I made a printbable case for the Rapsberry Pi 3 Model B, if you are interested in this one.It can be downloaded at the Embedded Linux Wiki here. There are also cases for other models if you are not already using the RPi 3.
The Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized computer that has changed the world with its small size, and equally small price tag. With the countless possible ways it can be used, it is always a good idea to protect your Pi using a case. You might have got a case with your starter kit. If not, you can easily make your own DIY Raspberry Pi case for next to no cost.
Paper Case for Raspberry Pi B
First, let's look at a few handy tools out there to help with designing a case. Each version of the Raspberry Pi since the original Model B v1 has mounting holes, which allow you to secure the board to a surface. These vary depending on which board you own, though this handy cheat sheet by Raspberry Pi Spy covers mounting hole positions for most models, along with seizing for the official Raspberry Pi camera module.
For a simple but effective way to keep your Pi safe from many of life's ills, you can make your own Raspberry Pi case out of cardboard. The designs in this section have worth, even if you decide to make something more substantial, as each design can be printed and used as a template to ensure proper spacing for the ports and GPIO pins.
The Pi Zero doesn't have the same printout-and-go case design. However, using the dimensions of the board, which you can find at Protoneer, along with a Templatemaker service, should allow you to create the perfect homemade Raspberry Pi case.
One route to take in creating your case would be to recycle another old piece of equipment. Almost all of us have old pieces of kit lying around that are defective or simply too out of date to be of any use now. Why not create the perfect retro enclosure? Below are a few different Raspberry Pi case ideas made from old technology to help get you inspired.
This NES cartridge case has quickly become a classic in the Maker community, with many people choosing to house boards destined to emulate retro games inside the perfect housing. This video from John Riggs of RIGG'd Games takes you through how he housed his Pi3 Model B+ before showing off his retro gaming setup. This approach works well for the Pi Zero too which is a lot smaller, this leaves a lot more space inside should you need to add any other modules to your setup.
Continuing with the idea of reusing old technology, this case from Instructables user Nunopcardoso uses an old CD drive to house a Raspberry Pi along with a power supply and hard drive. The case also makes space for a fan controlled with PWM to keep the whole kit cool.
But what if you don't have an old phone or CD bay at your disposal? Well, it turns out you can make a case out of almost anything. Mingyu Zheng looked to the kitchen for inspiration for their case, and created a surprisingly professional-looking sardine tin Pi! Builds like this are ideal as they fully embrace the concept of reusing things where possible, and don't require many tools in order to make.
Your options for an on the fly case get even broader when using the Pi Zero, as Instructables user Crysknife007 shows us. It turns out a Tic-Tac box is the perfect size to house the board. This has to be one of the simplest and cheapest ways to make protective housing. There are endless possibilities for cases of this type, and depending on how you plan to use your Pi, you can cut extra openings into your chosen case to allow access to the GPIO pins, fit a heat sink, or any other accessories you are using in your project.
We cannot write an article about DIY cases without covering a classic: The Lego Pi case. Building your case brick by brick allows for a huge amount of customization, and by using the Lego Digital Designer you can preview your case before building it.
To really make the most of using Lego, you can use Bricklink to order the exact bricks required for your build. Instructables user Darrennie used this approach in designing and making a case for a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B.
Wood is another great medium to work in. Reddit user Rbotguy created a large case with a handle to accommodate his Pi. The case features a cooling fan and large battery and is used for running Artificial Life simulations. It not only looks great but incorporates a charge-through circuit meaning it can always stay on whether running from the mains or the battery.
This design translates well to metal too. Instructables user Natetetete used copper to design a fantastic looking top and bottom cover for their Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. A benefit of using copper like this is a small tweak in the design allows you to use the case itself as a heatsink, not only protecting your Pi from harm but from overheating too!
With the rise of 3D printing, more and more people are manufacturing their own custom Raspberry Pi cases. If you are curious about 3D printing, or you are a beginner and want to learn more, take a look through some of the most useful 3D printing ideas and projects you can make for your home.
