
LAN Module: Dimensions: 70 × 80 × 20 mm 4 × USB 1 × Ethernet TV and radio receivers: This is the ultimate way to turn your Raspberry Pi into. Plus, theres access to the USB-C power connector and microSD card slot. The FLIRC USB IR remote dongle is a great way for you to start doing this. Its built from a two-part ABS shell, featuring cut-outs for its dual micro HDMI ports, audio/video (A/V) port, Ethernet, and USB hosts. USB/HDMI Module: Dimensions: 35 × 80 × 20 mm 2 × USB 1 × full-size HDMI 1 x micro-USB power The official Raspberry Pi 4 case developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation is a top Raspberry Pi 4 compatible case option. SpecsĬase: Dimensions: 35 × 80 × 20 mm SD card access Removable cover VerdictĮasier GPIO and camera access would be nice, but the exquisite design, tough materials, and sensible pricing more than make up for that. It would also be interesting if documentation was provided on how you could make your own modules using the through-module header. One slight niggle was a lack of access to GPIO and camera connectors, although this can be overcome with USB devices. Argon has also teased future modules for further expansion. The modular nature means you can keep costs (and size) down. The screen is perfectly adequate, although you’ll need a stylus for meaningful use of the touch capabilities.Īll in all, this is a great collection of add-on gadgets for your Zero.
FLIRC RASPBERRY HOW TO
Provided documentation explains how to take control of them yourself using GPIO. A simple configuration system allows the buttons to be preprogrammed with common functions such as power off or reboot.
FLIRC RASPBERRY DRIVERS
Drivers are required to get the screen running, which we found easy to install. Framed in an attractive black bezel, with four programmable buttons, it transforms Zero into a stand-alone unit opening up the potential for makes. The Display Module (£30/$30) is a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen that plugs into Zero’s GPIO.
FLIRC RASPBERRY INSTALL
Again, a one-minute install and Raspberry Pi OS recognises all peripherals without any additional software. This case is sold as the perfect fit for a media center usage, but also with a way to access GPIO pins and the SD card slot.

Easily snapping together, you now get an additional four USB connectors (two on the front, two on the back) and an Ethernet connector for hard-wired networking. The Flirc Case is made of aluminum, and brings a beautiful look to your Raspberry Pi, as well as an innovative solution for cooling it. A ‘full-size’ module, it sits below our current setup, connecting via an exposed header on the USB/HDMI module. Need some more USB ports? How about Ethernet? The USB/LAN module (£20/$20) does both. Underneath, a header and power connector are exposed that are used to connect other modules, so you may require this module for compatibility.


Installation is as simple as lining up the connectors and pushing together, with no drivers required. The first add-on module, USB/HDMI (£12/$12), connects directly to mini-HDMI and micro-USB ports, breaking them out into full-sized equivalents and separating the power, freeing up another USB port.
