1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Scratch Build – In Progress Rasberry Pi Competition: The J box

Discussion in 'Project Logs' started by jcb121, 29 Jan 2013.

  1. jcb121

    jcb121 What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    27 Dec 2009
    Posts:
    69
    Likes Received:
    6
    So, Starting a project just to motivate myself!

    I'm currently in the stages of waiting until payday to buy stuff! (thursday!)

    I plan to make one of the best Xmbc boxes going.

    It's going to have a Wifi, 16gb on the usb, 16gb sd Card, Bluetooth, IR remote and an external usb.

    I'm toying with the idea of de-soldering the RCA, Audio and GPIO to make more space in my tiny case.

    I already have my Pi and have been playing around with it.

    though I do need a tad bit of advice. I need to relocate the power connection, so I was going to hack a micro usb cable to a panel mount connection.

    but I'm struggling to find one small enough, a DC 5.5mm jack is too big and long for my planned case.

    and ideas guys?

    current progress: 1%
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
  2. jrs77

    jrs77 Modder

    Joined:
    17 Feb 2006
    Posts:
    3,483
    Likes Received:
    103
    Desoldering the jacks would actually violate the rules of the contest, as the case needs to have all the ports accessible.

    Anyways, nice to see the first contestant :)
     
  3. jcb121

    jcb121 What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    27 Dec 2009
    Posts:
    69
    Likes Received:
    6
    well I'm not going to be able to enter then :l
    i'll just make it and enjoy it then!
     
  4. Combatus

    Combatus Bit-tech Modding + hardware reviews Lover of bit-tech Super Moderator

    Joined:
    16 Feb 2009
    Posts:
    2,761
    Likes Received:
    89
    Hi jcb121. Unfortunately as jrs77 says, the original ports need to be usable - this is to ensure that everyone's working to a similar design for the competition. Is there any way we can persuade you to enlarge the design a little to fit the ports? :naughty:
     
  5. legoman

    legoman breaker of things

    Joined:
    28 Feb 2010
    Posts:
    4,563
    Likes Received:
    875
    nothing wrong with extending the jacks though ;) My Pi has been happily running in a Cooks match box for months now I am working on a proper enclosure for it but sadly my plans are some what larger though i may have a dabble.

    But yes nothing wrong with extending the ports and dont forget you dont have to have that USB hub as a sandwich layer either you have a fair amount of space to play with there.
     

Share This Page