The fact that you can have all the darn connectors on one side and not have a mess for me is the biggest selling point.
@adarshsingh764
4 жыл бұрын
They could put the bigger HDMI port on the black board
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Now this would have been an excellent idea, as they are extending anyway. They missed a trick here.
@user-xr3rb6pn9m
4 жыл бұрын
@Thebrightestbrick88 I bought an adapter, and it does not seem to work reliably at all. Sometimes, the image just goes on and off without a reason, even though I tried different settings in config.txt to fix that.
@RowCZ
4 жыл бұрын
That was the first idea that I had when I saw that expansion board... thay could replace that awkward micro HDMI with proper one... have no idea why they didn't :-/
@Colin_Ames
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, full size HDMI would have been a good idea.
@NickT6630
4 жыл бұрын
I agree the HDMI port is ridiculous on the PI 4. Should of extended it out to full size HDMI.
@lesliedeana5142
4 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of the script for the power button, forcing an ORDERLY shutdown, and not just 'pulling the plug' and possibly frying the SD card and it's contents.
@CommodoreFan64
4 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%, and I'll add SD cards are not the most expensive things to replace, but the prices have gone up slightly at least here in the US from ligit sellers of quality brands like ADATA, Sandisk, PNY, etc..
@leredempteur3011
4 жыл бұрын
Commodorefan64 corona effect , factories 🏭 are slowing down production in China (now we live a rebirth in the production with an increase of production to deliver worldwide )
@raulrrojas
4 жыл бұрын
I don't think the SD can be fried by doing it. In fact if using raspbian most of the system activity happens in ram filesystems. I have a wattering controller since 2 years which uses an raspberry pi3b+, raspbian, and had no issues during loss of energy
@ctheroux
4 жыл бұрын
The card won't be fried but might get corrupted. Likely, you will have to reflash it.
@jhvhest
4 жыл бұрын
I have the same case. I am really happy with it. Though there ain't no option to install the script on other distributions. I am wondering if the fan works also without the script? That's a bit of a pity.
@somberrhombus
4 жыл бұрын
Really wish a board that takes the time to move the connectors like this would have instead given us two full sized HDMI connectors. Those adapters are a tad expensive.
@hnahler
4 жыл бұрын
John Toepfer , that was exactly my thought as well when I watched it.
@dpwaaw
4 жыл бұрын
@@hnahler didn't think of that but glad you brought it up - plenty of room for full size HDMI connectors!
@jaydevchhagan
4 жыл бұрын
same but If it also have a place to put a 2.5 slot this would 100% be the best case.
@arraybytes
4 жыл бұрын
They could have done an over and under on the hdmi and still had them full size without a larger board.
@rager1969
4 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly, or at least a full size HDMI for the primary. Going a step further, I think it was a mistake for the Raspberry Pi Foundation to have used Micro HDMI. Hopefully, they'll fix that with their next revision.
@markconger8049
4 жыл бұрын
I have this case and LOVE it. Two things of note. One, you can inspect the code of the shutdown script if you prefer before applying it. And two, even if you do not install the shutdown script you can still use the button to power off - just hold it down a few seconds. I found that the fan is not even needed because the heat sink works so well. Also, I prefer to have the back of the case turned to be the front so I can connect and disconnect easily. Note, the power supply for this is more powerful than the official Pi supply. Again, I love this case.
@Membrane556
4 жыл бұрын
The power button location is not the only opportunity they missed with the design as they could have made one of the HDMI ports full sized and added a barrel connector for more PSU options. Other than that it's a decent case for $25.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed on full-size HDMI! :)
@81pieda
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing about the HDMI port while watching the video!
@dboymax1
3 жыл бұрын
another poor design choice is no pass through for the camera and display connectors for the Pi4
@jrdavis1992
Жыл бұрын
Since this video, there's a revision to the case: the A/V daughterboard has full-size HDMI ports. The case has also been updated to match. [I have a Pi 4]
@SussexHistory
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another inimitable review. I like the way you managed to keep the case in the shot and how you bluffed your way through it on camera when you found it difficult to get the part out of the bag!
