Ultimate Raspberry Pi 7" Cyberdeck & SDR Terminal

Ultimate Raspberry Pi 7" Cyberdeck & Control Terminal

• Author's Note: I used AI to help me write and format this description because I have a really hard time explaining things clearly, but the design, the printing, and the build are 100% mine!

Turn your Raspberry Pi into the ultimate portable workstation, smart home kiosk, or cyberdeck with this comprehensive, fully integrated 3D-printable enclosure!

Designed specifically around the Official Raspberry Pi 7" Touchscreen, this build offers a rugged, clean, and highly functional housing. Whether you're building a network testing rig, an SDR/Ham radio terminal, a portable gaming console, or a slick smart home dashboard, this enclosure has room and mounts for all the necessary bells and whistles.

🌟 Key Features

• All-in-One Integration: Securely houses your Raspberry Pi, a 7" touchscreen, an internal USB hub, and a dedicated GPIO breakout board for easy prototyping.
• Panel-Mount Ready: Designed with precision cutouts for flush, professional-looking exterior ports including USB-C, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio, and an SMA antenna (perfect for LoRa, SDR, or extended WiFi).
• Integrated Audio & Vision: Features internal mounting for a 30mm micro speaker and an Arducam PiCam module.
• Active Cooling: Dedicated space for a 30mm cooling fan to keep your Pi running smoothly under heavy loads.

🛒 Bill of Materials (BOM)

To complete this build, you will need the following hardware components. (Note: You will also need a Raspberry Pi and standard M3 screws/heat-set inserts for assembly.)

Display & Vision:

• Raspberry Pi Official 7" Touchscreen
• Arducam 8MP M12 IR-CUT PiCam

Core Electronics:

• Freenove GPIO Breakout Board - For easy, solderless wiring to your Pi's pins.
• Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub - Expands your peripheral connectivity seamlessly inside the case.

SDR & Wireless Modules:

• USB SDR Receiver Dongle
• SDR Antenna / Accessory Kit

Cooling & Audio:

• 30x30x7mm 5V Brushless Cooling Fan - Keeps thermals in check.
• 30mm 0.5W 8 Ohm Micro Internal Speakers - For onboard audio without external cables.

Panel Mount Extensions (For a clean exterior):

• USB-C Panel Mount Extension Cable - For power delivery.
• RJ45 Ethernet Panel Mount Adapter - Brings hardwired networking to the outside shell.
• 3.5mm TRS Audio Panel Mount Cable - For external headphones or larger speakers.
• SMA Male to Female Bulkhead Pigtail Cable - For an external antenna connection.
• Case is Apachee 2800 from Harbor Freight https://www.harborfreight.com/2800-weatherproof-protective-case-medium-orange-58655.html?hftm_sc=&hftm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22880249698&campaignid=22880249698&utm_content=185070211873&adsetid=185070211873&product=58655&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22880249698&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4cZCKAtNiWFuLd18q7w8TFWk&gclid=CjwKCAjwuO_QBhAWEiwAIkVhU26OKX3Gx2wv2f_7xr9HlcLlN-msMcZFfLykYx8sVhmsGBW-bgtGuBoCbE8QAvD_BwE

🚧 Future Updates & Work in Progress

This project is actively evolving! I am currently working on other configurations to expand the functionality of this deck. Upcoming updates include:

• Dedicated SDR Holder: A specialized mount to keep your Software Defined Radio securely in place.
• Custom Keyboard Lid: I will be making a new lid featuring a custom DIY keyboard for a much cleaner, folding-laptop look. This will be uploaded in a future update!

💬 Feedback & Requests

I'd love to hear how you are using this case. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or requests for specific configurations, please let me know in the comments!

🖨️ Recommended Print Settings

• Material: PETG, ABS, or ASA is highly recommended for temperature resistance (the Pi can get warm inside an enclosure!), though a sturdy PLA like JAYO will work nicely for lighter duty.
• Wall Loops (Perimeters): 3-4 for added structural rigidity.
• Infill: 15-20% Gyroid or Honeycomb.
• Supports: Tree/Organic supports are recommended for the panel-mount cutouts and overhangs.
• Orientation: Print the main front chassis face-down to ensure the screen bezel comes out perfectly clean and smooth on your Bambu Lab build plate.