# STEMMA Lego base plates

## Overview

https://youtu.be/7s8bPaKm-BY

https://youtu.be/xjt1LPbEKvQ?t=337

Organize projects with these modular Lego base plates for STEMMA boards! These 3d printed holders feature built-in standoffs for press fitting the PCBs.&nbsp;

It’s a nice way to secure them without screws or adhesives.

STEMMA board and sensors allow you to plug-and-play together various devices and accessories, without any soldering!

In this project, we'll build Lego base plates for all of our STEMMA boards! We designed several different sizes to to fit all of our boards!

On the bottom are tubes that are designed to fit onto LEGO compatible bricks.

The clearance in between the PCB and holder allow space for components on the bottom of the PCB.

![3d_printing_TOF-hero.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/622/medium640/3d_printing_TOF-hero.jpg?1599527545)

![3d_printing_all-legos.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/623/medium640/3d_printing_all-legos.jpg?1599527597)

We also designed lego plates for a couple of components like Feather boards, battery pockets and a slide switch.

All of the base plates print will out any supports and the built-in pegs allow board to simply snap to place without any additional hardware.

![3d_printing_componentsB.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/611/medium640/3d_printing_componentsB.jpg?1599509999)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/620/medium800/3d_printing_all-boards.jpg?1599527434)

## Parts
Featured
### Adafruit VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30 to 1000mm

[Adafruit VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30 to 1000mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3317)
The **VL53L0X** is a&nbsp;_Time of Flight_&nbsp;distance sensor like no other you've used! The sensor contains a very tiny invisible laser source, and a matching sensor. The VL53L0X can detect the "time of flight", or how long the light has taken to bounce...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3317)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3317/guides)
![Video of a white hand hovering over a Adafruit VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor that's connected to a white breadboard reading the range of motion of the white hand. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/3317-03.jpg)

Featured
### Adafruit FeatherWing OLED - 128x64 OLED Add-on For Feather

[Adafruit FeatherWing OLED - 128x64 OLED Add-on For Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4650)
A Feather board without ambition is a Feather board without FeatherWings! This is the&nbsp; **FeatherWing 128x64 OLED** : it adds a gorgeous 128x64 monochrome OLED plus 3 user buttons to&nbsp;_any_&nbsp;Feather main board. Using our&nbsp;<a...></a...>

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4650)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4650/guides)
![Video of a Adafruit FeatherWing OLED - 128x64 OLED Add-on For Feather - STEMMA QT / Qwiic connected to a temp and humidity sensor. Display reads "Adafruit" and various Temp and Humidity measures.  ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/product-videos/640x480/4650-08.jpg)

Featured
### FeatherWing Doubler - Prototyping Add-on For All Feather Boards

[FeatherWing Doubler - Prototyping Add-on For All Feather Boards](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2890)
This is the **FeatherWing Doubler** - a prototyping add-on and more for all Feather boards. This is similar to our [FeatherWing Proto](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2884) except there are two! The magic of the Doubler comes when stacking a Feather and another...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2890)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2890/guides)
![Double prototyping feather wing PCB with socket headers installed](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/2890-01.jpg)

Featured
### Adafruit Feather M4 Express - Featuring ATSAMD51

[Adafruit Feather M4 Express - Featuring ATSAMD51](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857)
It's what you've been waiting for, the Feather M4 Express featuring ATSAMD51. This Feather is fast like a swift, smart like an owl, strong like a ox-bird (it's half ox, half bird, OK?) This feather is powered by our new favorite chip, the **ATSAMD51J19** -&nbsp; with...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3857/guides)
![Angled shot of a Adafruit Feather M4 Express. ](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3857-10.jpg)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/612/medium800/3d_printing_hero-three.jpg?1599523080)

# STEMMA Lego base plates

## 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.

- STEMMA-Lego-1.4
- STEMMA-Lego-1.3-oled
- STEMMA-Lego-1.3
- STEMMA-Lego-.9
- STEMMA-Lego-.5
- STEMMA-Lego-.7
- STEMMA-Lego-.5

Additional optional parts

- Feather-Lego-Peg-tubes
- Lego-500-Bat-Pocket-studs
- 2200mah-lego-studs
- (Feather) Doubler-Lego
- Lego-Slide-Switch

![3d_printing_hero-boards-legoB.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/614/medium640/3d_printing_hero-boards-legoB.jpg?1599523706)

![3d_printing_tubes.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/615/medium640/3d_printing_tubes.jpg?1599524219)

[Lego_Stemma_Feather_Set.zip](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/618/original/Lego_Stemma_Feather_Set.zip?1599526930)
[Download STLs from Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4598122)
Images of files:

STEMMA-lego-.5.stl

A small Lego 3 stud to Adafruit two post board holder.

