Miniature RPi Camera enclosure / case (M2.5 edition)

Fits this product sold by Adafruit: https://www.adafruit.com/products/1937

Extrusion width: 0.48mm

Printing notes

This case was designed around a 0.48mm extrusion width. This gives the features on the case a bit of added strength. If the case isn't printing quite right, try adjusting the slicer's extrusion width.

Enclosure Hardware (Bill of Materials)

2x M2.5 x 16mm
2x M2.5 Hex Nuts or 2x M2.5 Nylock Nut

The ones used for testing were sourced from Trimcraft Aviation RC -- these should also be available on Amazon and McMaster-Carr.

Fasteners are ideal to tie everything together, but in a pinch, other stuff works too (i've tried all of these except for filament hot tapping:

  • Zip ties (tightening the tie sets position).
  • Glue (cyanoacrylates/hot glue).
  • Straightened 1.75mm filament (roll it on a heated bed) hot tapped with a soldering iron to fix it onto the ends.
  • Tying somewhat flexible filament together (gets tricky, but it works).

Assembly

  • Print everything individually, including the case covers.

  • Weave the camera cable into the case.

  • Cover everything, adjust positioning with the screws/other hardware.

  • Connect to a Pi.