FP3+ 3d printed case

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Hello,
I recently purchased a Fairphone, and so far, I am happy with it (even if I just discovered it does not have a FM radio, wich is really too bad…)

I also have a 3d printer, so (as there is nearly no case for FP3 available) I printed Tig3rch3n’s one.
(can be found here)
The holes were a little bit off, and I could not modify his design (or I don’t know how…), so I decided to make one by myself.

So… If you want to try it you can find it here :
Fairphone3+ Case on Thingiverse

I’ll take requests or advices (but only on my spare time :p), as I’d like that we have a good case for FP3 :slight_smile:
(for example, I did not make a hole for “FAIRPHONE” on the back, as that is my preference :slight_smile: )
And, thanks Tig3rch3n for your work and inspiration :slight_smile:

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I’m not privy to 3d printing filament details so I had to look it up… you write you made versions in PLA and TPU. I read on 3dinsider.com that Thermo Plastic Polyurethane has rubber like characteristics, while Polylactic Acid is stiffer, but as being bio-degradable, not weather prof (hot sun). So the default “rim protector” included in the packaging ist made of PLA?

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You are right about tpu.
Pla is bio degradable under certain circumstances (in industrial composters).
And even if it gets softer in hot temperatures, I don’t think it will melt in your pocket.

I don’t know what rim protector you are talking about… (And I don’t know what it is to be honest… and english isn’t my native language…) But I don’t think an industrial product will be made in PLA.

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Sorry myfault, the rim case is made of TPU obviously (rubber-like), not PLA. It’s called “bumper” I think, it’s in this picture https://shop.fairphone.com/media/catalog/product/0/6/06-bumper-on-off.jpg … like a case without the backside, just the rim/edges

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Ho, ok I see what you are talking about.
But I did not get a rim protector included with my package… too bad :frowning:

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Yes, only the FP3 has the bumper included, not the FP3+.

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Ahah I feel I really missed something with my récent order of a fairphone.
The fp3 had a bumper included and the fp3+ shipped the New detachable earphones for free one week After i ordered mine…
Too Bad :slight_smile:

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