@Viewbob_True
4 жыл бұрын
As a young child, Christopher's village was attacked and burned down by a roaming band of software-controlled power buttons
@badrulhasan9935
3 жыл бұрын
yes
@stephenelliott7071
4 жыл бұрын
This looks like a very good case, so thanks for bringing it to my attention Chris. I currently use the Flirc case which is passive cooled and turns the case into a large heatsink, as you mentioned. I've tried the fan shim solution, but while very quiet and effective, it gives the pi no protection what-so-ever - and indeed no protection for the fan itself! In general use my pi 4 runs around 50 degrees, so setting the fan to come on at 55 degrees for a short time if required seems like a good solution.
@PsiQ
4 жыл бұрын
I see a man who knows what he wants, proper AT standard switching, no unneeded software switching mains and reducing standby power to zero.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@stevensexton5801
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing Chris!! I bought a PI 4 this week and bought a GeeekPi Raspberry Pi 4 Armor Case with a single 3510 Fan from Amazon. Just ran your script and got these results: temp=31.0'C , temp=42.0'C, temp=43.0'C, temp=43.0'C, temp=44.0'C, temp=44.0'C, temp=44.0'C, temp=44.0'C. Thanks for sharing. Love your videos. BTW, Mine doesn't make tea.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
That case you have is an excellent case, probably my favourite.
@CalebHawn
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, this is the case that I have! I also have the flirc case for my server (thanks to EC's recommendation and Amazon link), but my Pi in my living room has the Argon One, and it looks really nice. When it comes to the script, the install command just downloads it using curl and pipes it through bash to run it. You can always manually go to the link to read and download it. I think it's a nice case, and now it's good to know how it compares in terms of cooling. Thanks for another great video! 👍
@perrymcclusky4695
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! “How to make tea with the Raspberry Pi 4 project” gets my vote. I appreciate this case review and look forward to your next video.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Ah, a project for me now!
@semuhphor
4 жыл бұрын
Quite nice to have Pi with tea, yes?
@mrosebro
4 жыл бұрын
5:11 "it's a very tight fit there" i literally said "that's what she said" out loud and found myself hilarious.... i'll show myself out :)
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget your coat . . .
@GalahadFranco
4 жыл бұрын
mrosebro lol same here
@josephking6515
4 жыл бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers Maybe you should have borrowed it to put on the bench so the top of the nice new case didn't get all scratched up. 🤦♂️
@mrosebro
4 жыл бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers keep up the great work Chris, i do love your videos. =)
@erple2
4 жыл бұрын
It was too tight a fit in the case I got. I felt like I was about to break the Ethernet adapter. I wound up filing the space for the ethernet adapter down with a small file a little bit. Then it fit fine.
@rancidbeef582
4 жыл бұрын
I really think the soft power button is one of its nicest features. It shuts the machine down without having to worry about trashing the SD card. I use mine all the time... just hold the button 3 seconds, release, and wait until the red light goes out and you're good.
@jkn8932
4 жыл бұрын
True case that literally makes raspberry Pi as desktop replacement. With fan profile and power button it is fantastic.
@resrussia
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a good review of the Argon One case. I like the design of the case with all of the ports in the back. I like the concept of having easy access the GPIO pins. I am curious whether the how well the concept of the worked in practice. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into your videos and I am looking forward seeing the what new topics you will cover on the channel.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Aelitaa4
4 жыл бұрын
I decided to buy Raspberry Pi 4 Thank you Chris for all rpi videos :) Finally I'll test my knowledge on real hardware
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your Pi. The Pi 4 is a great SBC.
@existential_fred
4 жыл бұрын
How are you finding it. I've just ordered one
@richarddennehy3684
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review, Christopher. I was a little concerned that you might not have removed the plastic from both sides of the heat transfer paste, but when I looked carefully at your "speeded up" application, I determined that you had, so "All Good" as they say. I have had one of these cases on my new Pi4 for a little while and I am quite impressed with its appearance and accessibility/ protection of the GPIO pins. Keep well. I look forward to your next video.
@Brian_Of_Melbourne
4 жыл бұрын
I got one of these a few weeks back. It is great, bringing all the ports to one edge was the winner for me. Interestingly, I found that the gap in the casting for the Ethernet connector was not quite big enough. A few strokes with a file sorted it for me, but I'm not sure what a less DIY inclined person would have made of the situation.
@studiokadaver
4 жыл бұрын
I purchased this case when I ordered my 4gb Pi 4 BEST CASE PERIOD! I’m about to order the Pi 3 version as well!
