Flirc case gpio plus#

It’s easy to put together, using four screws to secure it. Unlike the other cases on test, it comes with a built-in heatsink. The aluminium finish gives the case a premium feel, too, which is always a bonus. The Flirc Case has a very solid construction as it’s made from a solid aluminium shell with a matte, rubberised plastic top and base. Either way, it’s a great case for people who want to use their Raspberry Pi for hardware projects. The Pibow Coupé has such a distinctive look, you’ll probably love it or hate it. Most importantly, however, the Coupé provides easy access to all ports, which is especially useful for people who will be using the Camera module or tinkering with components attached to the GPIO ports. For us it’d be much more at home as a second computer or slimline project case, though you might disagree. While we weren’t sure about the look of Coupé at first, it quickly grew on us during testing, though we wouldn’t use it for a home theatre setup.

In typical Pimoroni style, it’s constructed from thin layers of plastic and comes in a variety of colours. Unlike conventional cases, the Coupé does not fully cover the entire Pi, only its sides and bottom, allowing the USB and Ethernet ports to protrude from the top of the case. The Pibow Coupé offers a very slimline design. The ModMyPi Helix might not be for everyone, but if you want to set yourself apart and don’t have a great deal of money to spend, this is definitely the case for you. Given the asking price (it’s the cheapest on test), we can’t be too harsh, but we can’t help but think if the pins holding the “shell” of the case were a bit bigger and there were a few more supports to hold the Pi, this could be a really great case. Inside the case, there are some supports that your Raspberry Pi sits on, but there’s nothing on the top of the Pi to hold it securely in place. Once you’ve installed your Pi in the Helix, though, it looks great, and quite unlike the vast majority of cases on offer elsewhere. However, if you are disassembling it you’ll need to be careful, as some elements of the case are quite fragile. The quality of the case is impressive for the price. It’s made from MDF and features a flexible “shell” around its core. The Helix is no ordinary Raspberry Pi case. If you’re looking for a cleanly designed, modern-looking case with all the mod-cons, you should definitely consider the Short Crust Plus. It also comes with non-slip rubber feet and screw holes in the base, should you wish to mount it under a desk or on a wall. In terms of cost, the Short Crust is reasonable considering the high-quality plastic used.

Flirc case gpio plus#

The Short Crust Plus offers plenty of ventilation on the bottom of the case, and the release trigger (also found underneath) allows you to easily remove your Pi. The main base of the case is a rougher matte finish, which compliments the top perfectly. The top of the case is a smooth glossy finish, which can turn into a fingerprint magnet, but it’s easily cleaned. Lt comes in two different colour options for the base (black and white), and this allows you to alter the overall look.

The Short Crust Plus is a fairly minimal Raspberry Pi case.

My yaml is correct and works as intended via HACS gpio integration.Interested in a Raspberry Pi Case but don’t know which one to choose? Our article compares four of our favourite B+ and Raspberry Pi 2 Model B-compatible cases to see which one comes out on top!

Kindly note the commented yaml (native gpio) was working fine when last tested (I’m guessing the shim problem is actually a mechanical fan issue).Ĭircuitry in the link (npn+resistor) does the same as the fan shim. Have extra plain cheap fans around (got all the spare parts /parts list available), was wondering if building this circuitry would actually work in the present config out of the box.Īlso kindly check if my ‘translation’ from built-in gpio to HACS gpio is correct: # Raspberry Pi Cooling FanĬommand: 'cat /sys/class/thermal/thermal_zone0/temp' When adding the HACS gpio support and trying to set it up I discovered that the fan had actually crashed (no spinning at all). Have a pimoroni fan shim set up using native gpio support.