{"id":2603,"date":"2015-12-06T00:17:19","date_gmt":"2015-12-06T07:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/?page_id=2603"},"modified":"2016-06-24T12:33:33","modified_gmt":"2016-06-24T19:33:33","slug":"raspberry-pi-zero-case","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/kit-instructions\/raspberry-pi-zero-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Pi Zero Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5208.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2622 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5208-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5208\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5208-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5208.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0479.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2630 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0479-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0479\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0479-300x185.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0479-768x474.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0479.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>*Note: The version of the Raspberry Pi Zero Case used in these instructions has replaced the single retainer piece with 2 new pieces to accommodate a camera connector. The old piece is on the left, the new pieces on the right.<\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0478.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2629 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0478-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_0478\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0478-300x198.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0478-768x508.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/IMG_0478.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h5>\n<h5>The assembly process\u00a0is the same \u00a0and the new pieces have been\u00a0included in the kit as of 6\/17\/16.\u00a0 If you picked up one of the older kits and would like an upgrade, email me (craig@built-to-spec.com) and I'll get one out to you.<\/h5>\n<h3>Step 1: Remove the Masking<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5192.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2606 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5192-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5192\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5192-300x191.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5192.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All of the acrylic components have a brown paper mask layer on them in order to protect the surface during transport and production. This layer should be removed for proper assembly of the case.<\/p>\n<p>Using your fingernail or other similar tool to start peeling the masking from a corner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5193.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2607 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5193-300x154.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5193\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5193-300x154.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5193.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remove the masking from both sides.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: make the stack<a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/bbbuttons.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5193.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2607 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5193-300x154.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5193\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5193-300x154.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5193.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Start by placing the bottom plate down. \u00a0The side with the notches closest to the edge of the plate should be the furthest from you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5194.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2608 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5194-300x163.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5194\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5194-300x163.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5194.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next place the bottom spacer piece. \u00a0The notches should align, if they do not you may need to flip it over vertically.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5195.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2609 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5195-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5195\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5195-300x158.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5195.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then place your Pi Zero on top of the spacer piece.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5196.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2610 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5196-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5196\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5196-300x168.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5196.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Place the retainer piece around the outside of the Pi Zero.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5198.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2612 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5198-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5198\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5198-300x189.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5198.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Finally, place the top of the case. \u00a0Double check to make sure all the clip slots on the right and left properly align before continuing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Attach the Delrin Clips to indicated corners<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5199.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2613 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5199-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5199\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5199-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5199.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the upper right corner (near the raspberry), place the first delrin clip. Ensure that the notches in the case align with the clip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5200.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5200-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5200\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5200-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Place three more clips in a similar manner, however leave the corner next to the HDMI port without a clip for the time being.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4:\u00a0Insert Acrylic Spacer Piece<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5201.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2615 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5201-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5201\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5201-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5201.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is a spot in the corner near the HDMI for the small acrylic spacer included in the kit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5202.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2616 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5202-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5202\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5202-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5202.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Insert the spacer into the corner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5203.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2617 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5203-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5203\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5203-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5203.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Align the notches in the corner.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5:\u00a0Place the\u00a0final delrin clip<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5204.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2618 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5204-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5204\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5204-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5204.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While holding the corner together by firmly pressing it together, place the final clip, ensuring that all the notches line up with the clip.<\/p>\n<h3>CONGRATULATIONS!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully assembled the case for your Raspberry Pi Zero\u00a0Case.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5208.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2622 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5208-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5208\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5208-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.built-to-spec.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/IMG_5208.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Want the Design File? \u00a0Grab it from our Thingiverse!<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:1177593<\/p>\n<p>If you don't have a laser cutter, you can grab one of these cases from our store here:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/builttospecstore.storenvy.com\/products\/15401658-raspberry-pi-zero-case<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Note: The version of the Raspberry Pi Zero Case used in these instructions has replaced the single retainer piece with 2 new pieces to accommodate a camera connector. 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