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Hardware - detailed information about the Raspberry Pi boards.

Hardware History - guide to the Raspberry Pi models.

Low-level Peripherals - using the GPIO and other connectors.

Expansion Boards - GPIO plug-in boards providing additional functionality.

Screens - attaching a screen to the Raspberry Pi.

Cases - lots of nice cases to protect the Raspberry Pi.

Other Peripherals - all sorts of peripherals used with the Raspberry Pi.

As yet, the foundation does not provide cases for the Raspberry Pi. The small form factor or low power draw however, allow you to put it in almost everything.

Lego Case

The Rpi Lego case, designed by forum user eric_baird

I just had a go at knocking up a quick Lego case prototype. Since I don't know the metrics of all the connections, it's a bit of a "proof of concept" right now, but since's it's not exactly difficult to take out any offending side-pieces and move them if they're in the way of a beloved connector, I'm assuming that this isn't a big deal.

Also, because of the thin side-walls, a bit of additional hacksawing or dremeling shouldn't be too difficult.

I've limited myself to only using pieces that are currently available from Lego's "Pick a Brick" shop, in red. :)

I've tried to fit everything into an 8*12 grid footprint, which will hopefully fit … but I don't have the specs of the thickness of the thin wall-pieces, so no guarantees. One thing that might screw things up is the height of the board's connectors: I don't know whether they'll all fit within the upper and lower lip of the side-wall pieces. If the board's "USB port stack" is too high, I guess the "roof" could be raised by a tile or two.

I knocked it up with Lego's Digital Designer program (free download from their site). The critical Lego piece is the repeated hollowed-out "side wall" ("[") brick ("wall element 1*2*2, w. window"), which you'll find on LDD's parts palette behind the little "door" symbol, or under the Pick a Brick page, as element #4507686, design #60032 (red), cost 8 pence each.

Feel free to hack, mangle or otherwise rework.

Download the Lego Digital Designer file for this case

Lego Case 2

Another Rpi Lego case, designed by forum user kimondo

I had a bit of a play in lego designer with the idea of a vertical case – the USB / ethernet would emerge from the top, and the power usb would be on the bottom – possibly using a right angled usb connector. It's possible to alter the sides to allow for gaps for the various bits that stick out. There are lots of transparent bricks available – also includes a 2 x 2 brick to stick the raspberry pi sticker on.

ICEberg Case V3 for Raspberry Pi

1. First Case Aluminium with direct Coolling for CPU & LAN chipset
2. Heat transfer with Silicon Thermal Pad
3. Light LED Guide on the side (Option)
4. 100% Aluminium machined CNC
5. Case Design Pro
6. GPU port available
7. Upgrade with Vesa Mount 75x75mm & 100x100mm (Option)
8. Gloss finish
9. Rubber foot
10. Option with or without logo (ICEberg/Raspberry)

A rendering of the case made by Moovika

ICEberg V3

ICEberg V3

New logo engraving 2013

Packaging

Light-led-guide

ICEberg V3

Exploded View ICEberg case

ICEberg V3 Heat Transfer !

ICEberg V3 Heat Transfer 2

ICEberg V3 with Vesa Mount (Option)

Light-led-guide Front

More information on BLOG ICEberg Case

New Video V3 on youtube ICEberg Case V3 Aluminium for Raspberry PI

Shop Moovika Shop Ebay

Raspi ALU Case for Raspberry Pi

Ben has published full details on the creation of this nice Raspberry Pi aluminium case, the board is shielded and protected from metal conductivity with an internal PVC base. Looks like a professional case for an headless computer used as a small server.

http://moebiuslinux.sourceforge.net/hardwarehacks/raspi-alu-case/

This unique case has an integrated USB hub to expand Raspberry usb ports and take power source from it as well, full disclosure and details are also reported there. This is a low budget case built from scratch with recycled parts and spare PVC and aluminium sheets

More infos on Moebius website: http://moebiuslinux.sourceforge.net

Marco Alici Case for Raspberry Pi

Marco Alici, Italian Design Engineer, has designed this well appreciated clean enclosure to host the computer:

http://www.raspberrypi.org/forum/projects-and-collaboration-general/concept-for-a-case/

A rendering of the case made by MarcoA

Another rendering made using Blender and Yafaray

A stackable version of the enclosure

Raspberry Pi computer mounted into the first version of the enclosure 3D printed by Shapeways

This case is available for 3D printing here on Shapeways. Everyone can buy it directly over there.

