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Raspberry Pi Model B Cases?

Wwessex
Wwessex over 13 years ago

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knows of a case for the Model B?

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  • bhbud
    bhbud over 13 years ago

    I am the President of Bud Industries, the best known enclosure company.  We are working on a case for this unit and just need to get the final dimensions to make sure the slots are in the proper spot.  Keep an eye on this site for more details.

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    Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to bhbud

    Come on guys, use your imaginations. I think that my first Pi will either be mounted on some sort of breadboard with a transparent plastic lid cover of some sort, or built into an old PC case, along with various recycled peripherals (Hard drive, DVD RW drive etc) and the necessary power supplies - it will still be mostly empty of course. At some stage though, I 'll probably build a Pi into something less obvious - I'm thinking of maybe using a baked-bean can, with the base removed (and the beans eaten...image). If I can make a new base which is a snug fit, and a couple of inches deep, I can arrange for the can to slide up and down on it - hiding ports etc embedded in the sides of the base while it isn't in use. Another idea I had was to build one into a hollowed-out book, but I think that it might tend to get rather hot.

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    Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to bhbud

    Come on guys, use your imaginations. I think that my first Pi will either be mounted on some sort of breadboard with a transparent plastic lid cover of some sort, or built into an old PC case, along with various recycled peripherals (Hard drive, DVD RW drive etc) and the necessary power supplies - it will still be mostly empty of course. At some stage though, I 'll probably build a Pi into something less obvious - I'm thinking of maybe using a baked-bean can, with the base removed (and the beans eaten...image). If I can make a new base which is a snug fit, and a couple of inches deep, I can arrange for the can to slide up and down on it - hiding ports etc embedded in the sides of the base while it isn't in use. Another idea I had was to build one into a hollowed-out book, but I think that it might tend to get rather hot.

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    Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Rather hot? I was lucky enough to get my hands on one on Thursday - quite literally!  Although it had been running all day, the CPU was only warm to the touch, so a hollowed out book might be okay with a ventiliation hole or two.

     

    And having touched it, they wouldn't let me take it away! (Pete Lomas told me that he hasn't been able to order one either!)

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  • MattyLad
    MattyLad over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

    I'm using a beer case for mine.

     

    Just have to drink the beer first image

     

     

    Real developers dont use cases, we just use PCB standoffs and a wump of wood... image

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    Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

    I have a "Can Safe" which looks like a can of beans but would make a very nice case.

    It would certainly be a better use than hiding your valuables because it is slightly taller than a standard Heinz beans tin, has a plastic base, rattles and has a label that hasn't been used for years. :-)

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