Predestined for robotics and embedded projects, the Raspberry Pi is also used by home users as a media center, thin client or server in addition to the intended areas of application - such as learning programming languages or acquiring hardware knowledge. Version 4B of the Raspberry Pi has a more powerful processor that requires a little more cooling, as well as two new micro HDMI connections. Accordingly, the cases designed for the predecessor are no longer compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4B. This aluminum housing by Akasa, called Gem, was specially developed for the Raspberry Pi 4B.
The Raspberry Pi housing Gem A-RA09-M1S from Akasa at a glance:
High quality case made of sandblasted aluminum for the Raspberry Pi 4B
Stylish surface in jewel design
Cut-outs for all important connections
With thermal pads for all important chipsets
Including screws for assembly
The Raspberry Pi housing RB-AlucaseP4 + 03B from Joy-IT in detail
Stylish elegance in combination with the highest processing quality is a trademark of Akasa and so this unique case for the Raspberry Pi 4B is able to outshine all competing products with its wealth of features and premium design. The sandblasted aluminum housing not only offers the small single-board computer the necessary protection, but also gives it a dignified appearance. Akasa is thus targeting those customers who also attach particular importance to an appealing look for a do-it-yourself computer for handicrafts.
The finesse with which Akasa went about the development shows that the designers have familiarized themselves intensively with the Raspberry Pi. The Raspi-4B housing is made entirely of aluminum in silver. This reliably protects the circuit board from damage and the material also functions as a practical heat sink. Nevertheless, all important connections remain accessible from the outside. Only the GPIO interface and the microSD card slot remain hidden, which can still be reached when required. Despite the increased heat emissions of the Broadcom chip on the Raspberry Pi 4 mainboard, the pocket computer can be cooled passively and completely noiselessly thanks to the enclosed aluminum blocks including thermal pads. The noble premium housing with the surface in the jewel look gives the mini-computer a unique aura of quality and elegance.
The assembly of the ingenious mini-computer is very easy: the Raspberry Pi 4 itself is simply inserted into the housing from above and then fixed with four screws. All screws required for easy assembly are in the box.
Note:
Metal housings can interfere with WiFi or Bluetooth signals.
Technical details:
- Dimensions: 75.6 x 34.3 x 96 mm (W x H x D)
- Material: sandblasted aluminum
- Color white
Compatibility:
- Raspberry Pi - Model 4B 1GB RAM
- Raspberry Pi - Model 4B 2GB RAM
- Raspberry Pi - Model 4B 4GB RAM
- I / O openings:
- 4x USB
- 1x LAN (RJ45)
- 1x USB Type C (Power)
- 1x composite video / audio output (3.5 mm jack, 4-pin)
- 2x micro HDMI
- 1x recess for WLAN signal
- Package content:
- 1x Gem case
- 2x aluminum blocks for chipsets
- 3x thermal pads
- 1x thermal paste
- 4x screws
- 4x rubber feet