Raspberry Pi Desktop Tower Case

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I set up a Raspberry Pi 3 to experiment with ROS, OpenCV, and other intriguing technologies I wanted to explore. I desired a desktop enclosure for it, so I started trying to replicate the look of Intel NUC cases but ended up crafting a compact version of a tower case desktop PC. The basic specifications for the setup are: 1. A Raspberry Pi 3 paired with a WD Pi drive (314GB) as its primary boot disk - no SD card is used. 2. A Pi camera module is integrated. 3. An Adafruit audio amplifier drives two stereo speakers, although they are positioned relatively close together. 4. The Pi and HD LED's were relocated to the front panel for improved visibility. 5. An Adafruit 128x64 OLED display and four buttons are utilized for a menu system to initiate various functions, display status updates, and reboot or shut down the system as needed. 6. All Pi USB and Ethernet ports are brought out to panel-mounted sockets for enhanced accessibility. 7. The Pi's serial console port is connected to a USB serial adapter on the back panel, providing a convenient interface. 8. A variable-speed cooling fan is incorporated, its speed adjusted based on CPU temperature readings. 9. A Raspberry Pi logo is embossed on one side of the case. 10. A clear removable window is installed on the opposite side for easy visibility into the system's internal components.