PiRack

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<p>This is a case system for Raspberry Pis (or same-size SBCs) that I've designed because I wanted to use a Pi case system with the following features:</p><ul><li>Entirely 3D-printable.<i>No additional parts or purchase necessary!</i></li><li>Expandable!<i>Make as many as you need, then make some more!</i></li><li>Each bay is independent.<i>Want to swap out a piece in the middle without needing to disturb the other units? You can!</i></li></ul><p>This system is a little larger than I had originally envisioned, but this is so I (or anyone else!) could design bay pieces that would not be possible with a rack system that was sized exclusively for RPi boards, such as a double-height piece that can hold a small display! I'll add that piece when it's ready; still quite rough at the moment.</p><p>Please let me know what you think, and please consider posting a make! I'd love to see how these turn out for you.</p><p>If interested, FCSTD.zip includes the FreeCAD files; please don't be afraid to modify or add to this project to suit your needs. Please consider sharing your changes if you do!</p><h3>Important Notes</h3><p><strong>Project Updates</strong></p><p><strong>20/01/20 </strong>- Raspberry Pi 4 versions of each bay piece made for the Raspberry Pi 3 have been created. Raspberry Pi 0/0W versions of each Pi 3 bay piece have also been created! (If you want to use the compatible OLED/LCD displays, I recommend soldering GPIO pin headers to your nominated Raspberry Pi 0, [such as these](https://www.jaycar.com.au/40-pin-header-terminal-strip/p/HM3212). Additionally, I've added a small guide pin on the side of each bay piece to assist in mounting a 30x30mm fan.</p><p><strong>10/03/19</strong> - Added two single-bay display pieces! Using <a href="https://www.littlebird.com.au/adafruit-pioled-128x32-monochrome-oled-add-on-for-raspberry-pi">this 128x32 OLED display</a>, you can now have your Pi2/3B/B+ display text! Also included a piece for Pi 0/0W.</p><p><strong>4/3/19</strong> - First Pi display piece has been added, <a href="https://www.jaycar.com.au/2-8-inch-touchscreen-for-raspberry-pi/p/XC9022">using this 2.8" display</a>. Additionally, replaced photos with current versions of pieces. Most notable with the display piece being the current version.</p><p><strong>3/3/19</strong> - Pi 0/0W piece has been added!</p><p><strong>Compatibility</strong></p><p>The Pi 4 bay pieces have been tested with the following:</p><ul><li>&nbsp;Raspberry Pi 4B</li></ul><p>The standard Pi 3 bay piece has been tested with the following:</p><ul><li>Raspberry Pi 3B</li><li>Raspberry Pi 3B+</li><li>Libre Computer Board (Le Potato)</li></ul><p>The Pi 0 piece has been tested with the following:</p><ul><li>Raspberry Pi Zero W</li></ul><p>The Pi LCD display bay pieces are designed for use with the following display:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.jaycar.com.au/2-8-inch-touchscreen-for-raspberry-pi/p/XC9022">2.8" display from Jaycar</a> (also, you will need <a href="https://www.jaycar.com.au/150mm-plug-to-socket-jumper-leads-40-pieces/p/WC6028">these</a> to connect the display to your Raspberry Pi. Optional, but would also recommend something to help hold the display in place; I opted for a bit of hot glue personally)<strong>Also</strong>, ignore Jaycar's advice for setting this display up under Raspbian. <a href="https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-pitft-28-inch-resistive-touchscreen-display-raspberry-pi/easy-install-2">Use this guide instead</a>.</li></ul><p>The single-bay Pi OLED pieces are designed for use with the following display:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.littlebird.com.au/adafruit-pioled-128x32-monochrome-oled-add-on-for-raspberry-pi">Adafruit's 128x32 PiOLED display</a>. Once again, will recommend <a href="https://www.jaycar.com.au/150mm-plug-to-socket-jumper-leads-40-pieces/p/WC6028">these</a> to actually connect the display to your SBC of choice.</li></ul><p><strong>Future Project Goals</strong></p><p>Here are my future goals for the project, when I have enough time:</p><ul><li>Display pieces for other small, fitting Pi displays.</li><li>Support for other popular SBCs? (Please let me know what you want to see!)</li><li>Allow for better airflow for fans.</li><li>Allow for front fan space in addition to current side.</li><li>Create a better way to clip the base/supports/top together to help limit potential breakage, and limit any wobble created by building higher than ~3/4 bays.</li></ul><p>Category: Electronics</p>