Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2020-02-14 Thread d6jg
kidstypike wrote: > Great. > One last thing, can you do a temperature graph? > Thanks. No sorry I can’t. It’s hardly even warm this far VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2020-02-14 Thread kidstypike
d6jg wrote: > > > PiBox4 on top of PiBox3 > The front panel has ventilation slots so you can clearly see the power > light. > This one is using a HiFiMe USB DAC. > > PS That's my testing area not my Living Room where the PiBox4 is > eventually headed. Great. One last thing, can you do a

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2020-02-14 Thread d6jg
[image: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200214/9932f5546a2a49499a0d5eb2108b9cda.jpg] PiBox4 on top of PiBox3 The front panel has ventilation slots so you can clearly see the power light. This one is using a HiFiMe USB DAC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2020-02-11 Thread d6jg
kidstypike wrote: > What does the "heat kit" consist of? Does it work? > > Can you see the power and activity LEDs through the front plate? > > Have they made screwing the end plates to the case any better/easier? > > Thanks. The heat sink consists of small alloy blocks that screw to the sub

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2020-02-11 Thread kidstypike
d6jg wrote: > As promised. I added some feet. What does the "heat kit" consist of? Does it work? Can you see the power and activity LEDs through the front plate? Have they made screwing the end plates to the case any better/easier? Thanks. *Server - LMS 8.0.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Flirc case/pCP

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2020-02-11 Thread d6jg
d6jg wrote: > My Pi-Box Pro 4 case arrived today - bit of a delay due to a > manufacturing issue apparently. > > Unfortunately I have since used my Pi4 in another project but another is > on order for delivery tomorrow. > > I will post images once built in next day or two. As promised. I

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2020-02-10 Thread d6jg
My Pi-Box Pro 4 case arrived today - bit of a delay due to a manufacturing issue apparently. Unfortunately I have since used my Pi4 in another project but another is on order for delivery tomorrow. I will post images once built in next day or two. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS)

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-11-04 Thread d6jg
kidstypike wrote: > A goodish bit more than the Pi3 case. > > Anyone want to be a Guinea pig? > > Available to pre order. > > https://lincolnbinns.com/pi-box-pro-4-black-yes-yes.html > > 28472 I’ll be placing an order tomorrow. Thanks VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room*

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-11-04 Thread kidstypike
Paul Webster wrote: > Their (Lincoln Binns) case for Pi3 sells for around 22GBP so I assume > that this one will be about the same. > However, looks like they have not verified it for heat yet. A goodish bit more than the Pi3 case. Anyone want to be a Guinea pig? Available to pre order.

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-10-04 Thread Paul Webster
Their (Lincoln Binns) case for Pi3 sells for around 22GBP so I assume that this one will be about the same. However, looks like they have not verified it for heat yet. Paul Webster http://dabdig.blogspot.com Author Radio France (FIP etc) plugin

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-10-03 Thread kidstypike
:) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pi-box-pro-4-coming-soon-martyn-buxton#raspberrypi%20#iot%20#enclosures%20#engineering *Server - LMS 7.9.2 *Pi4B 4GB/pCP 6.0.0 18K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi3B+/pCP 5.0.0/pi screen/HiFiBerry DAC+/jivelite, *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-04-24 Thread kidstypike
d6jg wrote: > What is that ??? > (asking as I search for credit card) I thought it looked a bit plain, so I added a pot knob, it's just screwed on from the back of the front plate into a piece of 6mm fluted dowel. The clear LED is positioned in front of the Pi's red power LED which is

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-04-24 Thread d6jg
kidstypike wrote: > I splashed out on the De-Luxe model, it sounds even better. ;) > > 27239 What is that ??? (asking as I search for credit card) VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 ->

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-04-24 Thread kidstypike
I splashed out on the De-Luxe model, it sounds even better. ;) 27239 +---+ |Filename: De-Luxe.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=27239|

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-25 Thread chrissy
Hi, I got mine today, looks great. I really like it although it's quite expensive. ( around 50€ to Germany) Greets Chris Cubietruck with armbian runnig lms and squeezelite for my hifi System (feeding an ifi micro) 2 Squeezebox Radios (kitchen and bath) Nubert NuPro A200, AW350 Sub , raspi 3

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-22 Thread d6jg
I doubt it although there is already a small slot for SD card. You could drill a hole in exactly the right place I guess VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-21 Thread Jeff07971
kidstypike, d6jg I don't suppose either of you know if the Acrylic front is IR transparent ? Jeff *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3 x3,Receiver,SqueezeLite-X,PiCorePlayer x3 *Server:* LMS Version: Latest Nightly on Centos 7.5 VM on ESXi 6.5.0U2 on Dell T320 *Plugins:*

