Raspberry Pi 5 and Pineberry HatDrive! Top Case

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Raspberry Pi 5 and Pineberry HatDrive! Top Case

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All options configurable - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
All options configurable - 0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill
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Description

Recently I got a Raspberry Pi 5 to run some stuff in the workshop and bought the fine looking Pineberry HatDrive! Top and I needed a case for it, so I have produced some variations in the hope someone else finds them useful.

 

As it is not obvious and to hopefully help someone, the official heat sink and fan fit between the Pi 5 and the HatDrive! Top if you fit the screw on the underside and the nut thing on top.

 

This case has a basic and wall mountable variant. There are also different lid options available that give access to the GPIOs and also support a 25mm fan.

Required Components

  • 4x M2.5 plastic inserts (M3 also work)
  • 4x M2.5x6 screws and washers for the case top (or M3x6)
  • 4x M2.5x8 screws and washers for connecting the case to the Pi/HatDrive

The following parts are optional if you are using a lid supporting a fan:

  • 25mm fan with correct plug for Raspberry Pi 5
  • 4x M2 plastic inserts
  • 4x M2x16 screws and washers (length may vary due to fan size, this worked for me)

Printing

The prepared Bambu profile is pre-configured. If not using a fan, delete the fan cover from the first plate and the base you do not want and print that plate, then delete all the lids you do not want from the second plate and print your lid.

Assembly

Start by assembling the Pineberry HatDrive! Top and Raspberry Pi 5. Note that this is your last chance to attach a small heat sink with thermal glue before everything is installed, please check the clearance of the heat sink to the hat before it is fixed permanently.

 

Do not use the screws that connect the Raspberry Pi 5 to the stands as we will be using the M2.5x8 screws for this later to attach it to the base.

Install the inserts into the upper holes in the four corners where the lid is attached.

Gently insert the assembled unit into the case. This step may appear a little tight but with gentle wiggling and care it will go in easily.

 

Be careful of the button on the back of the Pi, and the LEDs on the back of the HatDrive! Top.

 

Slide the USB and Ethernet ports through the holes in the end of the case at an angle and being gentle lower it into place.

If you are using a fan, plug it in now.

Flip the unit over supporting the Pi from underneath and install the M2.5x8 screws and washers in the holes in the bottom.

 

You may need to wiggle the Pi around a little to align the holes.

If you are using a lid that supports a fan, install 4x M2 plastic inserts in the fan mount location.

 

Note there is a slot to thread the cable through in the two lids that support 25mm fans.

Install the lid with the M2.5x6 screws and washers.

If using a 25mm fan on a lid install the fan and cover on top with the M2 screws and washers.

 

Congratulations, you are done!

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