Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I designed and built the ultimate Raspberry Pi 5 desktop server! This custom 3D-printed case packs an NVMe SSD for high-speed storage, a UPS for backup power, and an OLED display for real-time stats—all with active cooling.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Preorder The Elegoo Centauri Carbon - elegoo.sjv.io/Z6yJXR
#ELEGOO #ELEGOOCentauriCarbon
US: elegoo.sjv.io/3JdXjv
EU: elegoo.sjv.io/vPZ1yA
CA: elegoo.sjv.io/YRy41O
UK: elegoo.sjv.io/7aJLy3
AU: elegoo.sjv.io/LKZoxa
JP: elegoo.sjv.io/xLNX2k
Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/ultimate-raspberry-pi-5-desktop-server-with-ups-nvme-drive-stats-display
OLED Stats Script - github.com/mklements/OLED_Stats
Download the 3D Print Files - https://mklements.short.gy/Pi5Desktop
PURCHASE LINKS
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Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/4fZFZ7t
MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3Vn1sis
Raspberry Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3D36Hxs
18650 Batteries - amzn.to/4bH7KQO
SupTronics X1200 UPS - amzn.to/42XWyx6
Pimoroni NVMe Base - amzn.to/3QiKOOb
(All shown NVMe bases will need a 50mm PCIe extension, or longer)
Pi 5 Ice Tower Cooler - amzn.to/4gKStiQ
SSD1306 I2C OLED Display - amzn.to/411zJGg
15cm Female to Female Jumper - amzn.to/3X7ATPj
M2.5 x 6mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4ipJntQ
M3 x 8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4154aLF
M3 Brass Inserts (Set For Sides & Display) - amzn.to/3Qnw9kS
M2.5x20mm Standoffs - amzn.to/41XSLPh
M2.5x8mm Standoffs - amzn.to/4kDn3hz
2mm Clear Acrylic - amzn.to/4gniKUE
Tools & Equipment Used:
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1
Fnirsi HS-02B Soldering Iron - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEKdlJL
Omtech Polar Laser Cutter - bit.ly/4dIuYXg
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:47 Designing The Case
2:45 Elegoo Centauri Carbon
4:13 Making Up The Case Components
6:29 Installing The Pi Stack
10:07 Completed Case
10:31Install Stats Script
11:07 Final Thoughts
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
I designed and built the ultimate Raspberry Pi 5 desktop server! This custom 3D-printed case packs an NVMe SSD for high-speed storage, a UPS for backup power, and an OLED display for real-time stats—all with active cooling.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
---------------------------------------------------
Preorder The Elegoo Centauri Carbon - elegoo.sjv.io/Z6yJXR
#ELEGOO #ELEGOOCentauriCarbon
US: elegoo.sjv.io/3JdXjv
EU: elegoo.sjv.io/vPZ1yA
CA: elegoo.sjv.io/YRy41O
UK: elegoo.sjv.io/7aJLy3
AU: elegoo.sjv.io/LKZoxa
JP: elegoo.sjv.io/xLNX2k
Visit my blog for the project write-up - the-diy-life.com/ultimate-raspberry-pi-5-desktop-server-with-ups-nvme-drive-stats-display
OLED Stats Script - github.com/mklements/OLED_Stats
Download the 3D Print Files - https://mklements.short.gy/Pi5Desktop
PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/4fZFZ7t
MicroSD Card - amzn.to/3Vn1sis
Raspberry Pi 5 Power Supply - amzn.to/3D36Hxs
18650 Batteries - amzn.to/4bH7KQO
SupTronics X1200 UPS - amzn.to/42XWyx6
Pimoroni NVMe Base - amzn.to/3QiKOOb
(All shown NVMe bases will need a 50mm PCIe extension, or longer)
Pi 5 Ice Tower Cooler - amzn.to/4gKStiQ
SSD1306 I2C OLED Display - amzn.to/411zJGg
15cm Female to Female Jumper - amzn.to/3X7ATPj
M2.5 x 6mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4ipJntQ
M3 x 8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4154aLF
M3 Brass Inserts (Set For Sides & Display) - amzn.to/3Qnw9kS
M2.5x20mm Standoffs - amzn.to/41XSLPh
M2.5x8mm Standoffs - amzn.to/4kDn3hz
2mm Clear Acrylic - amzn.to/4gniKUE
Tools & Equipment Used:
USB-C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/3WWaMf1
Fnirsi HS-02B Soldering Iron - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEKdlJL
Omtech Polar Laser Cutter - bit.ly/4dIuYXg
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:47 Designing The Case
2:45 Elegoo Centauri Carbon
4:13 Making Up The Case Components
6:29 Installing The Pi Stack
10:07 Completed Case
10:31Install Stats Script
11:07 Final Thoughts
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
