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Raspberry Pi 5 Official Case with Fan

by Raspberry Pi

The official Raspberry Pi Case for Raspberry Pi 5 is a clip-together four-part enclosure with an active cooling fan. It keeps your Raspberry Pi 5 at a comfortable operating temperature even under heavy load.

It includes an integrated variable-speed fan that's as clever as it is cool, which plugs into the dedicated connector on your Pi 5 board.

The official case is now available in two colour ways: Raspberry Pi's signature red-and-white livery and a super swish black and grey option.

Features

  • Integrated, temperature-controlled cooling fan that connects to the fan connector on Raspberry Pi 5
  • 2mm × 17mm × 4mm heatsink with self-adhesive pad improves heat transfer from the processor
  • Easily removable lid exposes fan and breakout slot for cables and GPIO
  • Integrated mounting features allow for case stacking
  • HATs can be mounted to the enclosure with stand-offs and GPIO header extenders
    (not included)
  • Four silicone feet for the case are included

Specification

  • Input voltage: 5V DC supplied via four-pin fan header on Raspberry Pi 5
  • Fan speed control: Pulse width modulation control with tachometer
  • Maximum airflow: 2.79 CFM
  • Maximum fan speed: 8000 RPM +/- 15%
  • Case material: ABS (base, frame, lid) and PC (fan assembly)

Assembly instructions

  1. Unpack the case from the box and remove the accessories envelope.
  2. Remove the heatsink from the envelope inside the case.
  3. Remove the heatsink backing and stick the heatsink to the raised section of the CPU on Raspberry Pi 5. Push down on the heatsink to achieve good adhesion of the heatsink to the CPU.
  4.  Remove the four silicone feet from the accessories envelope and stick these to the underside of the base of the case in the lozenge-shaped areas provided.
  5. Unclip the white frame containing the fan assembly from the red base, and insert your Raspberry Pi 5 into the base. The board fits under the plastic tab at the microSD card end. Make sure that the board sits flat in the base and that the connectors are aligned to the holes.
  6. Lay the white frame containing the fan assembly upside-down next to the red base, and connect the fan cable to the four-pin connector labelled ‘FAN’ on Raspberry Pi 5. Take care to ensure that the cable’s connector is the correct way round when inserting it. Make sure that the fan cable is fully connected.
  7.  Clip the white frame containing the fan assembly back onto the red base to complete the assembly.
  8. Now you can connect the necessary cables to your Raspberry Pi and turn on the power. The button on the case can be used to power up or power down your Raspberry Pi.
  9. Optionally, the lid can be unclipped to reveal the fan, mounting points, and cable breakout slots, such as GPIO.
  10. Holes for optional HAT and case mounting and for case stacking are provided in the transparent part of the fan assembly and in the underside of the base. Suitable stand-offs and GPIO header extenders (not included) are required to mount HATs on top of the case.
  11. The fan assembly with its transparent surround can be unclipped from the white frame if you wish to use the case without the fan.

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12 customer reviews

2 years ago
The one-liner installer works well on a clean install of Retropie. The amp is just enough to drive a T1-2121SD
by Pablo about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
Upgraded my original Kickstarter Picade and needed this for Pi 4 compatibility. Works the charm- only wish is that audio was stereo. Other than that, it works well and was an easy upgrade! Recommended
by Chris about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Works perfect, very easy to setup, connecting all buttons, joystick and all has been as easy as it gets. Plus the on/off switch is a real treat compared to the old plug / unplug you're used to with the Raspberry Pi. Would recommend 100% !
by Anonyme about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
This is a brilliant controller board for our arcade project, and makes it really easy to connect everything. We haven't tested it yet but it is a great board.
by Rodney about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
Worked great, and even with covid shipping was really quick, Would purchase again.
by David about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
Great service. My item was delivered next day after the order was placed. I would recommend them to order from/
by MARK about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
An excellent bit of kit! I paired it with RetroPie and my 1980s Competition Pro joystick to create my own little piece of 8-bit gaming heaven...
by Paul about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
This is a great little board! I wanted to power a Pi and Pi Display in a SmartPi case with USB-C for a bit more power and this was available at an opportune time. The +/- are placed with just enough space to solder a right angle connector and feed wires through the case to the display. Still waiting to get hold of a PSU but this is working well off a bench supply. Software was easy to install, and the IO will come in handy for any controls I want to add to my project.
by Richard about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
Fast delivering nu air mail . Solide and proffessinal material . Runs perfect .
by Rob about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
All in one solution for audio and single joystick. Could you make a 2 joystick and trackball model
by Anonymous about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
Bought this for an arcade project along with a Pi 3 A+. Easy way to provide on/off switch functionality, an audio amp with speaker output and any extra buttons needed.
by James about Picade X HAT USB-C via REVIEWS.io

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