I've had one since they came out, they look great and cool well...but IMO the lack of SD card access is a fatal error. You really have to be sure what you plan to use it for because unscrewing it and dealing with the thermal pad is annoying.
I was just thinking it was nice that the SD is blocked, because you wouldn't want it to pop out when in your pocket or such. So I think it depends on your use case.
I still like using the zero for builds, best affordability and size with just enough power to do good stuff, like my tank drone and security cameras for my house
Wifi power is like 25% of what was without a Flirc case. If you use wifi with Pi Zero this is one of the worst cases you can buy. I had this one for a moment, replaces with cheap acrylic one.
I have a Pi Zero taped to the back of a picture in my living room with a camera hole through the picture itself. I cant imagine using a case for any of the odd places I stick them. But it is cool if you want to carry it everywhere I guess.
I actually wish they had one for the pi 4 b 😫 this is a lush case, kinda tempted to get a zero and this case if they don't release a revision of the zero soon
Overclock to 1,2Ghz! I actually have an all aluminum case like that, also with a keyhanger, which I bought like 2 years ago, that also offers CPU cooling. I wouldn't use it for browsing or gaming, but it's ok for most other Linux stuff...
I'd be interested in knowing if it'll fit a Banana Pi Zero M2. It's essentially the same form factor as the RPi0, and has much better performance. It's quad-core, even capable of running the very lowest-end N64 games (about like a Pi3). The RPi0 and Vilros cases don't quite accept the BPi0 because some of the components are too tall on it in comparison, but this case might work.
Hi, with this case many of my usb cables and hdmi will not properly connect, in the case slot, is it just my cables or any one else is having same challenge with connections.
Is not Zero OR Zero W! It's ONLY for Raspberry Pi Zero. The W version has a different processor position so this case is not compatible. Also, doesn't say anywhere on the website this case is for Pi Zero W too.
Ive used this case for a few weeks now and really like it. I daily carry the Pi Zero W in this case along with an iPad pro and USBC to micro USB cable and I use the Pi Zero W as a USB Gadget. Bens place over at www.hardill.me.uk has a great guide on setting up a USB Gadget and Tech craft does a great video on use cases for raspberry pi as a USB Gadget.
The zero is promised to be in manufacture for another 7 years, so technically it's on its way to middle age if anything. I know people might expect an upgrade in the future, however these are not designed for speed, and work great for what they are designed for.
Yeah, I've been expecting an update for that smaller formfactor any day now myself. Nothing too powerful, obviously, but maybe something more akin to a Pi3B rather than a Pi1? Either way, it's still really neat, for sure. Could be a nice little pocket-sized emulator that fits INSIDE the cord-storage bay on the side of Playstation/Xbox/etc arcade control decks. I picked up a PS3/360 one using SANWA arcade parts that used to sell for over $450 recently for $50, and have it hooked up to a Pi4. This gives me a reason to go pull that old Zero W out of a drawer for when I go to events! Bring the arcade with me! Well, assuming things ever get back to where it's safe to go to conventions... Edit:grammar
We really need a new version of Raspberry Pi Zero 2... I can imagine carrying this to office then plugging it in and use it as a spotify machine with monitors I have there instead of android tablet I usually carry. Just use more modern chip and give it more ram and maybe usb-c Raspberry Pi foundation! Dual core cpu and 2 gigs of ram would do wonders for this single board computer and it would lead to too much power consumption either.
2 cores is all I ask. Ok, 2gb ram also! Could almost work as desktop then. You're right...USB C for power and data would be sweet. I would pay $20 if it had that and wifi.
