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    Opinion on 2 cases for rpi3 + powerblock

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      Philoup
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      Hello,
      I just bought a powerblock and rpi 3.
      I'm planning to add a switch button and perhaps a little fan in the case (using the powerblock 5V out with soldered pins on it).
      The switch button is this one (12mm one):
      https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-set-computer-Metal-LED-Power-Push-Button-Switch-On-off-5V-12mm-16mm-19mm-22mm/32721251668.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.5qlcNM

      I have the choice between the 2 following cases from Modmypi. Which one could fit the best to this project in your opinion?

      • https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/cases/modmypi-single-colour/modmypi-modular-rpi-b-plus-case-black/?limit=100

      • https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/cases/highpi

      The 1st one looks good to me but as there is some space between the border and the powerblock mini usb, perhaps it will be difficult to have access to the port.

      Thank you for your advices, and sorry for my english if it's not so good.

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      • Danorak1981D
        Danorak1981
        last edited by

        I'd be interested to hear opinions on this too. I've not bought a Powerblock yet but it is on the to-do list, and I'd like to have everything on hand for when it arrives. I like the switch-will that switch definitely work with the Powerblock? I was under the impression push button switches won't work with the Powerblock? Maybe I've read wrong, I'm new to the RPi scene so learning a lot too!

        Your English reads fine by the way!

        Restored SNES UK Boxart
        RPi Modified Case to fit PowerBlock

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