The Pi 3B/3B+ Desktop Server Case

<h3>The Pi 3B/3B+ Desktop Server Case</h3>

Turn your reliable Raspberry Pi 3B into a stylish piece of home decor. This case is designed as a minimalist design object for your shelf or desk, bringing premium aesthetics to your home server setup.

<h4>A family-friendly option</h4>

With its clean lines and enclosed design, this case is aesthetic and safe enough to sit on a kitchen table or a shelf. [](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/6e/e2/35/d8/40/photo5.png)

<h4>Why the Raspberry Pi 3B/3B+ in 2026?</h4>

Although the Raspberry Pi 3B is an older model, it remains a very affordable and powerful workhorse for many home server tasks, such as Pi-hole, lightweight web servers, home automation controllers, network monitoring, NAS devices, and more. This case gives your affordable device a sleek and modern look.

<h4>Cooling Options</h4> * Blower Fan: Originally for Raspberry Pi 5 (Model 3007) size: 30x30x7. More information about the connection can be found online (4-pin fan raspberry pi 3b etc.). * Traditional Fan: Use the alternative model or cut the hole (marked circle) * Passive cooling: for light server tasks, a fan may not even be necessary.

<h4>Printing Recommendations</h4> * **Material: PETG or better material is highly recommended** if your Pi runs hot or operates 24/7, as it handles heat better over time. PLA is an excellent choice for a decorative finish (especially matte or wood filaments) if the temperatures stay moderate. * **Resolution:** 0.2mm for a clean look. * **Support:** Everywhere (see the photo for recommended placement) [](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/e1/9a/f5/58/05/supports.png)

<h4>How to open the case if needed</h4> * Pry the case open with a pencil near the USB port. [](https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/c1/2c/2c/90/3e/pryopen.png)

<br> <h3>Updates & Changelog</h3> - 15/08/26: Flipped the orientation of Pi3B_Server_Shell_v1.stl, added a photo showing the recommended support placement, and renamed the files to remove duplicate .stl extensions. - 15/08/26: Added instructions for opening the case.

<br> <h3>Note</h3> The same version of this model is also available on Printables. For documentation, printing instructions, updates, and the changelog, visit: https://www.printables.com/model/1645260-the-pi-3b3b-desktop-server-case

<br> <h3>License</h3> Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) You are free to: * Share — copy and redistribute the model in any medium or format * Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the model * Use commercially

**Under the following terms:** * Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to the original author * ShareAlike — If you modify the model, you must distribute your contributions under the same license

**This model is provided as-is, without warranty. Use at your own risk.**