I have been using this case for a little over 4 months with my Pi Zero. The Pi Zero it is being used on is for my Pi-hole. Prior using just a small heat sink and official case the CPU would stay around 45-55c. With the Flirc it stays around 30-35c.
utterly pointless thing to me........ it costs over double the cost of the computer....also, no microSD card access is stupid.... the heat-sinking ability is good design though.....just waisted on a computer less than half it's price really. it's like people who buy software titles that are many multiples the price of a brand new PC......stupid to me really.....(they should use open source free software) "piapps" and "pikiss" are good if you want to use your pi zero and also upgrade it's eprom. true the zero is a slow board.....but it can play 720p youtube via epithany browser.....on raspian Pi zerp is a nice board if you use the free "Tinycore Linux" os named "pi-CORE"....which runs in RAM so it is fast.... Picore has about 900 free apps including full multimedia playback of youtube and music via the "ffplay" tool that is wrapped in the "ffmpeg" tool......on any pi zero. pi-CORE also has the "Links" web browser for pulling youtube video links from sites like www.genyt.net. (to watch youtube) on a pi zero. pi-CORE's other 900 apps are very nice.....making a Pi zero useful.........pi-CORE also has wi fi drivers....and pi-CORE comes in 32 or 64 bit
I ordered a 3B+ case directly from them a month ago for a PiHole I'm making with a retired Pi. The thinner pad for the 3B+ had been left out of the box and after asking them they sent an envelope with all of them, no charge. Super nice, prompt, and the case itself feels great once assembled. Just this solid little brick of possibilities.
no overclocking results? Son, I am dissapoint. (I mean you mention it's running 1.1GHz but that's not mentioning if you tried for more and couldn't...)
I have 3 zero boards, 2 of them are w. I use one for a 24/7 progress quest box, and the other is the brains I the aiy Google box. They have good uses in 2021. The one without wifi, I agree isn't very useful.
I have this same case, it it is fantastic. However, the only complaint that I have is that you don't have access to the SD card slot. There is a slot to access the camera, but really, what will you access more? The camera or the SD card? Still, I'm not sorry I spend as much as my Ras Pi Zero WH on the case alone. Totally worth it even though you can't easily swap the SD card.
why did they put a miniHDMI on there instead of microHDMI? yet another connector and adapter cable needed, that's annoying. I think it's a little too big as a keychain.
Now if only the case had a power button and a battery so you could have a gum stick server in your pocket at all times. Personally I want better case options for the zero4u addon for the pi zero since it's a screw on four port usb hub that attaches via pogo pins. As a suggestion. if you want ot use the pi zero? Use it with a command line or as a kodi box for local content.
I used this case for a while, but had to stop because it was pissing me off. The metal around the ports is so thick, you can't plug anything in tightly. The slightest movement to the pi would always make it lose hdmi signal or power. I eventually lost power enough times to corrupt the sd card.
Ahaha, the case is more expensive than the computer. And Pi Zero doesn't get so hot, it's a pointless expensive case, but there are people who buy this useless overpirced stuff.
I use my zero as a dns sinkhole with pihole, it just needs to run that, so why bother with a more powerful board? Pi zeros are great for small things like this, iot and what not on a thin budget
I just got mine and it seems like the thermal pad is too thick or something. The ports don’t line up and I can’t put the bottom plate on. Am I missing something?
The zero has never been good for desktop but it is still absolutely fantastic for projects like USB dongles, little TFT display devices, or tiny portables that you want to last for hours on battery power. I hope the Pi people keep it around a lot longer because there is really nothing like it.
Well, they'll have to keep it in production for about 5 years: "Raspberry Pi Zero W will remain in production until at least January 2026". - The obsolescence statement (e.g. raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-zero/?resellerType=home for the Zero W) states when they'll be produced until, and each of the Pi's seem to have a really long production life (longer than I would have thought necessary!)
Any good docs that show what kinda of data rate different raz pi products support? hd video 60 frames per second bit rate encoding etc? Cheapest pi I can use for a sec camera with high quality motion
I don’t see this case as being useful. In order to change sd cards you’re going to tear the board away from the thermal pad and I’m guessing that anything that you’d be running on the pi zero wouldn’t generate enough heat due to the limited ram and cpu to justify using this case.
You can do quite a lot without nessicarily changing the SD card thanks to the WiFi. By way of example, If you run Retropie, it automatically creates samba network shares for rom images, and you could apply the same thing to other use cases. And Noobs allows you to have a card with many different distros "ready to go" without changing the card too.
