Adding RasPi Later

[jasonbsimpson]

So, I'm about to purchase a v3, and would prefer it with the RasPi, but they're sold out of those currently. If I purchase the printer without it, is it possible to just purchase the RasPi when more come in and install it later, or is it a huge pain to install it after I've already built the printer and would I be better off waiting for them to get more in stock?

Thanks,

Jason

[morgandc]

Very easy to add later, you can buy the SeeMeCNC kit later and install or figure out mounts and buy it elsewhere so you can install it now.

[bubbasnow]

amazon prime... 37 dollar pi3 for sale

[jasonbsimpson]

Awesome! Thanks a ton!

[arvidj]

Has anyone figured out mounts yet? My reading of the forum suggest they are not just straight forward standoffs.

[nohc]

You can order the standoffs from SeeMeCNC. I ordered them, used my own Pi, and wired it up to the 5v Aux on the Rambo board. Very nice setup, IMO. Oh and you need some #6 1/2in sheet metal screws. I just bought some of those from the local hardware store.

https://www.seemecnc.com/products/board ... ween-board

[arvidj]

You can order the standoffs from SeeMeCNC. I ordered them, used my own Pi, and wired it up to the 5v Aux on the Rambo board. Very nice setup, IMO. Oh and you need some #6 1/2in sheet metal screws. I just bought some of those from the local hardware store.

https://www.seemecnc.com/products/board ... ween-board

Thanks very much for the link. I had looked at all of the pictures on all of the parts pages but not read any of the detailed descriptions of those without pictures. Obviously missed them completely. Now I can order the replacement for my V2 just the way I want it.

[botsauna]

I designed a printable version of the board mount http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1985636. Works very well in my V3.

[vrenlos]

I had a printed case for my Pi3 from another project, so I just hacked apart a microUSB cable to connect to the aux5V on the RAMBO and stuffed the case on in there. Works great!