RackSlide Raspberry Pi 2 or 3 Drawer [with optional OLED]

Got a Raspberry Pi 2 or 3 that is sitting in a box being neglected? Put it back to work with this drawer!

Bill of Materials:

I have listed everything needed, but feel free to substitute with items you may already own.

• Raspberry Pi 2 or 3
• Suitable power source
• M2 x 6mm self-tapping screws for handle and OLED cover.
• M2.5 (or M2.6) self-tapping screws for the fan mount and drawer handles.
  • Example self-tapping set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3KV7RVP/
• M2.5 bolts and nuts: M2.5 x 6mm for the Raspberry Pi (in lieu of fan mount).
  • Example bolt and nut set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FF4T7RD6/
• Micro USB Panel Mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJKM43FK
  • This may or may not come with M3 screws
• [Optional] 30mm Fan and Heatsink kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHGTJKK
• [Optional] Power button: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075LDGHHS
• [Optional] 128x32 OLED: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2NRMHM9
• [Optional] Female to Female Dupont Jumper Wires for OLED and shutdown button: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD312VG

Assembly Directions:

1. Screw on handles with M2 x 6mm self-tapping screws
2. Screw USB panel mount in place
3. [Optional] Affix 128x32 OLED with pins facing towards outside of unit
   • Use M2 x 6mm self-tapping screws to affix the OLED cover
     • Note: Make sure cutout on OLED cover is facing the circuits on OLED.
4. Attach the USB cable from panel mount to the Raspberry Pi's power
5. Fit the Raspberry Pi in place (see picture for example) with the cable wrapped neatly
   • Make sure to slide the power cable at the same time while placing the Raspberry Pi in the drawer, it will be a tight fit but I assure it'll fit.
6. [Optional] Assemble fan on top of the fan mount
7. Attach the Raspberry Pi to the drawer
   • Either use the M2.5 x 6mm bolts and nuts OR use M2.5 (or M2.6) self-tapping screws into the fan mount.
8. [Optional] Push the button cut-out from the inside out, clean the plastic remnants, and insert your button.
   • Recommended to solder your Dupont wires to the button before installation
9. Wire up the Raspberry Pi and enjoy!

Notes:

• It must be said again, the USB plug from the panel mount is a snug fit, do be careful when placing the Pi inside the drawer.
• I do not have any software to drive the power button or OLED at this time, but my plan is to create a simple script for this eventually.

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