Raspberry Pi Model B Cases?

yes of course...

Just look for creditcard boxes cases or whatever.  you can use, I don't know how its called in english, sticky stuff they use for putting up posters, to hold the board.

Or you can use perspex sheets with distance holders with a 1.6 mm (thickness of the pcb)  groove in it, to hold the board in place...

There was even someone who make a pdf which you could print, and with cutting and folding you would get a case

There were also some suggestions to ship the Pi in cardboard which you could transform to a simple case

That is the fun bit of having the first board...

Too bad I wasn't able to get one, I hope that I got on one of the 'interested' list (filled it in), but until now I didn't get any confirmation...

I'll build my own from Lego

I was under the impression that the initial stock sent out will not have a case.  Its the Raspberry PI release in September that will come fully equipt with a transparent case.

Ed

I think it's better to embed it in the display. Looks better without all the cables getting in and out of the keyboard.

It depends on what you require for a case, there will be an explosion in the coming weeks/months of super-cheap (and perfectly fine) moulded plastic cases for your Raspi, but I'm currently making nice quality and long lasting custom made versions for people that want to spend a few more pounds on something made only for them. I have a few orders in already but because I make them for you- rather than keep stock in, then there is a bit of a waiting list building up. If you might be interested in this, please email me and tell me the kind of thing you are looking for. www.raspberrypi-cases.co.uk   or email me at sales@raspberrypi-cases.co.uk

-james

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.

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...). 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.

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!)

I'm using a beer case for mine.

Just have to drink the beer first

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

Just wondering if you plan on making a metal case for the Raspi. I intend to use it around Ham Radio receivers and want to keep RFI to a minimum. If nobody comes out with a metal one I will have to roll my own.