Pi 500 Maker Build: Raspberry Pi 5 Keyboard Computer

Raspberry Pi 5 fitted in a custom-built keyboard case, with internal M.2 SSD and full-size HDMI connector. And painted the colour of an Amiga 500! My initial review of the Raspberry Pi 5 is here: And the video in which I did my first Raspberry Pi 5 cooling tests is here: Finally, my “Ultimate Raspberry Pi 4 Rig” video is here: The Pi 500 keyboard case was constructed using the following materials and parts. Note that all links are affiliate to Amazon UK, and that I may earn a commission from any purchases you may make. 3mm ABS plastic sheet, sometimes known as “plasticard”. Specifically, for most of the parts I used: The ABS sheet was glued together using Humbrol liquid cement: and filled with Humbrol model filler: The keyboard I used was this one: – and do note that it is very hard to take it apart and put it back together without breaking anything. This is sometime to attempt at your own risk! The USB extension cables were these: The Ethernet extension was this: The micro to full-size HDMI extension was this: And the USB-C power extension was this: For additional ExplainingComputers videos and weekly updates, you can learn about becoming a channel member here: More videos on computing and related topics can be found at: @explainingcomputers You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at: @explainingthefuture Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 And so it begins (parts & materials) 04:46 On the Case (initial construction) 07:28 Fit Test 10:58 All Finished 14:45 Wrap #Pi500 #RaspberryPi5 # #ExplainingComputers