Official pi 4 case fan mod template
Official pi 4 case fan mod template
3D
Published 2021-06-07T04:48:06+00:00
A template for adding a fan onto the official pi 4 case.
I really liked how the pi 4 official case snapped together with a satisfying snap but was disappointed that there was no easy way to add a fan to cool the hot pi. I remixed another design by minorcoma that let you drill holes into the cover but i wanted a full cutout for a 40mm fan. It snaps onto your top cover and lets you drill holes and remove the cover. See post printing for details. I just used the screws that came with the fan which I think are m3 screws. Takes just under 1 1/2 hours to print. I might make a version for a 30mm fan if people want me to.
- Originally posted to thingiverse on 4/21/2020
- Remixed from: thingiverse.com/thing:3810879
Printer brand:
Creality
Printer:
Ender 5
Rafts:
Doesn't Matter
Supports:
No
Resolution:
0.2
Infill:
20%
Filament brand:
Hatchbox
Filament color:
Gray
Filament material:
PLA
Post-Printing
How to mod the case
Snap the template onto the top of the case
Tape the template down so it stays on
Use a 3/32" drill bit to slowly drill out the small holes (Take the pi out before doing this!)
Use a 1/8 " drill bit to slowly drill out the 4 screw holes
Remove template
Use flush shears to cut the plastic in between the small holes
Push the center circle of plastic out
Use a file to get off the rough bits
Sand until the inside of the cutout is smooth (Do not sand the outside because it will damage the finish).
Attach the fan
Please note: I am not responsible for any damaged Pis and feelings. Try this at your own risk
| Date published | 07/06/2021 |
| Support Free | YES |