@t.w.3
4 жыл бұрын
I have this case. Amazing for desktop use. Great performance, and new user friendly. Thanks for the review.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@neelstheron3252
4 жыл бұрын
What I like about the case is that it gives a nice professional look to the Raspberry Pi
@WaLApA117
4 жыл бұрын
I've been eyeing this case for a while, but now I'm fully convinced: I just noticed the top board (which has the GPIO connections and the fan) has a spot to solder an IR receiver to! Definitely grabbing this case once I got my hands on a Pi 4 for my media player upgrade!
@Theoriginalborgy
4 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t they design it with full size HDMI’s on the expansion board ?
@Kathdath
4 жыл бұрын
Was just thinking that would be a good 'upgrade' they could make for a future version.
@YawnDogg
4 жыл бұрын
100% agree
@dan8t669
4 жыл бұрын
@@Kathdath No. It's such a gross design flaw; there's no way they get it right the second time.
@Ts6451
4 жыл бұрын
Going with Mini-HDMI is not really a flawed design or even that bad a choice, it means this case would be usable in an existing setup, so it is suitable for someone that has been using a bare board or is looking for a case with better thermals, and since the base RPi 4 has the same ports, anyone looking to get into using them is going to need cables or adapters anyway. That said, there probably would be a market for a version of this case that had full size HDMI ports, that way you could choose the version that best fit your needs and setup.
@dan8t669
4 жыл бұрын
@@Ts6451 It's not mini-HDMI. Your argument is invalid.
@grimmdanny
4 жыл бұрын
Figures that when I buy a different case last night, this one gets a reviewed and now I want it.
@waynenewark5363
4 жыл бұрын
I like this case. Protects the Pi, moves the ports to one side, has a fan to cool the Pi and still allows access to the GPIO pins. Though I must remember to install the formatted SD card before I get any HDMI output. 🤭
@xTriixrx
4 жыл бұрын
I have this case and I see a lot of comments regarding converting the mini hdmi to a standard hdmi port. As much as I love this case, the biggest downside IMO is the lack of support of other OS's for the Argon scripts. These scripts work only on Raspbian, as is a dependent library for the GPIO ports that only exist in Raspbian. I wanted to use this case with Lubuntu and after a failed number off attempts to port the rasp-gpio dependency to Lubuntu I just switched to Raspbian. I believe that if you can afford the 4GB model and this case, a single mini hdmi cable should not break the bank for those who are interested in this case. I also very much enjoy the design of the case overall as I think it looks pretty sleek on my desk with my other machines and cluster.
@EdDotNL
4 жыл бұрын
I use thic case for an emulation / retropie build. Passieve cooling is great as is the on / off button for my kids. Active fan only kicks in sometimes when i overclock. Only negative in my opinion is the scripted install (want to know what's happening) for the software controlled fan. BTW, using flirc cases for my other pi based servers.
@ChrisShadowens
4 жыл бұрын
Great job, Stanley! You're definitely a cut above the rest!
@williamhorton9763
4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Scissors is a *cut* above the rest. Stanley the Knife is a *slice* above the rest.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
:)
@BeOurBee
4 жыл бұрын
On the port breakout board, you can see pads for IR transmit-receivers. The transparent plastic would let IR from a remote control shine through, in addition to letting the red power light show. With all the ports around the back, that makes this look like a very attractive HTPC enclosure. Overall the case seems pretty well-designed, whether you want to use it as a mini-PC, HTPC, or just a cool project box (with that nicely labeled 40 pin panel).
@jimpilot330
4 жыл бұрын
It would have been useful to do tests with the fan running at 10 and 50% power as it's not just a passive case. I also agree with previous comments about adding full size hdmi support in the larger case. Great video as ever Chris!
@MrBlackFiction
4 жыл бұрын
I have like 8 of them as a Thin Client working. I ABSOLUTLY LOVE the Power Button Feature, but i would love to see it with 2 Full Size HDMI ports for Durability. Temperature is just perfect. With the new driver freerdp works just fine now. You dont have to install the software to power on the pi or if you want to force shutdown the pi, You only have to install it for the Fan and the Reboot/ Soft Shutdown part of the powerbutton.
