piTV: Desktop Raspberry PI/LCD enclosure

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We've got a Raspberry Pi packed with XBMC on a small widescreen 4.3-inch LCD all squeezed into a compact desktop enclosure. I wanted something to put on my desk at work for watching news or listening to music, so piTV was born. Here's the parts list: * Raspberry Pi Model B with XBMC * RCA video cable (90-degree angle is preferred, but standard will work if you trim off some of the wire housing) * Headphone extender * LCD: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IUGW7PM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * Micro USB for Pi power (90-degree angle): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MEYWJ6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 * No-slip self-adhesive rubber feet * I use the built-in Ethernet, but also have this for WiFi and it works great: http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Raspberry-Supports/dp/B003MTTJOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417613859&sr=8-1&keywords=pi+wifi * Keyboard: http://www.amazon.com/Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Mouse-Touchpad-Black/dp/B00I5SW8MC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417613837&sr=8-1&keywords=pi+keyboard Here are the instructions: First, print out the parts list and the outer case. The pitop needs some support. I printed everything on a Replicator 2 using standard material at 10% infill, and it came out great. Once printed, slide the LCD into the outer enclosure and hold it in place with hot glue. The LCD comes with a power adapter featuring two exposed wires - a red wire and a black wire. Cut a USB cable in half, leaving just the male end. Solder the red and black wire to the power adapter and use a USB hub to power the LCD. The Pi can't quite handle powering the LCD on its own. The headphone extender is also held in place with some hot glue. Everything else is plug-and-play and should fit right into place. The right-angle RCA and micro-USB for the Pi are needed due to space constraints. Four #4 x 1/2-inch Phillips-head screws hold the bottom to the outer case. If you have any questions, ask away. Enjoy!