I use Pi Zero W's running headless to control all of my CNC and lasers. I am surprised at how long it took for this case to come out. But I just ordered a grip of them for my Zero's
ETA, why don't you make an emulation test with em updates system on an overclocked pi zero with this case? The emulation test with pi zero was from 2016, maybe an updated system plus OC make a difference!
For anyone wondering, the Banana Pi M2 Zero CAN fit if you trim parts of the back cover. Albeit the SoC doesn't exactly line up with where the heatsink is.
This tiny Pi Zero is still a cheap option if you wanna throw behind your TV to just play Snes and Genesis games. Or you can make a pretty affordable Pi hole
Super nice case, thanks for pointing us towards it! @FLIRC: two little things would make it perfect: 1. black screws ;) 2. a third (larger) top cover where the small camera would be encased within.
Great video, doesn't flirc have a case which has IR and RF sensors built into the case so you can receive and/or send signals to work with your non-smart remote devices with a pre installed ISO that works with these sensors or at least the info needed to run it on any Linux distribution?
You have no idea how happy I am to see screw holes not plugged up with the little rubber feet. I know that it helps with 'aesthetics' but it just makes me loose the dang feet!
I've had one since they came out, they look great and cool well...but IMO the lack of SD card access is a fatal error. You really have to be sure what you plan to use it for because unscrewing it and dealing with the thermal pad is annoying.
I was just thinking it was nice that the SD is blocked, because you wouldn't want it to pop out when in your pocket or such. So I think it depends on your use case.
You're probably not paying $15 for a Pi case like this untill you're pretty sure what your use case is going to be. It costs more than the board!
I still like using the zero for builds, best affordability and size with just enough power to do good stuff, like my tank drone and security cameras for my house
Easily the best CPU/battery tradeoff.
Overclock to 1,2Ghz!
For you guys that have this case; Does it affect the wifi signal at all being made of metal?
Wifi power is like 25% of what was without a Flirc case. If you use wifi with Pi Zero this is one of the worst cases you can buy. I had this one for a moment, replaces with cheap acrylic one.
@@marcino7769 That's kinda what I expected. Thanks!
There is a bit of a keyboard smash in the description bud:
"Flirc Raspberry Pi 4 case in a bu=ig fan of this new one!"
I wish they would update the Zero.
they did with later versions of the raspberry pi
@@rockhousergamer3044 I meant same form factor as the zero, but updated specs.
Yeah just put the CPU from the Pi 3 or Pi 4. And maybe update the USB port to a 3.0 type C. I don't need any more than that.
@@takeshi7 exactly!
im glad the zero is getting a little more attention but im more excited for whatever its replacement will be.
I am gonna make Pwnagotchi with this case !!! Thanks for reviewing this case !!!
I have a Pi Zero taped to the back of a picture in my living room with a camera hole through the picture itself. I cant imagine using a case for any of the odd places I stick them. But it is cool if you want to carry it everywhere I guess.
My friend Leo just ordered it's bees knees 🤑 thanks for the review, now we're sure it was a good buy 👍
I actually wish they had one for the pi 4 b 😫 this is a lush case, kinda tempted to get a zero and this case if they don't release a revision of the zero soon
Overclock to 1,2Ghz! I actually have an all aluminum case like that, also with a keyhanger, which I bought like 2 years ago, that also offers CPU cooling.
I wouldn't use it for browsing or gaming, but it's ok for most other Linux stuff...
I'd be interested in knowing if it'll fit a Banana Pi Zero M2. It's essentially the same form factor as the RPi0, and has much better performance. It's quad-core, even capable of running the very lowest-end N64 games (about like a Pi3). The RPi0 and Vilros cases don't quite accept the BPi0 because some of the components are too tall on it in comparison, but this case might work.
I hope the FLIRC people come out with a case for the new Pi compute module mother board set-up.
Any rumors of a pi zero refresh?
They need to come out with a new Pi Zero W haha.
only thing i don't like about the case is no acess t the SD card. such a pain to change.