@Appalling68
4 жыл бұрын
4:55 Your narration as you try to fit the "tight fitting" board into the case reminded me a little bit of a Monty Python skit ("get in there you little swine...oh there we are). LOL! Nice video, interesting product (I just may go for this) and GREAT content as usual. Thank you,
@sovereignlivingsoul
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. My Argon One M.2 SSD capable case came yesterday, copied Raspian OS onto the SSD and USB boot here we come. Working great, temperature 48 deg. This was an easy case to assemble, and although you don't have access to the microSD slot, I like how the Argon One case looks and performs, active cooling and passive cooling makes this a definite contender for a must have for anyone wanting to switch to Raspian Pi as their main Desktop System. I am expecting a new PCB board from DeskPi in March for the DeskPi Pro I bought that doesn't work, I hope it functions just as nicely as the Argon One. Nice case, no power supply though, not a deal breaker, but would be nice.
@MrTiegerauge
4 жыл бұрын
Finally a case with added value. I am now a proud owner.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
:)
@donkeyk1988
4 жыл бұрын
I purchased this case this week also, and am glad you took your SD card out of the Pi before you installed the case: I forgot. One crunching sound later, and I am now the non-beneficial owner of a borked 16GB SD card. Oops!
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
:(
@semuhphor
4 жыл бұрын
Oh dear, Christopher. I was most distressed that while you did note the relative noisiness of the Pimoroni v. the Argon one v. a jumbo jet, you did not note the actual dB readouts of the items you listed in your testing. Otherwise, this was a jolly good episode. I always enjoy your videos. Cheers.
@RoshiGaming
4 жыл бұрын
dB levels would certainly be a good factor to look at in the various cooling solutions. In my case, I've got single-sided deafness, so I'd just put the Pi on the deaf side and voilà - a much quieter Pi experience! :) But not everyone has that "luxury"... (heavy sarcasm quotes)
@Gnomojo69
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I particularly enjoyed the jumbo jet comparison.
@rajdeepbhattacharrya1752
4 жыл бұрын
Passive cooling for the RAM is something many other similar cases don't consider. I love it :)
@Destide
4 жыл бұрын
overclock pi to 2.6ghz on 9v stick tin cup on the case with water. Add tea bag to cup. It now makes tea. Also the wires are the backthe LED is the front I think
@Waifu4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, you're gained over 100k subscribers since you've made your 500k video in September, that's like 15k subscribers per month, impressive.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Things do indeed continue to go well for the channel. :)
@filker0
4 жыл бұрын
I think it looks nice, but it does have a few drawbacks, none of which will be a problem for most users. There appears to be no provision for a Pi camera, a PoE, or a battery backed up clock bonnet. I do like that they've routed the GPIO pins to a labeled header, and I'm certain the manual says which pins are being used by the case for the fan and power switch. it would be pretty neat if they could also include a "real time clock" (I don't like calling them that; they're non-volatile clocks, have nothing to do with "real time") on the GPIO extender board. (I've been doing embedded real-time programming for close to 40 years, so to me, a real time clock is something that produces an interrupt or increments a counter at a known frequency with high precision, and has nothing to do with the time of day.)
@nosuchthing8
4 жыл бұрын
We need a law, this host needs to present all new technical videos on you tube. Great voice for this.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
:)
@TheMax0005
4 жыл бұрын
"There we are"
@archivushka
4 жыл бұрын
"Here we are"
@rollotomasi1832
4 жыл бұрын
I get it.
@jsimmonstx
4 жыл бұрын
This is a great case for a HTPC setup, because it relocates all the cables to the back. I've got two of them. $25 on Amazon. :)
@DominicWattsUK
4 жыл бұрын
I have just bought one of these and fitted it too after watching your video. Extremely well built and a very easy process. Looks stunning and I can see that the cooling from the case is working already, don't know if the fan will come on in my use or not - let's see. Thank you.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Sounds like you are very happy with this case. :) And I am not surprised.
@jonglass
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer the behavior of the power switch, with the less brutal "kill all". Also, I have found the fan to be useful. More than once I've seen temp spikes, and the fan has kicked in, and brought the temps back down. I'm not sure why the aversion to the Argon-supplied scripts.
@rjbook51
4 жыл бұрын
Love the case, but for 44$ cdn through Canakit, I think I'll stick for my cheap case retrofitted with an 80mm fan. It's almost as much as the Pi!!!
@robear0135
4 жыл бұрын
I would be interested in the IR capabilities as at 6:00 there is a IR OUT and IR IN option on the board within the case. I cant seem to find anything on Argon's site about this. It would be nice to see a review of a case that has IR Remote capabilities. I would like to use this case for a Kodi setup, but would like to use a remote (obviously) for control.