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

![Lego adapter 3 stud female to Adafruit board 2 stud male](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/005/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_133700.png?1755024874)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/029/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_141639.png?1755028341)

STEMMA-Lego-.7.stl

A six Lego (2x3) to Adafruit small 4 post board holder.

![Lego 2x3 stud female to Adafruit 4 post male](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/006/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_133758.png?1755024968)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/030/medium640/3d_printing_tubes.png?1755028411)

STEMMA-Lego-.9.stl

A nine (3x3) Lego to square Adafruit board holder.

![Lego 3x3 stud female to Adafruit 4 stud male](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/008/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_133955.png?1755025106)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/031/medium640/3d_printing_Untitled.png?1755028602)

STEMMA-Lego-1.3-oled.stl

An indented nine (3x3) Lego to Adafruit OLED display holder..

![Lego 3x3 to Adafruit 1.3 OLED display holder](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/009/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_134104.png?1755025237)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/032/medium640/3d_printing_1.3.png?1755028702)

STEMMA-Lego-1.4.stl

A nine (3x3) indented Lego to square Adafruit board holder.

![Lego 3x3 to Adafruit Stemma ](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/016/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_141304.png?1755026043)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/033/medium640/3d_printing_1.4.png?1755028758)

Lego-Slide-Switch.stl

A six (2x3) lego to Adafruit breadboard slide switch holder.

![Lego 2x3 female to slide switch](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/010/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_134244.png?1755025321)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/027/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_141639.png?1755028156)

Feather-Lego-Peg-Tubes.stl

Six Lego (2x3) to Adafruit Feather board / FeatherWing.

![Lego 2x3 to Adafruit Feather](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/011/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_134327.png?1755025397)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/028/medium640/3d_printing_Untitled.png?1755028237)

Feather-Doubler-Lego.stl

A twenty five (5x5) lego to hold two Adafruit Feather and/or FeatherWing boards side by side.

![Lego 5x5 female to two side by side Adafruit Feathers](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/012/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_140516.png?1755025572)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/034/medium640/3d_printing_1_doub.png?1755028891)

2200mah-lego-studs.stl

&nbsp;

Lego (3x7) to 2200 mah battery holder.

![Lego 7x3 to 2200 mah battery holder](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/013/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_140724.png?1755025693)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/035/medium640/3d_printing_1_bat.png?1755028985)

Lego-500-Bat-Pocket-studs.stl

A twelve (3x4) Lego stud to 500mah battery holder.

![Lego 500ma battery pocket with studs](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/014/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_140901.png?1755025791)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/037/medium640/3d_printing_1_bat1.png?1755029077)

Lego-500-Bat-Pocket-Tubes.stl

A twelve (3x4) Lego tube to 500mah battery holder.

![Lego 500mah battery pocket tubes](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/015/medium640/3d_printing_Screenshot_2025-08-12_141024.png?1755025873)

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/139/038/medium640/3d_printing_1_bat2.png?1755029230)

## Fusion 360 Links
[STEMMA Lego Base .5](https://a360.co/4gZwfOa)
[STEMMA Lego Base Plate .7](https://a360.co/3TY7vvV)
[STEMMA Lego Base .9](https://a360.co/3RvfFLG)
[STEMMA Lego 1.3 OLED](https://a360.co/4fqkSh2)
[STEMMA Lego 1.5in OLED](https://a360.co/3vQJirb)
[STEMMA Lego 1.3 Relay](https://a360.co/4pHfOrK)
[STEMMA Lego Base 1.4](https://a360.co/4wsbVKb)
[Feather Lego Base Plate](https://a360.co/4bNphIp)
[Slide Switch Lego Base Plate](https://a360.co/4pD31Xm)
[500mAh Lipo Battery Pocket](https://a360.co/4afsmOU)
[2200mah Lipo Battery Pocket](https://a360.co/44Qyig4)
[(Feather) Doubler Lego Plate](https://a360.co/3RVeWDC)
## Slicing Parts

Slice with setting for PLA material. The parts were sliced using CURA using the slice settings below.

- PLA filament 215c 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/000/094/616/medium640/3d_printing_slice.jpg?1599524313)

## Glue&nbsp;

We use super glue to adhere the brick studs / tubes. Apply small even dots on one of the part, align both parts and gently press together. Allow the parts to dry for at least 10 minutes before use.

