Provided in the Replica AstroPi case Standard kit
- CNC machined case top & bottom
- Switchboard with RTC
- 4 off 11mm standoffs
- 4 off M4 screws
- 4 off M2.5 x 10 screws
- 4 off M@ self-tapping screws (for camera)
- 4 off 4mm spacer blocks
- 6 off button fly-leads JST ZR 2 wire connector
- Printed manual with template for camera cable and cross section of case for button size checking
Required to complete the build
- A Pi B+, 2 or 3
- A SenseHAT
- A Pi camera module with standard cable
- An SD card
- A CR1220 battery for the RTC
- 6 off buttons – momentary off-(on) that can fit in a 10mm hole. The nicest option is the APEM 10435003, with APEM 8632A as a cheaper choice. Many other options can be found on eBay etc but the APEM units are definitely the nicest.
- Heat shrink insulation for the button wiring; crimp connectors could also be used
- Tape; masking tape is suitable, Kapton tape is very nice if available
- 3mm and 2mm allen keys
- Thin disposable gloves are useful to avoid getting dirt and grease on the case
On to “Preparing the Pi and RTC“