Hi, with this case many of my usb cables and hdmi will not properly connect, in the case slot, is it just my cables or any one else is having same challenge with connections.
Does this work with the new Zero 2 W? The localtion of the CPU seems to be a bit different.
Can you please do a video on Renoir laptops (4500U)?
not having access to the SD is a showstopper for me.
We want a revision of pi zero with better cpu
Hoping for a "Pi Zero Dongle" someday
it's super cute
Busy day for ETA!
was gonna get this because it looks cute, but pi zero doesn't need cooling so...
Please make a video on 4750g emulation? Curious to see how good it can handle ps3 emulation.
can this pi install windows 10?
More than likely, but it will be cut down like on all pi's and will run more than likely really slow on this variant.
I wait the New raspberry zéro more powerful i hope
Is not Zero OR Zero W! It's ONLY for Raspberry Pi Zero. The W version has a different processor position so this case is not compatible. Also, doesn't say anywhere on the website this case is for Pi Zero W too.
crap.. case be useful if there is space for internal lion battery...
what is this? do you have a question write in the comments, you have never answered any of my questions.
Ive used this case for a few weeks now and really like it. I daily carry the Pi Zero W in this case along with an iPad pro and USBC to micro USB cable and I use the Pi Zero W as a USB Gadget. Bens place over at www.hardill.me.uk has a great guide on setting up a USB Gadget and Tech craft does a great video on use cases for raspberry pi as a USB Gadget.
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1st!
Love the zero. Wishing for an update. Man, that case is gorgeous.
I want a revision of the zero that uses USB C.
Yeah but I don't believe in paying that much for a case for a $5 item.
According to their statement on their forum, the pi0 will not be revised any time soon. I think it was till 2025
All they need to do, is put a USB, HDMI and power plug on their CM4 module, and there you go. A raspberry Pi Zero W update!
Your wish has been granted with the Pi Zero 2 W
The zero is promised to be in manufacture for another 7 years, so technically it's on its way to middle age if anything. I know people might expect an upgrade in the future, however these are not designed for speed, and work great for what they are designed for.
Yeah, I've been expecting an update for that smaller formfactor any day now myself. Nothing too powerful, obviously, but maybe something more akin to a Pi3B rather than a Pi1? Either way, it's still really neat, for sure. Could be a nice little pocket-sized emulator that fits INSIDE the cord-storage bay on the side of Playstation/Xbox/etc arcade control decks. I picked up a PS3/360 one using SANWA arcade parts that used to sell for over $450 recently for $50, and have it hooked up to a Pi4. This gives me a reason to go pull that old Zero W out of a drawer for when I go to events! Bring the arcade with me! Well, assuming things ever get back to where it's safe to go to conventions...
Edit:grammar
yeah, for embedded projects there plenty powerful enough.
There is actually one SBC
Called banana pi zero m2
Same size but quad core cpu
How is it doing with WIFI signal? the aluminum case should impact in the strength of the signal
i just use mine for a portable pihole server, plug right in a battery pack and presto, no more ads
They should make a model with a charger and micro hdmi to hdmi compartment
We really need a new version of Raspberry Pi Zero 2... I can imagine carrying this to office then plugging it in and use it as a spotify machine with monitors I have there instead of android tablet I usually carry.
Just use more modern chip and give it more ram and maybe usb-c Raspberry Pi foundation! Dual core cpu and 2 gigs of ram would do wonders for this single board computer and it would lead to too much power consumption either.
2 cores is all I ask. Ok, 2gb ram also! Could almost work as desktop then. You're right...USB C for power and data would be sweet. I would pay $20 if it had that and wifi.
Guest what? It is compatible with the zero 2
Scammed by Renegade Labs on your recommendation with your video with them. Lost over $500.
Are you implying that ETA Prime is somehow responsible for Renegade Labs because he told us about his experience with their product?
I have been using this case for a little over 4 months with my Pi Zero. The Pi Zero it is being used on is for my Pi-hole. Prior using just a small heat sink and official case the CPU would stay around 45-55c. With the Flirc it stays around 30-35c.
