Questions about cases for the Raspberry Pi
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Waterproof solar battery enclosure for my Pi?
There are numerous topics out there about powering Raspis from batteries or from solar or just making a waterproof enclosure... But I'm a programmer, not an electrician. I would end up plugging the ...
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Building a case for a server
I want to order a RasPi soon, because it is very interesting. Well, I informed me about the RasPi and now I know: I want definitly a RasPi.
Now, I have a older case of a 3.5" external enclosure, ...
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How to wall mount the Pi and its monitor?
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Is there a product which will help me wallmount my Pi? A simple DIY solution?
Background
I want to wall mount a Raspberry Pi and its monitor. I've seen lots of VESA mounts for mounting a ...
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Is it safe to run Raspberry Pi in its antistatic bag?
I'm wondering if it is safe to run a Raspberry Pi in its antistatic bag for a short while or some long time?
Also what about heat? Is it possible for Pi to melt the antistatic bag its shipped in?
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Customized RasPi case?
I would love to have my RasPi in a customized case. Basically I like the transparent ones and the matt white ones, but I would like to have such a case with my name and an image on it (and it should ...
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How do you protect the rasberry pi when you are carrying it about?
I am getting mine this week (or so I am told) and I am nervous about breaking it on the move since it looks so open and bare.
How do you bring it around without breaking it?
It has arrived. The ...
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How important is the case? (/How to safely create my own?)
How vulnerable is the Raspberry Pi without a case? I've seen the many lego cases which look great, but I'm constantly wondering what the risk of such a case is. Will a lego case successfully protected ...
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What is the temperature behaviour of a Raspberry Pi in an enclosure?
There has been some comment about suitable enclosures for the Pi and its temperature behaviour.
Are there measured data for this?
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Building a waterproof case
I'm tempted to use the Pi for controlling an autonomous robot that could be subjected to harsh conditions - mud, water, the lot. (It's theoretical at this point, but the concept remains the same!)
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How can I create a simple case?
How can I create a simple case for my Raspberry Pi?
I don't need an airtight case; I'm looking for a simple and cheap case, just to be sure no one touches the circuit board.
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Is it possible to receive an electric shock by touching a Raspberry Pi while it's on?
This is a question of safety for children using the device while they are still being shipped without a case.
The USB power source is expected to provide 5V and at least 700mA. Is this enough to give ...
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Is it safe to operate on any dry surface?
The Raspberry Pi does not come with a case. Is it safe to rest the device on any dry surface during operation?
For example, would it be safe to place a case-less Rasp Pi directly on the floor of a ...
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Can I use an airtight case?
Is it possible to reliably run a Pi in an airtight (watertight) case or is some form of ventilation required for cooling? I'm assuming it doesn't chuck out too much heat, but am wondering whether ...
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What do I need to consider when creating a case? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Running in an airtight case.
Does it need ventilation? Do I need to use fire-proof materials?
