PIM118 - Pibow PiTFT+ Case for Raspberry Pi

there were absolutely no problems with the fit and finish of my PiTFT case - this is the *only* case to get if you have one of the many no-name 3.5" TFT touchscreens (many under two Hamiltons with free shipping)i have searched far and wide for a decent case for my Pi3 and TFT and finally have one! the only foobar i made when putting it together was one layer was reversed... here are a couple tips:1. peeling is neat and fast with only one layer to remove2. don't throw away the box, it has instructions - and no, you weren't sent two cases by mistake - you'll use nearly all the pieces3. note that the layers are *numbered* - that's right, the Pimoroni folks made this case assembly n00b-proof4. assemble in order5. decide if you'll use just the plain top clear ring or the top clear ring with three button holes (i have a 3.5" TFT, so i had the 3-hole ring leftover)6. that funny looking piece of diamond-shaped plastic included? it's a *wrench* fer your [case's] nutz fer cryin' out loud! how cool is that!five stars all the way for this case - it's a keeper and won't be trashed unlike those cheapo clear ones included with the RPi3 'sets'

I admit that I was confused at first and thought I would have to send this case back because I purchased the wrong case; however, after actually boxing it up for return, I reviewed some additional information online and found that I in fact had ordered the correct case. Using with the newer 3.5" display just required a few modifications. Remove of layers 7 and clear cover designed for the smaller 2.8" display. It also required that I remove the tabs on the 3.5" display. I carefully scored the tabs using a small hack saw and then broke them off with a small pair of pliers. Once you understand these requirements, the PiBow works perfectly. As I write this I am downloading the Adafruit custom kernel update. Looking forward to trying out my tiny new Raspberry Pi 3 and Pibow PiTFT+ case. Minus one star because I had to go searching for this information. The case really should include a link to instructions.

This was pretty easy to put together. It comes with a few options for the top screen depending on which model you have. I was a bit disappointed that the screen I had didn't really have a top that fit on to it so I just ended up using one of the larger frames. Also the screen I have 2.8 TFT sticks out a bit over the USB/ethernet ports so the top frame just kind of sandwiches down on top of it. It does hold it in place well but it's not exactly the ideal fit.

This case comes with no instructions, so online to figure it out. Basically each layer is numbered. Layer #3, will no fit the PI3B+, due to extra components on the board. After cutting layer 3, and removing pieces that don't fit, layer 3's remaining pieces fit. Every other layer fits, but you don't use all the remaining pieces. You tailor it to your situation. I'm using the Adafruit 3.5 in screen. The screen tabs needed to be broken off.Otherwise, it works.

Easy assembly, with most of my trouble putting it together coming from me just not reading and realizing there were numbers stamped on the layers.Not sure if there was a better way, but I easily used a Dremel with a cut off wheel on one layer (I believe it was 4) to open up a passage for the GPIO cable off the PiTFT Plus display. You end up with two free floating pieces so it's a little finicky putting it together, but temp installing a screw in opposite corners while finagling everything in place worked fine for me.All in all it was exactly what I needed.

Fits good. Looks good. As others have said, the layers have numbers on them to show you which way & what order to layer them. Seems like the general consensus is that layer number 7 is not used with 3.5" screen (and I didn't use it). Mine said Pi3 compatible on the box (and it's on my Pi3). Does allow suitable access to all needed ports. Mine was sold as "Used- like new", it looked like the box had been handled, but never opened. Not crushed, no damage, zero problems.

Costs way too much. But theres no alternative.That said it works well. My only concern is heat. It almost completely encloses the PI.

Didn't really fit together they way it was suppose to, too many layers and the top layer seems to not sit quite even around the screeen.

Me esperaba a una pantalla TFT y solamente es una carcasa. Es demasiado caro para su cometido. Las hay más economicas asi que NO la recomiendo al precio actual.