@hefran22
4 жыл бұрын
I actually wrote an email to the Argon people and their response was: start-Quote Our cases don’t officially have IR support, but there are ways you can use the IR ports. We recommend that you try out this guide in the link below: www.hackster.io/austin-stanton/creating-a-raspberry-pi-universal-remote-with-lirc-2fd581 end-Quote I have not yet taken time to study the PCB layout and follow the routing of the prepared space for IR sensors, in order to match it with the description in the link they sent me. If anyone does that, I will be interested to know the result.
@CCoburn3
4 жыл бұрын
These things are hard to get in the US. I ordered one on Amazon, and they sent me the case for the Raspberry Pi 3. When I complained, they said they were out Pi 4 cases and figured that a Pi 3 case was an adequate substitute. Hopefully, they will have more in stock next time I get a Pi 4. Great video.
@srtcsb
4 жыл бұрын
Really like to see nice, robust cases for the RPi, and this is one of them (nice price too) . A software pwr switch vs none at all, hmm... It nice to have options. 😉 Thanks for another great video Chris.
@jarcdday
4 жыл бұрын
I can hear this guy talking all day :v, nice review of that case.....
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😅
@alanredversangel
4 жыл бұрын
I should probably watch your videos first before clicking like.
@alanredversangel
4 жыл бұрын
P.s. shame they didn't put regular hdmi on the front.
@MichelMorinMontreal
4 жыл бұрын
Greetings! Indeed, this RPi4 case is aesthetically superb, but having to install "blind" scripts in order to fine-tune its operation makes me, like you, very uncomfortable... Personally, I have an happy weakness for the "Magnetic plastic case with dual fan" from Joy-IT. Super nice, super simple, great look, double ventilation and no software intrusion! Almost complete happiness...Thank you for the excellent presentation (as usual!).
@62shalaka
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. A tip: trial fit the board into the case before incorporating the thermal pads. It's safer that way, but probably wouldn't work into the video very well.
@Stoney_Eagle
4 жыл бұрын
Finally a proper case! The port locations on the pi create spaghetti on the table and I only like my spaghetti on a plate 😂
@johnnyquattro
4 жыл бұрын
Mr ExplainingComputersDotCom's persuasion tools have convinced me of the merits of upgrading my FLIRC Pi4 case to the Argon One (1). Your 'spaghetti' description mirrors my situation exactly and will probably put people off from using this as a possible replacement for a desktop PC, with cables coming out in all directions. Well done Argon for releasing this product, and once again thanks to Chris (and Stanley) for another top-quality informative video.
@Stoney_Eagle
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyquattro Yes that's why I haven't bothered to get a rpi 4 yet 😂
@MrSanktPeter
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris for all your RPi videos :) I bought this case a few weeks ago and played around with some distros. I also installed Manjaro and LibreELEC on some micro SD Cards. Is there a chance that you make a video for other distros as Raspbian, like e.g. Manjaro, LibreELEC or whatever, using this ArgonOne Case (concerning the script for the fan)? :) I think there are a lot of guys looking for a script that works with this case. Thank you. Kind regards,Peter
@PatrickConstant
4 жыл бұрын
I like your style, I like your accent. I like your subjects. Continuing like this it's perfect. Patrick from France 🇨🇵
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@John.0z
4 жыл бұрын
I like having all the connectors on one side, and I agree about the power button location and function.
@metalheadmalta
4 жыл бұрын
Aaargh! For some insane reason, I hate those tiny hdmi ports and definitely feel that Argon missed a great chance to fit a full size HDMI there. Breaking an hdmi cable on the road without the possibility to substitute with a common-garden cable is nuts. there is enough space to do that. Other than that, this looks to be a good case.
@RedSoul001
4 жыл бұрын
Whats the point of uninstalling the script. Half of the functionality of the case is lost without it. Just download the script and read it without installing it if you're so paranoid about it. The button still functions as a hardware on off if you just hold it but then you lose the safe shutdown/restart procedure. Absolutely ridiculous that you'd want to avoid something that helps you shut down when you dont have a GUI option for shutdown or immediate way to open terminal to run a command.....
@luneburgerkronenbrauerei3821
3 жыл бұрын
I've recently purchased the Argon M.2 case which offers two regular sized HDMI ports and space for an M.2 SSD with a USB jumper for connecting one of the Raspi's USB 3 ports to the SSD. It's the perfect case for the Raspi and I can highly recommend it.
