DIY Raspberry Pi Cyberdeck -- Episode 488

Thanks!

I already had those switches on hand (probably from a surplus haul years ago), so I agree that $20 new is nuts. Since the holes are ~15mm, this leaves room for any other similar dimension switch, or smaller if you make an adapter plate.

That's awesome! Please be sure to share your photos here when you're done.

Here's the plates separated at the same seam as the case. Bear in mind that the body is designed to take advantage of the solid plate for the main structure, and while I'm sure the pi display will hold things together, I don't think it should take the brunt of the mechanical stress.

If you want solid plates, there are online metal laser cutting services like OshCut and SendCutSend.

Keep us posted on your build!

Haha I was perhaps a bit too sarcastic with my laptop jab. Give me a full physically qwerty keyboard or give me death! Indeed, more ventilation is necessary for a longer Pi 4 runtime.

Thanks Katie!

I like your hotkey idea. Now I just need to make wee labels for the switches to match...

Roger that! I guess I'm obligated to more Fusion related video at this point

Thanks DAB!

The case is certainly lacking in proper ventilation. Don't tell anyone, but I swapped out the Pi4 for a Pi3 A+ after the episode.

Thanks James!

I'll definitely keep a design breakdown video in mind for the future!

I used meshmixer to split them not far from the middle, but not near the screw holes.  I don't think glue will be required, I think the screws will hold it in place well enough. But I'm still not super happy with that look, and I'll probably get a metalworker i know to cut me the aluminum instead.

Ditto.  Great Build.   My show stopper is printing the front  and back panels.  Printer bed not big enough.

Can you provide an STL that splits the panels and glue them together?

Any pointed on how to get the panels cut out of aluminum or metal.  Can you provide details or pointer on how to do this as well.

Once i get it together, I'm going to use it for SDR-RTL station.

Thanks.

IOT2Z

I love this project. But man, those latching switches are expensive. Anyone know of a lower cost alternative that would fit the project?  They're going for like $20 EACH on Newark.