You, too, can build this mini Fractal North case for your Raspberry Pi 5

Credit: Zapador Published Jul 26, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary This Fractal North PC case was recreated for Raspberry Pi 5 with real wood and mostly 3D-printed parts. Its functional features include a working power button, a power LED, and a fake GPU that outputs video from the Pi's HDMI. Most parts are printable, but assembly is tricky, and there's no full guide. While PC cases for a Raspberry Pi may seem like a gimmick, they can be a fancy way to protect your SBC from dust and damage while also providing active cooling. But what if you found a full-sized PC case you'd think would be perfect for your Pi? Well, if you have your eyes on that one wooden Fractal North case, someone has managed to make a tiny version for their SBC, and so can you. This miniature Fractal North case is the coolest way to house your Pi Making it is a bit tricky, though Over on the Raspberry Pi subreddit, user Zapador showed off their miniature Fractal North case designed for a Raspberry Pi 5. However, while Zapador could have just 3D printed everything and called it a day, they went above and beyond with this build: It's a Raspberry Pi 5 case. The wood is real wood, there's a functional power button, Power LED at the top and the GPU actually outputs video. The goal, and challenge here, was to make a case that look just like the real one, but with a Pi inside, and functional in terms of outputs on the GPU, something that look just like a real power supply, the functional power button, Power LED indicator and so on. Most of it is 3D-printed, but there are some things you have to create with other means, such as the wooden panel and the PVC mesh at the top. Other than that, it seems you can 3D-print the majority of it. If you'd like to make your own, Zapador does warn that there isn't a proper guide on how to build one yet, so you're pretty much going to have to work off hints and design choices to figure it all out. If you're feeling brave, head over to the Printables page for this project for all the files and details.