@ElmerFuddGun
4 жыл бұрын
Access to the 40 pin GPIO looks like it might be a problem for expansion boards. The boards will hit the case before being fully on the pins. Not a problem if you are just connecting a few wires to the pins but for a PCB you will likely need some kind of extender.
@Tetio
4 жыл бұрын
Yup this is a nice case, they also have a new version which is just passive with no fan called "Argon NEO". Using both atm
@Drumada
4 жыл бұрын
I like the Neo a lot but since it doesnt have the extra board to move the video connectors to the back, I think the One still wins in the aesthetic department
@jonathanwarner1844
4 жыл бұрын
I find the inclusion of neodymium magnets everywhere used as something as trivial as fastenings, quite worrying. It's a rare element and is much better reserved for the manufacture of higher value added products like electric motors, than being wasted on trivial uses like handbag clasps, or to hold a plate on an enclosure for cosmetic reasons.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
I can only agree strongly with your assessment. Very true.
@stuartwhittaker1105
4 жыл бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers was that a magnet related joke "agree strongly" 🤔😜
@pesomistic7656
4 жыл бұрын
you need a chill pill Jo-nathan this is earth other materials will come along in time as tech evolves from one internet friend to another Go get a release ure killing the buzz of the party
@g-r-a-e-m-e-
4 жыл бұрын
Peso Mistic: I didn't feel he was a party pooper, but he made a valid point. Party on!
@lohphat
4 жыл бұрын
The good news is that they trivial to recover in the waste management stream.
@jayrowe6473
4 жыл бұрын
I got an Argon One and I absolutely love it! I wish they had a case that would put the one USB port on the top so I could use it for my Flirc Remote sensor. If they had that, it would be the perfect Kodi Case!
@davidprice2869
4 жыл бұрын
Great review but you didn’t mention colour coded header (not just labeled) plus cable management under magnetic cover.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
My bad.
@ElmerFuddGun
4 жыл бұрын
The case colour isn't too _modern._ Reminds me of my old *TRS-80.* ;-P
@NeilFeltham
4 жыл бұрын
I have had this case for several months now and cannot fault it really other than the script will only run in Raspbian. To date I have not found a variation of the script so that it will run with Ubuntu Server. At the moment my Argon One Pi4 is running Rosetta@Home crunching data in the fight against COVID-19
@sentinel9651
4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to adapt the script to other OSes?
@dannyconnell8827
4 жыл бұрын
It seems like most of the scripts they have available are for oses built off of Raspbian. Pretty sure they have retropie, recalbox and osmc scripts, but not major Linux versions.
@Roqueeee
4 жыл бұрын
I've been using this case since last christmas. With a basic understanding of systemd, python and shell scripting the 'argon1.sh' script can be modified to run under most distros. The main thing really is to meet the dependencies for raspi-gpio python-rpi.gpio python3-rpi.gpio python-smbus python3-smbus i2c-tools. These might have different names in your distro. The python libraries can also be installed through pip. I'm really just using 'argononed-poweroff.py' inside /lib/systemd/system-shutdown/ so that power is cut to the board after poweroff. I have no need for fancy fan control and power button monitoring for reboot etc. I confirmed this with arch arm, but running with raspbian atm.
@johnm2012
4 жыл бұрын
Without the script installed does the fan run at full speed, or not at all? I like the look of the case because of how it relocates the sockets to the back but I wouldn't want to be forced to use Raspbian.
@vgamesx1
4 жыл бұрын
I don't get why the fan is software controlled anyway, they already have the fan on its own breakout board so would it have really been that much trouble to add a simple temperature sensor and make it operate independent of the OS?
@Kuratius
4 жыл бұрын
If you're interested, there is an Ice Tower Mini Desktop case for the Raspberry Pi 4. It looks very cool, and it also includes an SSD mount.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
I am very interested! I had not seen this. Looks amazing: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4249203
@Kuratius
4 жыл бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers www.thingiverse.com/thing:4333866 These are the SSD mount rails. I wish I had access to a cheap 3D printing service. The creator also sells the case on etsy, but with the price+shipping to Europe I could already buy a second pi instead.