More infos on Marco's blog: http://marcoalici.wordpress.com

Raspberry Pi Case made from a single sheet of polypropylene (PP)

Raspberry Pi case from IP Adelt

Strong case cut from a single sheet of polypropylene using a cutting plotter (video), made in Germany by IP Adelt. Here's the story. Sold via online shop to the whole world - in a simple envelope!

Review of the Beta version of the case on the PiPod blog

Printable Mylar Sheet Fold-up Case

RaspberryPi.org forum user "eric_baird" thought of printing an outline of the walls of a case on a Mylar overhead projector (OHP) sheet or cardboard that could then be cut out and folded into a case. Multiple users have since drawn such cases that can be printed on a Mylar sheet, thick paper, card stock, cardboard. The printed parts can be cut with a sharp knife or scissors and then folded/assembled into the case.

Multiple models are available:

The foldable case from "tzj" (currently based on the model B beta board).

The foldable case from "alexisread" originally posted here.

The foldable case from "Andrew K" is based on measurements of an actual Raspberry Pi model B and fits snugly.

The foldable case from Thomas Mueller is (arguably) a bit more stylish. It stays closed without glue, and can be re-opened.

Laser-cut Clear Acrylic Case

eBay UK seller guitarreriacom is offering a laser-cut clear acrylic case.

Laser-cut Clear Acrylic Case on eBay

Laser-cut Clear Acrylic Case on eBay

Adafruit Pi Box

BRAMBLE Pi - Laser-cut Finger Jointed Wooden Case

Etsy.com seller Nhslzt is offering a finger-jointed wooden case for the Raspberry Pi.

New design! I've been licensed the use of the Raspberry Pi logo!

Laser-cut finger-jointed wooden case.

Comes as a kit, easy to assemble. NO glue or screws required.

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Custom engraved Bramble Pi case

Etsy.com seller Nhslzt also offers a Custom engraved Bramble Pi case for the Raspberry Pi.

Virtually any motif can be engraved!

Linux's Tux.

Ventilation ports are possible on the bottom plate (ad top) but also on both long sides.

Ventilation ports are possible on the bottom plate (ad top) but also on both long sides.

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BRAMBLE Pi2 - laser engraved wooden case

Bramble Pi2 - Raspberry Pi laser engraved wooden case is also on sale on Etsy.com (Nhslzt). Laser cut and engraved with a bramble motif on both top and bottom.

Both bottom and top of the case are laser engraved.

Ventilation ports are in the shape of the Raspberry Pi logo.

Laser-cut finger-jointed wooden case on Etsy.com

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BRAMBLE Pi3 -

Bramble Pi3 - Raspberry Pi case with GPIO-cable slot & space for IDC connector.

• Slot for GPIO-cable.
• An IDC female connector can be used but without the strain relief.
• On sale on Etsy.com (Nhslzt).
• Laser cut from high quality birch plywood and engraved with a circuit diagram design.
• Comes as a kit, easy to assemble. NO glue or screws required.

Circuit schematic engraved!

With a slot for a GPIO cable.

Raspberry Pi Board B Enclosure

A solidworks concept from http://solidworksbootcamp.com/raspberry-pi-board-b-enclosure/

Raspberry Pi air case

http://www.shapeways.com/model/434919/ and this is the video

Raspberry Pi fimo case

The bijoux artist Annarella gioelli has made her versione of case for raspberry pi usign fimo (a kind of polymer clay), there are a tutorial and a video tutorial

ModMyPi - Raspberry Topping Case

The red and white 'pokeball' case designed by ModMyPi

ModMyPi LTD was founded in February 2012 following the public release of the ground breaking Raspberry Pi Model B. ModMyPi LTD specialise in the manufacture of unique, professional and high-quality cases for the Raspberry Pi. ModMyPi is offering mix and match colour customisable cases for sale on their website.

