re you running some cutting-edge
code on your Raspberry Pi
computer? Or maybe just
crunching a lot of data? Well, then
you know Raspberry Pi boards can
run a little hot, especially Raspberry
Pi 4 – although recent Raspbian firmware updates
have improved matters. This case takes care of the
issue by being a huge passive heatsink. The creators
claim Raspberry Pi 4 will give you 10–15°C of
passive cooling under full CPU load. It’s also a large
piece of aluminium that will offer some decent
protection too.
One thing to note about this beautiful case: it’s
made of metal, and metal conducts. If you are
planning on adding a bunch of external components,he SmartiPi Touch 2 is
designed to complement
the official Raspberry Pi 7”
Touchscreen LCD, along with
housing your Raspberry
Pi 2, 3, B+, A+ or 4 on the
back. The stand has a pivoting base, allowing
for viewing angle adjustment, and also has
a variety of mounting holes if you need a more
permanent installation.
In addition to the enclosure, this kit includes a
built-in fan for cooling your Raspberry Pi, along with
a dual micro USB splitter cable that allows you to
power the display and Raspberry Pi at the same
time, which is really convenient. If you are looking
for a mini touchscreen Raspberry Pi-based computer
for your next project, this enclosure will make it a lot
easier to build.you most likely will want to get those parts away
from the actual case using something like a Pi
Cobbler or other means. That could be a
big negative in some situations, but
we see so many Raspberry Pi
projects that are all code-
based, and that
makes this a perfect
case for those types of
projects. We’ll also
mention that this
case is not only
functional, but
absolutely beautiful. And
it comes in a variety of
anodised colours.BEST OF BREED
PIMORONI $12.80 pimoroni.comSMARTIPI $28 sparkfun.comAluminium Heatsink Case
SmartiPi Touch 2
Aluminium
Heatsink Case
Passive and
elegant.8
VERDICT
/ 10
SmartiPi Touch 2
Good case for
a touchscreen-
based computer.9
VERDICT
/ 10
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Keeping your projects safe
The Adafruit Pi Cobbler, along with the supplied cable,
allows you to easily hook up a breadboard to the pins
of your Raspberry Pi. Simply plug one end of the cable
into Raspberry Pi, and the other into the Cobbler. Next,
plug the Cobbler into a breadboard and start wiring up
your circuit. This is a great solution for prototyping/
adding components outside of your Raspberry Pi
enclosure, especially if the latter is made of metal!ASSEMBLED PI COBBLER
ADAFRUIT $7 adafruit.com