@NiclasAarestrup
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. Best way to spend some of this lockdown time! I have actually just ordered this case for my Pi 4, even though it's not perfect it will help me solve an issue with cable management. I have my Pi 4 connected to our living room TV, placed on a shelf beneath the TV where you would usually have your Blu-Ray player or Sky box these days, and I use it as a (retro) gaming computer, hooked up with a couple of Xbox controllers. Works like a charm now, but cables do make it look a slight mess. Anyway keep up the good work and stay safe!
@StephenC050
4 жыл бұрын
I actually like the look of this, also would not bother with the additional software. Now I just need a Pi 4 so I can get this case.
@wbazan36201
4 жыл бұрын
My issue with these type of aluminum cases is that wireless connectivity is hindered. Both WiFi and Bluetooth will suffer.
@RoshiGaming
4 жыл бұрын
wonder if they'd be able to cobble something together to have a small external antenna as an option...
@alexlandherr
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe use a USB WiFi+Bluetooth dongle?
@MrWobble666
4 жыл бұрын
I like the look of that case. Putting all the connectors on one edge is a definite plus. As for the power button, you're right about that - It should have been in the front. Most us who are interested in playing with Pi's are creative and capable enough to find the space, and drill and mount a second power switch in the front of the case. And other comments have pointed out the trick of adding a full size HDMI port. Hopefully Argon shall realise their mistakes, and fix both the power switch and HDMI flaws with a second revision of the case.
@orangehatmusic225
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for going so in depth on many SBC's. Keep up the great work!
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. :)
@Deses
4 жыл бұрын
Jesus, that fan is atrocious. Why they always include the cheapest, crappiest and loudest fan?
@CommodoreFan64
4 жыл бұрын
Profit margins.
@berndrosgen1713
4 жыл бұрын
Indeed, is there any fan in the same size that is silent?
@david78212
4 жыл бұрын
You aren’t going to hit the “highest” fan setting that much... unless you’re doing something (with a PI?) that hits 100% CPU for long periods of time, you won’t hear it.
@dannyconnell8827
4 жыл бұрын
I have 3 of these for the pi 3 and 4. Use them for various purposes and rarely hear the fan ever. Honestly the 2.5 external HDD is usually louder in daily use. Runs cool even on the over clocked pi.
@corwinwhitehorn7759
4 жыл бұрын
@@berndrosgen1713 I guess there is a Noctua that you could use... like the NF-A4x10 (I guess it's a 40mm fan inside that case)
@AndrewTSq
4 жыл бұрын
If they only had made the hdmi-extender go to 2xfullsize hdmi it would have been an instant buy!.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
So true!
@erple2
4 жыл бұрын
While I did find a pair of mini-HDMI to full-size HDMI adapters (two in a package for < $16) it would have been nice had it come with them. Then again, this case (plus power supply, mini-HDMI adapters and SD card) was on my wishlist for Christmas, so that worked out well.
@hugy
3 жыл бұрын
That tea joke really sets the tone...
@81pieda
4 жыл бұрын
I would have expected / liked a second small test where the fan actually got activated. Maybe just to see when it exactly activates or so. Also, a tea making demonstration would have been nice 😉😁
@MetatronsCube23
4 жыл бұрын
I hope they do a revision 2 with at least one full size HDMI
@nanakiistudios7673
3 жыл бұрын
Your wish came true! Twice!
@williambaldwin9346
4 жыл бұрын
Chris, could you do a series teaching Aduacity? That would be great :)
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting video idea -- noted! :)
@AndyWJP
4 жыл бұрын
I was impressed by how accurately the plugs on the extender board were mounted so that they aligned perfectly with the Pi board connections. But I guess that robots did the assembly work rather than the obsolete humanoid worker.
@ks5831
3 жыл бұрын
Argon now has a new case! Argon ONE M.2 Case for Raspberry Pi 4 (PRE-ORDER)
@Bularistan4o
4 жыл бұрын
The case is so "custom" that Im surprised and a little disappointed that the extension of the HDMIs is not to a full size HDMI :\ P.S. They even have the place for them. P.S. .. or as some other comment - one HDMI, one Barrel Jack
@ElmerFuddGun
4 жыл бұрын
What don't you like about the "software" power button? How does the Pi 4 normally shut down then? I would like a power button that works like it does on my PC... short push and it shuts down the programs and OS in an orderly fashion and then turns off the power. Long press and it shuts down without asking the OS for when something really wrong happens. Or use the OS's shutdown command. Ideally this shouldn't rely on the OS still being in control like this power button seems to require.
