Case for Raspberry Pi Pico with Waveshare Pico-LCD-1.3

A compact case for the Raspberry Pi Pico (also Pico 2 / Pico 2 W – same form factor) with a Waveshare Pico-LCD-1.3 plugged on top (240 × 240 pixels, joystick, four buttons).

Features

* Two shells that slide into each other and lock with four snap catches; crush ribs on the short sides take up the remaining play

* Opening notch at the parting line so the case can be opened again Separate *button comb** for buttons A/B/X/Y – the lid stays flat on the outside and prints face down; the comb is held in the lid by crush ribs, no pins, screws or glue

* Joystick cap with a 1.84 mm square socket that press-fits onto the Pico-LCD-1.3 joystick

* USB port fully accessible, hole in the bottom for the BOOTSEL button

* The Pico is screwed onto four bosses

* Outer dimensions 30.7 × 56.7 × 23.9 mm (about 27 mm including the joystick cap)

You need

* Raspberry Pi Pico, Pico W, Pico 2 or Pico 2 W with soldered pin headers (pins pointing down)

* Waveshare Pico-LCD-1.3

* 4 × self-tapping screw 1.5 × 3 mm

Printing

* No supports needed, all parts are already oriented for printing

* Material: PLA or PETG

* Use a low layer height for the button comb and the joystick cap

(e.g. 0.12–0.16 mm); 0.2 mm is fine for the shells, but 0.16 is recommended

* The comb's spring arms are 0.6 mm thick; how well they flex depends on the material. PETG may lead to better results

Assembly

1. Place the Pico in the bottom shell, components facing down, USB towards the opening, and fix it with four 1.5 × 3 mm screws.

2. Plug the Pico-LCD-1.3 on top – the joystick sits on the USB side.

3. Press the button comb into the pocket on the inside of the top shell until it clamps – the caps go into the four holes in the lid.

4. Put the top shell on and press until it snaps in.

5. Push the joystick cap onto the joystick.

Open the case at the notch on the button side.

Pico variants: The case is designed around the Raspberry Pi Pico model.

Outline, USB port and mounting holes are identical on Pico W, Pico 2 and Pico 2 W; the BOOTSEL hole position is based on the Pico.

Fit: The snap catches have 0.05 mm interference with their grooves.

Depending on your 3D printer the fit may come out slightly tighter or looser.