KKSB Raspberry Pi 4 Case | CNC Machined Aluminum Raspberry Pi Enclosure with Built-in Heatsink

I use Raspberry Pis for everything. My 3D printer, my home automation, robot projects, the other 3D printer, teaching kids programming, you name it. I needed a case for a recent Pi 4 (Model B) build and decided to try this one. Ive attached a bunch of pictures. The fit is perfect, although it took me a moment to realize I needed to take the heat sink off my processor because this case has an aluminum block and thermal adhesive so that the whole case becomes a heat sink. I feel the need to draw attention to this because it isnt really highlighted very much in the product discussion. This is a great feature and was perfectly located. In case it helps anyone Ive put arrows on two of my pictures showing removal of the stock heat sink (blue arrow) and attachment of the thermal adhesive (green arrow). Once completed the case looks great. The dark satin finish metal goes well with just about anything and the ports are all accessible and well placed in the access openings. Very, very nice. A+!!

Ive been playing with the Raspberry Pi devices going back more than 10 years to the original Raspberry Pi B, and I have to say that Ive not seen a more attractive case. Here are a few points I wanted to call attention to: • The machined finish is immaculate, with no tooling marks visible • They include two small plastic light pipes to ensure you can see the status LEDs through the case • Slots have been machined for both the DSI display ribbon cable (if youre using that connection) and on the underside for access to the GPIO header • Access to the SD card is retained without protruding from the case • The case uses a solid block that is part of the overall case for heat transfer - but only if you use the included squishy thermal pad. While Ive not stressed the RPi, thermal dissipation seemed more than adequate at normal room temperature. • There are two keyhole slots on the bottom of the case that should function for wall mounting, with two potential issues. First, the case assembly screws stand off the bottom of the case by 1.5-2.0mm so its not a flush mount. Second, the keyhole slots directly expose to the RPi board with very little clearance, providing a risk of damaging your RPi when mounting it. Overall, this is a great-looking case that checks a lot of boxes for me.

While I am not new to experimenting with electronics, I am very new to the Raspberry Pi platform so this is all uncharted territory for me. Please excuse my ignorance. My first impression was that this is a very solid case. The whole thing is aluminum and everything is milled precisely. I feel like it’s bulletproof. The finish is excellent and I suspect it will be durable and hold up to lots of use and handling. The case looks very modern and sleek. It’s just two pieces, a case and a bottom, the latter of which is attached with 4 very small screws (the design of which I am not a huge fan of). While I didn’t operate the board inside of it, I did test fit some parts together (I am using a 4B-2GB). As such, the heat dissipation was something I really didn’t test. All the ports seem to line up properly. The way some of the ports are recessed, especially the USB ports, I fear that if you have a plug that has a big or weird shape to it, they might not fit properly. So far, my particular cables were ok. There was enough room inside to do what I wanted to do but I know there are a number of different configurations possible so if you have a lot of extras, it may feel crowded for you. With its size and different mounting options, you can tuck this away just about anywhere and it won’t take up much room or be distracting. I’ve looked at a few cases with friends and I don’t remember anything nicer than this one for the price. Granted, until I really understand what I am doing, I am probably focusing more on form than function, but if this fails my expectations once I am further down the road, I will update my review. I don’t intend to be a power user and pushing a lot of data through this thing. I really am just exploring and experimenting for my own personal knowledge. If they can keep the price around $20, I believe it will remain competitive to other options in this class.

Its definitely an aluminum case that came with everything in a nice and tidy box I havent had an opportunity to get my hands on a Pi yet, but I am more than excited to try out this product and figure out if there are any issues or concerns. One thing to note is that small parts and pieces inside the box can easily be lost or eaten by a dog if youre not careful when opening the amazon packaging. Also, this came as a solo package in a nondescript box if thats a concern of yours. Ill update this as I use the product in the future.

This is a well built case for Raspberry Pi 4. Installation was smooth and all ports lined up well. The case feels solid and port access is simple. So long as you dont need access to the pins for projects, this is a great case.

Some of the marketing photos show a slate gray, whereas others show a silver gray. It is the latter (i.e., the photos with the dark background). Functionally this is very similar to the FLIRC case (which I also use). They both use passive cooling by connecting the metal case to the top of the ARM chip. These work pretty well in many situations. For example, if youre setting up a Raspberry Pi to run merely as a Pihole server, this case is just fine. It will get warm as it dissipates heat. These metal cases also impact wifi receptivity. Like the FLIRC, there is limited access to the board once youve attached the thermal pad and closed up the box. You might be able to route a cable, depending on the size, out the provided slit in the bottom cover. If you need routine access to the GPIO then I recommend the Argon Neo or an RPi din rail mount, both of which I also use. If you simply want a clean box, especially one that is going to be connected by ethernet, then I recommend this one or the FLIRC. They are both attractive though Id give the nod to the KKSB with its crisp machining. It is also a heavier case. There are wall mounting holes on the base plate. Be careful with these because there isnt much room between the underside of the Pi board and whatever screw or nail youre sliding this on to. As an alternative, consider mounting it with 3M dual lock fasteners.

The case is well made. It has some weight to it and feels good quality overall. The finishing is beautiful and I like it a lot. It is easy to assemble.

I am very impressed with the build quality of this enclosure! Everything fits perfectly and it really does look nice. Using the entire case to dissipate the heat is a great idea, and this case executes it well. It is also very easy to put together, and the mounting provisions are a nice touch. One thing to note is the screws on the bottom are not countersunk, so they do stick out some. If you are wanting this to sit perfectly flush on something it will not be possible.

Bought this for a raspberry pi 4 that my son is using to learn coding. Its rock solid, a perfect fit for the board, easy to assemble and the entire thing is a heatsync which is awesome if we really push the board hard. This enclose is perfect for our needs as I have a preschooler in the house as well as her curiosity could cause her to want to play with the new device. This case is more than durable to protect the board.

After using so many 3D-printed and cheap plastic Pi cases over the years, I was very happy to get my hands on this case. Its all metal, and the thickness of that metal is substantial. Its thicker than the armor case for my trailcam! The holes and air vents are truly laser-precise. Fit is perfect. They provide four tiny screws to hold it together, feet, and 3M tape. Also there are keyholes ready to go in the bottom plate. Now I have to figure out how to pipe my chip heat out to this case. If the manufacturer were to include an engineered heatsink solution, they would have the best pi case on the market!