A 3D-printable case for the LisaFPGA PCB, designed to fit Rev 3 (the board's first public release).
As the owner of a LisaFPGA, I wanted to protect my new computer with a case. There wasn't one available at the FPGA's initial release, so I fired up Autodesk Fusion and designed a very basic one. It's a box with cutouts for the various ports, plus a lid that lifts off easily for access to the switches, jumpers, and LEDs. The lid has vents above the FPGA for cooling and a grille over the speaker.
I don't claim to be a CAD expert, and I'm sure there are optimizations I could make in the design. Suggestions and improvements are welcome.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
LisaFPGA Case - Pizza Box.3mf |
Full project laid out and sliced for a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon. Includes the tray, lid, and a Black & White "LisaFPGA" badge. |
stl/LisaFPGA Case - Tray.stl |
Tray mesh for use in your own slicer. |
stl/LisaFPGA Case - Lid.stl |
Lid mesh for use in your own slicer. |
I've printed and verified this case on a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon with a smooth PEI plate.
The .3mf file is laid out and sliced for that printer. Because of the size of the case and the printer's bed limitations, I had to rotate the case and lid at an angle to make them fit. If you have a larger-format printer, orienting and slicing should be much easier — start from the STL files in the stl/ folder.
Supports are required and are already enabled in the .3mf. Beyond that, the slice uses Bambu Studio's stock settings — I selected the filament presets listed above, set supports to automatic, and rotated the parts to fit the plate, with no custom layer height, infill, or temperatures. If you print from the STL files instead, turn supports on in your slicer; the default presets for these filaments should be all you need.
- Tray & lid: Bambu Lab PETG HF, Beige
- Badge: Bambu Lab PLA Basic, Black & White
- Support interface: Bambu Lab Support for PLA/PETG — set as the support/raft interface material for clean support removal.
- Screws: 4× M3×8 self-tapping screws — fasten the PCB to the four bosses in the tray, which align with the board's mounting holes.
- Super glue: I use a couple of drops to affix the badge to the case.
- Nitrile gloves: a nice barrier to keep from gluing your fingers together. (Don't ask.)
LisaFPGA Case © 2026 by CoffeeMuse is licensed under CC BY 4.0
- The LisaFPGA board is designed by Alex (alexthecat123). This case only exists because of that project — thank you.
- Bambu Lab, X1 Carbon, PETG HF, and PLA Basic are trademarks of Bambu Lab, referenced here only to describe the printer and filaments used. This project is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bambu Lab.
Historical product and port names — Lisa, ProFile, Sony Floppy, Serial A/B — are used descriptively to indicate hardware compatibility. No claim of ownership is made to any trademark. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc.