The Raspberry Pi Base protects the Raspberry Pi from accidental damage while still allowing various GPIO breakout cards to be used. It is also big enough to accommodate external breadboards and prototyping boards. The Pi Base is ideal for hobbyists and school projects. This presentation is a step by step instruction on assembling the Pi Base.

1. PI BASE
The flexible support frame for the Raspberry Pi
Ideal for school projects and hobbyists
10th September 2014
SF Innovations

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The Pi Base protects the Raspberry Pi from accidental damage while still
allowing various GPIO breakout cards to be used.
It is also big enough to accommodate external breadboards and
prototyping boards.
The Pi Base is ideal for hobbyists and school projects.
This presentation is a step by step instruction on assembling the Pi Base.

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COMPONENTS SUPPLIED
The size of the base is 18 cm x 12 cm

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COMPONENTS SUPPLIED
Part Quantity
Base 1
Nylon Hex 6mm spacers 8
Bolts M3 6mm Pozi Pan head 8
M3 Nylon nuts 8
20 x 20 x 8mm Rubber feet 4

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STEP 1 – PEEL OFF THE PROTECTIVE LAYER
Both sides of the plastic sheet is protected.

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RASPBERRY PI: MODEL B & MODEL B+
The mounting method for the two models are different.
Steps 2A & 2B outline the method for Raspberry Pi model A & B:
These have only two holes for mounting.
Steps 2B & 3B outline the method for Raspberry Pi model B+ which
has 4 mounting holes.

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STEP 2A – ATTACH THE 4 PILLARS FOR THE PI
(MODEL A & B)
The four threaded pillars are
held in place by the 4 bolts.
Two of the pillars go through
holes in the Raspberry Pi and
The other 2 are for support.
Clip the threaded pillar off
the 2 supports.

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STEP 3A – FIX THE RASPBERRY PI
MODELS A & B
Insert the Raspberry Pi onto the two fixing pillars and use the
nylon nuts to fix it in place, using a pair of pliers if necessary.

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STEP 2B – ATTACH THE 4 PILLARS FOR THE PI
(MODEL B+)
Attach the four threaded pillars
to the Raspberry Pi

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STEP 3B – FIX THE RASPBERRY PI
MODEL B+
Fix the Raspberry Pi Model B+ onto the base using the 4 bolts supplied.
Use the nylon nuts to fix it in place, using a pair of pliers if necessary.

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STEP 4 – ATTACH THE RUBBER FEET

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STEP 5A – BUILD THE PROJECT
This example shows a Custard Pi 1 with an external prototyping breadboard.

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STEP 5B – BUILD THE PROJECT
This example shows a Custard Pi 8 SMT and through hole prototyping board.

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The Pi Base is a flexible support frame for Raspberry Pi GPIO
projects.
Further information:
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