Raspberry Pi5 PCIe NVMe Case for Waveshare M.2 HAT+

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Raspberry Pi5 PCIe NVMe Case for Waveshare M.2 HAT+Update 21Nov24There was a small blemish discovered to the button recess.This has now been fixed.New STL and Step files have been added to downloads.These files are all annotated v28The round button is only required for the SD case--Rounded Button v28 for SD Case--Waveshare Case With SD v28 with round button--Waveshare Case No SD v28Update 23Feb24Top Cover Grille and Top Cover Open files have been updated for the Pi Logo to be recessed 0.5mm rather than 0.25mm.Also a Case file with SD card opening added has been uploaded, as requested.The updated files are all annotated v27The case has been designed to house the Waveshare PCIe TO M.2 HAT+ mounted over the Pi 5 Active Cooler above the Pi 5.The Waveshare hardware kit includes 4x M2.5 Brass standoff's, fixing screws and a Flex PCIe connector.You will also need 4x M2.5 x15 Cap Head screws.This is the assembly method I found best.There is a picture showing the cross section in the downloads area which will help in seing how the assembly fits together.First fix the standoff's to the underside of the HAT with the M2.5 screws.Connect the Flex to the Pi's PCIE connector. .Position the HAT over the Pi and connect the Flex to the HAT.Holding the HAT and The Pi together as one, lower on to the standoff's in the 3D printed case.Fix from the case underside with the M2.5 Cap Head screws through the case clearance holes and up into the brass standoff's.The cap Head's will end up flush with the case bottom face due to the counter bores for each screw.The wall thickness of 2.5mm allows for a small reset button which sits in a small square guide recess.(Printed in PLA 0.10mm to get good definition).If the button is printed in transparent PLA it will be illuminated by the LED behind on the PCB.Don't forget to install it before fitting the Pi.Similarly a small lens can be printed in transparent PLA and inserted into the 2x2 LED hole.Two Top Covers have been provided, one with a GPIO pins slot and vetilation grille, the other with and open hole.Running temperatures on my setup are as follows with 21C ambient, running Node Red and VNC Server.57/58C with Grille Top Cover52/53C with Open hole Top Cover.The case is printed upright at 0.2mm PLA.Supports being preferable for the USB C and HDMI ports4x 8x4 Clear self adhesive silicone feet finish things off and stop it sliding around the desk.Hope the helps someone.