Case for Pi-5 with Waveshare PoE M.2 Hat+

This case is designed to fit a Raspberry Pi-5 with Waveshare PoE M.2 Hat+. This configuration is perfect for things like a Pi-Hole or Home Assistant as the only connection you will need is a PoE enable network port. 

Note that I’ve modified the hat slightly by moving the fan from the underside of the board to the top. This allowed me to use a larger heatsink on the Pi without fouling the fan. Just be careful that the nuts don’t touch any of the pads for the GPIO pins and short them. It should be fine, but just double check to be sure.  

Once modified, simply attach the hat to the Pi using the provided screws and spacers. The Pi and hat just sit in the case and will stay put once the lid is on. No extra hardware required.

If you have some clear 1.75mm filament, you can add three light pipes to extend the LED’s to the outside of the case. It's a tight fit. I usually have to clean the holes up a bit for the filament to push through. There’s also a hole to access the power button on the Pi by utilising the computer tech's friend - a paperclip. 

Note that the USB power socket is covered. I did this deliberately as it is recommended that you don’t power the Pi from USB when a PoE hat is attached. As per their spec sheet:

When the Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT is connected to your Raspberry Pi, your Raspberry Pi should only be powered through the ethernet cable. Do not use any additional method to power the Raspberry Pi

There is also a wall mounting bracket if required.