If you are looking for something much more ambitious, Daftmike has a series of YouTube videos outlining how he designed and 3D printed an NES clone case, along with cartridges, to house a Raspberry Pi retro game machine. Alongside the detailed videos, which go into the hardware and software development process, the designs are all available on his Thingiverse profile.
If you are looking for something a DIY Pi case that's a little more stylistic, unic8 has designed a case that allows full access to all the pins of the board and features a futuristic diamond design, as seen on Thingiverse.
There are countless ways you can make your own case for your Pi, from highly practical and stylish, to incredibly budget and functional. 3D printing has certainly changed the game in recent years, though whatever tools you have at your disposal you can create something unique to keep your little Raspberry friends safe.
E-paper display utilizes microcapsule electrophoretic technology for displaying, the principle is: charged particles suspended in clear fluid will move to sides of microcapsule when electric field is applied, making the microcapsule become visible by reflecting ambient light, just as traditional printed paper.E-paper display will clearly display images/texts under lamplight or natural light, requires no backlight, and features nearly up to 180 viewing angle. It is usually used as e-reader due to its paper-like effect.
Want to make a case for the Raspberry Pi that's environmentally friendly, cheap and requires no special equipment? Paper or card is the perfect material! To celebrate the publication of the fully updated third edition of Raspberry Pi For Dummies, we have created two new case templates you can use to house a Raspberry Pi 3, Raspberry Pi 2 or Raspberry Pi Model B+.
The first design features the new For Dummies brand, showing the Dummies Man with a slick new haircut and glasses. Download the PDF template for the branded case here. It's not just the Dummies Man who's changed: the design of the book interiors has been completely updated too. Check out my PDF sampler of Raspberry Pi For Dummies to see what it looks like now.There's also a design with minimal branding that you can use for decorating your own case. In the photo, the case on the left was printed on coloured paper that had been painted by my son. I did also look to see whether there were any cool magazine adverts I could make a case out of, but it seems like music mags have far fewer full page ads than they used to. Tweet me your box art. I'll be curious to see your designs! Download the lightly branded case here.If you have an older Raspberry Pi, you can still download the original case we made when the first edition of the book came out. It features the old For Dummies branding, but will keep your Model B nice and snug in the cold winter months. Download the original Raspberry Pi case template here. (The new edition of the book still includes advice on setting up the original Raspberry Pi models, by the way - there are lots of them out there, and it would be good to think they can be put into service somewhere).The original paper case, called The Punnet, was designed by Ian McPhee, who kindly allowed us to create the branded version. Find out more about the new edition of Raspberry Pi For Dummies here.Permanent link for this post Blog Home Website Home
1). Unpack the hardware. The acrylic case comes in its own bag, and the screws and posts come in a separate bag. You should have two acrylic boards: the top board has the Dexter Industries logo etched on it, and the bottom has no laser etching.
Connect the ribbon from the epaper display to the extension. To do this you will need to lift the black latch at the back of the connector, insert the ribbon slowly, then push the latch down. Now turn the Pi back on.
The picture frame I got had a cheap backing. Using a box cutter (Stanley knife) I was able to remove a square portion from the bottom. This allowed me to put the e-paper display inside the picture frame while its connector hung outside.
Most Raspberry Pi systems-on-chip could be overclocked to 800 MHz, and some to 1000 MHz. There are reports the Raspberry Pi 2 can be similarly overclocked, in extreme cases, even to 1500 MHz (discarding all safety features and over-voltage limitations). In Raspberry Pi OS the overclocking options on boot can be made by a software command running "sudo raspi-config" without voiding the warranty.[70] In those cases the Pi automatically shuts the overclocking down if the chip temperature reaches 85 C (185 F), but it is possible to override automatic over-voltage and overclocking settings (voiding the warranty); an appropriately sized heat sink is needed to protect the chip from serious overheating. 2ff7e9595c
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