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Raspberry Pi Model B Cases?

Wwessex

Hi,

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

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  • I gather Farnell/Element14 are going to start selling cases for the Pi soon.

     

    Anyone know what they will look like, or estimated costs?

  • in reply to Former Member

    Farnell/Element 14/Newark will have the Bud units available for pre-order and sale on their site by early next week.  They are still developing pricing, but the boxes should be in the $7-12 range depending on box and quantity. 

  • in reply to bhbud

    Sounds fair as long as that doesn't translate to £7-12 when they go on sale in the UK.

  • in reply to bhbud

    As mentioned earlier, the style of a Pi 'enclosure' is quite a personal thing. Some user are quite happy with something made out of Lego, other will adapt a 'box' they already have, while other will prefer to spend a few pounds (or whatever) on a smart custom designed case.

     

    Looking at the 'Bud' ones shown above, the Sandwich is not my cup of tea at all, although the Pi Plate does look interesting. I have to confess being quite a fan of the latest offerings from ModMyPi, and a couple of designers from France and Italy also have some attractive options being (or to be) sold on Shapeways, although these do tend to be rather expensive unfortunately.... although very smart!

     

    Other are now starting to appear on eBay, and of course we are still waiting to hear more about the ones which Farnell (and the 'other' distributor also) will be offering.

     

    The way things are going at the moment, I can see myself ordering at least two!

     

    Decisions, decisions! image

  • in reply to Montala

    I'm interested that the ModMyPi people, despite their earlier stout defence of 3D printing, now say (on their website) that their cases will be injection moulded. (Quote: "Injection Moulding is an incredibly efficient mode of  production").

     

    Michael Kellett

  • in reply to michaelkellett

    I have a feeling that they (ModMyPi) received a lot more orders than expected, which didn't really make 3D printing a time (and probably cost!) effective option.

     

    The do seem to be offering a fairly priced and attractive product though.

  • in reply to Montala

    I believe ModMyPi got too many orders...  3D printing costs a lot of time

    Costs is just the energy and the plastic, so about 1 euro a piece... if you don't count the cost of the 3D printer

     

    Someone printed my case on thingiverse , tweaked some settings, and put a Pi in it...

    link: http://www.thingiverse.com/image:129603

     

    Hans

     

    Raspberry Pi forum :  custom cases
    		Shapeways: picases
    Thingiverse : 3D printer case
    		Thingiverse :Pi Lego blocks
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  • in reply to Former Member

    A video was uploaded on YouTube showing some of the features of Bud's Pi Plate for the Raspberry Pi. First samples look really good

     

  • in reply to jhaas

    I really like this design. I am drawn to the rectangular format more than the round one.

     

    Slipping the pi into the shirt pocket is convenient.

  • in reply to Former Member

    Thanks Douglas.  I see the benefit of the "on the go" version which would be the rectangle one.  The round one is designed to sit on a desk and may be more for schools or municipalities who are using it.

  • in reply to jhaas

    Here is the second case we created called the Pi Sandwhich

    It solves the problem of a low cost raspberry pi case that allows for expansion on the board or the shifting of components on the Raspberry Pi itself.

  • in reply to jhaas

    We have updated our video to include positive features of the Raspberry Pi (Sandwich) case

     

    Check it out...