Adafruit Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Cases & Enclosures for Pi Projects #RaspberryPi
by nicknormal
For this mini-roundup I’ve focused squarely on various Raspberry Pi cases and enclosures available in the Adafruit shop. Of course we have available more than just what I show here, and there are cases for most board types. What we don’t sell is likely available elsewhere online or can be made yourself with a 3D-printer (what a great time to be alive!).
But ultimately once you’re done prototyping and tinkering you’re going to want to house that Pi in an enclosure for either aesthetics or simply to protect the Pi from the elements and exposure. Here’s a shortlist of some of my favorites for various reasons – and various Pis!
Raspberry Pi Zero Cases & Enclosures
ModMyPi Pi Zero Case – Frost/Clear
If you’re looking for a simple case for your Pi Zero that provides both accessibility and durability, look no further than this injection molded offering from ModMyPi. One of the unsung features of this case are the M3 mounting holes on the underside of the case that allow you to secure the case to most surfaces, or even quickly attach the case for wearable projects. That’s a superb feature for the diminutive Pi Zero!
C4Labs Zebra Zero for Raspberry Pi Zero
For just $1 more than the ModMyPi case you can have this multi-material and multi-layered case from C4Labs. This is such a simple design that looks great, giving your Pi Zero added protection with minimal footprint extension.
C4Labs Zebra Zero Plus for Raspberry Pi Zero
The ‘Plus’ version of the above Pi Zero case, this one includes the obvious prototyping area – and yes, the half-size breadboard is included! This case is a readymade Pi Zero experimenters playground. The GPIO numbers and labels etched on the top plate are a nice touch.
3D-Printed Project Enclosures for the Pi A+
3D Printed Raspberry Pi A+ Case
If you’re looking for a simple case for your Pi A+, it doesn’t get much better (and simpler – did I mention it’s simple?!) than this. Made from 2 parts, you can have this case at your fingertips in just a couple hours – instructions and files are located here.
Better yet, if you have a Pi A+ and want to add a 2.2″ PiTFT HAT to your build, this case is readymade for you and your project!
Classic Pi Cases
Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi B+ / Pi 2 / Pi 3 Case
Not only is this case ‘official’ but it’s one of the best-looking ones out there for your Pi B+, Pi 2, or Pi 3! The multiple lid options are readymade for most projects, and there’s even room to fit a perma-proto HAT.
Adafruit Pi Case- Enclosure for Raspberry Pi Model A or B
Again, if you have a now-old-school Model A or B Pi, and want to give it a little body, this Pi Case from yours truly is what you want. It’s just two parts that snap together, and the combination of hard plastic and soft curves and lines is a great juxtaposition of material and style.
C4Labs Bel-Aire Case – Enclosure for Raspberry Pi 2 & Model B+
Still one of my favorite cases for the Pi 2 & Model B+, this case from C4Labs is fun to put together and has a fantastic look to it – almost like the case is in motion! The stand-off feet are a real nice touch, as are all the labels for the various ports.
We’re excited for the Holiday Season here at Adafruit, and we can’t wait to share that excitement with you! Stay tuned into the blog where you will find new, handpicked gift guides five days a week from November 7 through December 23rd, 2016 alongside holiday themed tutorials and builds!
Free Deals
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As of November 21st, 2016 1:00 PM ET we are currently offering:
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Adafruit Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2016
Here are your 2016 shipping deadlines for ordering from Adafruit. Please review our shipping section if you have specific questions on how and where we ship worldwide for this holiday season.
The Adafruit Shipping Department works hard to get your orders out as quickly as we can, but once they’re in the hands of our carriers they’re out of our control.
Carriers have been struggling to keep up with the sharp rise in online orders. UPS, FedEX, and USPS all experienced delivery delays over the last few years.
So all the Adafruit Shippers say: Please be sure you get your gifts early! Order as soon as you can! Once you place your order we’ll ship like the wind!
Please note: We do not offer Saturday or Sunday service for UPS or USPS.
Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, Christmas, no UPS or USPS pickup or delivery service.
Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, no UPS or USPS pickup or delivery service.
Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, no UPS or USPS pickup or delivery service.
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2016, New Year’s Day, no UPS or USPS pickup or delivery service
Gift Certificates are always available at any time.
When in doubt contact us!
Domestic Orders
UPS ground: Place orders by Friday 11am ET – December 9, 2016 – There is no guarantee that UPS Ground packages will arrive by December 23.
UPS 3-day: Place orders by Thursday 11am ET – December 15, 2016 – Arrive by 12/23/2016.
UPS 2-day: Place orders by Friday 11am ET – December 16, 2016 – Arrive by 12/23/2016.
UPS overnight: Place orders by Monday 11am ET – December 19, 2016 – Arrive by 12/23/2016.
United States Postal Service, First Class and Priority: Place orders by Friday– December 9, 2016 – Arrive by 12/23/2016 or sooner.
International Orders
USPS First class mail international: Place orders by Friday – November 18, 2016. Can take up to 30 days or more with worldwide delays and customs. Should arrive by 12/23/2016 or sooner, but not a trackable service and cannot be guaranteed to arrive by 12/23/2016.
USPS Express mail international: Place orders by Friday – December 2, 2016. Can take up to 15 days or more with worldwide delays and customs. Should arrive by 12/23/2016 or sooner.
UPS WORLDWIDE EXPRESS, UPS WORLDWIDE EXPEDITED and UPS EXPRESS SAVER (UPS International orders): Place orders by Friday 11am ET – December 9, 2016 – There is no guarantee that international packages will arrive by December 23 2016.
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