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Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3

by Pimoroni

The Raspberry Pi Zero has been upgraded to include a camera port, display it with pride in this eye-catching new Pibow.

Note: this is the case for the Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 only. This case is not compatible with the Pi Zero W or the Pi Zero v1.2 (without camera connector). Does not include a Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3!

We've got a tutorial showing you how to build your Pibow here.

Features

  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3
  • Super-slimline profile
  • Fully HAT/pHAT compatible
  • Protects your beloved Pi Zero!
  • Clear top and base leave Raspberry Pi Zero visible
  • GPIO cut-out
  • Leaves all ports accessible (encloses micro-SD)
  • Made from lightweight high-quality cast acrylic
  • Great for hacking and tinkering!
  • Made in Sheffield, UK

Crafted out of four unique layers including a transparent top and base that leave your beautiful Pi visible inside. Each layer is laser-cut from colourful high-quality cast acrylic and once stacked they securely contain a Raspberry Pi Zero while leaving the primary ports and GPIO accessible.

This case is lightweight and ideal for mounting to any surface. No tools are required for assembly or disassembly.

80 customer reviews

2 years ago
All my RPis have Pibow cases, they are great, simple and easily moddable. For my Zeros, I buy whichever one is cheapest and if it isn't the right one for the board, a few snips with some side cutters, and it fits like it was made to.
by Stacy about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
A very good and attractive case for easy accessibility of both the pins and the ports. you may need an online guide to get help what order the layers need to be placed. Luckily Pi Zero does not need any cooling: even after maximum load for hours, the temperature never reached 50 degrees Celsius. The memory card is only accessible after disassembly, which is not a great trouble as the plastic screws are easy to handle by hand.
by Tibor about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
I took clippers to them as they didn't fit correctly over the zero 1.2's. It's my bad, but also a big WTF. Also there was no option to keep heatsinks on so my options were drill / dremmel holes or look for alternative cases next time. I wasn't a fan of the colours compared to my other pi-bow which has purple red blue and clear.
by Lewis about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
Decent case overall. One of the nuts didn't seem to fit the screw as well as the other three, but there was a spare nut so all good! However I would like to say it would be nice to see a case for the Raspberry Pi Zero that isn't more expensive than the Pi itself.
by Ewan about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io
8 years ago
I wish this case gave access to the SD card because I like experimenting with (and killing) the OS. It's a faff to take the thing apart to get to the SD card. I took the backing tape off of the second layer and it just fell apart in my hands. Not a major problem because when the case is bolted together you can't see the join. However when taking it apart you have one more piece to line up correctly. This is probably just a one off problem because my Pi Zero W case, which is essentially the same, did not break in the same place. It would also be nice to have a cutout for a cpu heat sink.
by Stephen about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io
8 years ago
The case comes in 5 parts and you have to disassemble it to gain access to the sd card. This is clearly a design decision, but it is a bad one as far as I'm concerned and if I had realised that before I bought it I would have looked elsewhere.
by Andy about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io
8 years ago
I do love this case which protects my Zero in the most stylish way. Assembling it happens to be quite easy; there are many tutorials being provided by PIMORONI as well as avid users. The GPIO cut-out lets you tinker away. Thumbs up!
by Miriam about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io
8 years ago
This case is easy to put together and the different colours layers look great once assembled. Definitely feels like it will keep the pi safe. The only minor niggle is that you can not access the SD card while the case is built. This can be forgiven however considering how compact everything is.
by Shane about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io
8 years ago
The case is good, it's sure the most beautiful I've seen. However changing the SD Card takes much more time ( it's not directly accessible, so you have to disassemble it to some point to remove the SD Card ). But it's a great case, looks amazing I recommend it very much if you're planning to use the Pi for a long time, without accessing the SD Card. Haven't tested it with GPIO Headers.
by Christo about Pibow Zero Case for Raspberry Pi Zero version 1.3 via REVIEWS.io

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