On Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:00:06 +0000, bob prohaska wrote:

> Does anybody know of a fan-cooled enclosure for a Pi4 that includes
> space for a 2.5 inch hard drive? The wiring needn't be integral, cables
> sticking out from a standard usb-serial adapter are fine.
>
Its been a while since I last looked, but I don't remember seeing
anything I wanted.

> It's pretty clear that a Pi4 needs cooling, it wouldn't hurt to cool the
> disk while at it. All that's asked of the enclosure is to prevent
> accidental electrical contact and direct air flow.
>
> I've been trying to think up a homebrew scheme but nothing clever comes
> to mind.
>
Would any of the cases sold for iTX motherboards work for you or they all
too big?

For a more homebrewed approach, you could always build a case from 0.8mm
or 1.5mm epoxyboard. If you're not familiar with epoxyboard, here's an
eBay reference for the stuff:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FR-4-Epoxy-Glass-Board-Glassfibre-Plate-Sheet-
Thick-1-0mm-to-8mm-High-TEMP-155/283668675793?
hash=item420bf87cd1:g:qgkAAOSwZ15dwkkE

Its easy to work with: very strong, easy to cut with a small hand saw or
a cutting disk on a Dremel and equally easy to stick together with two
pack epoxy glue - (Araldite or JB Weld) and readily available online from
good hobby stores or eBay. 1.5mm thick may seem like overkill, but its
very easy to assemble because the material is thick enough for the sides
to stay upright while you assemble the bits and hold them in place with
masking tape while the glue sets and with enough meat to let you round
the corners after assembly.

I'll be using epoxyboard an epoxy to build a case for a portable system
I'm about to assemble using a Pimoroni 4" TFT touch screen and a Pi 2.


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