Raspberry Pi B+ /PI2 Acrylic Case - Ebony Black

This case is certainly small - just about the length and width of the Pi itself. It seems to adequately protect the board. The main thing I would point out is that you can not fit a standard GPIO ribbon connector through the hole for the GPIO access. Don't get this case if you plan to use the GPIO with a standard cable.EDIT 08/13/2014: A stacking 2x20 pin header will fit through the GPIO slot in the case. This effectively elevates the pins so that the connection is above the plane of the top layer, and a standard cable can fit. A quick internet search provides sources for this part. Be sure to get the header with long pins (e.g., Adafruit product ID 1979).

I like this case a lot. Took some playing around with to get the layers right but I finally got it. A little instructions would have helped but if you're patient you will figure it out. When its done right the bolts will have enough room left for the nuts to fit on. If not, well you're probably not putting something where it should be. I tightened everything by hand and I think that should be enough to secure it. I didn't get the rubber boots either so I cant give it 5 stars.Now for the people who are slow like I am, make sure you peal off the paper coating before putting it together. I was complaining all the time while assembling the thing that I didn't get a transparent case. When I finally figured it out the whole thing was fully assembled so I had to pull it down, peal off the paper and start over. By the way, the only instructions they give you is REMOVE PAPER COATING BEFORE ASSEMBLY. That's pretty hard to miss.

I give it three stars because:1. It has to be laser cut, its tolerances are very close2. It comes with no instructions3. It is more of a sort of acrylic sandwich than a case.4. Don't purchase if you use heatsinks5. It is over priced for its content and compared to other similar products6. Save your money and get one with a fan for half the price.

Does the job it is supposed to do which is protect the board. I really just wanted something that would make me more comfortable handling the pi without messing it up, which this does. It does seem pricey for what it is.Other reviews have noted that there are no instructions but it is not hard to figure out by looking at the amazon pictures. If you have the aptitude to setup a working Pi, adding this case should be no problem. Be careful not to over tighten the screws, I almost stripped one of mine.I have 2 Pis and this is the first case I have purchased. Not sure if I will buy this case again for my other pi. I will probably wait and see what other options become available as the B+ matures.

I open the package just to find a bunch of scattered plastic pieces. I had to figure out how to stack the pieces correctly... A one page instruction would have made the process more pleasant. Other than that, it's a good case for prototyping, but not something if you want to use it as a sealed computer.

I bought this case as it was firstly very inexpensive, available on prime, and so happened to be the style I preferred. It fit the bill on necessity of protecting the board and giving me a simply cool looking device case.The only thing I can gripe about is the craftsmanship. It does have some warping, as well as some rough edges, Obviously could use improvement but overall a good case that fits. I haven't used any GPIO cables or anything so cannot comment on the fit for those connectors, but assume it may need trimming as the nuts are overlapping the clear acrylic top. Which by the way has clear etching to designate the correct ports.

I absolutely love this case - however, please be warned that the acrylic arrives with adhesive on either side that needs to be peeled off before putting the case onto the rPi. This isn't a big deal - you simply peel it off - except that you need to do it VERY gently because some parts of the acrylic are extremely small and I snapped off a thin piece just by gripping it while I peeled off the adhesive. Once the acrylic has been assembled around the rPi there is much less opportunity to break off a piece - but please be gentle with the unassembled pieces!

Extremely poor quality. The black plastic inserts were broken in shipment and while holding one, it broke in another section. The acrylic used for the bottom (base) and top are decent but honestly his business card was where my $ apparently went into. There are zero instructions but his logo and super fancy business card are very done. A simple diagram or piece of paper w/ a assembly guide for the 4 sections and hardware would have been nice. Surely one can manage to solve this puzzle alone but this thing in the end is really garbage. Would not buy again...clearly! Requesting a full refund as well...