Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The DBI Pi is a modular Raspberry Pi CM5 desktop computer, designed around a single idea: the case outlasts the hardware inside it. When the next generation of Compute Module arrives, you swap the brain, close the lid, and carry on.
BUILD YOUR OWN:
Blog & Build notes: https://www.veeb.ch/projects/the-dbi-pi-our-endgame-desktop-computer
GitHub repository: github.com/veebch/dbi-pi
The design is a shameless homage to the Silicon Graphics Indy - a 1993 professional workstation that looked fast when it was switched off. Designed in FreeCAD, printed in ASA, finished in a colour recognisably in the Indy family. Built by our skunkworks arm, https://dirtboy.industries
VIDEO GEAR:
For a selection of shots in this video we used 'Twiry Shirley' our precision turntable for timelapse photography. Everything you need to know to build your own 'Twirly Shirley' can be found in one of our previous videos: youtu.be/peo0DxWtorY?si=jbcn3HwgrLw8LT5D
Timestamps
00:00 What is it?
00:22 Compact Computers
01:08 3 Rules For Our Build
01:30 Raspberry Pi Compute Module
02:15 Computer Case Inspiration
03:20 Designing the Computer Case
04:18 Storage
04:25 3D Printing Options
05:00 Case Colour
05:07 Assembly
05:15 Spray Painting
05:26 Logo Cutting on Cricut
05:45 Painting the Badge
06:05 Adding Components
06:25 Elaborate Reveal
06:55 Boot Test
07:24 Build Your Own
Music
extnddntwrk β extnddntwrk.bandcamp.com
Background music: Dirtboy
Custard Cream Biscuit Recipe π
thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/recipes/all/prue-leiths-custard-creams
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The DBI Pi is a modular Raspberry Pi CM5 desktop computer, designed around a single idea: the case outlasts the hardware inside it. When the next generation of Compute Module arrives, you swap the brain, close the lid, and carry on.
BUILD YOUR OWN:
Blog & Build notes: https://www.veeb.ch/projects/the-dbi-pi-our-endgame-desktop-computer
GitHub repository: github.com/veebch/dbi-pi
The design is a shameless homage to the Silicon Graphics Indy - a 1993 professional workstation that looked fast when it was switched off. Designed in FreeCAD, printed in ASA, finished in a colour recognisably in the Indy family. Built by our skunkworks arm, https://dirtboy.industries
VIDEO GEAR:
For a selection of shots in this video we used 'Twiry Shirley' our precision turntable for timelapse photography. Everything you need to know to build your own 'Twirly Shirley' can be found in one of our previous videos: youtu.be/peo0DxWtorY?si=jbcn3HwgrLw8LT5D
Timestamps
00:00 What is it?
00:22 Compact Computers
01:08 3 Rules For Our Build
01:30 Raspberry Pi Compute Module
02:15 Computer Case Inspiration
03:20 Designing the Computer Case
04:18 Storage
04:25 3D Printing Options
05:00 Case Colour
05:07 Assembly
05:15 Spray Painting
05:26 Logo Cutting on Cricut
05:45 Painting the Badge
06:05 Adding Components
06:25 Elaborate Reveal
06:55 Boot Test
07:24 Build Your Own
Music
extnddntwrk β extnddntwrk.bandcamp.com
Background music: Dirtboy
Custard Cream Biscuit Recipe π
thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/recipes/all/prue-leiths-custard-creams
Find us:
VEEB Shop: https://www.veeb.ch/store
GitHub: github.com/veebch
Instagram: instagram.com/v_e_e_b
Email: hello@veeb.ch
Subscribe
youtube.com/@VEEBProjects?sub_confirmation=1
#retrocomputer #linux #raspberrypi500 #pcbuild #maker #veebprojects #siliconegraphics
