SB Components New ABS Enclosure, Protective Cover Case For Raspberry Pi Zero & Zero 2 W - (White)
B**L
Robust & versatile
This is a robust & surprisingly decent little case at an affordable price. There is plenty of room inside for a passive heatsink.There are just a couple of tiny design issues which need addressed, so I've knocked 1star off a 5star review because of them:1) once the two halves of the case are pressed together, the slot at the end where the microSD card is inserted, is so tight around the card, that it's impossible to extract the microSD. The only way to get it out, is to prize the case apart again so you can slide the microSD out (and the case is so neatly & tightly together that you need a knife or tough fingernail to get them apart). This could be SO easily fixed just by recessing or cutting away a tiny bit of plastic just above the microSD slot.2) as others have said, there is a tiny 'blob' of plastic inside the case which is meant to hold the Pi PCB in place. It simply serves to make it too tight to get the Pi into the case without risking damage. You have to cut the blob away with a knife or Emery paper.3) for some reason, they've added ventilation slots on the underside of the case. Surely it would've been more sensible for these to be on the topside above the heatsink space?4) the supplier includes 2 case tops for you to choose - one with a slot to expose the GPIO pins, and one which is fully enclosed. I would think it would be cheaper to manufacture & ship just one case top but with a 'cut away' slot for those who want access to the GPIO pins (this is as other Pi case providers do).An excellent tough little case. I like it.
M**W
Nice case but it stops the HDMI plugging in properly
This case is great for the price, fits together beautifully but has a few flaws that renders it not the best choice if you plan to use a screen. The main issue is that once closed up I can't get the mini HDMI cable in far enough actually connect. Open the case and I can't easily remove the board but I can lift it enough to get the HDMI in properly. This seems to be a problem with quite a few cases that the area around the HDMI is too tight and you can't push HDMI in all the way.I will probably just trim the area around the port to open it up slightly because otherwise this is a nice case.
A**W
love it
i got three of these for my raspberry pi zeros , i use them as MQTT server and as a Nodered server so it never needs to come out of the case , i love how it can be screwed to the wall
M**R
A little fettling needed
As other reviewers have mentioned, the case (base) needs a little modification:- the PCB is supposed to go under a tiny catch on the base (behind GPIO pins 8 & 10) which is too tight, making subsequent removal of the board very difficult; I had to cut out the catch before I could remove my Zero (W 1.3).With the benefit of hind-sight, if I had FIRST carefully smoothed the corresponding edge of the board (with an emery board), it might have been OK.Having sorted out the problem with the catch, the Zero drops in easily with clearance around all the connectors; the camera connector can be opened and closed and the SD card fitted/removed without problems though the lid has to be popped off first. Sufficient clearance around the GPIO header for a header plug (photo 2 shows an RTC plugged in), and the base even has a shielded screw-mounting hole.I wouldn't want to unscrew the tiny self-tappers (PZ0) more than a few times but what can you expect at the price. If you need some little stick-on feet, buy a pack of Drawer/Door Buffers/Cushions.
D**Y
Brilliant little case.
Perfect fit for my Pi Zero 2 W. What I did not see mentioned and was curious about was that you actually get two different tops along with the base. one with an opening for the GPIO pins and one with no access hole if you do not plan on using said pins. Great product. Great Price @ £2.99
D**G
Perfect size
Comes in three bits and you have a choice of 'tops' depending if you want access to the IO ports. Power/HDMI etc clearly marked to avoid confusion.It's a tight fit but once the pi snaps in, it's very secure.
A**L
Fits the Pi zero 2...
A good value strong case.Fits the Pi Zero 2 albeit with a quick and easy cut/file of a tiny plastic bump (as other reviewers have said of the pi zero).The 14x14x6mm "finned" heatsink which is widely available fits the case too.The one down side is that the sd card slot is too narrow such that the card is not accessible with the lid on. Other reviewers have suggested widening the upper slot with a knife to admit a finger nail... I seldom swap cards so not worth the bother.
J**K
Meh. Barely adequate, design shortcomings
I used this black case with a PI zero 2W, but unfortunately someone challenged decided that the ventilation holes are not necessary in the top of the case, where CPU radiates, but instead are so much needed at the bottom of the board where there's literally nothing like this. If you plan on using your Pi on anything even remotely challenging (like print server or displaying the weather report) you have to use the alternative top, with a huge hole for the optional hat connector.I definitely won't be buying it second time.
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