Files.zip?1715358690)
Info: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons (4.0 International License) Attribution-ShareAlike
## Features
## Portable CPX
Add a 500mAh battery on the bottom to make your project portable. Fits in between the built-in standoffs with enough space for the length of the cable.
## USB Cables
Cutouts on the sides allow you to connect a micro USB cable and battery.
## Mounting Tabs
M3 size mounting tabs can be used to attach the Circuit Playground Express with hardware screws to other surfaces such as walls, cardboard, and other materials.
## Snap Fit
Orient the Circuit Playground Express micro USB port with one of the cutouts. Insert the PCB at an angle to get it underneath one of the tabs. Press down to snap fit PCB.
## 3D CAD Models
The project assembly was designed in Fusion 360. This can be downloaded in different formats like STEP, SAT and more. Electronic components like Adafruit's board, displays, connectors and more can be downloaded from our [Adafruit CAD parts GitHub Repo](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts).
[Adafruit CAD Parts GitHub](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_CAD_Parts)
https://youtu.be/GlMo6IWF6CY
## Layer by Layer
Interested in CAD tutorials? Check out my [playlist on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVsMp6nKnpjsXSQ45nxfORb) – There's over 100 of them! My personal favorite is the snap fit tutorial for cases and enclosures.
[CAD Tutorials – YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVsMp6nKnpjsXSQ45nxfORb)
## Featured Products
### Circuit Playground Express
[Circuit Playground Express](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333)
**Circuit Playground Express** is the next step towards a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. We've taken the original Circuit Playground Classic and made it even better! Not only did we pack even more sensors in, we also made it even easier to...
In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3333/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)
### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 500mAh
[Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 500mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1578)
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 500mAh for a total of about 1.9 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery,
Out of Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1578)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1578/guides)
### Filament for 3D Printers in Various Colors and Types
[Filament for 3D Printers in Various Colors and Types](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2080)
Having a 3D printer without filament is sort of like having a regular printer without paper or ink. And while a lot of printers come with some filament there's a good chance you've been printing up a storm and need something new. That's why we've started carrying a...
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### Monoprice Inventor II 3D Printer with Touchscreen and WiFi
[Monoprice Inventor II 3D Printer with Touchscreen and WiFi](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3897)
The **Monoprice Inventor II 3D Printer Touchscreen with WiFi** is a perfect entry-level 3D printer with small footprint and reliable performance. It comes equipped with WiFi so you don't need a cable tether and a lovely 3.5" color touchscreen for settings & feedback....
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## Related Guides
- [Adafruit Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-express.md)
- [Circuit Playground + CircuitPython Quickstart Guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-express-circuitpython-5-minute-guide.md)
- [Cardboard Circuit Playground Express Inchworm Robot](https://learn.adafruit.com/cardboard-robot-inchworm.md)
- [LEGO Head Lamp with Audio](https://learn.adafruit.com/lego-head-lamp-with-audio.md)
- [Living Starry Night Painting](https://learn.adafruit.com/animated-starry-night-circuit-playground-express.md)
- [Circuit Playground Minecraft Gesture Controller](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitplayground-minecraft-gesture-controller.md)
- [Controlling a Classic Nintendo R.O.B. Robot Using Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/controlling-a-classic-nintendo-r-o-b-robot-using-circuit-playground-express.md)
- [Slider Crank Mechanism -- from Cardboard and Craft Sticks](https://learn.adafruit.com/cardboard-slider-crank.md)
- [Makecode para la Circuit Playground Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode-es.md)
- [Edit CircuitPython Code on iOS with Runestone](https://learn.adafruit.com/editing-circuitpython-on-ios-with-runestone.md)
- [Make it Move with Crickit](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-it-move-with-crickit.md)
- [Using MCP23008 & MCP23017 with CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/using-mcp23008-mcp23017-with-circuitpython.md)
- [Make a Snow Globe with Circuit Playground Express & MakeCode](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-a-snowglobe-with-circuit-playground-makecode.md)
- [Circuit Playground Seashell Pendant](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuit-playground-seashell-pendant.md)
- [3D Printed Dragon Lamp](https://learn.adafruit.com/dragon-lamp.md)
- [Adafruit Circuit Playground Tri-Color E-Ink Gizmo](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-circuit-playground-tri-color-e-ink-gizmo.md)