Jan 30, 2015
Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized single board computer is inexpensive and is capable of performing all basic functions of a desktop computer. the Raspberry Pi. It was originally released in 2012 as a tool for teaching basic computer science and programming in children, but its affordable price, compact size and manageable design make it a staple for many small computer projects. But have you ever wanted to create your own portable Raspberry Pi?
Over at electronics shop Adafruit, Ruiz Brothers have posted a very accessible and easy to follow guide showing you how to build your own portable Raspberry Pi using the model A+, PiTFT 3.5" display, Powerboost 500C and a 2500mAh lithium polymer battery.
They designed the case, a two part enclosure that's fasten together with screws in CAD. All the components are panel mounted and fit nicely in a small little enclosure.
The STL files of the case can be downloaded here. Its build size is 115.5mm x, 72.5mm y, 31.5mm z, which will fit on most of the open source 3D printers. Adafruit recommends using PLA filament for minimal warping and best quality. The good part is, "you can modify the parts to fit your project and reuse any components - It's a very modular design and it's open source so you can make it yours."
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Good job. But what about overheating ? Is it a problem ?
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