@dittikke
4 жыл бұрын
Yes that's all well and good, but the soft power off still doesn't eliminate the need to get up, go over and switch the thing off.
@jzapanta5537
4 жыл бұрын
The Argon One power button behaves like a normal PC would when the script is installed. Once pressed it will initiate a soft shut down, then it cuts the power to the Raspberry Pi totally.
@rkennedy1000
4 жыл бұрын
Please accept my apologies. The issue was more insidious, at least for a Windows guy. The Wi-Fi was actually connecting with the router, with very good RX level (in the same room with it). I began to notice that every effort to browse was met with an indication that it was not secure. Hmm. I was able to SSH in, so while in raspi-config I checked the Wi-Fi settings. Although I enetered them during setup, raspi-config did not have them. I added them there, and all is well. I love the case so much I was actually considering an external adapter, but now it is not necessary. Thanks for showing me this case.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that all is well now! :)
@davidlection3024
4 жыл бұрын
I had an interesting issue with this case. The USB C port on a PI 4 can communicate as well as power the PI. This case does not properly connect the USB C through the back of the case. This eliminates any chance of using the USB C as a data port as the Raspberry PI designers intended.
@TEchWIse2203
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris when will you do your best desk tour as I really enjoyed your original one
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
On 10th May is it the 300th EC video, and I am doing a "Behind the Scenes" episode for it. :)
@TEchWIse2203
4 жыл бұрын
Ok cool
@TEchWIse2203
4 жыл бұрын
I saw this video on how to install a Linux version of widows xp and windows 98 and 95 on a raspberry pi 4b Link to the video:-kzitem.info/news/bejne/uHyqt3qEqmmFhaQ
@RetiredMegatron
4 жыл бұрын
LOL did you just call the Case a little swine? fantastic!
@amnesie6615
4 жыл бұрын
I think this is the BEST case ever. Three reasons: GPIO access perfectly solved, cooling, outputs / connectivity on the back!
@mtbevins
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I wish you would have run the temp test with the fan on 100% that would have been a good comparison to the ice tower.
@lucasi8455
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video to entertain and teach us :) ! Always nice! Would be awesome if you could give us some lessons about how to run x86 softwares on arm CPUs like Raspberry Pi(s) and others, since Exagear is no longer available. (Thanking you in advance)
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea, hard to achieve. One option is using DOS box for DOS and very early Windows software -- see my video here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/ypp-t59vcndliXY
@lucasi8455
4 жыл бұрын
@@ExplainingComputers DOS box is a very useful tool, indeed :)
@ruxcooking
4 жыл бұрын
I'd love some content on something like qemu wine . Keep up the great work!
@tubegor
4 жыл бұрын
The little swine resists. but with Chris there is absolutely no chance. Sunday without "EC" is like tea without water.
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
:)
@twentyrothmans7308
4 жыл бұрын
"Little swine" made me think of "Withnail and I".
@rutkowskir
4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered my Raspberry Pi 4 8GB model! Can't wait to begin experimenting!!
@ExplainingComputers
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@cantinasound
3 жыл бұрын
there is also one that does not include the M,2 slot. It only has the full size HDMI connectors. It also has a jumper to select either using the power button or an always on when power is applied. Argon One V2.
@send2gl
4 жыл бұрын
At around 10:40 you mentioned a preference for checking the script yourself rather than auto install. My programming skills are not good but I normally wget the script file, check it best I can then install locally.
@BlitzGamingPH
4 жыл бұрын
This guy is like RandomGaminginHD but with a PhD. Change my mind.
@daniloreisbr
4 жыл бұрын
Totaly!
@mimireich
4 жыл бұрын
Purely, yes.
@dsmyify
4 жыл бұрын
I'll give you money if you change your mind.
@BlitzGamingPH
4 жыл бұрын
@@dsmyify Haha
@augurseer
4 жыл бұрын
Chris is very calm and informative. I think you'll enjoy his videos and style.
@stonent
4 жыл бұрын
I would have liked to see the cooling numbers at say 25% fan, 50% fan, 75% and 100% or some variant of that. Since it appears the fan wasn't used during testing.
@trialen
4 жыл бұрын
All the connectors on one side. Finally! It is probably worth buying this just to get the extender card. Why couldn't the pi engineers have done this in the first place, instead of getting hung up on the arbitrary credit card size format ?
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