Berry Box - The Lego compatible, transparent case for the Raspberry Pi

this is a project to make a case compatible with lego components, there's a video

RaspBerry Slice

this is a project of the designer Brian Garvey, there a page and a video

Raspberry Pi Cover - SK Pang electronics

Developed in-house and manufactured in the UK. A range of laser cut acrylic covers for the Raspberry Pi. Link

RaspBerry Cover

RaspBerry Cover with Breadboard Area

RaspBerry Cover with Breadboard Area

Pi-Stack Raspberry Pi enclosure

Developed in-house and manufactured in the UK. One of a range of compatible acrylic products designed exclusively for the Raspberry Pi. While everyone else seems determined to "cover up his beauty from the world", the Pi-Stack exposes the Raspberry Pi elegantly from all 4 sides. Unlike some of the other designs the makers claim that this also allows access to all the GPIO pins. Currently available in "Gold", "Silver" and black with 10mm acrylic base and top. Currently sold in USA, Canada and Australia as well as the UK, via Ebay.

Here's a link to a video showing how the Pi-STACK can be cable managed to reduce the maze of wires normally hanging off the Raspberry Pi management

RepRap friendly cover for Raspberry Pi

The Rep-Rap we have is not very reliable and is only really able to produce basic designs so this is a 6 part case that has to be glued together. There are 6 stl files here with construction notes.

Mega Drive / Genesis Case for Raspberry Pi

The design was thought up by osholt on the evening after receiving his Pi. The case is strictly DIY and an Instructable for it can be found at the Instructables website. The case is well suited to Green enthusiasts as it can easily be made with only reused or reclaimed parts as well as to emulation enthusiasts and to users with limited resources and design skill (you only need to know how to use a screwdriver to make the whole thing).

RPIBOX

Our intention is to design a case for B model and provide that model of a functional protection, which all of us we will enjoy if you help me to achieve my objectives with your cooperation.

You can support al RPIBOX project at lanzanos.com. For more information visit at oficial forum and rpibox web

RaspBox

The RaspBox is made of two acrylic glass plates and four metallic spacers. All parts are hold together by eight screws. This minimalistic design comes from the Swiss company Yoctopuce. Originally, the RaspBox was just a pet-project, but as it was very appreciated within the company staff, the decision was made to bring it to the public. The design itself has been released under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License and can be downloaded from the product page. The finished product is also available from the Yoctopuce shop.

Makerbot Cases

Two cases have been successfully printed on the makerbot so far. Both are vented for heat concerns. The main difference is one allows GPIO pin access directly.

Design One

Design Two

Tape Case

Transparent cases for raspberry can be created using the case of a cassette tape. Simply drill and cut the holes that are needed into the case using a dremel.

more images of the tape case

DiscPi Case

Easy DIY case made from a CD and plastic CD protectors.

More images

An 4€ RPi case

When having an RPi for 30€, buying a 15€ case is quit expensive. I decided to create this case. You just need :

1. An 21x29.7 Art foam Cardboard
2. Cutter
3. Glues : sticker and gel

How to :

1. Print the templates with the right scale
2. Validate the sizes
3. Glue the template on the board using the glue sticker
4. Cut, assemble and glue using the glue gel
5. If the RPi will stay powered for a long time. A few vent holes could be added

Final touch:

1. Print a Raspberry Pi logo and glue it

The libreCad template files could be downloaded : File:Raspberry-pi-3mm-foamboard-case.dxf and the File:Raspberry-pi-3mm-foamboard-case-strips.dxf

The 3d views of the case, thank you Hervé C. for this nice design :

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FoamBoxBottomAndRaspberry.png

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Pibow

Made up of colorful layers sandwiched together between clear acrylic. Well received by the folks at the RaspberryPi foundation.

LCD Monitor Mount

PI LCD Monitor Mount by PC Supplies

PI LCD Mount from PC Supplies Limited (eBay), VESA 100 x 100 Standard Mount, Requires the 4xVESA Holes on your Monitor, Maybe not compatible if your monitor uses the VESA for the Base / Stand, Not compatible if you are already wall mounting your LCD Screen, Wafer Design, Motherboard is sandwiched between 2 wafers of clear shiny acrylic! Designed for Raspberry PI, Secured using 8 x M3 Nuts, Hex Spacers & Screws to allow you to build and unbuild, 4xM4 Spacers and 4xM4 Screws for the VESA Mounting. GPIO Compatible

Wafer Case

Wafer by PC Supplies

PI Wafer Case from PC Supplies Limited, Wafer Design, Motherboard is sandwiched between 2 wafers of clear shiny acrylic!

