# PCB to 3D Printed Cases

**URL:** <https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pcb-to-3d-printed-cases/4135>\
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**Created:** [July 11, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pcb-to-3d-printed-cases/4135 "2017-07-11T02:45:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![smilliken](https://forum.fritzing.org/user_avatar/forum.fritzing.org/smilliken/32/13716_2.png) [@smilliken](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/smilliken)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pcb-to-3d-printed-cases/4135/1 "2017-07-11T02:45:55Z")

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I’ve been working on a project that encompasses the following parts,

- PaPiRus 2" screen, RPi Zero v1.3, Adafruit Powerbooster 1000c and a 1200 mAh battery.

I is a bit of a thick bundle and I’m looking for a case to hold all of the components.

I was hoping that this knowledgeable group of people here might be able to steer me in the correct direction.

The question is, how can I/do I go from the physical being to a 3D (.stl) files to print out a case. I realize I probably need some software. I do have OpenSCAD installed, but I don’t have a 3D scanner to use.

Is there a way to import the dimensions of the boards into a software program to try and build something?

Any questions welcomed.

Thanks

Scott

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**Author:** ![landracer](https://forum.fritzing.org/user_avatar/forum.fritzing.org/landracer/32/3806_2.png) [@landracer](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/landracer)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2017, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pcb-to-3d-printed-cases/4135/2 "2017-07-15T16:03:51Z")

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Scott,

I use freecad to do all my work. I’d just draw it to meet your needs/specs. From there you should be able to either 3D print OR CNC machine your part which is usually what I prefer to do.

Nevertheless, with freecad your imagination is the only limit. IF you are worried about using a parametric program. Don’t be timid, there are several good tutorials on youtube. You can get to where you need to be in no time flat.

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**Author:** ![smilliken](https://forum.fritzing.org/user_avatar/forum.fritzing.org/smilliken/32/13716_2.png) [@smilliken](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/smilliken)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2017, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pcb-to-3d-printed-cases/4135/3 "2017-07-15T18:45:21Z")

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Thanks for the reply. I’ll give Freecad a go. I have seen Freecad before.

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**Author:** ![landracer](https://forum.fritzing.org/user_avatar/forum.fritzing.org/landracer/32/3806_2.png) [@landracer](https://forum.fritzing.org/u/landracer)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fritzing.org/t/pcb-to-3d-printed-cases/4135/4 "2017-07-16T01:10:05Z")

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Good luck! Hope it all comes out for you.