Special Case
Managing connectors for the Raspberry Pi can be a problem; sometimes cables stick out every which way, and true chaos sets in when you need a USB hub. The MediaPi case from SB Components offers an organizing solution.
The Raspberry Pi case that includes an integrated USB hub
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The Rasp Pi community has proven to be very creative in the design and production of cases [1], optimizing the cases they use by intended purpose. The cases that have been optimized for size have cable connectors located on the outer sides of the case.
However, problems arise with very stiff cables. Using cables for HDMI, network, and USB at once pushes a case in all four directions, making the case difficult to assemble. Such problems only get worse when the configuration includes an additional active USB hub, because then you'll need at least one more USB hub cable and often another power cable leading to the nearest electrical outlet. When the dimensions of a case are not large enough to fit over a particular configuration, the Rasp Pi can look fairly messy.
If you are looking for a solution that is tidy enough for a common living area, the MediaPi case from SB Components [2] offers a unique approach.
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