Available from Amazon UK, Shipping throughout Europe Amazon UK

PI Box Case

Pi Box by PC Supplies

Pi Box is the new Professional Case from PC Supplies Limited, Covers all sides of the motherboard for the ultimate protection. Unique Fit-together design with custom supplied 'PI Clips' Allows Access to SD Port / USB / Ethernet / Audio / Video / HDMI and PSU , No screws! and NO elastic bands! - "A true PRO design"

Available from Amazon UK, Shipping throughout Europe Amazon UK

PI Sandwich Case

BUD PI Sandwich

BUD Industries is Proud to introduce The PI Sandwich Enclosure, designed for use with the Raspberry Pi microcomputer (not supplied) and to accommodate changes in component location on the board as well as the potential addition of components . The enclosures provide protection, flexibility and ease of access to all components with quick snap-in installation. This rectangular version is open on all four sides for direct access.

more details

I bought two of these at Jameco Electronics in Belmont, CA for $7 each. It's okay, but the board is not held tightly in place. You wand to plug in cables and the SD card before the board is snapped into place because the board will pop out otherwise, and could break the plastic pieces. The two sides of the case are identical. You have to gently rock the sides back and forth to disassemble the case without breaking anything.

Simple sandwich case

Sandwich case

Like me, most people do not have access to precision cutting tools like laser cutters. This makes it's rather difficult to do some of the intricate laser-cut case designs at home. So I decided to go with a simple sandwich case.

The case consists of:

• Two sheets of 75x120 mm polycarbonate
• Twelve 12 mm M5 countersunk hex screws
• Six 25 mm round spacers

The spacers have a notch at 6 mm which holds the board in place between the sheets of polycarbonate. Sadly, my design isn't optimal since one of the spacers covers the GPIO pins.

This isn't the most beautiful case but I hope it inspires people to be creative and build their own case instead of just buying one. Building is fun!

Aluminum Engraved Case by Barch Designs

CNC Machined from Billet Aluminum. Mounting Holes in Bottom. Acts as a Heat Sink. LED Fiber Optics!

Features:

• Ships NOW Worldwide
• PIO Port Access
• Fiber Optic LED
• True Heatsink Design
• Curved Sleek Look
• Mountable to a desk or wall
• Customizable!
• Nearly Indestructible
• Great Warranty

Manufacturing Website www.Raspberry-Pi-Case.com

Official Store www.PiHolder.com

Production Case

Production quality Raspberry Pi case

This is a production quality case designed to meet most RPi owners needs. There is a Kickstarter project trying to make this case available both with and without external screw terminal.

A convertible case - the Raspileon

The Raspileon can be changed from a housing for a server or home computer to a housing with access to the expansion ports. All without using tools. The Raspileon will be available in Germany in the second half of September. More information and a short survey is available on this site (in German): http://plastikdrucker.de/page2/

The PiPod - a case built from a Really Useful Box

The PiPod case is a DIY project built from a "Really Useful Box" and cable ties. The two most important factors were a) Ability to mount a car rear-view monitor on top, b) protect the SD card by having it enclosed inside the case. More details on the Raspberry PiPod blog

The PiSlab - a quick and dirty mounting plate

The PiSlab is made from a slab of 1/4" aluminum and some PCB mounting clips (Mouser P/N 561-LMTP375). More details on this site

SBC Ltd Snap-together Pi case

This is a semi-transparent ABS case that gives access to all the Pi's connectors. It also incorporates light pipes for LEDs.

All in all I'm quite happy with it. What do you think?

Currently available on ebay

>>> Review article and additional high resolution photos for this case.

This case is also available on Amazon, SparkFun, and Adafruit. See the article for additional purchase links for each of these retailers.

Arbofaktur Raspberry Pi Case

A wooden case made from pear, cherry or walnut wood. Available from arbofaktur.de.

Currently available woods are pear, cherry and walnut. Arbofaktur.de is shipping world-wide (shipping fee: 5€). Payment via bank transfer or PayPal ist possible.

MDF Curved Case for the Raspberry Pi

A case for the Raspberry Pi, using 3mm MDF, laser cut in a pattern that gives it a smooth curved appearance. The result is an object that stands out from the crowd, it hints at the technical Raspberry Pi inside, with a more natural rather than the typical high-tech look. This case started as a personal project/experiment, however it is now made in small batches for sale because many people requested one. It doesn't allow access to the analogue audio and video ports because these are behind a curved section of the case. Available from [1], the drawings are available on Thingiverse.

