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๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Retroflag Superpi Case: Safe Shutdown for Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) UCase - Perfect Retro-inspired Raspberry Pi Case Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Retroflag Superpi Case: Safe Shutdown for Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) UCase - Perfect Retro-inspired Raspberry Pi Case

Safe Shutdown and Safe Reset. Functional POWER and RESET buttons. Easy access to the SD-Card and all other ports without opening the case. Metadata in emulationstation will be saved when rebooting and shutting down

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Not for overclocking

The case looks great and the processing quality is top. But the only issue I have is the ability to properly cool the Raspberry Pi. You can add a small fan, but there is not enough space on the board for a proper heatsink as the open SD card compartment takes up too much space inside the case. For those looking to overclock their Raspberry Pi, use the Nespi+ case. Has enough space to use even the most powerful heatsink and fan combination. If you don't plan on using it for some of the moreโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Wide range
Cons
  • Negative available

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Miniature cartridge not included as shown

I love this case! It moves all my cables so they only go through the back or front of the unit. It adds a power/reset function to prevent memory card damage. It looks great and is smaller than standard mini consoles. It's not without its flaws, however. The location of the fan in the case doesn't blow onto the Raspberry Pi board, resulting in fairly inefficient cooling. So overclocking isn't really an option as it's much more prone to overheating. The case has its own power management boardโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Amazing quality! Best in Computer Components

I wanted a cooler for my Retropie (pi 3b+) and saw this one. It was very easy to install. All slots/holes matched perfectly, no surprises. The safe shutdown script also works very well, took 1 minute to install. There's also room for a small fan, and it snaps into place, eliminating the need for screws. However, I had to disconnect it from the +3.3V rail. If you use the safe shutdown script, don't forget to toggle the safe shutdown switch on the board before you close it (I had to take it apart

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Can be damaged

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good case but some flaws

I would still buy this case but had a few problems with it 1) Case screws don't close tightly. (Changed and fixed) 2) The power cable is a bit long, which makes it difficult to route the cables. Excess cable is squeezed out onto the top of the case. 3) Enabled Safe Shutdown turned off the red LED that was displayed when the device was powered on. 4) The package did not contain instructions on how to get the script and safe shutdown steps. To install. (However, this was available on theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Pleasant to use
Cons
  • Speed