Sovol SV06 Integrated Raspberry Pi 3B / 4B Case

Summary

Since the very first moment I got the Sovol SV06, I thought about placing the Pi below the screen, so I present to you a three part design to accomplish that in an easy way.

First part is a cover which snaps on directly onto the screen PCB, this is a universal part, it will work with RPi3B or RPi4B, this cover screws with the middle-piece. The middle-piece or connector (second part) it’s used to hold a fan (or not, depending on the version you download) with a tab system and it has a couple of cut-outs to let you pass the flat cables from the camera or some GPIO ones. The final part is the base which screws into the middle one and holds the whole structure.
Remember to download the connector and base appropriate for your Raspberry.


For required hardware, assembly and printing instructions, please read below.



Happy printing!!!


Changelog
 

v3.0 - 12th Oct 2023

• Added first version for Raspberry Pi 4B, connector comes with or without a fan mount so you can accomodate your own custom cooling solutions since the RPi4 sometimes needs more juice.
  • It has been inspired on the 3B parts but tried to save some height and material, the fit is still snug.
• Reuploaded all the files so you can see the differences.
• Added STEP files so remixes and/or adjustments can be easily done.

v2.0d - 3rd Apr 2023


• Middle-part (from now on “Connector”) and base were remade from scratch and completely redesigned.
• Tried to open any possible more gap for air w/o losing much rigidity.
• The tight fit of the previous version has been relief by adding fillets at the holder pivots that attach to the base.
• Removed unnecessary cut-out near the fan since now the “Cover” is plenty wide open in case you need to route anything below the screen. Also the two holes to give access to GPIO and cam port have been improved.
• The “Cover” tabs have been corrected for a more snug fit when inserting.
• Added Sovol and SV06 imagery to give it a classy (but modern) factory style

v1.0 - 29th Mar 2023

• First version using an original cover design inspired on Roger Quintero’s one and a remix from locomoco’s RPi case (linked in credits)


Printing Instructions

Print all the files as oriented in the STL except for the RPi4B connector, you'll have to rotate 180º on the z axis, use brim specially on “Connector” since it’s a very thin part, for the “Cover”, and just for the cover, use supports beyond 70º to avoid bridging problems (they’re gonna be minimal and easily removable, so don’t worry)

Used 50% gyroid infill, 4 walls and 0.2mm resolution. For materials, anything solid would serve though I recommend improved rigidity/flexibility on the middle-piece so use any material that gives you that.


What you will need?

• Raspberry Pi 3B or Raspberry Pi 4B
• All 3 parts printed
• 4 M2.5x4mm countersink screws (for the cover to the middle part)
• 4 M2.5x8mm countersink screws (for the base to the middle part)
• Optional: 30mmx30mmx7mm 5V fan (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07FVQG926)

Assembly Instructions

Check image in the gallery

Advices

I suggest you first install the “Connector” into the “Cover”, after that, grab your Pi and connect your cables and insert into the connector, once it’s done, finish the mounting.

Also I do recommend to you to connect the display screen cable before attaching it to your printer. Also, depending on your micro-USB cable that you’ll use to power your Pi, make your life easier and after inserting the screen but before moving it down to lock it in place, connect the cable now since the access can be limited when locking the screen in place.

Credits

• Snap-on cover was inspired by Roger Quintero’s design available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5875091 
• Case and specially fan-holder was inspired by Locomoco: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4363616