Doom 3 on Raspberry Pi4 please!
I love this case I've had it for a couple weeks and I think I learned about it from you man thank you
The intro:little time
Me:that was like in the 80'S for me man
So, that's cool and all, but the constraint you must disassemble to use anything beyond basic computing is a no for me.
Didn’t test heat. Didn’t test impact of metal case on WiFi. What exactly is the purpose of this video?
When do you think Zero's lifecycle will end since you mention it at least twice?
It will actually be produced for at least another 5 years...
utterly pointless thing to me........ it costs over double the cost of the computer....also, no microSD card access is stupid....
the heat-sinking ability is good design though.....just waisted on a computer less than half it's price really.
it's like people who buy software titles that are many multiples the price of a brand new PC......stupid to me really.....(they should use open source free software)
"piapps" and "pikiss" are good if you want to use your pi zero and also upgrade it's eprom.
true the zero is a slow board.....but it can play 720p youtube via epithany browser.....on raspian
Pi zerp is a nice board if you use the free "Tinycore Linux" os named "pi-CORE"....which runs in RAM so it is fast....
Picore has about 900 free apps including full multimedia playback of youtube and music via the "ffplay" tool that is wrapped in the "ffmpeg" tool......on any pi zero.
pi-CORE also has the "Links" web browser for pulling youtube video links from sites like www.genyt.net. (to watch youtube) on a pi zero.
pi-CORE's other 900 apps are very nice.....making a Pi zero useful.........pi-CORE also has wi fi drivers....and pi-CORE comes in 32 or 64 bit
I ordered a 3B+ case directly from them a month ago for a PiHole I'm making with a retired Pi. The thinner pad for the 3B+ had been left out of the box and after asking them they sent an envelope with all of them, no charge. Super nice, prompt, and the case itself feels great once assembled. Just this solid little brick of possibilities.
no overclocking results? Son, I am dissapoint.
(I mean you mention it's running 1.1GHz but that's not mentioning if you tried for more and couldn't...)
At first look its pretty cool
I have 3 zero boards, 2 of them are w. I use one for a 24/7 progress quest box, and the other is the brains I the aiy Google box. They have good uses in 2021. The one without wifi, I agree isn't very useful.
That case is so FUCKING ADORABLE I LOVE IT
I have this same case, it it is fantastic. However, the only complaint that I have is that you don't have access to the SD card slot. There is a slot to access the camera, but really, what will you access more? The camera or the SD card?
Still, I'm not sorry I spend as much as my Ras Pi Zero WH on the case alone. Totally worth it even though you can't easily swap the SD card.
why did they put a miniHDMI on there instead of microHDMI? yet another connector and adapter cable needed, that's annoying. I think it's a little too big as a keychain.
Now if only the case had a power button and a battery so you could have a gum stick server in your pocket at all times.
Personally I want better case options for the zero4u addon for the pi zero since it's a screw on four port usb hub that attaches via pogo pins.
As a suggestion. if you want ot use the pi zero? Use it with a command line or as a kodi box for local content.
I used this case for a while, but had to stop because it was pissing me off. The metal around the ports is so thick, you can't plug anything in tightly. The slightest movement to the pi would always make it lose hdmi signal or power. I eventually lost power enough times to corrupt the sd card.
Ahaha, the case is more expensive than the computer. And Pi Zero doesn't get so hot, it's a pointless expensive case, but there are people who buy this useless overpirced stuff.
It was not released late by pre released for the raspberry pi Zero W 2.......😁😁😁😁😁😁
I use my zero as a dns sinkhole with pihole, it just needs to run that, so why bother with a more powerful board? Pi zeros are great for small things like this, iot and what not on a thin budget
The Flirc people do make great cases.
I just got mine and it seems like the thermal pad is too thick or something. The ports don’t line up and I can’t put the bottom plate on. Am I missing something?
I've seen videos where they apply the thermal pad onto the touch point on the case., not directly to the cpu
just put the thermal pad on the case instead of the Pi. That way, you can put in a new Pi later.
