P122

Armor case for Raspberry pi 4 model B

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Armor case with dual fan for Raspberry pi 4 model B

Armor case for Raspberry pi 4 model B

Overview

This is an armor aluminum alloy case designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 computer model b, so this armor case is only fit to raspberry pi 4 model b. please refer to P122-B if you want armor case for raspberry pi 3 model b+ / 3b;

There are two version: without fan version and with dual fan version to meet different needs.

There are only black case are in stock, and we will considing other color such Gray and Silver (Natural aluminum) colors soon.

Please contact us if you want bulk purchase.

Note: This armor case is only fit to raspberry pi 4 model b;

Refer to RPi4-Cases to see more raspberry pi 4 case.

Features

Model: P122
Ultra-thin design
Easy to install
Fast Heat dissipation
Smooth and straight aluminum material
All ports and slots of the case can match with Raspberry Pi 4 Computer Model B perfectly
Open case design, you don't need to worry it will effect wifi signal any more
Reinforced aluminum material, lightweight and durable, long-lasting stainless
With 2 pieces of 2*20 female header to facilitate the use of GPIO pin header.
We use 3 picese silicon cooling pad (the thickness is only 0.5mm) to touch the shell body to dissipate heat. You can use the CPU grease to replace the silicon cooling pad to get better heat dissipation.

Packing List

1 x armor case for raspberry pi 4 model b
2 x 2*20 female header (Convenient for you to use GPIO pin headers)

Assembly instructions

Document

Installation video for Armor case without fan: https://youtu.be/tWb03sZk4lI

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Anonymous user #15

9 months ago

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What is the height of the top heatsink piece? And bottom heatsink piece? I assume I could use either/or?

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Anonymous user #13

9 months ago

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after a quick check(don't wanna disassemble it), the total height with rpi installed is 25.54mm(w/ 0.02mm precision)

approximately, the lower plate is 8mm, so i guess the upper plate is 17.54mm

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Anonymous user #13

9 months ago

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16.54 i mean(rpi is 1mm height)

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Anonymous user #13

10 months ago

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Oh and, is it ok if i use GPIO to control the fan so i can make it active cooling?

wondering if it's possible. I'm currently thinking use GPIO direct control, use a transistor, or a relay+transistor

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Walker

10 months ago

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Hello, this P122 version with fan is to control the fan via GPIO.

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Walker

10 months ago

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Please note the connection of the fan

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Anonymous user #14

10 months ago

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i see. I understand it as "the speed is controlled by voltage". so i think maybe i can make it active cooling with auto fan speed control with script that controls GPIO which can control the voltage in a range of 0V、3.3V~(/)5V?

just a assumption. i'm wondering if it's prohibited to do so.

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Anonymous user #14

10 months ago

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for example, i can make a script that reads the temperature of the processor or other chips. if the temperature is over 40°C, the fan activates by providing 3.3V, and as the temperature rises, the voltage rises to 5V max as well when it reaches 60°C

(or if dynamic voltage control is not possible, i can replace the temperature rising part to 3.3V static)

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Walker

10 months ago

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Hi, we understand what you mean, you are talking about programming through scripts to realize the control of fan speed through GPIOs, but we haven't tested it so far.

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Anonymous user #13

10 months ago

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hi, i also own this case. i'm wondering if, my thermal tape happens to have one side double-side-taped, should i attach the glued part to the shield or the chip? thx!

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Walker

10 months ago

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Hi, this doesn't really matter much, shield or the chip are both viable

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Anonymous user #12

17 months ago

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Hi, I'm a owner of this case, and one year later, fans started to do some annoying noise, and I need to replace them. Where I can find others fans with the same specs?

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Walker

17 months ago

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Hello, the size of this fan is 25*25*7mm, our store currently does not sell fans individually

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Anonymous user #11

36 months ago

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is the case painted or anodized?

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Lisa

36 months ago

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Hi，It's not anodized， if you want a anodized case，please refer N300

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Anonymous user #10

49 months ago

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How long can fans (on dual-fan version) run without stopping?

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Anonymous user #9

56 months ago

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SoC pillar is too tall for 1mm thermopad. Either cut it down 0.5mm or provide 0.5mm thermopads. Had to trim the pad in half otherwise rPi board was bowing.

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Cindy

56 months ago

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Hi, sorry, it must be related with some invidual thermal pads, you can thermal grease to replace it to get better dissaption.

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Anonymous user #8

56 months ago

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I need the kit of screw. Can somebody tell me what kind of screw did I need?

Thank you.

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Cindy

56 months ago

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Hi friend,please use M2.5x10mm screws.

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Anonymous user #7

56 months ago

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Hi guys, what are the dimensions of the fans?

Thank you!

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Cindy

56 months ago

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Hi,

The two coolig fan size is 25x25x8mm.

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Anonymous user #6

58 months ago

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What is the total height of Raspberry Pi with case? 23mm?

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Admin

56 months ago

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Hi friend, It is about 1.6cm/0.62inch.The height of Case without fan and case with fan are the same.

Regards,

Geekworm Team

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Anonymous user #5

64 months ago

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In the dual fan version, are the fans always on? Or they turn on on-demand when the temp rises?

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Admin

56 months ago

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Hi friend, The fan is always on if it is connected, please try to contact the fan to 3.3V and GND for quiet cooling mode if the temperate is not high.

Regards,

Geekworm Team

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Anonymous user #3

64 months ago

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I do have a design improvement suggestion. One disadvantage of running the armor case is there is no ability to mount any hats to the top of the case even though with the Pi 4 GPIO extensions are provided.

The improvement would be putting mounting screw holes on the top of the case to allow a hat to be mounted but mounted high enough to allow for air flow on the heat sink, likely with a extension installed.

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Anonymous user #3

64 months ago

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Love the armor case! I modified mine, shaved paint off the contacts, shaved the legs until the cpu contact came in contact with the pad, put thermal compound on the cpu and the pads on the contacts of the 2 other chips. Without a fan I'm seeing 42 to 45C with light use, 65 under load.

With a fan I'm seeing 28 to 29C with light use and 42 under load.

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Anonymous user #3

64 months ago

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I take that back, I miss typed. 34C under load with a fan but I'm also using a ridiculously fast 12v fan off my 12v power supply that feeds my 12 to 5v regulator. I plan to swap this out later for a Noctua 5v fan with a mosfet to be controlled by the Pi.

For fan controls for the Pi do a search for Pi speed control.

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Anonymous user #4

64 months ago

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how did you connect the fan ? mines don't seem to want to start..

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Anonymous user #4

64 months ago

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nevermind, found this http://www.r...IMG-5254.jpg

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