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Review on πŸ”₯ Smraza Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Case with Fan, Heatsinks, 5V 2.5A Power Supply for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+(B Plus), Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Pi 2 Model B (4-Layer Case) by Tiarik Gonzalez

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect for my needs. Octopi Server Case for i3 plus clone

This case is easy to assemble and easy to use. The power supply corresponds to the rated power and has a convenient switch. The included fan and heatsinks are nice additions to keep your R-pi cool. All parts fit perfectly. The smoky clear material looks great although it will pick up fingerprints. I bought this case to enclose an R-pi to be used as a dedicated Octoprint (Octopi) server for my Monoprice Maker Select Plus 3D printer (Wanhao i3 plus clone). Originally I just wanted to 3D print the case for my R-Pi. But when I was considering buying a Pi power supply, I saw that most of them cost $10 to $15 anyway. Given that this $15 kit includes a case, fan, heatsink, and a decently rated power supply with a toggle switch, it seemed like a no-brainer. To mount the case outside of the metal frame of my 3D printer, I used four countersunk round magnets (12mm x 3mm) I had from a previous project. I only used magnets as you could use the washers with screws that came with the case (as shown in the picture). No extra parts were needed as the screws provided were quite long. I find this mounting solution extremely convenient as it allows for easy assembly/disassembly. The position of the magnets is too far apart to mount the case vertically when all 4 magnets are in contact with the metal frame, but I found that the 2 magnets have enough strength to hold the case diagonally to the printer body ( as shown in the photo) Overall very happy with this kit, especially for the price.

Pros
  • Easy access to all GPIO ports - 4-layer acrylic case allows use of all Pi ports, does not block signal and perfectly protect Pi components.
Cons
  • Something different