the Metal Kit
The idea for this build is simple- make a portable Raspberry Pi-based computer that is rugged, simple, and good looking. There are no 3D printed parts, instead I use Send Cut Send for laser cutting and powder coating the two aluminum parts. I also had a Sixfab Raspberry Pi UPS “hat” laying around, so this build includes a battery too.
The pins for the Raspberry Pi are also exposed on the back, so if you have a low profile board there’s a tiny bit more room. I also have pre-set holes on the front that you can enlarge for things like SMA radio adapters, etc.
The parts list is below, which includes some referral links. These referral links do not increase your cost, but do help me out and fund future projects.
- EPS Design files for metal laser cutting. It should be noted that parts + paint was $60 at the time of publishing, and I recommend 3mm thickness aluminum from SendCutSend. Github
- Raspberry Pi 4: Amazon
- Pelican 1150 Case: Amazon
- MicroSD Card: Amazon
- Raspberry Pi Touchscreen: Amazon
- Sixfab UPS Hat: Sixfab
- 18650 battery x1: Sixfab
- USB Panel Mount: Amazon
- Ethernet Panel Mount: Amazon
- USB C Power Panel Mount: Amazon
- M3x12mm Screws x6: McMaster Carr
- M4x10mm Screws x3: McMaster Carr
- M4 Rivet Nuts x3: McMaster Carr
- Rivet Nut Tool: Amazon
- M2.5x20mm Screws x3: McMaster Carr
- M2.5x10mm spacers x3: McMaster Carr
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