Raspberry Pi 4 LCD Case - Bitcoin Edition

This is a standalone case for the Raspberry Pi 4 with the official 7" LCD Touchscreen. It covers the back of the LCD and the Raspi 4 and has cut-outs for a case fan, ventilation and all ports. The fan can be mounted inside or outside but after a while I found it less noisy when mounted outside.

Intro

As you might have guessed from the pictures, I use it as a bitcoin full node and the Raspi 4 is perfectly capable for doing the initial sync of the blockchain and keeping it in sync with Tor enabled. With the low energy consumption of Raspi 4 it can run 24x7 and because it is a true desktop you can use it for other things too, like showing the current price in tradingview or use it as a gui for the Electrum Wallet with Personal Server. Search the web for "raspberry full node" and pick any instruction that suits you or follow the links below.

Note: the cut-outs for the ports on the case only cover the upper part. I couldn't think of a way to cover the bottom too without making the model overly complicated. It's a minor imperfection with no negativ effects (my fan blows air inside, no dust comes in) but please let me know if you've redesigned the part to fully cover the cut-outs.

Print Instructions:

(see printer settings for more details)

• print "rip4_case"
• singlecolor: print "base_single"
• multicolor: print all files named "base_multi" - add them to the slicer as one model and give each part the color you like Build Instructions:

• mount the Raspi 4 on the LCD screen as shown in the included manual
• attach the base to the back of the LCD with 4 M3 screws. Tighten the screws of all corners evenly and not too much
• push the case into the back until it's secure Parts needed:

• LCD Screen: https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-touch-display/
• Case Fan: https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-case-fan/
• Screws: any M3x10mm
• Optional: any USB keyboard Links:

• Raspi 4 full node tutorial: https://github.com/kdmukai/raspi4\_bitcoin\_node\_tutorial

• Electrum PS: https://github.com/chris-belcher/electrum-personal-server have fun ;)

  Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer:

i3 MK2 MMU

No

Supports:

No

0.15mm

Infill:

25% Cubic

Notes:

Slic3r settings I used:

• other layers: 0.15mm
• solid layers top/bottom: 3
• top/bottom infill: hilbert curve
• perimeters: 2
• seam position: rear
• all quality settings except "Avoid crossing perimeters"