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DeskPi Lite Raspberry Pi 4 Case
The DeskPi Lite is an ABS plastic case for the Raspberry Pi 4 that re-routes all ports to practical locations, giving your Pi a clean desktop PC form factor....
The DeskPi Lite is an ABS plastic case for the Raspberry Pi 4 that re-routes all ports to practical locations, giving your Pi a clean desktop PC form factor. Dual full-size HDMI and 3.5mm audio sit at the rear, GPIO access is on the side under a soft cover, and the front panel features a microSD slot, activity LED, illuminated power button, and two additional USB 2.0 ports.
Inside, a re-routing PCB connects to a heatsink and PWM-controllable fan for active cooling. The case is wall-mountable and includes rubber feet for stable desktop use. Assembly and Raspberry Pi OS configuration are required.
Key Features
- Full Port Re-Routing – All connections redirected to practical locations around the case
- Dual Full-Size HDMI – Converts micro HDMI to full-size ports at the rear
- Front Panel – Illuminated power button, activity LED, microSD access, and 2× USB 2.0 ports
- Active Cooling – Internal heatsink with PWM fan (software-configurable temperature control)
- GPIO Access – Side-mounted under a soft cover
- Camera/DSI Slot – Rear cable passthrough
- Wall Mountable – With rubber feet for desktop use
Rear Ports
- 2× USB 2.0
- 2× USB 3.0
- 2× Full-size HDMI
- 1× Ethernet
- 1× 3.5mm audio
- 1× USB-C power input
Package Contents
- 1× DeskPi Lite case (ABS enclosure, internal re-routing PCB, heatsink + fan unit, thermal pads, fixings, printed manual)
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DSI
- DSI stands for Display Serial Interface, a high-speed connection commonly used to send video data from a computer board to a display. It matters because DSI signals are not simple GPIO wires, so the cable, connector, and signal routing need to match the display interface.
- GPIO
- General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.
- HDMI
- HDMI is a common digital video and audio connection used by computers, media players, and many displays. If a display kit has HDMI input, it is usually much easier to test with a single-board computer because it can act like a normal monitor.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a rigid board with copper tracks that connect electronic parts without loose wires. For this kit, the PCBs also form the airplane shape, so they are both the circuit base and part of the finished model.
- PWM
- Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
- USB-C
- A modern reversible USB connector used for power and data connections. On this product it matters because it can connect directly to a computer as well as to a microcontroller project.
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