Electronics hobbyists are inclined to have Raspberry Pi computer systems hidden round each nook of their properties — one within the closet for a customized residence automation system, one within the leisure heart for streaming media, and maybe one other within the storage for remotely granting entry to their residence. The minimalist, naked circuit board look of a Raspberry Pi is simply fantastic when it’s out of view. However when the pc takes a outstanding place in a single’s residence, it’s time to step it up with a case.
Pi inside (📷: imMoyko)
One of many extra frequent use circumstances for a Raspberry Pi is as a retro gaming machine. They will emulate outdated sport consoles with the perfect of them, however their fashion is probably not precisely what you’re in search of in a tool that sits subsequent to your TV. Luckily, redditor imMoyko got here up with the right resolution for emulation setups — a PlayStation 2-themed case made totally out of LEGOs. A Raspberry Pi, LEGOs, and traditional video video games?!? That’s like three of the perfect issues ever!
The ports stay accessible (📷: imMoyko)
The case appears nice and suits the Raspberry Pi good. It additionally leaves the entire ports uncovered so you could have whole entry to no matter you want. Air flow appears fairly iffy, nonetheless, so there are not any ensures that you just gained’t soften one thing (or not less than have the efficiency throttled down) when operating extra intensive purposes.
A view of the again (📷: imMoyko)
There are not any directions out there for the case presently, however there are many photos taken from each angle. The design isn’t very elaborate, so it shouldn’t be too troublesome in any respect to construct your personal by referencing these photos. And the perfect a part of all is that it gained’t value you a dime; you’ll be able to construct it with the bin of LEGO bricks you already personal. Though in case you did add just a few LEDs to the construct, it might take this case to a different degree totally.