Raspberry Pi Case Billet Aluminum Top Quality

This Raspberry Pi case is by far the most durable, functional, and stylish available. Ships within 5 business days no waiting or pre-ordering.

What People Are Saying:

Wolf Paulas Review

From eBay:

"Def the best looking RP case around" vertitis Sep-04-2012

"this is a thing of beauty" gasolene Aug-31-2012

"Perfectly engineered and beautiful case. Great job guys!" the_atilla Aug-29-2012

4 Different Design Options

Access to GPIO

Fiber Optic Cables above LED's with or without Labels

Mountable

Available for Sale at:

PiHolder

eBay

tINDIE

Cool Trays

Manufacturer Barch Designs

Polycase Pi Series Case

The new Pi Series is a stylish and functional case for the Raspberry Pi and is now available from Polycase.

Features:

• Includes 5 light pipes for the LEDs
• PCB held captive by case with access and labeling for all board components
• Textured finish resists fingerprints and scratching
• Ships within 1 business day

Order your case at: Pi Series

Cyntech Raspberry Case

Raspberry Case by Cyntech

The compact, low-cost case is tailored to fit the Raspberry Pi board and provides openings for all the connectors. This includes an exit slot in the side of the case allowing a ribbon cable to be fitted to the board’s 40-pin GPIO header. Another neat feature is the light pipe window for viewing the board’s LED indicators. The case, which is supplied in the distinctive Raspberry colour and printed with the Raspberry Pi logo, provides an attractive solution for protecting the printed circuit board. The cable kit comprises: micro-USB power with PSU, HDMI AV output, Ethernet, USB (type A to B), RCA video (yellow – yellow), 3.5mm audio output. Available from Amazon UK Amazon.co.uk

The same case is also available in blue (pictured) and clear.

BluBerry Case by Cyntech

Tek Berry.40

Length: 100.6 Width: 73.5 Height: 26.5 Tek berry white paper

Manufacturer

Teko enclosure solutions

Order your case at:

Reichelt ordering page Price: 4.95 €

Watterott TEK-BERRY cases Price: 5.00 €

Watterott TEK-BERRY VESA mount Price: 5.00 €

DIN rail mounting case for RPi 2.0

DINpi provides a simple and safe way for mounting and using the Pi on standard DIN rails in professional applications. Due to its complete shielding, it enables using the RPi in harsh or sensitive EMC environments.

There's a modular concept behind the DINpi case. Help us figure out what modules to realise first by using our feature poll below.

Length x Width x Height: 167 mm x 126 mm x 55 mm (height was measured from top of DIN rail)

DINpi Case Development Mule (side view)

DINpi Case Development Mule (top view)

Enlist for updates on availability here:

You can register for updates here.

Request your DINpi feature here:

There is also a product feature poll available here.

Injection moulding Raspberry Pi case

Buy here!.

• Industrial quality!
• No glue or screws required!

Black

White

Blue, yellow and red

myraspibox case

Raspberry Pi compatible semi-transparent case/enclosure cut from 3mm thick high quality plexiglass.

All side connectors are made available and engraved/labelled. There is also a cutout for a ribbon cable you may plug into the 26 pin expansion header.

The case has no screws, the pieces snap together making it quick and easy to assemble.

Clear

Red

Green

Blue

Purchase here:

Europe customers: myraspibox store Price: 6.00€ to 7.00€

USA customers: USA reseller store Price: $7.50

Pi Flavours

Beautifully simple and functional Raspberry Pi case, currently funding on Kickstarter [2]

Adafruit Pi Box

Keep your Raspberry Pi® computer safe and sound in this lovely clear acrylic enclosure. We (Adafruit) designed this case to be beautiful, easy to assemble and perfect for any use (but especially for those who want to tinker!) Adafruit Pi Box

>>> Review article and additional high resolution photos for this case.

Pi Pan by AVIES Tech

Pi Pan is an aluminum Raspberry Pi case with a black powder coat finish. The case features a universal base that accepts a variety of security lids and mounting brackets. The security lids protect the SD card, USB connectors and the Ethernet jack.

You can find them for sale on http://www.shopavies.com, Tindie, or eBay.