![3d_printing_glue-studs.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/094/617/medium640/3d_printing_glue-studs.jpg?1599526530)

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## Guide Products

### Adafruit VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30 to 1000mm

[Adafruit VL53L0X Time of Flight Distance Sensor - ~30 to 1000mm](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3317)
The **VL53L0X** is a&nbsp;_Time of Flight_&nbsp;distance sensor like no other you've used! The sensor contains a very tiny invisible laser source, and a matching sensor. The VL53L0X can detect the "time of flight", or how long the light has taken to bounce...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3317)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3317/guides)
### Adafruit FeatherWing OLED - 128x64 OLED Add-on For Feather

[Adafruit FeatherWing OLED - 128x64 OLED Add-on For Feather](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4650)
A Feather board without ambition is a Feather board without FeatherWings! This is the&nbsp; **FeatherWing 128x64 OLED** : it adds a gorgeous 128x64 monochrome OLED plus 3 user buttons to&nbsp;_any_&nbsp;Feather main board. Using our&nbsp;<a...></a...>

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4650)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4650/guides)
### FeatherWing Doubler - Prototyping Add-on For All Feather Boards

[FeatherWing Doubler - Prototyping Add-on For All Feather Boards](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2890)
This is the **FeatherWing Doubler** - a prototyping add-on and more for all Feather boards. This is similar to our [FeatherWing Proto](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2884) except there are two! The magic of the Doubler comes when stacking a Feather and another...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2890)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2890/guides)
### Adafruit Feather M4 Express - Featuring ATSAMD51

[Adafruit Feather M4 Express - Featuring ATSAMD51](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857)
It's what you've been waiting for, the Feather M4 Express featuring ATSAMD51. This Feather is fast like a swift, smart like an owl, strong like a ox-bird (it's half ox, half bird, OK?) This feather is powered by our new favorite chip, the **ATSAMD51J19** -&nbsp; with...

In Stock
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3857/guides)
### NinjaFlex - 1.75mm Diameter - Semitranslucent White - 0.50 Kg

[NinjaFlex - 1.75mm Diameter - Semitranslucent White - 0.50 Kg](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2445)
Looking beyond ABS? Tired of PLA? Open a world of possibilities, limited only by your imagination. NinjaFlex, a cutting-edge filament for 3D printers, is a specially formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that produces flexible prints with elastic properties. Patent pending technology allows...

No Longer Stocked
[Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2445)
[Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/2445/guides)

## Related Guides

- [Adafruit Feather M4 Express](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-feather-m4-express-atsamd51.md)
- [Adafruit 128x64 OLED FeatherWing ](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-128x64-oled-featherwing.md)
- [Make It Glow With Crickit](https://learn.adafruit.com/make-it-glow-with-crickit.md)
- [A Logger for CircuitPython](https://learn.adafruit.com/a-logger-for-circuitpython.md)
- [Glow Lantern Zipper Pulls](https://learn.adafruit.com/glow-lantern-zipper-pulls.md)
- [LED Snowboard with Motion-Reactive Animation](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-snowboard-with-motion-reactive-animation.md)
- [Lucio Blaster 2020 - CircuitPython for Advanced Prop Making](https://learn.adafruit.com/lucio-blaster-2020-circuitpython-advanced-prop-making.md)
- [Adafruit 1.27" and 1.5" Color OLED Breakout Board](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-1-5-color-oled-breakout-board.md)
- [Computer Space Mini Arcade](https://learn.adafruit.com/computer-space-mini-arcade.md)
- [Adafruit 1.3" and 1.54" 240x240 Wide Angle TFT LCD Displays](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-1-3-and-1-54-240-x-240-wide-angle-tft-lcd-displays.md)
- [Deco Two-Key Feather Macro Pad](https://learn.adafruit.com/deco-two-key-keypad-macropad-circuitpython-feather.md)
- [Motorized POV LED Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/motorized-pov-led-display.md)
- [MakeCode Arcade with SAMD51 M4](https://learn.adafruit.com/makecode-arcade-with-samd51-m4.md)
- [Distance Measurement with Ultrasound](https://learn.adafruit.com/distance-measurement-ultrasound-hcsr04.md)
- [CircuitPython 101: Basic Builtin Data Structures](https://learn.adafruit.com/basic-datastructures-in-circuitpython.md)
- [MIDI for Makers](https://learn.adafruit.com/midi-for-makers.md)
- [Adafruit CAN Bus FeatherWing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-can-bus-featherwing.md)
