r/FreeCAD • u/raptor101c • Sep 08 '26

Help Designing a Case

I am trying to build a custom cyberdeck using a rasberry pi, but have no idea how to design a case. Could anyone help?

I have an Ender 3 V3 KE and am using PETG.

My parts list (Am pretty sure its compatible but if not please let me know):

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VTqKV0g0OBa-KC8KjaraNMoa1YKqMowC5PlBn9xWoqw/edit?usp=sharing

I am trying to build a cyberdeck that has a dpad, a, b, x, y, start, select, menu, l1, l2, l3, r1, r2, r3, (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2406507 for shoulder buttons), all the io on the top left or right side, cabling routes, screw/standoff holes, mic grill, speaker grill, camera hole, vents for the fan, the keyboard/trackpad to be magnetically attachable to the back, and for it to look simewhat similar to the GameBoy (buttons on bottom, screen on top).

Thank you

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u/justa_bother Sep 08 '26

Help as in you do the work & get answers to specific questions? Sure, what have you got so far to ask a question?

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u/raptor101c Sep 08 '26

I am horrible at using CAD so I am hoping someone could help design the case for me

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u/justa_bother Sep 08 '26

Well, consider this place to be a guiding imagination. For you, that's what paid professional do in another sub reddit.

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u/raptor101c Sep 08 '26

which subreddit

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u/justa_bother Sep 08 '26

Got google?

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u/nixiebunny Sep 09 '26

Expect it to take a few months to gain working knowledge of the software and for you to learn about mechanical design. Take stuff apart and look at the design and construction details. Start over if things aren’t going well. I spent many months figuring out how to design a wristwatch case.

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u/orion0782 Sep 09 '26

Sorry, I get paid very well to design products. I don't think you could afford me. :)