I make Adblock with Pi Zero 20$ total
I go little to fancy
Why didn't you plug in the Pi to the display power?
For a minute there i thought i was looking at a kodak camera from the 80s lol
LOVE IT!!
May be with riscos this is good ?
Can You try it as a chrome os??
The zero has never been good for desktop but it is still absolutely fantastic for projects like USB dongles, little TFT display devices, or tiny portables that you want to last for hours on battery power. I hope the Pi people keep it around a lot longer because there is really nothing like it.
Well, they'll have to keep it in production for about 5 years: "Raspberry Pi Zero W will remain in production until at least January 2026". - The obsolescence statement (e.g. raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-zero/?resellerType=home for the Zero W) states when they'll be produced until, and each of the Pi's seem to have a really long production life (longer than I would have thought necessary!)
Isn’t it time for a new Zero?
Nice
I use my pi zero for pihole
Btw I like that blue sleeve
that case is so cute bro
Any good docs that show what kinda of data rate different raz pi products support? hd video 60 frames per second bit rate encoding etc? Cheapest pi I can use for a sec camera with high quality motion
😁😁😁👍👍👍
I don’t see this case as being useful. In order to change sd cards you’re going to tear the board away from the thermal pad and I’m guessing that anything that you’d be running on the pi zero wouldn’t generate enough heat due to the limited ram and cpu to justify using this case.
You can do quite a lot without nessicarily changing the SD card thanks to the WiFi.
By way of example, If you run Retropie, it automatically creates samba network shares for rom images, and you could apply the same thing to other use cases.
And Noobs allows you to have a card with many different distros "ready to go" without changing the card too.
@@TheTurnipKing What if I want to flash a different OS to the SD card? 😁🤔
@@ontarioreignfan use something like Noobs, or a custom variety of launcher, which has several available from the off?
@@TheTurnipKing There are other OS not included in NOOBS 😁
Nice..❣️
The raspberry pi zero is a great device, will love if they will revamp it more close to what the pi 4 is. The case looks pretty good!
Can i use this case for the Raspberry Pi Zero W / Raspberry Pi Zero WH?
yup!
I use Pi Zero W's running headless to control all of my CNC and lasers. I am surprised at how long it took for this case to come out. But I just ordered a grip of them for my Zero's
this makes me want to buy a zero ...
Nice part is they are really cheap and you can do a lot...
@J Fz who cares lol , its cheap
also im not going to use it for anything demmanding i already have a pi 4 8gb
ETA, why don't you make an emulation test with em updates system on an overclocked pi zero with this case?
The emulation test with pi zero was from 2016, maybe an updated system plus OC make a difference!
For anyone wondering, the Banana Pi M2 Zero CAN fit if you trim parts of the back cover. Albeit the SoC doesn't exactly line up with where the heatsink is.
This tiny Pi Zero is still a cheap option if you wanna throw behind your TV to just play Snes and Genesis games. Or you can make a pretty affordable Pi hole
Super nice case, thanks for pointing us towards it! @FLIRC: two little things would make it perfect: 1. black screws ;) 2. a third (larger) top cover where the small camera would be encased within.
I thought it was a mini DIY Flir Camera kit at first
Great video, doesn't flirc have a case which has IR and RF sensors built into the case so you can receive and/or send signals to work with your non-smart remote devices with a pre installed ISO that works with these sensors or at least the info needed to run it on any Linux distribution?
I have a question: I am planning to buy rasberry pi 400 and i am about to install rasbian os or rasbian xp what do you suggest ??
You have no idea how happy I am to see screw holes not plugged up with the little rubber feet. I know that it helps with 'aesthetics' but it just makes me loose the dang feet!
Brilliant little case if you just use the Pi Zero for a Pihole.
Got 2 for redundancy 👍
Reduce the screen resolution and isr command line tools for best performance
Yes, I've been waiting to see a review of this little thing.
I have had this case for a couple of months now, Yep works perfect with the Zero
Is the case more expensive than the Zero?
This is the first time I see your hands with sleeves.