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-21 Thread d6jg
kidstypike wrote: > It arrived! > > Couple of points, I'm not sure if you're not mistaken, but the endplate > with the cutout for the SD card is acrylic and is at least twice the > thickness of the other plate which is steel. > The manufacturers should really think about pre-tapping the holes

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-21 Thread kidstypike
d6jg wrote: > What is your verdict kidstypike ? It arrived! Couple of points, I'm not sure if you're not mistaken, but the endplate with the cutout for the SD card is acrylic and is at least twice the thickness of the other plate which is steel. The manufacturers should really think about

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-21 Thread kidstypike
d6jg wrote: > What is your verdict kidstypike ? Due shortly! :) 27011 +---+ |Filename: 2019-03-21_101057.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=27011|

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-19 Thread Jeff07971
Percival Sweetwater wrote: > Maybe run a tap down the holes first to stop the Torx heads getting > chewed up, or are they self tappers (sheet metal screws)? Generally these cases use either self tappers or taptites they can be a bitch the first time ! *Players:* SliMP3,Squeezebox3

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-19 Thread Percival Sweetwater
d6jg wrote: > On first fit the Torx screws are quite hard to do up. Maybe run a tap down the holes first to stop the Torx heads getting chewed up, or are they self tappers (sheet metal screws)? Percival Sweetwater's

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-19 Thread d6jg
JJZolx wrote: > Post an internal photo of it without the cover if you get a chance. > That's one thing that I dislike about most of these single board > computers - that they don't have all of their connectors on the > backplane. I could dismantle mine and show the innards but it is now in

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-19 Thread kidstypike
JJZolx wrote: > Post an internal photo of it without the cover if you get a chance. > That's one thing that I dislike about most of these single board > computers - that they don't have all of their connectors on the > backplane. It's basically an aluminium sleeve with 2 end plates, so no

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread JJZolx
Post an internal photo of it without the cover if you get a chance. That's one thing that I dislike about most of these single board computers - that they don't have all of their connectors on the backplane. JJZolx's

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread kidstypike
d6jg wrote: > Tip. Once you have assembled the sub frame try it in the case both ways > around. It appears to be either / or but the faceplates sit slightly > proud if you have the sub frame upside down. On first fit the Torx > screws are quite hard to do up. OK, thanks, it should be here

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread cfuttrup
It looks nice, but just to ensure that everybody reading this realizes the obvious - the case is made of aluminium, so it shields from radiowaves, i.e. you can't use wi-fi or bluetooth. Since the USB port is there, you can plug in some external wi-fi or bluetooth device, if needed. /Claus

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread d6jg
kidstypike wrote: > Thanks, totally agree about the wires. I've ordered a silver one to use > as LMS server only. :) Tip. Once you have assembled the sub frame try it in the case both ways around. It appears to be either / or but the faceplates sit slightly proud if you have the sub frame

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread kidstypike
d6jg wrote: > No HAT space. USB only (or HDMI if you are that way inclined). There is > access to SD card (a case variant exists where it is not accessible). > Torx screws as stated. > The case comes with a sub frame and all the fitting components along > with the conversion board that realigns

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread d6jg
No HAT space. USB only (or HDMI if you are that way inclined). There is access to SD card (a case variant exists where it is not accessible). Torx screws as stated. The case comes with a sub frame and all the fitting components along with the conversion board that realigns the hdmi and power

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread w3wilkes
Looks like the screws are Torx. I doubt that those of us that use a HAT audio card on our Pi's will be able to use this case. Main system - Rock Solid with LMS 7.9.1 Official on WHS 2011 - 2 Duets and Squeeseslave Cabin system - Rock solid with LMS 7.9.1 Official on Win10 Pro - 1 RPi 3 Model

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread kidstypike
Can you fit a HAT in there? Is there a slot for the SD card, or do you remove the face plate? What sort of screws are those? Thanks *Study/Server - LMS 7.9.2 -* Pi3B+/pCP 4.1.0/pi screen/HiFiBerry DAC+/jivelite, 25K library and playlists on WDMyCloud, LMS cache on a USB stick (formatted

Re: [SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread Grumpy Bob
That does look rather good. Bookmarked in case I build another Pi based player! Robert *Home: *Raspberry Pi 3/piCoreplayer/LMS7.9.2 with files on QNAP TS-251A Touch > DacMagic 100 > Naim Audio Nait 3 > Mission 752 (plus Rega Planar 3 > Rega Fono Mini; Naim CD3) PiCorePlayer(Pi2) with

[SlimDevices: Unix] A nice Pi case !!

2019-03-18 Thread d6jg
Perhaps like many I find the cases available for a Pi to be a bit ugly, very plastic and I particularly dislike the ports being all on different sides. I have just built a new Pi based player which is going to use a USB DAC using this new little black aluminium case which features a clever add