DIY electronics is booming thanks to affordable platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Millions of enthusiasts around the world build smart devices, robots, weather stations, automation systems and countless other projects. But every project needs more than electronics \u2014 it needs an enclosure, mounts and mechanical parts<\/strong>. This is where 3D printing becomes an indispensable tool for every maker.<\/p>\n In this article we look at how 3D printing for Arduino and Raspberry Pi<\/strong> helps turn a breadboard full of wires into a finished, professional-looking device.<\/p>\n The Arduino Uno is the most popular board among beginners and experienced makers alike. Its dimensions (68.6 x 53.4 mm) have become a de facto standard, and there\u2019s a huge number of ready-made 3D enclosure models for it. When designing your own enclosure, keep in mind:<\/p>\n The compact Arduino Nano (45 x 18 mm) is ideal for embedded projects. Nano enclosures are usually as small as possible and may include a battery compartment. Pay attention to the Mini-USB or Micro-USB connector, depending on the board version.<\/p>\n The Arduino Mega, with its many pins (101.52 x 53.3 mm), needs a roomier enclosure. When designing one for the Mega, it\u2019s important to allow access to all four rows of pin headers and the extra ports.<\/p>\n Raspberry Pi boards, especially models 4 and 5, are known for overheating under load. The processor can reach 80\u201385 degrees<\/strong>, which leads to throttling and lower performance. So a proper Raspberry Pi enclosure isn\u2019t just protection but part of the cooling system.<\/p>\n An effective Raspberry Pi enclosure should have:<\/p>\n The best material for a Raspberry Pi enclosure is PETG<\/strong>. It withstands the higher temperatures near the processor and conducts heat better than PLA. On the enclosure printing<\/a> page at 3dprint.lviv.ua you can order a professionally made enclosure for your single-board computer.<\/p>\n The Raspberry Pi has lots of ports, and the enclosure must give convenient access to each of them:<\/p>\n Most Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects use various sensors that need to be mounted and positioned correctly. 3D printing lets you create the perfect mount for every type of sensor.<\/p>\n A mount for an ultrasonic sensor must aim its two transducers at exactly the right angle. A typical holder has 16 mm holes with 26 mm between centres and an adjustable tilt angle.<\/p>\n PIR sensors need a mount with a dome window for the Fresnel lens. A typical PIR sensor has a viewing angle of up to 120 degrees, so the mount mustn\u2019t restrict its field of view.<\/p>\n These sensors need contact with the surrounding air but protection from direct moisture. Their mounts usually have a louvred design that lets air circulate freely.<\/p>\n 3D printing has revolutionised hobby robotics. Now anyone can design and print a complete robot chassis perfectly adapted to specific motors, wheels and electronics.<\/p>\n For robot chassis, we recommend PETG for the main structural parts and TPU for bumpers and flexible joints.<\/p>\n Mounting a servo properly is critical for the mechanism\u2019s accuracy. When designing a bracket, consider:<\/p>\n Holders for LCD 1602, 0.96-inch OLED and TFT screens should hold them securely at a comfortable viewing angle. For touchscreens, it\u2019s important to design a rigid mount that can take the pressing.<\/p>\n A professional-looking project needs not just a good enclosure but also neat cable management<\/strong>. With 3D printing you can make:<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to design everything from scratch. The maker community shares thousands of free models on specialised platforms:<\/p>\n Before printing a downloaded model, always check other users\u2019 comments and photos \u2014 it will help you avoid mistakes and choose the best print settings.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve decided to create your own enclosure or mount, follow these recommendations:<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find information about available materials and their prices on the materials<\/a> and prices<\/a> pages at 3dprint.lviv.ua.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s a Raspberry Pi smart home enclosure or an Arduino robot chassis, 3dprint.lviv.ua<\/a> will help you bring your project to life. We print in different materials, with high accuracy and fast turnaround. Get in touch<\/a> \u2014 send your 3D model or describe the task, and we\u2019ll find the best solution.<\/p>\n Need quality 3D printing? enclosure printing<\/a>. materials<\/a>. prices from 5 UAH\/g<\/a>. 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Arduino Uno<\/h3>\n
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Arduino Nano<\/h3>\n
Arduino Mega<\/h3>\n
Raspberry Pi enclosures with proper ventilation<\/h2>\n
The overheating problem<\/h3>\n
Ventilation recommendations<\/h3>\n
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Access to ports<\/h3>\n
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Sensor mounts<\/h2>\n
HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensors<\/h3>\n
PIR motion sensors<\/h3>\n
DHT22 and BME280 temperature and humidity sensors<\/h3>\n
Robot chassis<\/h2>\n
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Brackets for servos and displays<\/h2>\n
Servos<\/h3>\n
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Displays<\/h3>\n
Cable management<\/h2>\n
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Where to find ready-made 3D models<\/h2>\n
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Tips for designing around specific boards<\/h2>\n
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Order printing for your project<\/h2>\n
Order 3D printing<\/h2>\n