Re: Homebrew pi400

Daniel <me@sc1f1dan.com> wrote:

 
Found a teardown video and saw a custom ribbon cable utilized to connect
the keyboard to the mobo - so that's a complication. After a bit of
searching, they utilized one of the four usb ports in the hub for the
keyboard logic.
 
Has anyone managed a similar project with the experience to share?
 

The keyboard seems like an awkward place for the mobo. It's easier
imho to use the monitor as the foundation and fasten the Pi to the
back of it. Some Pi cases have keyed mounting holes that hang
the case neatly on wood or sheetmetal screws set in a (carefully
chosen non-interfering) convenient spot. Cables and keyboards are
thus standard, ventilation is decent. The Pi is as safe as the
monitor against mechanical mishap or abuse.

Hope this helps,

bob prohaska