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Raspberry Pi Model B Cases?

Wwessex over 13 years ago

Hi,

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

Former Member over 13 years ago

Hello,

I've looked through the posts, but I haven't found any case under 5 USD (3 GBP). Does anyone have any suggestion?

Thanks!
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jhaas over 13 years ago in reply to Former Member

Its not under $5, but at $6.39, its pretty cost affective.
http://www.newark.com/bud-industries/ps-11591/raspberry-pi-enclosure-pcb-box/dp/92T3300?Ntt=PS-11591

Plus you can get it when you order the board.
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Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to jhaas

Thank you Haas, but I saw the rating below, and I saw the video of it. I thougt that the board will slide when you connect something. It is just confirmed me. So thank you again, but any other one?
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recantha over 13 years ago in reply to jhaas

Josiah, that has to be the most butt-ugly enclosure I have ever seen! That is _really_ just.... ugly!
Roland, I would say that the cheapest would probably be the LEGO solution. You can probably get a job-lot of bricks either from a yard sale or car boot sale (or nearest local equivalent used stuff sale) and make your own.
The alternative is to use one of the print-it-on-paper-yourself templates and print it onto decent quality card, or maybe transfer the design to model board, and make one yourself?

Alternatively, you could try my solution if you can find something similar of the same size. The one on the left is a "Really Useful Box" with holes cut out. It cost about £1.29 which is... I guess... $2 ish?

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Mike
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recantha over 13 years ago in reply to davesl

David, did you get your Pi yet? If so, how did the case work out?
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Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to recantha

Thank you Michael

I'd rather not buy that box, it is too ugly. I wait for better solution, and order one later. Thank you.

Ps. If there is though a cheap (< 5 USD / 3 GBP) please send me a private message! Thanks.
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Mrjdy1 over 13 years ago

What about Ben Heck's RPI case enter to win at: http://www.element14.com/community/events/3405
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davesl over 13 years ago in reply to recantha

I took pictures of an earlier version with PI installed. This PI is owned by af friend who let me make some measurements to design the case. I am still without PI. It looks like it will be in the future a ways before I can tweek the case for a perfect fit. Here's a few photos of Chuck's PI in the case.
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Former Member over 13 years ago in reply to davesl

Hi David,

It looks nice. You may also add some holes below the CPU/GPU to be cooled.

Otherwise, will you sell one like this? If yes, the price?
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recantha over 13 years ago in reply to davesl

It's just a guess... but does that Pi belong to CHUCK!!???!?? (Just kidding, love the engraving).

Right... think it's time for me to expand my blog to catalogue every single case I can find for the Pi...
Now... how to do that...
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